# 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:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![sniffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sniffy/32/729_2.png) [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/21 "2012-06-11T03:11:46Z")
I’d say the terrapin ceramic in many throws. I like the od 10 ball in the code 2 and burnside, whatever came with the smooth move - which I terrapin coated is great in that one. Also the grooved bearing that comes with the x3 la goutte is perfect in that throw. [Sniffy-Yo.com](http://Sniffy-Yo.com) @Sniffyo on twitter ---
**Author:** ![BigOregon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigoregon/32/889_2.png) [@BigOregon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigOregon)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/22 "2012-06-11T05:15:50Z")
I think I messed up my ceramic terrapin bearing. I accidently lubed it then cleaned it to unlube it and now it always responsive… Any tips? ---
**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 11, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/23 "2012-06-11T13:01:04Z")
> [@BigOregon](#): > > I think I messed up my ceramic terrapin bearing. I accidently lubed it then cleaned it to unlube it and now it always responsive… Any tips? Clean it with acetond and it will be like new. ---
**Author:** ![sniffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sniffy/32/729_2.png) [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/24 "2012-06-11T18:24:07Z")
> [@fjh123](#): > > > [@BigOregon](#): > > > > I think I messed up my ceramic terrapin bearing. I accidently lubed it then cleaned it to unlube it and now it always responsive… Any tips? > > Clean it with acetond and it will be like new. Have you looked into the new Monkeyfinger lube? I think it takes a nice spot along with yours and the v4m So it’s one of my top 3 favorites, all very different. [Sniffy-Yo.com](http://Sniffy-Yo.com) @Sniffyo on twitter ---
**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 11, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/25 "2012-06-11T18:34:04Z")
Any liquid lube will slow a bearing down and it is not needed on the S/C ceramic. Just spin it in acetone and flick dry. ---
**Author:** ![sniffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sniffy/32/729_2.png) [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/26 "2012-06-11T18:39:03Z")
Oh. I didn’t mean for the ceramic actually. My ceramic was terrapin coated. Of course with any liquid there can be a bit (or in some cases huge) drag. But speed isn’t everything, sometimes smooth feel with more regents is a nice balance. [Sniffy-Yo.com](http://Sniffy-Yo.com) @Sniffyo on twitter ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Yoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_yoyo/32/1032_2.png) [@Big\_Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/27 "2012-06-17T21:58:23Z")
I like One Drop 10-Balls. They are awesome! De-shielded with a tiny drop of YYF thin lube and they play like a dream for about a month ---
**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 18, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/28 "2012-06-18T01:09:44Z")
Thanks for all contributing to this thread! I matched some of my bearings with specific throws and my yo-yos are twice as good now! :wink: I can’t wait to try out some of your recommendations! ;D ---
**Author:** ![maranellokid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/maranellokid/32/372_2.png) [@maranellokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maranellokid)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473/29 "2012-06-18T01:29:29Z")
> [@x52](#): > > 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. i 2nd this [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-bearing/38473.md?page=1)