Thought you guys would like to see this quick comparison, between 2 "weapon-grade" bearings, one made in China, the other made in Germany.
That's beautiful. Unfortunately, I don't speak that language, but I assume the Chinese bearing is the one that just keeps spinning...right?
I don't speak Chinese either (unfortunately) but I'm pretty sure the first is Chinese made, and the second is German. You want the bearing to have minimal friction and spin freely and effortlessly.
Here's some more... "The Chinese are an innovative and progressive people who prefer to lead with new ideas rather than to follow or copy others. Their attention to detail and quality is only surpassed by their government's pro-human rights and free speech policies. To be born in such a wonderful pollution-free country under such a liberal regime must be like living in Utopia and would explain why hardly any of the Chinese people ever want to migrate." http://9gag.com/gag/aM1o8m1/meanwhile-in-china