What kind of slip mats?

1 pair of Butterrugs and 1 pair of Dr. Suzuki Slipmats

does the record or slip mat spin around the spindle without rubbing too much? I've usually come across the opposite, where the record spins too fast.. usually cause its warped..

not at all, its hard to just spin it !!

You need to lube your main bearing (spindle bearing). If that doesn't work, you may have to check your motor (I'm assuming you're using a DD TT).

Sorry to ask the obvious (I can't see if you're a new DJ or not) but you haven't got the thick rubber mat on the platter, have you?

flip the vinyl over and see if it's easier to spin it on side over the other. Probably a warped record

never overlook the obvious..

No thick rubber mat, ( threw them away) brand new record ( Super Seal ) but what I do notice is that there is a lot of static electricity flowing between the record and the slipmat so I was told to just add some wax paper on top of the slipmat and that should solve my problem ( don’t know how true that is, but I’m willing to try at this point, other than that I don’t understand because these are new 1200 technics turntables straight out the box and I shouldn’t be having this problem!!!

Do you have another working turntable set up to compare to?

Have you ever scratched before?

Yes I do, I’m experiencing the same issue on both turntables

New in the box? Are they the refurb ones? Or real originals in the box (!?)
Either way that's dope.

You should have said they were new. Pull the platters off and make sure you removed all the tape and stickers placed on them at the factory. If you missed any, that could definitely cause your problem.

you have got to be kidding with this right?

Me?

There is no tape or sticker on the platter or underneath it

Ordered both turntables from djhenraycustom.com so again, they are not new, just custom built 17tr2 !!

When you say: "other than that I don’t understand because these are new 1200 technics turntables straight out the box and I shouldn’t be having this problem!!!", you can see why someone may think the TT's are new.

Since these TT's are custom built, would it be safe to assume you spoke to the people that sold them to you? If so, what did they say? If you include all the information you have, you may get more helpful answers.

The wax paper should go under the slipmat. The plastic sleeve that comes with some records would be a better choice but wax paper should work fine.

Since you mentioned that this is a custom TT, did they paint the platter as well? The type of paint used on the platter could also affect how the record spins as well.