A traditional swivel starts spinning at around seven twists per inch of line. A ball bearing swivel, on the other hand, starts spinning at less than two twists per inch of line.
So yes, a ball bearing swivel is much more effective at preventing line twists!
Ball bearing swivels are much more effective at preventing line twists than regular swivels.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2455/9631/files/fs_24d7de29-156e-43ef-a868-02c091985f96_480x480.png?v=1604639523)
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2455/9631/files/11.06-2_480x480.png?v=1604639586)