# what is the best kind of centering bearing **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 1, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689 "2014-06-01T02:16:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![joshxz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/21 "2014-06-01T18:15:43Z")
I have used a kk and it worked well but I was going to try something different ---
**Author:** ![basepi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/basepi/32/620611_2.png) [@basepi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basepi)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/22 "2014-06-01T18:18:08Z")
I really like Buddha Whipples. Centering bearing for 4 for $20? Yes please. And they play great, they play as well as $10 or $15 bearings. ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/23 "2014-06-01T20:05:23Z")
I’ve replaced pretty much all of my bearings with bulk 10-ball concaves from China, even my Dazzler and Draupnir, etc. Regardless of price i find them to be great bearings. I don’t like grooves, i don’t like V-shaped bearings, the YYF CTs are just ok, and even the YYR Double-V doesn’t do much for me. Plain ol’ concaves are definitely the best performers for me, and being able to throw them away when they go bad without any remorse is great. Gimmick bearings are a huge waste of money imo, and i say this having owned most of them and spent a lot on them. If only i could find a source of bulk concave D-bearings i’d be set. ---
**Author:** ![Anthony](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/anthony/32/1385_2.png) [@Anthony](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/24 "2014-06-01T23:17:13Z")
Is the Terrapin wing cut size C ceramic worth the the price? does it really make a difference because the description seems to good to be true but I could be completely wrong but I’m kind of skeptical about it due to the people on the forums saying expensive bearings aren’t worth it and the others that claim that there the best thing out there. Are these bearings opinion/subjective or do they really set apart from all other 10-15 dollar bearings? I normally use a Center Trac (8 ball) and the standard YYF spec bearing. So do expensive bearings TRULY make a difference or is it a gimmick? Should I buy a terrapin wing cut size C ceramic bearing?(Probably would put the terrapin in my Chief or my 3rd run Bonfire) ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/25 "2014-06-01T23:18:37Z")
> [@Anthony](#): > > Is the Terrapin wing cut size C ceramic worth the the price? does it really make a difference because the description seems to good to be true but I could be completely wrong but I’m kind of skeptical about it due to the people on the forums saying expensive bearings aren’t worth it and the others that claim that there the best thing out there. Are these bearings opinion/subjective or do they really set apart from all other 10-15 dollar bearings? I normally use a Center Trac (8 ball) and the standard YYF spec bearing. So do expensive bearings TRULY make a difference or is it a gimmick? Should I buy a terrapin wing cut size C ceramic bearing?(Probably would put the terrapin in my Chief or my 3rd run Bonfire) It’s not. The maker of Terrapin exaggerates all of his bearings… It’s good but it’s not going to be the best bearing you’ve ever tried. It’s above average, but its not outstanding, it’s not the best. However, the more expensive bearings really are worth it. The ones that say they aren’t worth it are the ones just using generic flat bearings all the time. I feel that a concave bearing really does make a difference. Just buy a center-trac, compare it to your 8-ball, and see what you like better. If you like the center-trac better, then the more expensive, higher quality bearings are better for you. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2014, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/26 "2014-06-01T23:26:05Z")
Random nonbranded chinese ceramic concave around $6 each. Although they dont spin as long as a dif KK when simply lashed with the string, they accually yields longer sleep time than those when put on an actual yoyo, which is weird but lol. Ive got no issues with string friction with any of the bearings. for example they all clear the counterclock steps of mickeys speed combo very easily. ---
**Author:** ![Vapor\_Ize](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vapor_ize/32/1248_2.png) [@Vapor\_Ize](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vapor_Ize)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/27 "2014-06-02T02:19:52Z")
Terrapin x s/c 10 ball comption ceramics wing cut no man. spin long as you want hand down best bearing bar none to date ---
**Author:** ![basepi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/basepi/32/620611_2.png) [@basepi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basepi)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/28 "2014-06-02T06:18:32Z")
> [@Vapor\_Ize](#): > > Terrapin x s/c 10 ball comption ceramics wing cut no man. spin long as you want hand down best bearing bar none to date Seems like you need some punctuation and spelling help. Only got about half of that. ---
**Author:** ![basepi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/basepi/32/620611_2.png) [@basepi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basepi)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/29 "2014-06-02T06:19:16Z")
> [@NathanC](#): > > I’ve replaced pretty much all of my bearings with bulk 10-ball concaves from China, even my Dazzler and Draupnir, etc. Regardless of price i find them to be great bearings. I don’t like grooves, i don’t like V-shaped bearings, the YYF CTs are just ok, and even the YYR Double-V doesn’t do much for me. Plain ol’ concaves are definitely the best performers for me, and being able to throw them away when they go bad without any remorse is great. Gimmick bearings are a huge waste of money imo, and i say this having owned most of them and spent a lot on them. If only i could find a source of bulk concave D-bearings i’d be set. Nathan, do you have a link? I’m always looking for a good source of solid, cheap, centering bearings. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/30 "2014-06-02T16:50:41Z")
> [@mordo613](#): > > I know a place where you can get KKs for $3 each and if you buy more they get cheaper Same here. I love those things! ---
**Author:** ![modman10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/modman10/32/874_2.png) [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/31 "2014-06-02T22:05:15Z")
> [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > The Prestige is amazing with a wing cut. Pffff even better with a KK! ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/32 "2014-06-02T22:19:59Z")
> [@modman10](#): > > Pffff even better with a KK! I just switched it. It plays very similar so I really can’t judge. I like the KK’s as much as I do the wing-cut, anyway. I’ve got 4 barely used flat bearings (10-ball and General Yo) and I’d trade them for some wing and kk action. ---
**Author:** ![Buggot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buggot/32/1534_2.png) [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/33 "2014-06-02T22:44:33Z")
Is the YYF CTB any good? ---
**Author:** ![joshxz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/34 "2014-06-02T23:46:15Z")
I have want to try a different than a kk but there are to many options ---
**Author:** ![joshxz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/35 "2014-06-02T23:46:44Z")
Sorry for the crazy sentence ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/36 "2014-06-02T23:47:12Z")
Get the CT or CTX. Twisted Trifecta is pretty good as well. ---
**Author:** ![joshxz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/37 "2014-06-04T00:21:11Z")
What do you mean by ct or ctx I am confused. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/38 "2014-06-04T00:52:52Z")
> [@joshxz](#): > > What do you mean by ct or ctx I am confused. YYF (CBC, actually) Center Trac (8-ball) or Center Trac X (10-ball) bearing. Both really good bearings. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/39 "2014-06-04T01:18:05Z")
1-Gold Center trac 2-Standard Center trac 3-CTX ---
**Author:** ![kulazndoode](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kulazndoode/32/1251_2.png) [@kulazndoode](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kulazndoode)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-kind-of-centering-bearing/66689/40 "2014-06-04T19:37:03Z")
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