Bones Bearings Big Balls Reds
SKU: BO815
Description
Bones Big Balls REDS skateboard bearings bring the 6-ball design of the legendary Bones Super Swiss 6 to the REDS family at a fraction of the price. Instead of the seven balls used in most bearings, Big Balls use six balls that are 17% larger.
Bigger balls let you roll faster and keep rolling right through dirt that slows smaller balls down. The result is higher top speed, greater strength, and longer life, all in an easy-to-clean, Skate Rated bearing.
Who Bones Big Balls REDS Are For
- Skaters who want more speed without Swiss prices
- Street skaters who roll through dirt and debris
- Anyone who wants longer bearing life
- REDS riders looking for a stronger bearing
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- 6 balls, 17% larger than standard
- Skate Rated design
- Removable high speed nylon ball cage
- Removable non-contact, frictionless rubber shields
- Lubricated with low viscosity Bones Speed Cream
Benefits
- Higher top speed
- Greater strength
- Rolls through dirt
- Longer life and easy cleaning
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Big Balls REDS |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | 6 larger steel balls |
| Shield | Non-contact, removable rubber shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Includes | 8 bearings, instructions, and sticker |
| Spacers & Speed Washers | Not included |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS (this page) | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
- Dime Bag Hardware Axle Washer & Spacer Kit: 8 speed washers and 4 bearing spacers. This pack doesn't include them, and they help your bearings roll faster and last longer.
FAQ
Why do Big Balls have only 6 balls?
Six larger balls are stronger and roll faster than seven smaller ones, and they're better at rolling through dirt. It's the same idea behind Bones Super Swiss 6.
What does Skate Rated mean?
Skate Rated is Bones' own standard for skateboard bearings. Instead of ABEC ratings, which were built for industrial machinery, Skate Rated bearings use clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant designed specifically for skating.
How many bearings come in a pack?
8 bearings, which is enough for all 4 wheels on one skateboard. Every wheel uses 2 bearings.
Do these come with spacers and speed washers?
No. Spacers and speed washers are sold separately.
Description
Bones Big Balls REDS skateboard bearings bring the 6-ball design of the legendary Bones Super Swiss 6 to the REDS family at a fraction of the price. Instead of the seven balls used in most bearings, Big Balls use six balls that are 17% larger.
Bigger balls let you roll faster and keep rolling right through dirt that slows smaller balls down. The result is higher top speed, greater strength, and longer life, all in an easy-to-clean, Skate Rated bearing.
Who Bones Big Balls REDS Are For
- Skaters who want more speed without Swiss prices
- Street skaters who roll through dirt and debris
- Anyone who wants longer bearing life
- REDS riders looking for a stronger bearing
Skate Rated, Not ABEC Rated
ABEC ratings were created for industrial machinery, not skateboarding. They measure tolerances at speeds far beyond anything a skateboard sees, and don't account for the side loads, impacts, and dirt that skate bearings deal with every session. Bones designs every bearing to its own Skate Rated standard, with clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant chosen specifically for skating.
Features
- 6 balls, 17% larger than standard
- Skate Rated design
- Removable high speed nylon ball cage
- Removable non-contact, frictionless rubber shields
- Lubricated with low viscosity Bones Speed Cream
Benefits
- Higher top speed
- Greater strength
- Rolls through dirt
- Longer life and easy cleaning
Specs
| Brand | Bones |
| Model | Big Balls REDS |
| Size | 608 (standard skateboard bearing, 8mm bore) |
| Balls | 6 larger steel balls |
| Shield | Non-contact, removable rubber shield |
| Retainer | High speed nylon |
| Lubricant | Bones Speed Cream |
| Includes | 8 bearings, instructions, and sticker |
| Spacers & Speed Washers | Not included |
Compare Bones Bearings
Every Bones bearing is Skate Rated and pre-lubricated with Speed Cream. The REDS family delivers the best value, while Swiss bearings are made in Switzerland for top-tier speed and durability.
| Bearing | Balls | What Sets It Apart | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDS | Steel | Bones' best-selling bearing, inspected twice | Everyday skating at the best price |
| Super REDS | Higher-grade steel | Quieter, smoother, and longer lasting than REDS | The first step up from REDS |
| Big Balls REDS (this page) | 6 larger steel balls | 17% larger balls roll through dirt | More speed and life at a REDS price |
| Ceramic REDS | Grade 5 ceramic | Lighter, faster, and rust-proof | Ceramic performance at a REDS price |
| Race REDS | Upgraded steel | Built-in spacer and extended race | Racing, freestyle, and precision trucks |
| Swiss | Polished chromium steel | Swiss made industry standard | Long life and pro-level performance |
| Super Swiss 6 | 6 larger steel balls | Swiss made, higher speed and strength | Faster acceleration and durability |
| Swiss Ceramic | Silicon nitride ceramic | Swiss made, lightest and fastest | The best Bones makes |
Complete Your Setup
- Bones Speed Cream: the same racing lubricant your bearings ship with, for keeping them fast after cleaning.
- Bones Bearing Cleaning Unit: cleans up to 8 bearings at once for a faster, more thorough flush.
- Dime Bag Hardware Axle Washer & Spacer Kit: 8 speed washers and 4 bearing spacers. This pack doesn't include them, and they help your bearings roll faster and last longer.
FAQ
Why do Big Balls have only 6 balls?
Six larger balls are stronger and roll faster than seven smaller ones, and they're better at rolling through dirt. It's the same idea behind Bones Super Swiss 6.
What does Skate Rated mean?
Skate Rated is Bones' own standard for skateboard bearings. Instead of ABEC ratings, which were built for industrial machinery, Skate Rated bearings use clearances, tolerances, materials, and lubricant designed specifically for skating.
How many bearings come in a pack?
8 bearings, which is enough for all 4 wheels on one skateboard. Every wheel uses 2 bearings.
Do these come with spacers and speed washers?
No. Spacers and speed washers are sold separately.