Getting to Grips with Henselite Slice Bowls

At Bowls World we are giving you the chance to outshine the competition on the green by getting to grips with ‘Slice’ – Henselite’s fantastic new selection of coloured lawn bowls. We’ve already been rushed off our feet with requests for this brand new bowls collection, so we’re taking orders now for ‘Slice’, in time for when the products hit the shelves in November.

Martin Curtis of Bowls World, which sells an extensive range of bowls clothing and equipment in the UK and worldwide, said; “We are already experiencing a high demand for ‘Slice’ so we’re offering all our customers the chance to pre-order their new bowls to make sure they don’t miss out.”

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About Slice Bowls

Henselite’s fashionable ‘Slice’ limited edition bowls come in three amazing new colour ways – ‘Radar’, ‘Regal’ and ‘Empire’, so you’ll bring individuality to every game you play. With such fun colours and styles, your brand new bowls are likely to turn heads and be the talking point of the club!

They are being snapped up fast; so don’t miss out. Order yours now from Bowls World to secure your set today! All the bowls in this range benefit from the series ‘C’ grip for comfort and precise delivery.

Here’s about each of the new bowls in turn:

Radar Slice

The ‘Radar Slice’ comes in an attractive green/black combination with white speckle and are expected to be flying off the shelves on the launch date. You can order this distinctive colour range in sizes 3H and 4H for the Tiger, Tiger II and Tiger Pro models, although you can also buy a size 2H in the Tiger.

Regal Slice

The stunning blue/red speckled ‘Regal Slice’ bowls are designed to proudly stand out above the rest on the green. You can buy this distinguished limited edition bowls set in sizes 2H to 4H in the Tiger, Tiger II and Tiger Pro models today. 

Empire Slice

If you are feeling patriotic or are an England fan, you can show your personality on the green with these stylish red, white and blue bowls. Full of character, these superb unique bowls are already selling fast and are available in sizes 3H and 4H in the Tiger, Tiger II and Tiger Pro models, and size 2H only in the Tiger model.

How to Pre-Order

You can pre-order your Henselite ‘Slice’ coloured lawn bowls from Bowls World today. Just secure your set of four ‘Radar’ or ‘Empire Slice’ bowls with a £60 deposit today and settle the remaining balance on delivery.

Bowls World – Click here to order your new ‘Slice’ coloured bowls for UK or international delivery. We offer free delivery via DHL to customers on the UK mainland. Customers living outside the UK will have a delivery charge automatically added to their bill at the online checkout).

Henselite Coloured Bowls

In addition to the new 'Slice' range, Bowls World sell a wide range of gripped bowls from Henselite with fun names and bright colours to reflect every bowl player’s personality.

Henselite coloured bowls have been designed to be as individual as you are! The coloured range includes ‘Planet Earth’ in blue (with white speckle), ‘Galaxy White’ (black with white speckle), Atomic Red (red with blue and white speckle), ‘Midnight’ (blue with blue speckle), ‘Ruby Rich’ (burgundy with red speckle), and Ocean Green (green with blue speckle);  in all sizes from OH to 5H. Buy now from Bowls World today so you don’t miss out!

Reduced Priced Lawn Bowls and Bowls Clothing

Everyone loves a bargain, and whether you have just taken up bowls, or are experienced in the game, there are some excellent offers to be had. As bowls suppliers, our extensive website has all the latest bowls and equipment, plus a clearance section which is updated as new ranges come in.

This means at Bowls World you can pick up some great clothing and equipment at reduced prices, without compromising on quality. If you are not quite so fashion conscious, and don’t feel you have to wear the latest sportswear, our clearance lines give you the chance to snap up a bargain at up to 70 per cent off.

This article looks at some of the special offers that are available this spring. All items in our discount range sell out quickly; so if you see something you want, hurry before we run out of stock.
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Prohawk Sports Jacket

With the bowls season already started, as bowls suppliers we have some fantastic high quality discount clothing to keep you warm and dry throughout the season. The shower and windproof Prohawk Sports Jacket, with a blue or black trim, is perfect for stylish bowls players and is available at half price. Only small sizes now remain.

Prohawk Sports Polo Shirt

You can save as much as 40 per cent off the price of the Prohawk Sports Polo Shirt, with black panels, piping and collar. It is great to wear on or off the green but only small sizes are available.


Emsmorn Bowls Skirts 

Here’s your chance to save a whopping 70 per cent off Emsmorn Bowls Skirts. Made from one hundred per cent polyester, this fully lined, pleated skirt with part elasticated waist is available in two colours – grey and white – and in several sizes from 12x28 up to 22x26. As in all our clearance range, you can enjoy free postage to the UK mainland.

Taylor Bowls & Lady Dawn Skirts 

You can save 70 per cent off these Taylor Bowls or Lady Dawn skirts, in white, which have handy pockets and a part-elasticated waist. Sizes available are 12x30 up to 26x30. Bag yourself a bargain today!

Henselite Ladies White Trousers 

For a limited time only, you have the chance to save an amazing 70 per cent off these ladies’ bowls trousers with comfy stretch waist. Only two sizes and lengths are left – 10x31 and 22x31.

Drakes Pride 'Victoria' Ladies Hat 

Shielding your eyes from the glare of the sun is an essential in the spring and summer months. And, if you don’t want to splash out too much on headwear, you can save 50 per cent off the Australian designed Drakes Pride ‘Victoria’ hat. Only the extra small size is available.

Club Range (All Sizes)

If you want high quality clothing without the designer logo, our club range is perfect and is half the price of branded clothing. At Bowls World, you can buy bargain Club Range V neck pullovers, cardigans, trousers, fleeces and jackets made from high quality materials and in a complete range of sizes from S to XXXXXL.

Reduced Price Bowls

Henselite Tiger 

If you are looking for a winning bowl from Henselite, this limited edition bowl, at 20 per cent off, could be it. It has a draw line between the Classic and Classic II and is perfect for outdoor and slower paced indoor surfaces. Only size 2H, gripped, is available, in coral.

Drakes Pride/Drakes Pride Professional

These bowls are the perfect choice for indoor surfaces or faster outdoor greens and have a constant finish with no hook. We only have the brown versions available in size 5M (Drakes Pride) at £30 less than the original price.

Welkin Shoes

In addition, Bowls World sell a wide range of white (and grey) soft ladies’ and gents’ Welkin shoes at reduced prices. These include Moccasin style bowls shoes, trainer style, lace-ups and Velcro shoes. Just click on the link below to find out more.

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Latest Bowls World Products and Special Offers

With spring fast approaching, now is the perfect time to stock up on lawn bowls clothing and equipment ready for the start of the new season. At Bowls World we not only sell all the latest bowls, clothing, and accessories, plus top brand names at competitive prices – we also offer fantastic discounts too!

See below to find out about our newest products and special offers.

One point of note though – if you are buying from our stock clearance pages, don’t forget to act quickly….as once they are gone, they’re gone!

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New Waterproofs from the Green Play Range

The Great British weather is notoriously unpredictable – the sun could be shining one minute, and there could be a downpour the next. But as you well know in lawn bowls, rain doesn’t stop play, so it’s always best to be prepared.

With the new Green Play waterproofs range you can do just that. We sell stylish white, soft shell waterproof, windproof and breathable jackets that you’ll be glad you took with you to the green.

The jackets will keep you warm and dry, without restricting movement during matches. And the appealing grey piping and armpit patches have double the benefits – they add style to your outerwear and also disguise sweat patches.

Another item in we sell in the Green Play range is the white soft shell waterproof trousers which match the jacket above. Made from the same advanced material, these waterproof lawn bowls trousers offer warmth, comfort and flexibility – three essentials for when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

The Green Play waterproof jacket and trousers are available in five sizes: small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large. The trousers are sold in one standard leg length only.

At Bowls World, we offer free postage to customers living on the UK mainland. And, if you require super-fast delivery, we offer a next day delivery service. (Just select this option when ordering your lawn bowls clothing from us).

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Stock Clearance on Welkin Shoes

Need new lawn bowls shoes? Now is the time to buy as Bowls World is having a stock clearance on Welkin Shoes.

And Everything Must Go….

If you are a lawn bowls fan and like to grab a bargain, here’s your chance to snap up some high quality ladies or gents slip-ons, lace-ups, moccasin or trainer style shoes – all at discount prices.

Read on to find out more about our exciting offers…

Velco Straps 

If you don’t like to struggle with laces, the grey Welkin Classic Twin Velcro Strap with extremely soft leather upper is the shoe for you. Priced at just £40 (£48 with VAT), these shoes are available in sizes 6 – 12, although hurry as some of the sizes (including sizes 9 and 10) have already sold out.

Trainer Shoe

The Welkin Champion was last year’s best seller for Welkin and this stylish shoe is for male or female bowls players. Appealing to wear on or off the green, it has a removable in-sock for extra support.

Buy it for £30.83  (£37 with VAT) and in sizes 4 – 12. The trainers are available in white or grey, although colours in some of the sizes have already sold out.

Moccasin Style

You can save a bumper £9 off the Welkin Winner Unisex shoe (2013 style) in grey and white soft leather. To date we only have sizes 8 and 11 left, as at just £22.50 (£27 with VAT) this popular shoe is fast selling out.

Another discount shoe flying off the shelves is the Welkin Winner Ladies and Gents; with £5 off it is now priced £29.17 (£35 including VAT). This comfortable soft leather shoe is wide fitting and is available in two colours – grey and white. Sizes 4 – 11 are available until stocks last.

The lace-up Welkin Team White with leather upper is priced at £23.33 (£28 with VAT) saving you £7. Sizes still available at the time of publication are 8, 10, 11 and 12.

Save £10 on the Welkin Finesse (white only) which has a wide fitting and a half size adjuster so you get the exact size for you. It’s priced £24.99 (£29.99 with VAT) and sizes 4 – 8 are still available to snap up.

You can save the same amount of cash with the Grey Welkin Zest, in a classic brogue design with a fabric lining. It has a wide fitting and a detachable in-sock for the ultimate in comfort on the green. Buy the Zest for just £30 (£36 including VAT).

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Lawn Bowls Accessories – Gift Ideas

If you have a loved one or family member who is a keen bowls player, we have hundreds of lawn bowls accessories for you to choose from that make fantastic birthday, anniversary, Father’s/Mother’s Day or Christmas gifts. We have compiled some present ideas for amateur and professional players, which are bound to bring a smile this season. Our gift ideas for bowls players are suitable for all budgets. Just read on to find out some of the presents we recommend.

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Novelty Gifts 

Bowls World’s novelty gifts and stocking fillers are always fun to receive and are bound to spark up a conversation at the club. To personalise a loved one’s keys, we have attractive black leather key fobs featuring either a male or female lawn bowls player. Fun and retro, these stylish fobs mean no more lost keys! And as these great gifts are well under £10 we think it’s a bargain. Other gifts include badges and tie pins that you can add to a Christmas stocking or card, or wrap to hang on the tree.

Lawn Bowls Gift Vouchers

For a lawn bowls player who appears to have everything, a gift voucher makes  perfect sense as they can use it to browse our website to find just what they need, or put towards a more expensive item – such as lawn bowls, bags, shoes or clothing. We have vouchers in all budgets from £5 to £100 and everywhere in between. What’s more the receiver will get more for their money as we offer free postage on the UK mainland.

Lawn Bowls Books

A hardback makes a great gift as it provides a useful reference for years to come. ‘How to Become a Champion at Bowls’, by RT Harrison, is considered the most popular lawn bowls book with thousands of copies sold worldwide. The book incorporates an introduction to the game, techniques and tactics, psychology and fitness – it’s a must have for any bowls player!

Lawn Bowls Gift Sets

If you are unsure what to buy a bowls player, a gift set proves invaluable as it includes all the useful items to have on the green. We sell two types of packs from Henselite for under £20: the Gift Set has a towel, cream polish, spray chalk and a score card holder; and the Polishing Set has all that is needed to keep the bowls clean including a polishing sleeve, cloth and a tube of Grippo. You can speed up the arrival of your gifts with our ‘special delivery’ service.

‘Wet and Dry’ Towels

A great lawn bowls accessory, these handy items make colourful stocking fillers and are invaluable on the green. Use this super absorbent Emsmorn ‘Wet & Dry’ towel dry to clean and polish the bowls, or damp, for an excellent grip on the bowl. They can either be slipped into a bag or pocket, or hung on a trouser loop.

Leather Bowls Accessories

We have an excellent pick of leather lawn bowls accessories including leather scorecard holders, either wallet style or full size with a pen holder. Another very useful gift buy is the Drakes Pride leather belt pouch which slips over a belt and can be used to store spray chalk and a measure.

Handwarmers

Always a great solution on a chilly day, a few handwarmers at Christmas make superb stocking fillers which will prove invaluable to the recipient. We sell three packs of two and they can be thrown away after use. Buy a few as they are always useful to store in a bowls bag!

Hip Bags

A hip bag is another lawns bowls gift that is useful to have on the green. Our OBG hip bag has four compartments for keeping  lawn bowls accessories and useful items to hand – including gloves, a mobile phone, cash, keys, pens, score cards, chalk and measures. It’s discreetly worn around the waist.  

Bowls World

Bowls World sell a vast range of bowls, clothing, shoes and lawn bowls accessories that make ideal presents. Just click on the link above to see what is available to buy. We ship all over the world.

Aero Bowls

Made by Australian company Comfitpro, Aero Bowls, also known as Aerobowls or Comfitpro bowls, are designed with accuracy and precision in mind and they have had the thumbs up from some of the biggest names in bowling. The company has listened to famous players such as David Bolt, Brett Wilkie, Ellen Falkner, Val Smith and Mervyn King, who along with other players put their input into the design – and this is one of the reasons why this range is expected to be flying off the shelves!Aero Bowls are manufactured in a high tech factory in Sydney and are used by top players such as Kelvin Kerkow – another big name who helped in the design process. There are a number of reasons why Kerkow and other world champions use Comfitpro bowls and here we put the spotlight on why these bowls are set to be a huge hit with players, including professional and amateur players across the globe: Aero Bowls are highly accurate – Each set you buy of the same model is the same and is matched in quality and weight (within three grams). This can be put down to the manufacturing process where state of the art equipment – including precision lathes and robotic equipment – is used to make these bowls, and they are even buffed using the same apparatus used by Rolex. So what you expect is exactly what you get with Comfitpro! Aero trajectory for precision play – High tech equipment used in the factory creates bowls that are more accurate on the green, as the bowls are less affected by gusts, breezes and uneven surfaces. With each Aero Bowl you get an even, predictable arc, which ultimately gives you more confidence with every shot. Whichever model of Aero Bowls you buy, the bowl will start the turn about mid-way between the mat and the jack. Input from leading names in Bowling – Many high profile players have put their ideas forward at the creation stage. In addition to this, the partners are both big names, with one of them holding an Australian title. Size doesn’t matter with Aero Bowls – The bowls give their best delivery regardless of which size of bowls you choose; and as there are a complete range of half-sizes, you are sure to find the perfect bowl that gives you comfort and a secure grip. Aero Bowls are designed for all ages and abilities, so if you need to go down a size, it won’t compromise your game. Aero Bowls have been used in top games – In fact, this was the brand that won the most big name titles in Australia in 2013! Bowls to suit the conditions of play – Aero makes as many as seven different models, designed and created to suit various conditions of play (e.g. terrain and climate) in specific countries across the globe. Aero Coloured Bowls The Aero range is available in 28 amazing colours, so the chances are you won’t have a bowl quite like anyone else in your club! You can also choose the type, size, emblem and ring colour to make your bowl truly unique. Plus extra large emblems are available so your bowl is sure to stand out above the rest! Choose from zig-zag grips, AeroDentations or plain rings. Trifecta Colour Range For a colourful, fashionable set that stands out on the green, the Aero Trifecta Colour range is the perfect choice. A wide range of colours are available including Dark Blue/Yellow, Pink/Dark Blue/Magenta, Galaxy/Solarflare/Magma, Solarflare/Matilda/Jazz and Dark Blue/Maroon/Yellow. As with the coloured bowls you can also choose the type of bowls, the size, emblem and ring colour.Bowls World sell the following Comfitpro bowls in the colour range or Trifector Colour Range: Maxim – The characteristic of the Aero Maxim, or AeroMaxim, is that it is a wide swinging bowl with a strong finish. It is designed for slow paced greens and is ideal for UK conditions. As with all Aero bowls, these are milled with precision in mind and the Maxim has a gentle, accurate arc that will hold the line. Groove – The Aero Groove, or AeroGroove, suits normal outdoor grass conditions in the UK and South Africa, and most other bowls playing countries with the exception of Australia and New Zealand. It has less swing than the Maxim and is ideal for faster outdoor greens but can also be used on slow greens. Revolution – The Aero Revolution, or AeroRevolution, was used by Jeremy Henry who won the 2013 World Cup. It benefits from a predictable and accurate arc, and holds the line with the least amount of weight, so you can bowl with accuracy on the mat. It suits indoor or fast outdoor conditions. Space – The Aero Space, or AeroSpace, is suitable either for very fast indoor or fast outdoor conditions. It is the newest range to the UK and is also Comfitpro’s narrowest drawing bowl in their UK range. The Aero Space has a comparable type of drawline to the Henselite Dreamline bowl. In addition to the bowls, we also sell a wide range of fashionable shoes and bags by Comfitpro. New stock is being added all the time so keep checking our website to see what we have available by Comfitpro. Bowls World ship worldwide including to the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Spain, Tenerife, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and South Korea.

Can lawn Bowls improve your Health ?

Any form of exercise is good for your health, no matter how gentle it may be. And, if you are participating in a team sport, such as lawn bowls, it helps improve your social life too, which contributes to all round happiness and well-being. Whether you are under ten or over eighty and are taking up the sport for the first time, lawn bowls is a great game for people of all ages and we shall take a look at these benefits below


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What Does Lawn Bowls Involve?
Lawn bowls is a game of concentration, precision and accuracy and involves rolling biased or irregular balls as close as possible to a white ball called the Jack. It has been a popular sport in the UK for centuries and there are thousands of bowls clubs up and down the country. As the sport does not involve periods of prolonged and intense activity, it can be played by pretty much anyone. The game is either taken up as a social activity - strictly for leisure - or it can also be played at competition level, for those who want to give themselves more of a challenge.

How Can It Improve My Health?
Sports and physical activity is beneficial to your health as it keeps you active and alleviates boredom. A US study also revealed that bowls players had a lower fat content when compared with people who did not participate in activities – which is another good reason to take up the sport! However, if you do decide to take up lawn bowls, it is always best to check with your doctor first, especially if you have not taken up any form of sport for some time.

Here are some of the benefits:

Fitness – Lawn bowls helps moderately improve muscle strength (arm, shoulder, leg muscles), flexibility and endurance.

Mental Health –The game gets you out into the fresh air and helps alleviate depression and anxiety.

Increases Skills - Bowls involves some element of problem solving skills and also helps improve co-ordination and concentration

Improves Confidence – Participating in a sport helps improve self-esteem and gets you out and about and meeting people.

Self-Discipline – Sports such as lawn bowls involves turning up on time and being organised by wearing the correct uniform.

Social Interaction – Lawn bowls helps improve social skills and being part of a team also gives you a sense of belonging.

Some of the Top Tips for First Time Players.

Although bowls is a low intensity sport, there are some injuries that can occur and the most common of these are slips during play, falls from being struck by a bowl and sprains from over-exertion on the green.

If you are playing the game for the first time, there are some top tips to help prevent injury during play.

Have bowls lessons in advance if you are a first time player to make sure you get the right technique and have the correct grip on the bowl.

Warm up in advance.
Use a trolley to carry bowls equipment if you cannot carry it yourself.
Seek advice on wearing the correct bowls shoes.

When buying bowls for the first time, ask an expert to make sure that it is the right size for you as bowls come in a range of different sizes (from00 to 5).

Wear the correct bowls clothing – i.e. wear a hat in the summer and wrap up warm when it gets chilly.
Make sure you are fully hydrated throughout the game as this will improve your performance and concentration.

How to Join?
If you are planning on taking up bowls, contact your local club to find out times of play and cost. There is likely to be an annual fee for joining, although some clubs do have pay and play facilities.

About Bowls World
Bowls World has been established over 20 years and sell a wide range of lawn bowls equipment, bowls, accessories and clothing worldwide including men’s bowls clothing, ladies’ bowls clothing and children’s clothing.
We stock more than 200 sets of bowls including the newest products by Taylor bowls, Blaze Bowls. This has proved to be our fastest selling bowls to date and is available in a wide range of colours. You can also choose your own emblem for an extra charge. In addition to lawn bowls, we also sell a range of equipment and accessories for indoor bowls and carpet bowls.

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Some Tips from Henselite Bowls

Each set of diamond-turned Henselite bowls is the result of highly-tuned, precision engineering developed over 80 years of manufacturing innovation.


All the bowls in a set have been individually tested and matched for weight and balance to give you the ultimate in consistent performance on every green…every time.

We are so confident in the quality of our workmanship that we guarantee each set of bowls for ten years. We recommend, however, that you continue to care for your bowls as much as we have, to allow them to perform at their best.

Q. What is the best way to store and transport my bowls?

A. Henselite Bowls Bags are specially designed to protect your bowls when they are being stored or transported. Place the bowls in the bag so that they ride on the running surface, not the engraving. This will protect the engraving from wear and tear.

Q. What do I do if my bowls are in contact with sand or grit?

A. To avoid the abrasive effect of sand or grit, wipe your bowls with a Henselite Polishing Cloth or Sleeve before placing them in your case or bag. Ensure that the bottom of your bowls case or bag is free of sand or grit.

Q. How do I retain the shine on my bowls?

A. Regularly polish your bowls with Grippo using a Henselite Polishing Cloth or Sleeve to keep that ‘new bowl’ sheen. If too much polish accumulates on your bowls, wash the bowls in hot water with soap or mild detergent (such as dishwashing liquid) then dry and polish as usual.

Q. Light scratch marks have appeared on the running surface of my bowls. Is this normal?

A. New, highly polished bowls will always show slight scratch marks on the running surface after use. These marks in no way affect the performance of the bowl or indicate a problem with the bowl. They may usually be polished out using Grippo and a Henselite Polishing Cloth or Sleeve or lightly rubbed with fine steel wool and then polished as usual.

Q. I can’t polish some scratches out. Will this affect the performance of my bowls?

A. Some greens may be "top-dressed" with a sharp, abrasive, granite-type sand. This may cause bowls to scratch or wear more readily. The performance of the bowl is not affected providing the wear on the running surface is even.

Q. Will the bias of my bowls be affected by normal use?

A. The bias of a lawn bowl may be affected by wear through normal use. If you regularly use two or three bowls, rotate the four bowls in your set so that any wear is evenly distributed. This ensures your bowls remain matched for bias. We also recommend that you have your bowls re-tested every three years to check the bias still complies with World Bowls Ltd regulations.

Q. My coloured bowls have become marked, how can I clean them?

A. Coloured bowls may become marked through contact with other bowls and with the ditch. Clean your bowls gently by washing them with a mild detergent to remove these marks