Many aftermarket 'performance' bearings achieve high spin times by loosening tolerances. This looks cool on Instagram, but under actual fishing conditions, that slop compromises performance and ruins the retrieve feel. There is a misconception that "louder and faster on the table" means better on the water. We disagree. We use NMB stainless bearings because they are the gold standard of precision engineering. They are quiet, consistent, and smooth under load. Ceramics are only useful for fishing saltwater where environmental conditions warrant their use. We aren’t in the business of selling hype, we sell results.
Many aftermarket 'performance' bearings achieve high spin times by loosening tolerances. This looks cool on Instagram, but under actual fishing conditions, that slop compromises performance and ruins the retrieve feel. There is a misconception that "louder and faster on the table" means better on the water. We disagree. We use NMB stainless bearings because they are the gold standard of precision engineering. They are quiet, consistent, and smooth under load. Ceramics are only useful for fishing saltwater where environmental conditions warrant their use. We aren’t in the business of selling hype, we sell results.
We suggest removing factory grease for maximum performance. Factory grease can be removed by thoroughly flushing with brake cleaner. If bearings will not be used for the spool, but for level winds, driveshafts, or pinion gear support, they are completely fine as is.
Ambassadeur 4500CS, Avail tune with NMB bearings
