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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: MrNickRo on September 18, 2013, 11:53:04 AM
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Last year, I hauled around a 3 ball roller and a 2 ball over the shoulder bag. I didn't mind it for tournaments, but lately, I've just been going with the 3 ball roller - it's in awful a shape.
I'm think about switching to one of the tall rollers that can carry 3, 4, or 5 balls. Any suggestions or advice? I'd probably carry 4, putting 3 in the main compartment and a fourth down by the wheels -if that makes sense.
Looking for a decent price.
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http://shop.bowlersparadise.com/elite-deluxe-3-4-5-blue-black-bowling-bag.aspx?variation=19364
Free shipping
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Thanks, that's a nice option.
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Just to throw out another option, especially since you bowl tournaments, is to have just the minimalistic 3 ball rollers like this:
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and carry your shoes and accessories in a separate 2 ball tote like this:
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Get as many 3 ball rollers as needed. Plus they are easier (for me) to get in and out of the trunk.
The reason I like this method is the larger bags can be a hassle to maneuver through congested areas. And the small tote is great so I don't have to tote a large bag around when I skip lanes. I am also able to set up each 3 ball roller with a particular group of balls (i.e. heavy oil, medium oil, light oil).
Just an option that works for me.
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I do like that option for tournament, and have definitely used my minimalistic two ball bag for moving lanes, etc. I want to get one of the 3-4-5 ball bags so I can bring 3 to a relaxed bowling session (subbing in a couples league) or 5 to a little tournament action.
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I've owned the 3-4-5 roller and hated it. It takes up more room than it should, especially to get balls in and out of when you have the 4th ball in the exterior pouch.
I currently have the Storm Rolling Thunder 6 baller, but rarely use the middle section. The Rolling Thunder line or the Streamline 4 ball roller is less cumbersome to deal with than the 3-4-5 design. And carrying the 5th ball is as easy as a single ball tote that sits on top.
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Good to know. I've always disliked the stacking bags, so maybe I'll just stick with the 3 and 2 method. Although, I like the luxury of bringing one bag to league, and sometimes I with I had 4 instead of 3.
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I currently own a 6 ball roller. Like it better than any of the others. Middle 2 are my extreme balls for extreme oil and burnt lanes. House patterns, I normally bring 3 balls plus my spare ball. To tournaments or houses, I don't know, I take all 6. Putting them in the car is easier, because they go in like 3 double ball bags. At tournaments, all of my stuff is in one place. I don't have one bag here and one somewhere else. Also it is one bag to pull and easier than 2 3-Ball bags.