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    Started off with those old vintage one ball bags that have shoe compartment underneath (Goodwill)

    Than got a old used 2 ball roller bag off Craigslist ($20). Than a 3 ball one ($10). Than a 4 ball one ($10, but handle does not collapse)

    I use the 3 ball bag as it has many compartments. Old and beat up but works.

    I like clean and simple ones, not the ones that scream out STORM or BRUNSWICK, etc.

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    I don't really care what is says or color, just so long as the wheels are big and wide.

    to many of them have narrow wheels that tip and wobble out in the parking lot
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    Well my family has three 3 ball rollers and an assortment of single carry bags that we have collected.

    I have a three year old KR with 3 pockets and the small wheel. This bag is ok isn't as well made as the others. zipper flaps fell off in less than a yr. and the handle broke about 6 months ago. In it's defense it gets used as much as four days a week so I probably put as much wear and tear on a bag than most people do in 2-3 times as long. I also only spent $75 brand new for it.

    My wife has the nicest of the KR Series bags with the bigger wheel and more compartments than you can count it is 6 months old and still like new. D*** thing cost like $160 but it's what she wanted

    I bought my youngest daughter a 3 ball tote from DV8 the pink one. This one has no real pockets and no compartments (even one would have been nice). It is a tote with the pull strap and little tiny wheels. This one is only two months old. I will say the material on this one feels noticeably heavier than it does on the other bags. This type of bag would only work for me if I was taking another larger roller with me in addition but for her is fine. I got it on sale at Buddies for $50 .

    I don't really care myself what is on them I'm not loyal to any one brand so it doesn't matter wouldn't not buy or buy one because of the name on it. I would be willing to pay for the large wheel on any of my personal future bags.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LyalC52 View Post
    I don't really care what is says or color, just so long as the wheels are big and wide.

    to many of them have narrow wheels that tip and wobble out in the parking lot
    Yes, the 2 ball roller bag we got has small wheels and tips over a lot. The 3 ball roller bag has bigger wheels and is very sturdy. Shoe compartment fits both mine and wifes shoes. I use this exclusively for both of us

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    I currently just have a Brunswick single ball tote that also holds shoes, a towel, cleaning spray, and other misc. small things. It's honestly not great and I want a roller that will hold two balls + accessory items.

    I'd prefer storm, Ebonite, or Brunswick gear, but I'm not going to be picky if another brand is cheaper and the same quality. I prefer a plain look as opposed to something that is a walking billboard advertisement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LyalC52 View Post
    I don't really care what is says or color, just so long as the wheels are big and wide.

    to many of them have narrow wheels that tip and wobble out in the parking lot
    I agree with the wheels!!!!

    When I purchased my 3 ball roller, I went for the only one that was purple and had 5" wheels. Had to have my favorite color as I usually can't have a purple bowling ball.

    It is an Elite, can't tell by looking at it, and it has three big pockets and 5" wheels. No complaints after a year or so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Anderson View Post
    I currently just have a Brunswick single ball tote that also holds shoes, a towel, cleaning spray, and other misc. small things. It's honestly not great and I want a roller that will hold two balls + accessory items.

    I'd prefer storm, Ebonite, or Brunswick gear, but I'm not going to be picky if another brand is cheaper and the same quality. I prefer a plain look as opposed to something that is a walking billboard advertisement.
    Word of advice save yourself some money and go ahead and get a three ball roller when you upgrade. Most even somewhat serious bowlers carry at least three balls now days. Two strike balls and a spare ball. You can always use the extra space for storage until you get the third ball. See too many people have a tote then they add another ball so the spends some money on a nice two ball roller then they get into the game enough they need a spare then end up going out and spending money again on a three ball roller.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amyers View Post
    Word of advice save yourself some money and go ahead and get a three ball roller when you upgrade. Most even somewhat serious bowlers carry at least three balls now days. Two strike balls and a spare ball. You can always use the extra space for storage until you get the third ball. See too many people have a tote then they add another ball so the spends some money on a nice two ball roller then they get into the game enough they need a spare then end up going out and spending money again on a three ball roller.
    Agreed. But I'm cheap and look for good deals on Craigslist. I use my bag to carry both mine and wifes balls/shoes/etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by NewToBowling View Post
    Agreed. But I'm cheap and look for good deals on Craigslist. I use my bag to carry both mine and wifes balls/shoes/etc
    Not a bad option. My area's small so finding used stuff close is problematic but I've gotten lucky on some clearance stuff at the local pro shop and from buddies and bowling ball.com clearance deals. Me and the wife shared a bag for a while until she got hooked then I had to buy her a three ball roller of her own. My youngest daughter is sharing her three ball with my 4th ball at the moment as she currently only has 2.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amyers View Post
    Word of advice save yourself some money and go ahead and get a three ball roller when you upgrade. Most even somewhat serious bowlers carry at least three balls now days. Two strike balls and a spare ball. You can always use the extra space for storage until you get the third ball. See too many people have a tote then they add another ball so the spends some money on a nice two ball roller then they get into the game enough they need a spare then end up going out and spending money again on a three ball roller.
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