# What did you get in the mail, 2024? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 1, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106 "2024-01-01T09:39:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 31
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/604 "2024-02-13T16:12:03Z")
Use Slick-6 strings or Cotton, gives a nice grip > **[25 Pack - SLICK 6 - YoYoExpert String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/25-pack-slick-6-yoyoexpert-string?variant=18871043332)** > > Good Yo-Yo string is essential if you want to get the most out of your yo-yo. Luckily we have come a far way from the basic cotton strings your grandfathers had.Slick 6 also known as 50/50 Polyester/Cotton is a more responsive string better for... ---
**Author:** ![yoyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e99b99/32.png) [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/605 "2024-02-13T16:22:56Z")
Is the recess deep enough for silicone? ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/606 "2024-02-13T16:45:44Z")
100%, both my weekenders and my day tripper are siliconed, no issues even after a lot of play ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/607 "2024-02-13T16:59:08Z")
This is awesome to hear. I’m always fretting the day the Core CO’s in mine go bad. Have you experimented with any other pads in them like Freehand pads? ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/608 "2024-02-13T17:04:39Z")
Yes I have, the freehand pads have a slightly smaller inner diameter which made fitment weird, but still fits. The problem wuth those is they’re thinner than coreco pads, so they are recessed more than I would have wanted. Actually felt like an artificially wider gap which increased kickback. I liked them initially, but very quickly I turned on them lol > [@Core Co response pad substitute](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/core-co-response-pad-substitute/369535/4): > > Duncan’s new broad pads for small bearings (they ship with the Freehand) are a really great alternative to Core Co pads. Dropped a set into my Superblack Weekender and they play really nice. They’re slightly thinner than the Core Co pads so they may leave a slight recess (i like this because it makes the response a little slippier). Additionally the pad’s inner diameter was EVER SO SLIGHTLY smaller than the inner post on the yoyo so it took careful alignment to get a clean stick. Overall a gre… ---
**Author:** ![Jww](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jww/32/699941_2.png) [@Jww](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jww)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/609 "2024-02-13T17:05:07Z")
OG Draupnir and Leviathan 8. ![IMG_3683](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/5/9/95929996db9b75de7c198415f60acb717702069b.jpeg) ![IMG_3714](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/6/a/c6a073bff47e51fc2dde13276f8018f5b662dfdc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/610 "2024-02-13T19:01:04Z")
That is a lovely throw. The pads look nice too ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/611 "2024-02-14T01:02:06Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/e/6/ae6c63f61b00d4ab6680d019be573ea7a5aa56a3.jpeg) care package from ross as i continue the war of yoyoing ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/612 "2024-02-14T01:07:08Z")
Sweet. I love Hollywood modern. It’s a silly business model cause you order once then you really don’t have to order again for a long long while but it’s so worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Yo-yo\_Power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f07891/32.png) [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/613 "2024-02-14T01:09:27Z")
@Captrogers ![1000000980](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/0/9208c8982f289a6b45540341d8fa27998747632a.jpeg) Half swap and cap swap. The other pair is just half swapped for now. I think my favorite though is just pink body’s with blue caps ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/614 "2024-02-14T01:10:53Z")
Hmmmm, I have been considering it… :thinking: I just didn’t want to mess with the stock pads since I don’t have replacements. But I also wish it was more responsive, even as a fixie. Maybe I’ll give it a try. And I’ll see if I can dig the pads out without wrecking the adhesive backing. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoknight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoknight/32/67706_2.png) [@yoyoknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoknight)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/615 "2024-02-14T01:20:26Z")
If you have a loonie how does the Duccling compare? Or even with the toonie? ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/616 "2024-02-14T01:27:51Z")
clear flowable will 100% make it more responsive, its way softer silicone than normal pads. i’m also pretty sure i might have some RBC pads at home, if i do i can mail them to you? ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/617 "2024-02-14T01:33:50Z")
Okay, I’m going to try it! I was about to do it now but found my flowable is toast. Soooo I’ll have to get more. Yes, sure I’d love that, thanks Brandon. I’ve been gradually stockpiling them. 😆 ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/618 "2024-02-14T01:39:09Z")
Oh, wait you were referring to CoreCo pads! I definitely have a bunch of those. Would be happy to send a pair with my rbc pads (if they exist, i dont even have an rbc lol) ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/619 "2024-02-14T01:40:54Z")
Lol yes, I meant in my weekender. I think the stock RBC pads are great. – If you are looking to offload them, I’m happy to take them. But you don’t have to. As I have been stockpiling them. haha ---
**Author:** ![SmashYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smashyoyos/32/271121_2.png) [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/620 "2024-02-14T01:48:52Z")
I dont have a loonie but it feels like the duccling is just as capable as my toonie but lighter. The gap even seems easier to hit. I highly recommend. I expected it to be good and it delivered. Here is me trying it on TikTok. [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Tapvsh/](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Tapvsh/) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/621 "2024-02-14T02:12:14Z")
> [@bheinz63](#): > > clear flowable Is there a specific brand you’d recommend? ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/622 "2024-02-14T02:14:12Z")
Just like Frank’s Red Hot, I put this ■■■■ on everything lol. Unresponsive yoyos I set with a deep recess, responsive yoyos I set flush ![IMG_4486](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/d/6ddcafc5bd8f51be4fbaf9abc8a78f62d7230e4c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/623 "2024-02-14T02:17:04Z")
Today I learned I don’t have to worry about typing curse words on here because the forum auto censors it. ■■■■ Also, thanks for the rec! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106.md?page=30) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106.md?page=32)