# Yoyo Boomers Club **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [July 31, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535 "2023-07-31T04:13:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 324
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6494 "2025-04-17T11:07:41Z")
Boomer meetup! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6495 "2025-04-17T12:07:34Z")
I want to setup some sort of in person central US boomer meet for next year but it’ll be hard to pull off. ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6496 "2025-04-17T13:01:52Z")
I’m in Indianapolis, IN. I’d be interested in something like this if my schedule allowed for it. ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6497 "2025-04-17T13:07:27Z")
If enough notice were held out i would do my level best to make this. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6498 "2025-04-18T01:11:23Z")
Alright so I’ve been playing with the Operator non stop since receiving it. I have all my other yoyos packed up in moving boxes so even if I wanted to play something else I can’t haha. I have to say, I’m in agreement with the changes for proto v2. Slightly more rim weight to add more stability would be great. I don’t really notice the catch zone being too small, but widening it couldn’t hurt either. I only mention it because that’s one of the design adjustments being implemented. I also believe it was mentioned that the schmoove is possibly being widened to remove some inner weight while increasing the rim weight. That sounds swell and dandy. The one question I had from a design perspective is: what aspect of the design lends itself to allowing for more string wraps? I feel like the Operator would really pop off if there was a little more space for string before catching the pad. That would be my only critique so far. Oh and…. Gosh darn these spikes are sharp! lol. ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6499 "2025-04-18T04:10:20Z")
Best matadors I know I’ve ever used! Love 'em! ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6500 "2025-04-18T04:26:28Z")
I think you are referring to the Gap. Not sure what the gap is on it now. Or use thinner string to verify your thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6501 "2025-04-18T04:44:32Z")
Did the operator come with a rage (grooved concave) bearing or did I swap one into mine? Either way a ripper (center track)would open up the bearing for more wraps Similarly opening up the response area by widening the schmoove should help in this regard a bit by reducing a bit of the string rub and catching. Also increasing the gap a hair maybe… The catch would be fine by me to widen and shifting weight to rims from center will give it more stability and power which will also reduce the issues with wraps too ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6502 "2025-04-18T04:54:39Z")
> [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > use thinner string to verify your thoughts? I’ll try some ep 20/20 on it tomorrow. I also have a concave C I can throw in it too. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6503 "2025-04-18T15:14:14Z")
I know there’s probably a link in this thread SOMEWHERE, but can anyone point me to where I can snag D bearing blanks for my Workhorse? ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6504 "2025-04-18T16:16:05Z")
zgrt ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6505 "2025-04-18T16:59:03Z")
> **[El Mijo Parts](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/el-mijo-bearings-and-response-by-zero-gravity-return-tops?_pos=1&_sid=72ea2d2c6&_ss=r&variant=41011878691006)** > > Replacement parts for your Zero Gravity El Mijo yoyo! The El Mijo is a cool design that comes with multiple bearing sizes, axles, and a bearing blank to fit whatever play style you like best. These little parts can be easy to lose or misplace, so if... ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6506 "2025-04-18T17:19:05Z")
The ZRGT blank is really cool, but in my experience a bricked slim D bearing works a bit better due to it not having the slanted walls on either edge. The walls are great in one sense because it allows the “axle” to be smaller than a D size bearing, but it has the added affect of keeping the string away from the response pads. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6507 "2025-04-18T17:41:20Z")
So just a slim D bearing with some super glue in it? ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6508 "2025-04-18T17:45:41Z")
Precisely. It seems more reliable with the response. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6509 "2025-04-18T17:49:01Z")
The blank is nice in that it feels like cheat mode on a blank. You get allot more spin than usual ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6510 "2025-04-18T18:07:22Z")
You are talking about the ZGRT blank being a “cheat mode”? I’m fascinated by this whole conversation so just trying to make sure I’m following along correctly. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6511 "2025-04-18T18:45:46Z")
Yeah, you trade a bit of reliable response for more spin time. The smaller diameter of the ZRGT blank lends itself to more spin time. But if you’re playing more stall based then the additional reliability of response is more important. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6512 "2025-04-18T18:49:22Z")
I would caution against a “Slim” or Half Spec D Bearing. If Bricking a Bearing = D x 4mm. The posts in this yoyo are still too long for the Dx3mm or Half Spec. While the ZGRT D Blank “Is” 3mm It works because the flares touch the side of the yoyo and do NOT go into the bearing seat. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/6513 "2025-04-18T20:24:54Z")
PST.. you can shim it. Or be a @Slestak75 and shave the post I guess [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535.md?page=323) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535.md?page=325)