Looking for the best ball bearings for skating?

Ball bearings, rolling elements or bearings, they all mean the same thing. Those little circles in your skateboard wheels, they make sure your wheels turn and put your skateboard in motion. So it's not unimportant!

Of course you can orderskateboard bearings online at Stoked Boardshop, the shop for boarders, by boarders. You'll find our entire product range here.

We have a whole arsenal of bearings, from Powell Mini-logo to Independent Black Precision bearings and the good old Bones Reds. So many that you can't see the wood for the trees. Fortunately, the boarders of Stoked are here to help you out.
But which bearings are best for your style of skating and what should you pay attention to when buying your little speed devils?

Quality of the ball bearings

First of all, you should know that the quality of the ball bearings is expressed in an ABEC code. There are 5 types of ABEC: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. The higher the number on your bearings, the higher the precision with which the bearings are made. For the longboarders among us, there are of course also bearings with ABEC 11, so you can blast downhills at cruising speed.
A high ABEC number does not mean that these bearings automatically turn better or that they are smoother. The ABEC coding is only about the amount of play the bearing is allowed to have.
More important than the ABEC coding for skateboarding is the material your bearings are made of.

Steel, titanium or ceramic?

Most bearings are made of steel balls, these are basic bearings, most of them are made of solid quality, are not too expensive and give you guaranteed pleasure for your money. If you want some more certainty about the shelf life of your roller bearings, you can opt for the titanium bearings, these are a lot lighter than steel bearings and are also a lot firmer. If you are going for the serious "créme de la créme" of bearings, choose ceramic bearings. These are more shock resistant, show less signs of wear and tear and require less lubrication than other ball bearings.

A small catch is of course the price tag of these ceramic bearings, because they are obviously much more expensive than the "basic" bearings.

I hope this has been of some use to you ;)

Peace out & keep shredding!

Which bearings can you buy at StokedBoardshop.be?

- Independent Abec 5 Ball Bearings -

• ABEC 5
• Removable non-contact labyrinth shields
• Grit blocking cage
• Stainless steel bearings and balls
• 8 ball bearings, 8 speed rings & 4 spacers
• Pre-lubricated for a smooth, fast ride

- Independent Abec 7 ball bearings

• ABEC 7
• Removable non-contact labyrinth shields
• Grit blocking cage
• Stainless steel bearings and balls
• 8 ball bearings, 8 speed rings & 4 spacers
• Pre-lubricated for a smooth and fast ride

- Mini-Logo Bearings Precision Skateboard Ball Bearings -

• Skate rated and produced by the leading bearing factory.
• Meets the most stringent quality control requirements for consistent quality.
• Shields on both sides for extra durability.
• Completely lubricated with Bones Speed Cream.
• Lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects.

- Bones Bearings Reds Ball Bearings -

• Best selling skateboard ball bearings in the USA
• Single non-contact removable shields reduce friction for easy cleaning.
• High speed nylon bearing gives strength and speed to these bearings.
• Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant
• Skate Rated tolerances, materials and lubricant.
• Includes a set of 8 bearings, instructions and a sticker.

- Bones Bearings Super Reds Ball Bearings -

• Precision-grade Swiss design ball bearings.
• Nylon ball bearings and Bones Speed Cream lubricant provide a smooth ride.
• Removable rubber shields make for easy cleaning.
• Skate Rated for better performance than ABEC rated ball bearings. More quiet and durable than standard Bones Reds.

Bones Super Swiss 6 ball bearings

• Unique design of ball bearings with six larger balls for more speed, more acceleration and more power.
• Single non-contact, removable shields for easy cleaning and reduced friction.
• Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream Racing lubricant.
• High speed nylon ball bearing for more power and speed.
• Skate Rated tolerances and materials.
• Set of 8 ball bearings, 4 spacers and a sticker.

- BONES Swiss Labyrinth -

• Dual labyrinth non-contact, removable rubber shields allow for easy cleaning and reduce friction.
• High speed nylon ball bearing for even more power and speed.
• Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant.
• Skate Rated tolerances, materials and lubricant give you some of the best performance and durability available.
• Set of 8 ball bearings, 4 spacers and 1 sticker.

- BONES Ceramics -

• The cerbec ceramic balls are a lot lighter, stronger and harder than the finest steel balls. That makes the Bones Ceramics the top of the line among ball bearings.
• Water resistant and extremely durable.
• Single, non-contact, removable rubber shields for easy cleaning and to reduce friction.
• High speed nylon ball bearing for more power and speed.
• Pre-lubricated with speed cream racing lubricant.
• Set of 8 ball bearings, 4 spacers and 1 sticker.

Would you like to review or order the entire assortment? That is easy and fast at Stoked Boardshop. You can buy your set of ball bearings online via the link below:

https://www.stokedboardshop.be/collections/skateboard-kogellagers

Keep Riding, Stay Stoked

Last edited on October 30, 2021