Bronson Raw 6-Ball Skateboard Bearings

Overview

Larger balls, a deep groove raceway and a Max Impact cage define these Bronson Speed Co bearings, which drop the shields to remove drag. The races carry a micro-thin tungsten dry lubricant, and the cage is nylon reinforced with fiberglass.

Skaters who want less friction and quick rolling get a stripped-down bearing with fewer contact points and nothing to trap dirt. Without shields, though, grit reaches the balls more easily, and the listing says nothing on bore, outside diameter or the number of bearings in a set.

Who it's for

Downhill and high-speed cruising skaters who prefer fewer contact points and open designs will find the build suitable. Casual riders on dusty ground, or buyers who need a stated bearing rating, should choose a sealed, documented set.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Fewer, larger balls mean fewer contact points, which cuts friction at speed and handles impacts better. The dry tungsten coating on the races holds surfaces slick, but without shields the bearing depends on cleaning and a light lubricant to stay fast.

Where it stands among bearings

• #6 most-searched brand and model of the 10 bearings lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 15 bearings we list; not a test result.

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