BRONSON CERAMIC BEARINGS: First Look, Wear Test, and Review

Here's our wear test and review of the brand new Bronson Ceramic Bearings! We had a great time giving these bearings a go, and believe these are some of the best (and most affordable) ceramic ball bearings in the game.
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The Bearing Cleaning Unit Packaging Case doubles as a bearing cleaning unit by following the included instruction sheet. High Density Ceramic Balls - Precision made, Hot Isostatic Pressure Sintered (HIPS) Silicon Nitride ceramic balls are super-fast, smooth rolling, and durable for extended use. Deep Groove Raceways - Balls roll deep in raceway channels - reduces side impact damage & breakage. Straight Edge Frictionless Shields - Pop off resistant - hold oil in, dirt and moisture out - easy to clean. Max Impact Cage Design - non- distortion custom cage keeps the balls precision spaced & oil circulating. Micro Groove Raceway Surfaces - linear micro-groove surfaces improve bearing lubrication, speed and spin. High Speed Ceramic Oil - Nano-ceramic compound for wear protection - moisture, rust, & corrosion resistant. Balls Out Technology - Eliminates shield and cage contact on impact for a go fast, stay fast bearing. Factory Fresh Quality, with Nitrogen fill in the packaging to keep you rolling fresh and nice.

[@loganyoshid_a9165]

You should do a 14 things you didn’t know about shredz shop

[@ShredzShop]

When we hit 100K subsribers!! ;)

[@scottieskatan4219]

I've tried all the bearing companies but not these ceramics may have to give them a whirl and have to say that Modus are a top shelf bearing never had any dramas with them. keep up the good work Levi...

[@FHGMAN]

I use these bearings man let me tell you they are the BEST! They are silent, they last much longer, and it’s crazy tech.

[@cheetorb]

$240 for Bones?!?! You better get some sucky sucky with that! Good review man! Might have to check these out.

[@ShredzShop]

😂 These Canadian prices are killing us!

[@360flip19]

I'm sold. Definitely going to give these a try when the time comes. And shout out la beast in the quick vomit clip. Classic.

[@ShredzShop]

😂😂😜

[@IncelopeMori]

definitely the most informative video I’ve seen on these bearings, so far. favorite part was the bit at the end, avoid malls, buy from a Skateshop. 😂 I swear I tell that to at least 1 kid a week at my local park.🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ShredzShop]

Stoked you enjoyed the vid! Always support your local!!

[@Y34RZERO]

I love Bronson bearings. I've been using the ceramics for the past couple months. Before I had the raws for the past year and half with no issues. I only clean my bearings if something is stuck in them. Usually with the raws, shit got in, it would come out. I eventually got that swamp clay mud shit in it that you find in the south. That stuck in my bearing. I had to dissemble them completely to clean but they are really easy to put back together.

[@ICanHasGnarGnar]

I have Bronson a fair shake. G2’s and G3’s. A couple bearings from each set seized in less than a year. I’ve never had a Bones bearing seize on me once and I’ve been skating for 19 years

[@ezrhino100]

I love the raws but they are loud. The ceramics are smooth and fast. No noise. Love em.... Bronson forever...

[@WizardDoom]

Thank god for the Celsius greetings from Germany

[@ramrunsfast]

Great review Levi, I actually just picked up a set of Bronson G3's for a new board that I'm putting together. I also recently picked up a few months back some Oust bearings because of that same technology that the Bronsons have with the U-shield design. Hopefully we'll see more reviews on different products that are coming out from other companies. Until the next video!

[@ShredzShop]

Thanks Ramon! Appreciate the feedback and always love hearing what people are interested in seeing!!

[@yanidimitrov5456]

Aren't they also ceramic? the G3 Jamie Foy I've seen are nano ceramic

[@Anonymous_________]

​@@yanidimitrov5456 no, just coated.

[@jaybird634]

Support your local skateshop ! Thanks for the review y'all ... Salute !

[@ShredzShop]

Always support your local! :) Glad you enjoyed!

[@landonkane1795]

How tf r u guys only at 25k I’ve been watching u guys for awhile and checked the sub count dude

[@ShredzShop]

Thanks Landon!! We appreciate the kind words! We're growing slow n steady over here 😆

[@giannispapazogloy5978]

I am new skater, and i bought Bronson g3 for my first setup. I hope i love it.

[@ShredzShop]

You will! They’re great bearings!

[@michaelgoldberg7018]

I love all your guys reviews of skateboard products. If you guys could, please review the Bones Swiss in comparison to these Bronson Ceramics. Thank you

[@ShredzShop]

Rad idea!

[@michaelgoldberg7018]

@@ShredzShop It would be so helpful as I work in a local skate shop/skatepark and would like to share the information to our customers for better sales knowledge. I could always use the new findings of product that has been on the market.

[@grmm6845]

Skated a set of G3s last winter, they held up pretty good tbh, if it wasn't for road salts, I think I'd still have them

[@kip3592]

Dude I’ve had mine for 5 months

[@grmm6845]

@@kip3592 had mine for about the same until i skated them in super shit weather

[@skylerbond56]

I weigh 205lbs and the G3s last me at least a year

[@Mystninja]

Alway use your spacers and speed rings.

[@hollow_w33n]

i'm already satisfied w/ my shake junt abec 7 bearings, but nonetheless they look dope. it's about time someone gave bones a run for their money. also, slightly unrelated but dae remember bronson's trucker hats? i miss them.

[@frankcastle3827]

I think its funny how Canadians know soo much about American skateboard history 😂😂😂

[@ShredzShop]

😜😋😜

[@f3lixdacat475]

🙌

[@robweissman5952]

Wow that is a lot of packaging for bearings.

[@ShredzShop]

You keep it and it's a bearing cleaner for you bearings, so it's reusable!

[@AaronWandinger]

YOU GUYS RULE! Really the previous episodes been cool already but this really helped me and probably a lot of other people too 💯

[@ShredzShop]

Awesome!! Stoked you enjoyed! We put a ton of work into making our videos actually deep dive into the tech a bit more than just saying "ceramic ball bearings", we go into how their made and what that means for skating them!

[@AaronWandinger]

I keep noticing your guys dedication. Its amazing

[@simonvance8054]

Eric Dressen says he's tried them all and swears by these...pretty good ad right there...

[@edifier40]

i have bones swiss ceramics. which one do think is faster?

[@marks1218]

Damn Levi ! This whole time I thought you was located in the states for sure lol.

[@ShredzShop]

Cochrane, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

[@animelord6424]

I'm back again from sercurty versus skaters

[@ShredzShop]

rad!

[@okcboomer87]

I am going in to buy some bearings today.

[@ShredzShop]

What kind you getting?

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Really interesting about the R and D lab and the sealing of the packaging. I have only rode their shieldless bearings. I would definitely be interested in these. I have been riding some JUJU ceramics for 2 years. They no longer make them. So time give these a go. Checked out your shop website, wanted to show some support but there was no shipping to US. If that changes let me know. The maroonshop embroidered hoody is 🔥.

[@ShredzShop]

Levi was loving em! Definitely worth checkin out!

[@MrBennyBen]

Hey, thanks for review! I have a question: which side to you put your bearings in based on the orange/red stripe? Should the stripe be looking at the outside or inside the wheel?

[@ShredzShop]

The side with the stripe facing out!!

[@MrBennyBen]

@@ShredzShop Thank you!

[@ericmcali7751]

Been searching for this information thank you!

[@rowanbrown8298]

I’m fine with my reds

[@danw7447]

Just ordered a pair after watching this, hoping they dope

[@ShredzShop]

Love to hear what you think!

[@SLVGGER-ym9bw]

theyre 80 bucks in the US

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Removable shields facing in towards the wheel, or facing out away from the wheel?

[@ShredzShop]

On Bronson you want the side with the ring on it facing out! 👍🏻

[@lotwizzard1748]

@@ShredzShop thats exactly the answer i was looking for

[@DRANKWORLD]

riding em now. the other day my homie on bones reds was like “bro, why are you not pushing like what the fuck kind of bearings do you have” 😭

[@Gabthevlog]

which is better bronson's raw or ceramics for cruising?

[@RikhardtRode]

Best review ever , thanks man

[@ShredzShop]

🙏🙌🙏

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6563]

12 degrees and sunny here in red deer right now

[@ShredzShop]

Go skate Glendale park!

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6563]

@@ShredzShop I definitely will! i can see it from my house! it will be a day or 2 though, i am an old man now and my rig just shut down for break up after a winters worth of going hard hard, the body needs a minute. but i cant wait! early spring got me stoked! cheers!

[@f3lixdacat475]

Put some of these on my long board with my shark wheels... the best thing I've ever gotten myself 🙏🔥💯

[@erstwhilerambler]

I’m sorry, but please don’t say shark wheels 🙅🏻‍♂️🦈

[@f3lixdacat475]

@@erstwhilerambler that's what they are called.. n who are you to tell me what I can and can't say 🤣🤣

[@f3lixdacat475]

@@erstwhilerambler SHARK WHEELS SHARK WHEELS SHARK WHEELS

[@thedudefmcdh6719]

Giant thumbs up. Very informative and entertaining. Good job guys. I learned a lot. Mostly cuz idk jack about ball barring tech. Bit good job. Keep up the good work.

[@ShredzShop]

Rad!! Stoked you enjoyed! It was a ton of work to try and put some of the technical names for stuff into terms people can understand. Hot Isostatic Pressure Sintered (HIPS) Silicon Nitride ceramic balls was very hard for us to understand, and we actually interviewed a guy on the Bronson design team to help understand everything!

[@thedudefmcdh6719]

@@ShredzShop Thats so rad you guys reach out and contact all the people and teams that you do videos on. How about a video why I can't get a flight deck in the covid world.

[@ShredzShop]

@@thedudefmcdh6719 haha what flight deck you looking for? We got like 50 in a couple weeks ago! Still have some sizes left!

[@thedudefmcdh6719]

@@ShredzShop 9.13 Andy Anderson deck. If you guys got one ill definitely order it. Just lmk how. Thanks bro

[@sammietam4201]

I am waiting for Bronson Ceramic Raw lol wonder if they will ever come up with such thing.. or can I just take out the shield and ride it as Raw? I am riding raws now and I notice the bearing cage are slightly different than G3.

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

I've heard Bronson is the best

[@noirtesseract2104]

Dude , why didn’t u land that drop in off the fence on that white bank. 😂🤣😂

[@ShredzShop]

😜😂

[@godjhaka7376]

They were quiet when I first got them 2 weeks ago. I finally wore them 3 times indoor and now some are very audible . Is this normal?

[@spliffftube]

does anybody know what these are like compared to bones Swiss 6? I'm deciding between the two for my next set

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

I got the 6 Swiss assuming they would perform like bones Swiss… they didn’t. Kept getting clogged and slowed down. Won’t buy them again

[@acgwestsidesb6410]

Bronson ceramic vs Bones swiss ceramic? Which one the fastest?

[@ShredzShop]

I’m not sure

[@acgwestsidesb6410]

Bronson ceramic faster then Bones swiss 6 balls?

[@midotvadventure504]

Ceramics are the best. They don’t rust and way faster.

[@kochspostulates6149]

Bought these yesterday

[@ShredzShop]

Like em so far?!

[@kochspostulates6149]

@@ShredzShop yeah they’re definitely the fastest I have ever skated.

[@hupe5836]

@@kochspostulates6149 are they still going and are they still fast? and if yes, how are the shields are they damaged/ warped or like trying to get off? I've seen some bronson bearings do that so I just wonder

[@MarcoPolux]

sold!! 👍

[@codybmx6150]

Does anybody like the bones Swiss ones

[@jsc3653]

Yeaaah man sweet vid as per🤙🤙🤙

[@ShredzShop]

Thank you!! Stoked you enjoy!!

[@Isaacw91]

Yo this is coming out on my birthday!

[@ShredzShop]

Happy Birthday!! 🎉🥳 I hope you get some new bearings from a local Skateshop 😂😝

[@Isaacw91]

@@ShredzShop thank you shredz. Keep making great content and i hope i get new bearings too!

[@randomator6378]

Great vid! Are they better than the Bones Six Balls?

[@ShredzShop]

I'd say super comparable in price and performance.

[@SirMbenchodewala]

What skateboard wheels were you using in this video?

[@dabeetusflakes293]

Do the ceramics beat the raws?

[@jonathantamayo2866]

I got the g3 Jamie foys

[@ShredzShop]

Great bearings!

[@yanidimitrov5456]

@@ShredzShop aren't those ceramic as well?

[@giannispapazogloy5978]

@@yanidimitrov5456 No...

[@faralteezee4474]

Outside Zumiez, are there really any other _Mall Rat_ skateshops?

[@Botmatrix]

West49 is somehow still in business. Interestingly enough Sully’s is in a large mall. Is it a local skateshop with a great idea or Mall rat shop? You decide!

[@ShredzShop]

We love Sully's !! The guys that own Sully's support skateboarding and have a team of great skaters! We definitely meant more the West 49's (sell scooters and lots of sus stuff), Zumiez (doesn't sponsor people or give back for the amount they make), and a few other mall 'skate shops'.

[@faralteezee4474]

@@ShredzShop Them BOGO 50 OFF on shoes that any other brick and mortar skateshop carries tho.

[@beannhead]

Pharmacy Boardshop is the closest skateshop to me & happens to be in a mall

[@blackLodgeskateboards]

Tested over Swiss precision ceramics 1 month use and the Swiss stand on top, ion flux black ceramic lubricant is the key.

[@ShredzShop]

I don't know about the states, but here Bones Swiss Ceramics are more than double the price of Bronson Ceramics.

[@blackLodgeskateboards]

@@ShredzShop Yes they are, I guess you get what you pay for.

[@palleh7742]

Do you recommend the flux oil?

[@10Outta10Baby]

The air we breathe is 78% Nitrogen

[@S.A.D.i.S.T.I.C]

I've skated bones reds my entire life. Someone gave me some spitfire cheapshots and I swear they are faster than the reds. Had bones swiss ceramic once. Never again.

[@Astaroth-cx]

Talking about bearings, could you make a video about lucky bearings?

[@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ]

Wanna cry after i saw price for them. (didn't check prices for any other ceramic bearings!)... I am not saying i am cheapskate, but honestly spend so much money just for bearings, is.... well i am not pro, let's say, returner and basicaly at my age (30+) after soooo many years i started skating again and need to learn everything from the very start... Almost, that means i don't see potential buy for me.... Maybe i wouldn't regret, but higly doubting i would be satisfied for that price.... But who knows...

[@duc696monster6]

I forwarded the vid, every time i cam on an "and ..and and..and..and".

[@palleh7742]

Can someone now tell what's best Bronson ceramic or Swiss ceramic?!

[@drill4408]

The same

[@palleh7742]

@@drill4408 Have tried them both?

[@Elhamburitto]

I decided to take some old bearings removed the shields and now Im seeing how they hold up

[@theonewiththename5867]

So far the best bearings I've skated is the bones super reds ceramic it's crazy fast but the white shields get so dirty and disgusting haha, Ben dregos mentioned the shields came off fairly easily, or was that a different generation that had that issue?

[@xXavokx]

Same question here. I ordered mines already. So, let's see how they hold up. I hope I don't have the same experience than Ben.

[@theonewiththename5867]

@@xXavokx been skating them for a few months now they don't perform as well as my ceramic super swisses but they can take a beating shields haven't come off at all or have gotten damaged at all knock on wood (comes with spares ) also hasn't required any cleaning since it has shields on both sides ride like they are pretty much new the whole time same quiet/ gunky feeling that rides fast) smooth only when you are standing in the board and not just spinning the wheel for the money I'd go with bones ceramics super swisses instead if speed is what you are after

[@xXavokx]

@@theonewiththename5867 thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it.

[@meltingspot1064]

What’s better super reds ceramic or regular bones swiss?

[@theonewiththename5867]

@@meltingspot1064 definitely bones reds ceramics they are only like a 20 dollar difference but they are stupid fast also, bones swiss just randomly start rusting even if they haven't been exposed directly to water probably because of humidity or something but bones reds ceramics are stupid fast and haven't rusted on me and i actually got water on them before like 2-3 times don't recommend doing that though

[@Mike_Nowlan]

The G3 is my favorite bearing I’ve ever skated. Ill never go back to Bones R.I.P

[@ShredzShop]

I enjoy the G3's alot, I think they are amazing bearings for the price. But I do ride Bones Swiss too!

[@Mike_Nowlan]

@@ShredzShop Bones Swiss are too expensive for me but I might try these Bronson Ceramics

[@hupe5836]

@@Mike_Nowlan You had the normal reds? what's the difference between reds and G3 from your experience?

[@animelord6424]

Where do you get these how much do they cost

[@ShredzShop]

Go get them at your local skateshop! They're $99CAD, I think around 75USD.

[@animelord6424]

Is your guys a shop online

[@animelord6424]

Cuz I don't live in Canada

[@hou5eheadjason]

Ive been having some issues with the raws lately but they seem to really work great on hot days almost feels like they move like ice skates on hot days , when I slow down I hear a lot of squeeking and it doesnt sustain speeds , I may try the ceramics or the bones swiss

[@AmeraofwChannel]

Hello im new friend here thumbs up fullpack

[@ShredzShop]

👍👍👍

[@iron_buddha]

LA BEAST BEARING CLEANING SYSTEM

[@ShredzShop]

We haven't even used the cleaning kit yet! But it looks rad!

[@weshslm]

G3 all day reds are trash now

[@piggytrombone]

what wheels r those?

[@WizardDoom]

Some bones

[@skylerbond56]

i just ordered some for $54!

[@alenpham4991]

I thought ceramic bearings were britle and break easily

[@ShredzShop]

Nah, they're much much stronger than a steel ball bearing. You can look at the crush load on these HIPS ball bearings and they're incredibly high vs everything else on the market!

[@bFOURdwZEROlf]

I think Bones are screwed!

[@hiltongaming-geek3474]

there not supposed to rust :)

[@sharkoboyo]

My brand new Bronson Raws are slow as hell thanks Bronson team for recommending

[@ShredzShop]

Weird, how many times have you ridden them? Levi's been riding his for weeks and loves em.

[@babamama3303]

🔥review 🔥🍁🌬

[@louloudallasmultipass]

I was extremely disappointed in these bearings. My Super Reds that I have on my other setup outperform them.

[@ShredzShop]

That's wild. Usually we sell more G3's at that pricepoint than Super Reds. But to each their own.

[@jakobjensen8881]

g

[@tamekoroheke2668]

Shake junt alllllllll day !!!!!

[@erstwhilerambler]

Ok. 1st, I do love y’all’s content, but… I’m looking through the comments, and apparently no one else has any qualms with how this sounds straight up like an advertisement. I mean, I ride Bronson, I like ‘em, but this sounds a helluva lot like a late-night infomercial. I’m sure these are dope bearings, but it’s low-key sus that you’ve got nothing but positive things to say AND that you point out all the little details with spec. graphic drawings from the company. Like, how is no one the least bit suspicious that this is an “inside job”? Maybe I’m just a cynical American. Or, maybe you’re some kind of Canadian double agent secretly serving the Bronson Speed Co(nspiracry)

[@erstwhilerambler]

Also, have you heard of Quantum Bearing Science ™ ceramics? They’re made by some lab rat skate nerds in North Carolina and-weirdly enough-sold almost exclusively (it seems) in Canada. [More conspiracy fodder, right there.] I’ve not tried them, but they seem rad-and they’re also lower priced (about $45 USD). Anyway, I’m not a spokesperson for them-just wish they would get some recognition and reviews-see if they’re actually all they’re cracked up to be.

[@ShredzShop]

Yo Jason! Glad you like our vids! This isn't a infomercial. Levi actually really loved the bearings. We don't do paid ads with any skate brands (we've been asked) and we do get free stuff from people to review all the time and we don't review it unless we really like it. As far as Quantum Bearing Science, I've never heard of them unfortunately. Checked out their website and the bearings look interesting for sure!