The 10 Best Skateboard Bearings of 2023
By: Steve Settles: Skate Buyer | June 3, 2023
Skateboard bearings are the unsung heroes of a smooth ride. These small, round components are often overlooked, but their importance in providing a frictionless, high-speed experience on your skateboard cannot be overstated. With various materials, precision ratings, and even lubrication options, choosing the right skateboard bearings can be a daunting task for both beginners and seasoned skaters alike. To help you navigate the vast world of skateboard bearings, we've compiled a list of the best skateboard bearings for 2023, featuring top brands known for their quality and performance.
New This Year:
While there may not be any significant changes in bearing technology for 2023, skaters can still expect the same top-notch quality and performance from their favorite brands. As you peruse our list, consider factors like ABEC ratings, materials, and pre-lubrication, as these can affect your overall skating experience. Keep in mind that even the smallest tweaks can make a noticeable difference in your ride, so don't hesitate to experiment with various options until you find the perfect bearings for your skating style as you build a skateboard. Roll into the new year with confidence, knowing that our list of the best skateboard bearings has got you covered.
Bones Reds
Bones Reds Bearings: Bones REDS are manufactured in China to the Bones Skate Rated™ specifications in a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing the highest quality skate bearings in China. They are inspected twice before being shipped and offer the greatest combination of performance, durability and low cost in the industry. Because they offer near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost, they have become the best selling bearing brand in the U.S.A.
| Original Price |
| $17.95 |
Bronson Speed Co. G3
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Right? WRONG! Bronson Speed Co. saw that skate bearing technology had gone untouched for nearly 30 years and knew that they could make 'em better. With the Bronson Speed Co. G3 Skateboard Bearings you get "next generation bearings, designed for today's skateboarding." With frictionless shields, deep groove raceways, and Balls Out Technology working together, the G3s have positioned themselves as the fastest, most durable option in the game. Too good to be true at such an affordable price? Upgrade to the Bronson Speed Co. G3 Skateboard Bearings and see for yourself.
| Original Price |
| $26.95 |
Bronson Speed Co G2
Looking to skate Bronson bearings but don't want to be stuck eating cheap Top Ramen for the rest of the month? Then snag the Bronson Speed Co G2 Skateboard Bearings! Using the same Straight Edge Frictionless Shields and High Speed Ceramic Oil as the fancy G3s, the more affordable G2s offer excellent durability and rolling speeds.
| Original Price |
| $15.95 |
Bones Super Swiss 6
Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings: The Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings are like the pimped out big wheels on your car, they create less rolling friction and have a higher top speed. SS6’s quality design and Swiss quality materials enable them to accelerate quicker, roll faster, and resist the impact of skate trick landings better than standard designs.
| Original Price |
| $63.95 |
Bones Original Swiss
Bones Original Swiss Bearings: Legendary Bones Swiss bearings have been the industry standards ever since they were introduced in 1983, and are still a favorite with professional skaters. Fast, smooth, and very long lasting, they remain unequaled in their class. The Bones Original Swiss Bearings feature the same ultra high performance components used in Bones Swiss Ceramics, except that the balls are polished chromium steel instead of ceramic. Bones Swiss have earned their fame through decades of proven, dependable, superior performance for the best skaters in the world.
| Original Price |
| $62.95 |
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Our skate buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things skateboard stemming from years of experience in the skateboard industry in tandem with their countless hours on a board. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Steve Settles
I knew Santa Claus was real when a shiny new complete skateboard was waiting for me under the tree in the winter of ’92. Skateboarding has been in my life ever since. Somehow I have been lucky enough to work in the skateboard community since legally possible. Started behind the counter selling skateboards, moved up to store manager of a retail location, recruited to work in Event Marketing running the largest amateur skateboard contest in the US, then landed the job at evo with opening and managing Seattle’s only indoor skatepark – All Together Skatepark.After the first 5 years of running All Together Skatepark, I slowly started taking on buying responsibilities for evo skate products and have most recently moved to buying full time. Skateboarding has taught me to look at the world differently and openly by breaking down all barriers of age, race, gender, and culture. Skateboarding is for all humans. For that perspective, I am forever grateful!