diff --git a/components/wrist.py b/components/wrist.py
index f88b8f7e..50a96586 100644
--- a/components/wrist.py
+++ b/components/wrist.py
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ def __init__(self):
 
         wrist_config = SparkMaxConfig()
         wrist_config.inverted(False)
-        wrist_config.setIdleMode(SparkMaxConfig.IdleMode.kBrake)
+        wrist_config.setIdleMode(SparkMaxConfig.IdleMode.kCoast)
         wrist_config.closedLoop.P(6.0 / self.maximum_angle, ClosedLoopSlot.kSlot0)
         wrist_config.closedLoop.D(0.1, ClosedLoopSlot.kSlot0)