which centering bearing is the best?

Yo-Yo Reviews Looking for Help/Recommendation
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I’ve tried a few but I’m not sure to which is better. any opinions?

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The performance of the CTX cannot be matched. It is easily the best performing centering bearing. However, I love the feel and play of the KonKave. so either are great for me.

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Lol NSK Platinum or Gold bearing knocks the CTX out of the ballpark for sure

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thei’r too quiet and too tight.

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I’ve heard from all whom have tried them, except this guy right here ^^^ that NSKs are the best bearings on the market.

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Technically they do spin the longest (longer than a CT for ~1-2min in a stationary spin to death test), but i dont have any long enough combo yet to accually feel the difference. In a horizontal gerbil cruise time test the NSK only gets on average 1-2 string hit (in a total of typically 20-30) more than a CTX, which is smaller than the variation within the same brand itself. Lol thx I d rather use loose bearings and be able to unscrew them at will without fearing to damage the bearing seats.

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Im rather new to unresponsive play so some of this terminology is going right over my head haha right now im using a bad Buddha stainless steel whipple, is it better than a center track or is it more of a preference call?

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I was also wondering which performs better ceramic or gold?

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Honestly, the whipple is the worst string centering bearing I’ve ever played with 8 ball Center tracks being 2nd.

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I’m gonna say gold…
But I’m pretty sure neither require lubing

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which brand makes the best bearings?

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NSK if you can afford em. If not then Dif-e-yo KonKaves. If you can’t afford those then Crucial Grooved.

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I was looking at NSK bearings. which option plays better gold or platinum?

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Gold

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But in reality your doing fine with stock bearings. Properly maintenanced cheaper bearings will be more then adequate.

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