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I was sceptical at first about Bones Big Balls as I was specifically looking for Bones Reds at the time but there was none in stock wherever I looked. I didn't even realise Bones released a six ball Reds, made in china bearing. Took the plunge as they were on sale which made them only a few dollars more than Bones Reds (RRP $30) and it meant I could skate a new setup I had ordered. The blue shields are what makes the bearings stand out. On any other day, you mainly will see Bones Reds, red shields on my wheel's and for a good reason. However these Big Balls are interestingly different. I haven't found any comparison between these and the Bones Swiss Six Ball which is unfortunate as I was looking into making a purchase of the Swiss type to compare. Generally speaking, you will require more of a push at the start to get these bearings going but once they start picking up speed. It's decent. The reason behind this is because the 6 bearing balls vs the standard 7 balls. 6 balls = bigger sizes so it requires more force to bring them up to speed but maintaining and picking up speed? The bearings does most of the work. They are louder out of the packet compared to Bones Reds. If you keep them maintained by cleaning and lubing them, they stay pretty quiet. Neither of which really makes it that much of a night and day move though. I've recently serviced a set of 10 year old Bones Reds and they roll as they did before I serviced them. Just much quieter. Either way, these Big Balls are worth the purchase if you're looking for an alternative to Bones Reds. Big Balls are made in china in the same factory as Reds. So you know the quality is there for a Reds product. I suggest waiting to find them on special if you're curious but not willing to spend the extra dollars on them.Read full review
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As described, good quality product
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Great affordable bearings. Go get some.
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