# what kind of response pad do you use and which ones are the best ones? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 4, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947 "2014-05-04T23:24:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yoyofreak23](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyofreak23/32/1509_2.png) [@Yoyofreak23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofreak23)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/1 "2014-05-04T23:24:38Z")
Im trying to get some response pad that dont wear out quickly so i firgured that you guys can tell me what kinds of response pads should i get? Im currently using yoyofactory blue response pads. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_yizzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de053/32.png) [@yoyo\_yizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_yizzo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/2 "2014-05-04T23:33:32Z")
I use CLYW snow pads now I also use monkey snot flowable silicone it depends what size pads yu need for the yo ---
**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/3 "2014-05-04T23:35:24Z")
depends on the yoyo. you won’t really be able to just go with one response pad if you have several brands of 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:** [May 5, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/4 "2014-05-05T00:18:59Z")
IrPads, IrPads in every throw 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mrciurleo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/5 "2014-05-05T00:25:16Z")
I prefer thick hat pads. You get good binds with no snag during horizontal play. ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/6 "2014-05-05T01:40:32Z")
> [@naoki](#): > > IrPads, IrPads in every throw 🙂 Agreed. IrPads or flowable silicone in everything. Yuki ---
**Author:** ![Mofoya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mofoya/32/7946_2.png) [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/7 "2014-05-05T01:53:43Z")
I’m all about quality performance at minimum expense… For this, flowable silicon cannot be beat. ---
**Author:** ![DoubleBass](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/doublebass/32/1464_2.png) [@DoubleBass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DoubleBass)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/8 "2014-05-05T01:59:41Z")
Whenever I need to replace the response on any of my yoyos I use monkey snot silicon Its much harder than other silicons and lasts fir a very long time! (Flowable also lets you tailor the response for each yoyo) ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_yizzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de053/32.png) [@yoyo\_yizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_yizzo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/9 "2014-05-05T02:04:00Z")
I frikkin love monkey snot I put it in the most yos that don’t take snow tires ;D ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_2/32/219839_2.png) [@Yo\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_2)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/10 "2014-05-05T13:07:08Z")
Plain old flowable silicon. It’s cheap and works like a dream. ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2014, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/11 "2014-05-05T14:35:45Z")
> [@yoyo\_yizzo](#): > > I frikkin love monkey snot > I put it in the most yos that don’t take > snow tires ;D how is monkey snot compared to just regular flowable silicone?? ---
**Author:** ![Coffelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/coffelt/32/1085_2.png) [@Coffelt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coffelt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/12 "2014-05-06T00:50:16Z")
RTV of the red variety when time is no issue. Otherwise whatever fits will work in a pinch. There is something special on an older throw with half Hat Pad and half Dif pad though. ---
**Author:** ![dirty\_duggan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@dirty\_duggan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dirty_duggan)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/13 "2014-05-06T03:39:31Z")
Great answers here. I am new to throwing, and haven’t had to replace my response pads yet. I’ll definitely pick up some monkey snot with my next order. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_yizzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de053/32.png) [@yoyo\_yizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_yizzo)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/14 "2014-05-06T04:16:39Z")
Make sure yu get an extra takes some practice to get the silicone to be nice n even I mastered it in my 5 try 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2014, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/15 "2014-05-06T12:56:55Z")
Snow tires are my favorite. ---
**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:** [May 7, 2014, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/16 "2014-05-07T11:32:50Z")
> [@Jgarcia05](#): > > how is monkey snot compared to just regular flowable silicone?? The response is about as good as flowable. I’d say monkey snot is a little softer, and it doesnt last quite as long as flowable ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_2/32/219839_2.png) [@Yo\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_2)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-response-pad-do-you-use-and-which-ones-are-the-best-ones/65947/17 "2014-05-07T12:55:52Z")
Incidentally, here’s a link for how to use flowable silicon. I don’t bother with the syringe, and I’ve had great luck. > **[How to Mod a Bolt Yo-Yo](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Mod-a-Bolt-Yo-Yo/)** > > How to Mod a Bolt Yo-Yo: Yo-yoing is a constantly changing sport. What started as a hobby dominated by slimline responsive yo-yos for looping is now full of wide-gapped butterfly yo-yos that don't respond at all.This instructable will teach you how I...