A ceiling fan quick connect blade system is disclosed which is coupled to a conventional ceiling fan electric motor having a lower portion. The straps are held in a locked, fitted position by a series of buckles at one side of the backrest which engage and lock the straps. A plurality of bearing balls are rotatably disposed between the front end of the rotor sleeve and the beveled inner surface of the boss, thereby constituting a ball bearing which rotatably supports the shaft.