RL-TNG Stainless Steel Ball Bearing Set | ABEC 5 | Shimano | 3x10x4 | 3x10x4

The stainless steel ball bearings in ABEC 5 quality ensure smooth operation of your fishing reel!

The set includes two ball bearings, one piece each in the size 3x10x4 mm + 3x10x4 mm. 

The High Precision Stainless Steel Bearings ensure that the spool of your baitcasting reel starts faster and thus reaches higher rotational speeds.

With it, you can cast lighter lures and achieve a noticeable improvement in casting distance.

What does ABEC mean?

ABEC is a standard that indicates how high the manufacturing tolerance is.
The higher the number, the higher the manufacturing accuracy of the ball bearing and the smoother it runs. 
The standard is only given with odd numbers.

This means that ABEC 3 ball bearings are rather low-end, followed by ABEC 5 and 7, which are the most commonly used bearings. They are usually installed as standard.

Why use tuning bearings? 

In general, ball bearings that are factory-installed in the reel often do not have good rotation properties, as a lot of grease and dust prevent smooth operation. 

The stainless steel ball bearings are delivered pre-oiled and are equipped with an anti-rubber cover that ensures the bearings are protected from dirt particles. You can remove this cover for cleaning and oiling.

You can also install the ball bearings without a cover, which will squeeze a little more speed out of the ball bearings because friction is reduced.

Long shelf life

The bearings are oiled by default, but we recommend every user to re-oil the ball bearings after one season, preferably with the Alchemy Oil from Hedgehog Studio or the Premium Ball Bearing Oil from Glitch Oil.

This way you simply get more use out of it longer and don't have to service the ball bearings as often; furthermore, the humming of the ball bearings is significantly reduced when you oil them.
Just a drop of oil inside, that's all it takes to enjoy it for a long time.