If you’ve been bowling for some time and have begun to establish a sizable reserve of balls, the next step is figuring out how to safely and easily transport them to your games.
Carrying around two or more bags just to have your full collection on hand is by no means a convenient solution to this dilemma.
You can conceivably just about manage to haul around a maximum of two balls with the use of a regular holdall or duffle bag, but given that such bags aren’t necessarily designed to sustain the weight of bulky bowling equipment, you could be liable to doing your gear, or yourself, an unfortunate degree of damage.
There’s a myriad of single ball bowling bags out there for players with limited arsenals, and for good prices too. The temptation for some could be to simply chuck one in your shopping basket with a shiny new bowling ball purchase and hit ‘checkout’.
The downside to this is you could soon find yourself over-encumbered, carrying 3 or 4 $20 bowling bags to your next session.
The solution lies with the introduction of a 4-ball bowling bag. Generally fitted with wheels so you can glide across the carpet with your entire collection in hand.
In this article, we’ll be giving you a rundown of the most portable, functional, and practical 4-ball bowling bags on the market today.
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At A Glance: Our Top Picks for Best 4-Ball Bowling Bags
If you’re in a hurry, you can jump straight into our top picks (these are the 4-ball bowling bags that most people buy).
- Hammer Premium 4-Ball Stackable Bag Top Pick
- KR Strikeforce Royal Flush 4×4 Roller Bowling Bag Runner-up
- Storm 4-Ball Rolling Thunder Signature Bag Runner-up
Top 5 Best 4-Ball Bowling Bags – Our Reviews:
1. Hammer Premium 4-Ball Stackable Bag
The Premium 4-Ball Stackable Bag from Hammer Bowling is an impressive product that utilizes space rather effectively.
Built from a heavyweight and durable 600-denier polyester fabric, this bag is designed to be with you for the long haul.
It’s laid out in such a way that you can safely and comfortably stack four of your favorite bowling balls all while keeping them well cushioned to prevent any scuffs or cracks.
It’s also fitted with a set of large urethane wheels to allow you to pull the bag along almost any kind of surface with ease. This is especially handy if you live within walking distance of your nearest bowling alley, meaning you could feasibly stroll door to door with everything you need firmly in hand.
The design is sleek and bold, featuring a two-tone color scheme with all the pockets clearly outlined. The Hammer insignia is also displayed proudly on the front, a visual touch that we think complements the overall look rather nicely.
A bonus is the ability to remove the top half entirely, so you have the option to basically repurpose the bag to fit only two balls should the need arise.
Unfortunately, the handle doesn’t go completely into the main body, which could potentially cause hassle with storage space.
Pros
- Thick urethane wheels make it glide across any ground surface
- Detachable top half
- Tough material
Cons
- The handle doesn’t push all the way in
- Reportedly a little tall for shorter users
2. KR Strikeforce Royal Flush 4×4 Roller Bowling Bag
The KR Strikeforce Royal Flush is a stylish and visually striking 4-ball bag that is certain to turn heads at any tournament or local alley.
Coming with a 5-year warranty, you can put a lot of faith in its performance and lifespan. It’s designed in such a way that you could feasibly use it for transporting other items too.
It’s composed of a 1680 denier fabric which makes it one of the toughest bowling bags currently available and is well capable of sustaining a reasonable degree of punishment while comfortably carrying any and all of your bowling equipment.
The YKK Luggage Zippers glide across the compartments with the utmost ease and are slated to be one of the highest quality zippers in circulation, ensuring the bag’s contents are kept extra safe.
It’s fitted with molded handles, making it easy to cart the bag around. This portability is further ensured by the inclusion of 5-inch Kruse urethane wheels.
Pros
- Durable fabric
- YKK Luggage Zippers keep your possessions secure
- Multifunctional
Cons
- Difficult to pull with a lot of contents inside
- Some users are turned off by the simple design
3. Storm 4-Ball Rolling Thunder Signature Bag
A highly robust and versatile item comes in the form of the 4-Ball Rolling Thunder Signature Bag from Storm Bowling.
I believe this is one of the most aesthetically pleasing entries on this list. The clean, high-contrast black-and-white colorway is guaranteed to attract attention in any setting.
A particularly nifty feature of this bag is its ability to completely detach the top from the bottom, with the top acting as a deluxe tote that you can simply sling over your shoulder and comfortably transport just two bowling balls.
Its skeletal frame is composed of incredibly tough and heavy-duty steel, making for a very resilient item that holds its shape in any condition. This makes it slightly more difficult to transport due to its bulky frame, however.
Pros
- 5-year guarantee
- Detachable tote bag
- Cool and clean
Cons
- Can be tricky to transport when full
- Some users have complained of weak fasteners
4. Storm Streamline 4 Ball Roller Bowling Bag
Another fine entry from Storm, the Streamline essentially works as the budget alternative to the Rolling Thunder.
However, budget doesn’t make for huge sacrifices in quality. You can easily cart around all four bowling balls with the Streamline, which also boasts a detachable top compartment so you can conveniently reduce that number to two as needed.
The bag is made from tough 600-denier fabric which can stand up to all manner of elements and storage conditions.
The bright red colorway, while standing out from the crowd, could deter some bowlers looking for a more subtle design. But if it catches your eye, you could do a hell of a lot worse for the price tag.
Pros
- A budget alternative that doesn’t skimp out on functionality
- Detachable top half
- Fully retractable handle
Cons
- Weightier than many of its competitors
- A little bit awkward to cart around
5. Kaze Sports 4 Ball Bowling Roller
Another significantly less expensive bag compared to many of its competitors, the 4 Ball Roller from Kaze doesn’t compromise on functionality.
The Kaze bowling bag is composed of cheaper materials than the other entries on this list, specifically the foamy polyurethane wheels which, while not as tough, can glide across most surfaces as smooth as anything.
It also features a neat ventilated shoe compartment that can comfortably fit up to size 15 men’s shoes, so if you come under that umbrella, you’re in luck.
The material is made up of 1680 denier nylon, boasting a lot of toughness for the price tag.
Pros
- Good quality on a budget
- Shoe compartment
- Polyurethane wheels glide smoothly over most surfaces
Cons
- Handle feels brittle
- Wheels aren’t as durable as that of the bag’s competitors
Wrap Up
When making the tough decision about what bag to choose as your traveling companion, be sure to carefully assess your own needs.
Do you want something with the capability to switch between two or four balls? Are you on the lookout for a bag that’s versatile enough to be put to use outside of the bowling alley?
Or are you simply looking for a product with maximum bang for the minimal buck?
For those with three bowling balls in their arsenal, take note that there are also good 3-ball bowling bags that can better serve your needs than 4-ball bowling bags.
Whatever your needs, hopefully, this list has sufficiently narrowed down your search so you can make an investment that gives back in the long run.