# which centering bearing is the best? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 22, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599 "2014-09-22T15:27:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/1 "2014-09-22T15:27:24Z")
I’ve tried a few but I’m not sure to which is better. any opinions? ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/2 "2014-09-22T17:19:34Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/3 "2014-09-23T01:05:42Z")
> [@FoolsGoldDigger](#): > > 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. Lol NSK Platinum or Gold bearing knocks the CTX out of the ballpark for sure ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/4 "2014-09-23T01:19:54Z")
> [@Raigo](#): > > Lol NSK Platinum or Gold bearing knocks the CTX out of the ballpark for sure thei’r too quiet and too tight. ---
**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:** [September 23, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/5 "2014-09-23T02:30:25Z")
I’ve heard from all whom have tried them, except this guy right here ^^^ that NSKs are the best bearings on the market. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/6 "2014-09-23T02:46:39Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > I’ve heard from all whom have tried them, except this guy right here ^^^ that NSKs are the best bearings on the market. 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. ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/7 "2014-09-23T20:12:10Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/8 "2014-09-23T20:23:08Z")
I was also wondering which performs better ceramic or gold? ---
**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:** [September 23, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/9 "2014-09-23T20:23:40Z")
> [@Insiiight](#): > > 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? Honestly, the whipple is the worst string centering bearing I’ve ever played with 8 ball Center tracks being 2nd. ---
**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/10 "2014-09-23T21:14:26Z")
> [@Insiiight](#): > > I was also wondering which performs better ceramic or gold? I’m gonna say gold… But I’m pretty sure neither require lubing ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/11 "2014-09-23T21:45:31Z")
which brand makes the best bearings? ---
**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:** [September 23, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/12 "2014-09-23T22:09:52Z")
> [@Insiiight](#): > > which brand makes the best bearings? NSK if you can afford em. If not then Dif-e-yo KonKaves. If you can’t afford those then Crucial Grooved. ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/13 "2014-09-23T23:53:11Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > NSK if you can afford em. If not then Dif-e-yo KonKaves. If you can’t afford those then Crucial Grooved. I was looking at NSK bearings. which option plays better gold or platinum? ---
**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/14 "2014-09-24T14:09:15Z")
> [@Insiiight](#): > > I was looking at NSK bearings. which option plays better gold or platinum? Gold ---
**Author:** ![northstarrocks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@northstarrocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/northstarrocks)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-centering-bearing-is-the-best/69599/15 "2014-09-26T22:45:30Z")
But in reality your doing fine with stock bearings. Properly maintenanced cheaper bearings will be more then adequate.