I utilized the service for the first time this year and it was definately easier than lugging the balls around the airport, etc. Unless you plan on bowling the Journal, 40 frame or BTM I would suggest getting your equipment early and just dumping it off in a locker after checking it over and making sure your thumb / fingers fit (incase of swelling, etc.). Another tip would be to just leave your balls in totes and place them directly into the overshipper. I also had some ball bags (soft pouches that companies like Dyno-Thane use on their higher end stuff) to keep the balls extra protected.
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-Chris: DJ's Pro Shop : Auburn, MA