Typesof bearings pdf

Wouldn't roller bearings always have higher friction than ball bearings? I can understand the appeal of the gear bearing if you need a specific gear ratio, but that aside, aren't ball bearings mechanically the most efficient? Are there niche uses for the other types of bearings, or is it more of a matter like a clock escapement where the other designs are archaic and not really widely used?

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