Contrary to the conclusions of previous researchers who found the drag coefficients of small bubbles in water to coincide with those expected for solid spheres, we found the drag coefficients of small bubbles in water (Reynolds numbers from 2 to 40) to be significantly less than those expected for solid spheres and close to what we expect are the drag coefficients for ideal fluid spheres. The difference between the present results and those of previous workers is ascribed to velocity measurements nearer to the point of formation, thus giving the surface of a bubble less time to age and collect surfactants.