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    I have agreed with myself to step up my game - but have agreed with hubby not to go overboard.

    The compromise, with the blessing of my coach, is to build a 3 ball arsenal - 2 strike balls and a spare ball.

    Here's my dilemma...

    I've been looking at new roller bags. I really like the Elite Dimension 3-ball roller. I understand this will weigh about 50 lbs. While I don't feel I would have any trouble loading the bag into the back of my Traverse, I am unsure if I would be able to lift it straight up to stand up behind the seat of the Silverado pickup. Hubby has recommended a 4-ball roller as it comes apart as 2 and 2. I believe it would be just as hard to stack the second bag on top of the first one after loading into the back seat area of the pickup. That maybe my "excuse" as I am just not seeing any 4-ball rollers that I like.

    Those of you with 3 and 4 ball rollers...can you give me any insight as to how I will be able to maneuver either type of bag. All opinions welcome.

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    Ive got the rotogrip 4 ball roller. 3 in main 1 in front. very stable with 3 i. there but with the forth it becomes a little tipsy.. for 100bucks it was a good deal

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    I like my setup. I have a 2-ball roller (Columbia) that's nice and sturdy. I have a 1-ball carry that I set on top of the roller, which essentially turns it into a 3-ball roller except that I can easily lift one off whenever I want. It also means that if I only feel like bringing two bowling balls with me that I can leave it behind with no problem. If I want a fourth, I just carry it in my other hand.

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    I have a 4-ball with a 5th additional bag that goes on the handle. It's stable, but VERY heavy to lift out of the car. What I've learned is to unload 3 balls in the trunk, lift it out, then put them back in the bag. Once in the bag, it's just rolling it around which is easy. I passed this tip on to several other smaller women and folks on my league and now I've got them all doing it. No need to muscle a heavy bag.

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    Ive got the Storm Streamline 4 ball roller that has 2 on bottom and a detachable 2 ball bag on top. Works great to travel with. Can easily put top of it in trunk and then put bottom next to it. Only lifting 2 balls at a time with this bag.
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    Yeah, you might consider a 2 ball roller, and buy something like this for the 3rd ball: http://www.bowlingball.com/products/...l#!prettyPhoto

    I used to do that, and it works fine. I just wanted a bigger bag for more storage area, so I bought a 3 ball roller.

    The add-on I had was made by hammer and had a clip so it was super easy to attach and detach. I think some of those bags slip over the handle. I'm not sure I would like that option as much, but either one might give you the flexibility you want.
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    I have the Roto-Grip 4 ball roller with the two balls on the bottom and two on the top. With the detachable feature picking it up hasn't been a problem. What has been is our small center. With the wheels set so that the bag rolls two balls wide, moving through the alley gets cumbersome. Personally, I'm saving to convert to two 3-ball rollers.

    My teammate, Derrick, has the 3-ball roller and likes it. Both of our bags are Roto-Grip and very well made holding up well now being about 5 years old.
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    I've been using a 3 ball roller, combined with a single ball bag that I use the shoulder strap. Started with a Rotogrip 3 ball tote, it fell apart after two years. I upgraded to a DV8 3 ball roller and I love it. Big wheels so it rolls smooth, built very well. It's surprisingly easy to handle despite it's size and weight. It has handles everywhere you need them. Next up for me is dumping my old single ball bag and buying a DV8 single ball bag to replace it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TCJ View Post
    I like my setup. I have a 2-ball roller (Columbia) that's nice and sturdy. I have a 1-ball carry that I set on top of the roller, which essentially turns it into a 3-ball roller except that I can easily lift one off whenever I want. It also means that if I only feel like bringing two bowling balls with me that I can leave it behind with no problem. If I want a fourth, I just carry it in my other hand.
    This will be the easiest method and lightest to handle. Divide it up works.

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    i got a (storm triple tournament deluxe tote) its a 3 ball bag it has wheels on it for rolling and i got 3 15lb balls in it and my mom who can barly lift much and roll the bag around easly and it has 2 lifting handles on both ends so it makes it easier to lift the bag, the bag also comes with a pouch to put your shoes on witch attaches right to the bag and a supply pouch that you can put stuff in like tape,grip sack, brush, and on and it just like the shoe bag attaches right to the bag with Velcro.

    when you go to the lanes with the bag you take it right out and it can easily slid right under the seats so its not in the way. i bought 2 of these and they only costed me $100 each here in Canada.

    i got a 2 ball tote and just carrying that thing around for a minute is heavy with 2 15lb balls but with the storm triple tournament deluxe tote i can carry 3 15lb balls around for longer with the lifting handles on the ends makes it feel like there is only 1 ball in the bag.
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