Fastest Roller Skates

The fastest roller skates on the market are designed and manufactured for speed skating. This is an activity that is most associated with competitive racing, although some recreational skaters also use fast skates. To achieve high skating speeds, you should purchase skates best suited for you. Skaters, both recreational and competitive, can choose from a variety of skates.

  1. Luigino Strut

    • The Luigino Strut skates are among the fasted skates on the market. These skates come with ABEC 7 bearings, which are the second fastest bearings you can buy. These skates retail at around $299 (as of April 2011) with an option to choose the size of your frame and wheel. The bigger the wheel, the faster the skate, so 100 mm wheels are the best choice.

    Powerslide R2 Complete

    • The Powerslide R2 skates are also considered one of the fastest speed skates that cost about $329 (as of April 2011). The boot is lightweight and low, which allows you to swerve and corner faster than other boots. These skates come with ABEC 9 bearings made by Powerslide, which are the fastest bearings you can buy. It is important to remember, however, that a higher ABEC number bearing is not necessarily faster than a lower one. For example, a high-quality ABEC 1 bearing will outperform a cheap ABEC 3 bearing.

    Vanilla Blackmail

    • Vanilla Blackmail skates are fast skates due to their lightweight and durable frames that hold large wheels. They sell for about $189 (as of April 2011) so are one of the cheapest skates you can buy. With the frame's design, the wheels sit closer, giving you greater stability at high speeds. They come with ABEC 9 bearings and also have a low cut and lightweight boot, ensuring ease of acceleration.

    Bont Semi-Race

    • With an aerodynamic design, Bont Semi-Race skates are built for competitive racing. They sell for about $359 (as of April 2011) and have the fastest bearings available. The frames feature a straight and simple design ensuring stability and toughness. Unlike other skates, they come with a plastic boot so have less maneuverability but are still lightweight.