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This page will help you select the correct bowl and has
a brief description of the most popular bowls available
on the market today.
Bowls and Accessories
By far the most important purchase you will make will be
your choice of bowls. At first glance it appears to be a
fairly simple choice, but when you have played a few times
in matches you will understand that there is much to be
considered and the choice of bowls is paramount to your
future success on the green.
Firstly there is the make of bowl. A bowl is NOT just a
bowl and each manufacturer produces a range of bowls unique
to them and also each type of bowl within the range, has
very different characteristics and a individual bowl
line. Lawn bowls are biased causing them to travel
in a parabola. Some take a narrow parabola and some a wider
parabola. Some follow an even parabola and some have a distinct
hook at the end of their travel. You may at first think
that these fine points are academic and for the expert
players - not so. By the end of your first season you will
have formed a good idea of your ideal bowl.
As well as bias there is size and weight to be considered.
Bowls range in size from size 00 (smallest) to size 7, and
there will be a size that is correct for your hand. It is
very important that a bowls fits snugly within the palm
of your hand using your preferred grip. They can be either
medium or heavy in weight, they can be regular or slim in
their diameter. All of these variables combine to make your
choice of bowl crucial to your future success.
Bowling indoors is a completely different experience from
outdoors and requires different characteristics in the bowls
used, the artificial surface being very much faster and
more prone to bias. Therefore there are bowls which are
made for outdoors and bowls made for using indoors. Once
the important decisions on bowls and what to wear are made,
you can settle down to learning the game. In order to, from
the very start, absorb and retain the very best techniques
and to iron out, at an early stage, any anomolies in your
delivery, it is recommended that you consult your club coach,
who will be more than willing to guide you to a realisation
of your fullest potential and ready you as quickly as possible
for competitive bowling.
As you progress you will find, particularly once you start
to represent your club in away matches that you need a purpose
made carrying bag for your bowls and other gear. There is
a very wide range of these bags available and a visit to
your nearest stockist will reveal a bewildering array. If
you intend to be a regular for you club a good and capacious
bag is a godsend. But beware do not overfill it with unnecessary
items as you will soon find it can weigh heavily (bowls
weigh quite a bit) especially if you have to park some way
away from the club you are visiting.
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Bowls Selection Chart by Manufacturer
Manufacturers : Henselite
| Taylor Bowls | Drakes
Pride | Almark
Henselite
Henselite bowls are renowned for quality and precision
throughout the world.
ABT 2000
The main feature of this Advanced Bias Technology is its
constant, even, predictable curve.
Classic
This model bowl has the Traditional bias which has stood
the test of time wherever Lawn Bowls is played.
Classic II
The Classic II was first introduced as a result of the standardisation
of the W.B.B. (at the time I.B.B.) Rules for the Game of
Lawn Bowls.
Dreamline
We now have manufactured a bowl that satisfies the needs
of competitive bowlers, it is ideally suited to fast free
running greens and a flatter profile and narrower width
provides the bowler with more comfort and control of the
bowl.
Emerald
The ultimate outdoor bowl for Ladies. Not sold in Australia
!
Eureka Gold
In a world with ever increasing demand for high performance,
we are now able to meet this demand with Henselite's latest
bowl
Sapphire
The essential Ladies Bowl. For added comfort and control
- improves your bowling. Try it in your hand!
Taylor Bowls
Vector
Narrowest drawing arc with no hook at the finish. Recommended
primarily for all indoor surfaces and artificial outdoor
surfaces.
Available in Black Only, Sizes 00-5.
Solitaire
A Slimmer bowl with a wider grip that has a bias the same
as the Vector. Therefore making it more of a front end player's
bowl on the faster indoor greens. Features Keygrip.
Ace
Slightly wider drawing arc than the vector with no hook
at the finish. Recommended for all indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Available in Black Only. Size 0-%
International & Spectrum
Similar to the Ace but with a stronger finish. Recommended
for all indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Available in Black/Brown. Sizes 00-6.
Legacy
A slimmer profile bowl for easier grip and control. Medium
to wide bias with a controlled draw to the Jack. Unique
Pentagrip feature allows variable grip,
Lignoid
Predominantly an outdoor bowl with a wide draw, recommended
for outdoor grassy surfaces and short mat play. Featuring
progrip as standard the Lignoid retains a high quality finish
at an extremely competative price.
Drakes Pride
The Professional
This model has proven to be very successful on both indoor
& faster outdoor greens for which they were designed. They
take a tight line with a consistent finish offering a greater
range of shots.
Available In : Black & Brown Medium & Heavyweight In sizes
00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Colours also available see below
The Professional Xtra
This heavy model incorporates all the features of the ever
popular Professional model but has that extra weight appreciated
by many indoor bowlers.
Available In : Black only Extra Heavyweight only In sizes
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
The Professional Plus
The Professional Plus is our outdoor model bowl, it's shape,
feel and handling are based on our ever popular Professional
model but it has the bias strength required for U.K. outdoor
greens.
Available In : Black & Brown Medium & Heavyweight In sizes
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Colours also available see below
Coloured Bowls
Available in Professional & Professional Plus models
coloured bowls are available in heavyweight only and only
upto size 4½.
Available Options : Red - Blue - Dark Blue - Maroon Green
& Teal Heavyweight only In sizes 00 - 4 ½ (Incl. all half
sizes)
These coloured bowls are made specifically to order so
you (the bowler) can not only select the colour but the
type of grip (Plain Rings or Rose, Dimple or Crescent grips)
and your choice of emblem. We can also engrave the bowls
with your own design of emblem, as long as it is not too
complicated !
Almark
Crusader II
The Crusader II from Almark has been designed for optimum
performance on indoor and fast running outdoor greens with
a bias specifically engineered to hold a consistent line.
The bowl has improved stability, holds the jack much squarer
on contact, having less hook at the finish and allows a
wider variety of shots on free running greens with confidence.
Available in heavy weight sizes 0-6. All bowls are supplied
with engravings as standard.
Sterling
The Almark Sterling bowl has all the Henselite Classic properties
of quality and accuracy. Featuring a unique handgrip designed
for comfort and control. The bias is a slightly narrower
line than the Classic bowl so is recommended for both indoor
and outdoor use.
Available in sizes 00-6 medium and heavy weight.
Sterling Slim-Line
The Almark Sterling Slim-Line bowl has been designed to
feel more comfortable in the hand. It is a mid-bias bowl
with a slightly greater than that of the Crusader II, but
with a straighter finish not such a large hook as the Sterling
bowl.
Available in sizes 00-6 one weight only, either with or
without grips, and is recommended for fast outdoor and all
indoor surfaces.
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