I took the pad out, and reseated it. Seems like it might stay now. It’s weird, though. It seems like it’s slightly oversized, and that was causing it to buckle. Maybe the string being wrapped in it will train it to stay.
Anyway it’s a fun yoyo. Seems very chill to me. Reminds a lot of the old YYJ Big Ben. Kinda like a modern version. Mine is so loud, though! Won’t be using this one at night! Not unless I want to get yelled at… 