# What lube should i get, just returned to yoying after 7-8 years
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**Created:** [March 2, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146 "2023-03-02T06:20:26Z")
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### Author:  [@bodahrevy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bodahrevy)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/1 "2023-03-02T06:20:26Z")
Hey I just started throwing again after almost 8 years and have no idea what lube I should get, or what bearings are top tier. Im sure people have preferences but if you could point me in the right direction id really appreciate it!
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### Author:  [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/2 "2023-03-02T06:25:15Z")
You should get the One Drop V4M lube. One of the best out on the market and the bottle design makes it ever so simple to apply just the right amount of lube, which is one drop (pun intended).
> **[One Drop V4M Lube](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/one-drop-v4m-lube?variant=18870851652)**
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> This is One Drop V4M bearing lubricant that comes in a 1oz bottle. All it takes is One Drop to keep your bearing lasting a long time and spinning quietly.A 'Thin Lube" that is great for increasing overall lifetime of your ball bearings. All it takes...
As for bearings, most people here agree that the YoYoRecreation DS Platinum Bearing is the best one out there.
> **[Yoyorecreation DS Bearing](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyorecreation-ds-yoyo-bearing?variant=18873671684)**
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> Yoyorecreation is known for making some of the best performing yo-yos on the market, and they designed their new DS Bearing to the same standards of precision and perfection as every one of their yo-yos.The DS (Double Straight) Bearing is a double...
Here’s a thread with all the votes for the best bearings
> [@Favourite Bearings? (+ Bearing Recommendations) (Added more bearings to the list)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-bearings-bearing-recommendations-added-more-bearings-to-the-list/324506):
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> Recommend me some bearings. Vote on your favourite bearings in the poll too! I have searched around but I want to see if people’s tastes and preferences have changed since most of the posts about bearings on here are like a year old. [poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-bearings-bearing-recommendations-added-more-bearings-to-the-list/324506/1)[poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-bearings-bearing-recommendations-added-more-bearings-to-the-list/324506/1)[poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-bearings-bearing-recommendations-added-more-bearings-to-the-list/324506/1)List of bearings: YYR DS Platinum YYR DS Gold YYR DS Pixel Bearing Buddha Whipple Buddha Ripple Buddha Double Double Buddha Dimple Bearing Buddha Ceramic Dimple Buddha Simple Buddha Bearing Gold Dif-E-Yo KonKave OneDrop 10 Ball YYF Center Tra…
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### Author:  [@bodahrevy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bodahrevy)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/3 "2023-03-02T06:28:12Z")
awesome thank you🙏 exactly what i needed to know
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### Author:  [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/4 "2023-03-02T06:35:13Z")
You’re welcome!
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### Author:  [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/5 "2023-03-02T06:55:51Z")
I can’t second @Hanker’s choices enough. I’ve used pretty much everything and the OD lube/DS bearing combo is THE BEST.
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### Author:  [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/6 "2023-03-02T07:13:10Z")
Ds bearings are great, but I am anti-lube.
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### Author:  [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/7 "2023-03-02T07:58:50Z")
@Chriscatastrophe Don’t you need lube for the yoyo to work. How do you make sure your bearings doesn’t seize without lube?
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### Author:  [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/8 "2023-03-02T08:16:08Z")
@MarioMaker17 I’ve never had a problem. I’ve had plenty of yo-yo bearings that I have run dry with no problems. Lube ks awesome when you get it perfect but in all honesty I’m at the point where it is not worth the hassle. Most bearings come lubed and i have found that to be more than enough.
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### Author:  [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/9 "2023-03-02T11:27:49Z")
Welcome back!!
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### Author:  [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/10 "2023-03-02T13:42:31Z")
i’m with @Chriscatastrophe on the lube topic. i throw all my 1A/5A unresponsives with no lube. clean & dry is all i do. any lube added will add responsiveness to the bearing. a very small amount is all that’s needed if you do want to lube them.
as far as the bearing seizing up? not likely. they aren’t subject to heavy loads or high temperatures that would lead to such an outcome. the only issues i’ve had is when foreign material like dust or string lint gets into the bearing race. this typically causes a “notchy” feeling or shorter than expected spin times that feel rough. if this occurs, i give them a bath in mineral spirits, dry them off and re-install. typically with no lube.
welcome back.
enjoy the throw my friends.
kgb
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### Author:  [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/11 "2023-03-02T15:11:51Z")
I’ve been using the same bottle of lube I got from Yo Tricks for a few years now and it seems to work just fine and literally will last my entire lifetime. I’m pretty sure it’s just rebranded YYF lube.
I’ve been meaning to try some V4M because the applicator tip seems useful. I wonder if the actual lube is any different between brands though. I’d assume it’s all basically the same stuff?
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### Author:  [@Yospeedracer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yospeedracer)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/12 "2023-03-02T15:17:01Z")
The yoyorecreation DS bearings are made by NSK Japan and are dry. They are designed to run dry with no lube.
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### Author:  [@suspense](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suspense)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/13 "2023-03-02T18:15:59Z")
Just a little word of caution. If you buy the Lube direct from OD, you still get it in the old bottles with no tip. No biggie for me, since I’ve been doing it this way for years now - just wanted to give people a heads up if they buy direct then go “where’s the tip!?”
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### Author:  [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/14 "2023-03-02T18:27:45Z")
Thanks for the heads up!
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### Author:  [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/15 "2023-03-02T19:10:07Z")
i use yyf thin lube for full unresponsive, and have their thick lube which is kinda better for longer lasting semi responsive in my opinion, but if you’re going very responsive try the traxxis silicone grease.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-lube-should-i-get-just-returned-to-yoying-after-7-8-years/371146/16 "2023-03-02T19:10:54Z")
Run bearings dry
I prefer VIP, DS, or CT bearings