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Elite_Digger

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Best stackable 4-ball roller
« on: November 14, 2011, 02:48:12 PM »
Looking to get a 4-ball roller and I'm looking for the stackable 2 + 2 version that I can take apart. Had an inline 4-ball and hurt my back lifting it in and out of my car. =(
Just seeing what others would recommend, either from owning one, or observing one in action...I have one in mind, but I want to see if there's any others I should be looking at.
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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 12:21:29 AM »
3-ball Vise tote and a good 2 ball carry bag with compartment for shoes, etal is the way I go.  Taking apart 4 ball bags is a pain.  I live upstairs and this configuration allows me to roll the 3 ball (45 lbs.) and shoulder the other 2 (31 lbs.).  Easiest config I have found.  No worry about breaking handles either over time.  Plus the cost is going to be cheaper than 4 ball rollers and you have an extra ball.  4 strike one spare. 

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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 05:18:44 AM »
Hope you realize that just about all bowling bags are made by KR. 



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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 05:31:37 AM »
KR is the best has 5 year warrenty and they give great service


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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 07:00:50 AM »
 I have a hammer 4 ball roller. The top half comes off easily. Just unsnap a strap.

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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 07:40:23 AM »
Ebonite Grand Tour....easy to pull apart and has lasted great


 


 


 


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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2011, 09:28:12 AM »
I love my Storm Rolling Thunder. You can get a 6 ball one and only use the separate components to make it a 4 ball until you need the extra room or you can just get the 4 ball version. The Storm bag isn't as large and bulky as the KR and Brunswick 6 ball roller.
 
I wouldn't get the Streamline model though, it doesn't seem to be a durable as the Rolling Thunder line. 
 
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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2011, 09:50:08 AM »
When I was looking last year, Storm's Rolling Thunder 4 ball (2 balls on top of 2 balls) had the best space arrangement and pockets, the best warranty (5 years) and the best wheels. It has been holding up very well rolling over some horrendous parking lots.
 
Now K&R and Brunswick has joined Storm in providing a 5 year warranty, one of the main  reasons I went with Storm.
 
ALso I still prefer lifting only a 2 ball bag into the trunk of my car. The top bag sits on the bottom and I never attach them. So I have no trouble separating them if and when necessary. As for 3 ball bags, I think you need to be a weight lifter to constantly dead-lift that much ungainly weight (long bags) into and out of your trunk or the bed of your truck, time and again., WITHOUT doing some damage to your back. They're not that heavy, but they are awkward to handle and to maneuver into and out of your trunk or your truck. One twist the wrong way and ... pop! When you're 18 or 25 or 35, you're all but invincible, but even people that age have had back problems. Once you get older, the chances  get higher for an injury without apparent danger.


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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2011, 10:41:15 AM »
My Brunswick Pro Player is in it's 7th year, and there is no end in sight. I bought my son the KR Lane Rover (same bag) about 5 years ago, and it still looks nearly new. Both of these have had 5 year warranties for as long as I can remember. 
 
My advise is to spend the extra and get the best / strongest / frame / handle / wheels you can find. In the Storm line the Rolling Thunder is also very good. Do stay clear of the cheaper versions of these bags. The little extra you pay will be rewarded by years of use instead of months, and all the accompanying headaches.
 


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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2011, 01:28:13 PM »
I have a KR Lane Rover bag and my son has a Brunswick Competitor Player bag.  Both are made by KR and both are great bags.  I would recommend.

 

I looked around at tournaments/leagues and asked folks what they liked and didn't like about their 4 ball bags before I bought mine.   My criteria ended up being: (1) company reputation (KR only makes bags), (2) big wheel size/quality for easy rolling, (3) beefy aluminum extensions for strength and durability and a (4) good warranty (5 yr). 

 

My only complaint is that two of the nylon connectors have broken off my KR after 6 months and I have to ship it to KR in Illinois to fix.  They are standing behind their warranty but customer service has been slow to respond.

 

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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2011, 11:36:42 AM »
Thanks for all the advice and input guys. I appreciate the replies!

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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2011, 08:17:39 AM »
In the end, I decided to spend a bit more $ and get the 4 ball Storm Rolling Thunder. I got it yesterday and was impressed at the quality. Large wheels, solid construction, good looking, lots of space, etc. They even threw in an extra buckle which is a nice touch. Not sure if I'm even going to buckle them as Charlest has stated...just stack them up and roll. Looking forward to putting it through it's paces.
It'll be alot easier lifting two 2-ball bags into the car than one 4-ball bag that's for sure!


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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2011, 08:25:46 AM »
I am too cheap one 3 ball tote and one 2 ball bag. Both can be carried. 5 balls.  Wait til it starts snowing....you roll that bag thru the snow and drag it into Dream Lanes. 
 
How many tmes do we see this in northern climates.  Water in the setee area by duffuss's rolling their stuff down there with snow that melts instantly.  Not saying you do Scott but ya now what I mean.  
 
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Elite_Digger wrote on 11/22/2011 9:17 AM:
It'll be alot easier lifting two 2-ball bags into the car than one 4-ball bag that's for sure!




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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2011, 12:07:47 PM »
Pretty much the main reason for me getting a 4-ball roller is I don't want to carry anything. So getting a 3 ball tote/2 ball bag wouldn't work for me. Don't necessarily need 4 balls much less 5...I'd still have to lift 3 balls into the car with one and carry a 2 ball bag with the other. Even carrying a two-ball bag any distance is hard on my bad back. Rather save my back strength for what counts...bowling. Never had any problems dragging my previous 4-ball bag through the snow. This isn't any lower to the ground albeit a bit wider. This has some pretty big/tall wheels...It will be fine.
As far as dragging snow covered equipment down into the settee area...well, that's pretty lame and dangerous besides. Hasn't been a problem on my league in the 6 years I've bowled on it. We have more problems with drunks spilling their drinks.  
Snow? Well, that's coming soon but heck, I'm still wearing shorts to bowling and will be golfing on Friday.
scotts33 wrote on 11/22/2011 9:25 AM:
I am too cheap one 3 ball tote and one 2 ball bag. Both can be carried. 5 balls.  Wait til it starts snowing....you roll that bag thru the snow and drag it into Dream Lanes. 
 
How many tmes do we see this in northern climates.  Water in the setee area by duffuss's rolling their stuff down there with snow that melts instantly.  Not saying you do Scott but ya now what I mean.  
 
Let it snow....let it snow! 
Elite_Digger wrote on 11/22/2011 9:17 AM:
It'll be alot easier lifting two 2-ball bags into the car than one 4-ball bag that's for sure!




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Re: Best stackable 4-ball roller
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2011, 01:02:06 PM »
I caught this topic a little late but also wanted to chime in with praise for the Storm Rolling Thunder. I like the durable wheels, 3-wheel design and the easy-to-detach upper bag. I also don't want to lift more than two balls into the trunk at once, so I would never consider a 3-ball bag (not that I'm in the market for a bag as I love my Rolling Thunder so much). I do, however, occasionally carry only two balls into the center, and the Rolling Thunder's upper section is a really nice two-ball bag in itself. The wide, strong shoulder strap makes it much easier to lug around than a typical 2-ball tote.


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