# What is your preferred bearing? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [June 5, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473 "2012-06-05T19:06:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SpicyBroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spicybroth/32/1100_2.png) [@SpicyBroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpicyBroth)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/1 "2012-06-05T19:06:56Z")
* * * Please place your reason and the pro’s and con’s for your choice of bearing! I am very interested to see what your guys’ favorite bearing are… 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks -ben * * * ---
**Author:** ![SpicyBroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spicybroth/32/1100_2.png) [@SpicyBroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpicyBroth)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/2 "2012-06-05T19:11:51Z")
I will start off… I love my Terrapin X bearing… it is extremely smooth and long spinning and QUIET! It’s the best bearing I have ever played with!!! The bearing that I am anticipating to try is the Ceramic Konkave and the AIGR General Yo bearing! Both I would love to try!!! :o ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnyj/32/94616_2.png) [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/3 "2012-06-05T19:37:10Z")
Normal Dif-e-yo Koncave. Spins extremely smooth, super long spin times, and centers your string! no cons IMO, but some people may not like the fact that it centers your string. I want to try the Ceramic version the Koncave. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/4 "2012-06-05T19:39:19Z")
I will chime in, since I do that a lot and I got opinions on everything… For the most part, I play flats. Most yoyos come with flats. I do like the YYJ Speed Bearing, One Drop 10Ball bearings and Terrapin X. While not quite flat, the Terrapin X give you the flat bearing wiht a slight cut to help center the string, which allows for natural string movement. Some yoyos I like KK’s in. The Phenom and Phenomism ship with KK’s installed. I installed a KK in my Speeder 2 and man, that plays like a dream now! I also put a KK in my Meteor, a vast improvement. I did not really enjoy the KK in my Chaser, it just played too heavy. A few of my yoyos have CenterTracks in them, mostly those that come stock with them, which I think are my DieNasty, Prototstar and Northstar. I did put an A-sized CenterTrack in one of my ProZ’s(which also has brass spacers in it) and that’s making it play unresponsive without any real mods. The Crucial Grooved bearing is nice. I put one in my Half & Half and it turned that yoyo into a playable yoyo. Before, with the flat, it was too grabby. I have also have a Crucial Grooved in my new RecRev TA-1(not released yet). It came with it stock. I may consider putting some in my Sharps. A friend of mine has a preference for the Crucial Grooved bearings. That’s his choice. I find matching the bearing to the yoyo is a fun task, but then I have to buy replacement bearings to replace the one that found a new home. So, I’m currently looking to get more CenterTracks, KKs and Crucial Grooves as well. So, I don’t have a clear bearing preference. I more have a “preference for a bearing based on the yoyo”. ---
**Author:** ![naoki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/naoki/32/843_2.png) [@naoki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/naoki)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/5 "2012-06-05T20:06:07Z")
Center Trac, because it’s midway between the flat and the concave, so it still prevents string from touching the walls enough while allowing more string layers than concave bearings. ---
**Author:** ![Njstringer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/njstringer/32/1122_2.png) [@Njstringer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Njstringer)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/6 "2012-06-05T21:13:59Z")
> [@naoki](#): > > Center Trac, because it’s midway between the flat and the concave, so it still prevents string from touching the walls enough while allowing more string layers than concave bearings. I second this. I used to like grooved but they tend to lead to some sloppy binds imo. If not center trac I just go flat. I buy full ceramic bearings from Japan and they play like a dream. ---
**Author:** ![SpicyBroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spicybroth/32/1100_2.png) [@SpicyBroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpicyBroth)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/7 "2012-06-05T22:46:19Z")
All of your opinions are very interesting and i might have to get myself a bunch of center track bearings because of ur high reviews and because I am kinda low on bearings!!! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![amanojakumo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/amanojakumo/32/173_2.png) [@amanojakumo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amanojakumo)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/8 "2012-06-05T23:46:16Z")
I used to be a konkave fan, but now I prefer crucial grooved bearings because they seem to center the string even more. I just like the play when the string is totally centered. ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/9 "2012-06-06T00:06:46Z")
I use OD ten balls on my stable throws. Smoothest bearing I’ve tried. I use a CT on throws that need more stability. Centers string without sacrificing string wraps. ---
**Author:** ![SpicyBroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spicybroth/32/1100_2.png) [@SpicyBroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpicyBroth)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/10 "2012-06-06T00:45:34Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > I use OD ten balls on my stable throws. Smoothest bearing I’ve tried. I use a CT on throws that need more stability. Centers string without sacrificing string wraps. I never thought about putting CT on less stable bearings and for example OD ten ball on already stable throws!!! I am gonna do that now!!! :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: ---
**Author:** ![YoYoFactoryFreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/11 "2012-06-06T02:26:02Z")
> [@johnnyrocks!!!](#): > > Normal Dif-e-yo Koncave. > > Spins extremely smooth, super long spin times, and centers your string! > > no cons IMO, but some people may not like the fact that it centers your string. > > I want to try the Ceramic version the Koncave. Same for me. The ceramic kk is nice to. ---
**Author:** ![x52](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3bc359/32.png) [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/12 "2012-06-06T03:43:10Z")
My favorite bearing is the Crucial Grooved bearing type 2. Because it has a KK shape, and it centers the string and is really smooth. ---
**Author:** ![theroybit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theroybit/32/752_2.png) [@theroybit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theroybit)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/13 "2012-06-06T03:51:53Z")
Crucial Grooved V2. ---
**Author:** ![YourBBQ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yourbbq/32/7926_2.png) [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/14 "2012-06-06T06:40:41Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > I use OD ten balls on my stable throws. Smoothest bearing I’ve tried. I use a CT on throws that need more stability. Centers string without sacrificing string wraps. PineappleFilms??? Well I like Centertracs because the binds are a bit more snappy, but with the 10 ball it just slows down and gets responsive really fast for me even after 2 months of play. I also like General Yo AIGRs and Crucial Grooveds. ---
**Author:** ![yoyokid8](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyokid8/32/1094_2.png) [@yoyokid8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid8)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/15 "2012-06-06T10:59:05Z")
I like Center Tracs. All the people I know says it plays well, but too loud. I don’t have a problem with that. ---
**Author:** ![fjh123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fjh123/32/325_2.png) [@fjh123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fjh123)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/16 "2012-06-09T13:05:49Z")
> [@SpicyBroth](#): > > I will start off… > > I love my Terrapin X bearing… it is extremely smooth and long spinning! But the problem with it is > > that one second it could be quiet as night and the next it could be extremely loud, it is my only bearing > > that can change so rapidly on and off with noise! But when it is quiet, its the best bearing I have ever > > played with!!! The bearing that I am anticipating to try is the Ceramic Konkave and the AIGR General > > Yo bearing! Both I would love to try!!! :o You may have a speck of something in the TX bearing, try deshielding and tap and spin it on a stick. Or blow with compressed air. They are dry so not much clings. If that does not clear the problem PM me and I’ll fix or replace it. ---
**Author:** ![Slade\_Riggs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Slade\_Riggs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slade_Riggs)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/17 "2012-06-09T13:22:43Z")
Ten Ball concave bearing. Basically like a dif-e-o kk but it has 10 balls instead of 8. Also the dif-e-o kk’s are a favorite of mine as well. I also use CT bearings, great for undersized throws. I have heard issues with string layers while using a kk bearing but honestly it just takes time to adjust to a bearing and same with a new throw. When I first got a kk bearing it did snag but now it never snags and it is all about how you hold the string. No easy way to explain that, hehe. ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/18 "2012-06-09T17:31:11Z")
My favorite is the 10-ball. Smooth. I also like CT’s, but don’t have money to buy more of either. ---
**Author:** ![naoki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/naoki/32/843_2.png) [@naoki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/naoki)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/19 "2012-06-09T17:53:52Z")
> [@Slade\_Riggs](#): > > I also use CT bearings, great for undersized throws. That’s funny, I prefer CT with full/oversized throws who are generally stable enough, and concave with undersized ones who often need a little bit of help to get more stable 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/20 "2012-06-11T02:02:59Z")
I LOVE the bearing that came with my Ministar. I don’t think it’s an AIGR because it feels different from the AIGR’s that I own, and I’ve heard Ministars came with a different bearing. It is incredibly smooth and plays great, but can get loud and they are harder to find (based on my assumption that it is not an AIGR). I also like th gold plated bearings that they sell here at YYE. At first I thought they were a gimmick (they sort of are), but they are quite nice. Sure, it isn’t the best bearing, and may not be worth the $15, but it is reliable and quiet. And as everyone else said, Terrapins are epic. 🙂 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473.md?page=2)