Anybody Ever Fly Overseas with Bowling Balls?

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Anybody Ever Fly Overseas with Bowling Balls?

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I'm nervous about putting my 3 ball tote on an airplane, heading over to bowl in China this summer for a tournament. Has anybody put say, a 2 ball tote in a regular suitcase, and had any issues? Just trying to keep my equipment safe, and avoid any hassles. Thanks
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I fly regularly with two three ball totes and have yet to have any problems
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You can lay towels across the top of the balls and on the sides for extra protection, but beside from the tote bag itself getting a bit knocked around, I've never had any issues.
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Re: Anybody Ever Fly Overseas with Bowling Balls?

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New Zealanders fly to Australia or the USA regularly without many hassles
with their bowling equipment.
Just make sure your under the required weight, tough to do with bags/balls.
Check your baggage on collection for damage, as they are heavy, the handlers sometimes just heave them resulting in the wheels/handles suffer damage.
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Re: Anybody Ever Fly Overseas with Bowling Balls?

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Thanks guys!
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