Choosing the right bowls for your game. Brand reviews, bias charts, size guides and more.
The world's oldest bowls manufacturer. Family-owned and proudly Scottish. Pioneered coloured bowls and bias testing. Their Ace model dominates club play worldwide. Largest model range in the UK.
Named after Sir Francis Drake. In 1982 became the first bowls manufacturer to use computer-controlled lathes. Their Professional model is the most recommended bowl for beginners in the world.
Created the world's first plastic bowl. Especially popular in Australia, NZ, and international competition. Their Tiger and Dreamline XG ranges are best-sellers used at the highest levels.
Newest of the big four, produced with machine precision. Widest range of grip styles and colours. Their unique "Harbour Bridge" trajectory and Z-Scoop grip are highly rated. Home of current World No.1 players.
| Model | Brand | Bias | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazer | Taylor | Indoor Lead | |
| Vector VS | Taylor | Indoor/Lead | |
| Blaze | Taylor | Lead/Mid | |
| Ace | Taylor | All-Purpose | |
| D-TEC | Drakes Pride | Indoor Lead | |
| Professional | Drakes Pride | Beginners | |
| Pro-50 | Drakes Pride | All-Purpose | |
| Tiger TX | Henselite | Indoor | |
| Tiger II | Henselite | Indoor/Lead | |
| Dreamline XG | Henselite | Outdoor Skip | |
| GrooVe | Aero | Indoor Lead | |
| Optima | Aero | Outdoor Skip |
| Size | Approx. Diameter | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | ~113mm | Very small hands / youth |
| 0 | ~114mm | Small hands |
| 1 | ~115mm | Small–medium hands |
| 2 | ~117mm | Medium hands (women, common) |
| 3 | ~118mm | Medium hands (most popular) |
| 4 | ~120mm | Large hands (common for men) |
| 5 | ~121mm | Large hands |
| 6 | ~123mm | Very large hands |
| 7 | ~125mm | Very large hands only |