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I.played bowls with the same as you.use Vector Vs but was accused of cheating by using these in competitions, the women bowlers were adamant that these bowls had a magnetic effect and always went straight to the jack, so I stopped playingn

I played Crown Green as a teenager in the early 70's. I was one of three teenagers in the team of twelve players. The rest were my father's generation mid thirties up to around fifty. There was no dress code, as a teenager I was wearing platform shoes and flares on the green. A few years ago at 59 I joined a flat green club to find myself one of the youngest in the club. Pretty much all Crown is played singles 21 up. Games last from 15 to 40 minutes. As a player you are bowling all the time, it's maybe not the same social experience but playing is much more enjoyable. Maybe I should move back up north.

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Bias of the wood depends on the green in the UK. Even Aero’s will turn on certain greens !

Is 2 full bias a mid bias bowl ?

Definitely the use of colours in clothing and bowls themselves. Just what is needed to attract bowls to all age groups. The new format of sets rather than first to 21 makes for a more exciting game to watch

What a great video. The best explanation of bias and comparison of different bowls and their individual characteristics bowls I've seen as a bowls coach. Would love to catch up if you ever come to Mid Glos IBC 👍

Bias is something that most bowlers do not bowl with a big bias because it is easier

Why in the hell don't we all play with the same bias bowls? Equal playing field. I know. Oooh. I can't beat someone. So I'll get an easier biased bowl. Straight up the middle.

Indoor is line and length that’s where any similarities with outdoor begin and end

Indoor imo is too sterile and soulless to enjoy

Being a new bowler, most of what you said was alien, but it's been 4 mths now so I understand a lot more. What about the bowl weight? surely that would have an effect on the drawing motion of the bowl??

I just play indoors now and I use Henselite Tiger II. When I did play outside I used Henselite Classic. I liked the hook finish. Years ago I was playing in an open triples event, in which I was skipping. My number told to go on my forehand, as there were short bowls on the backhand side. As I knew my classics would get around the front woods I played my backhand, as the jack was more in the open on the backhand and I drew the shoot thanks to the hook finish. If you are in doubt what bowls will suit you ask a members of your club to try their bowls. The other day that happened to me, at the end of a club comp I was playing the marker asked me if he could try my Tiger IIs and I was happy to let him try them.

If I'm going to play a game of bowls i want to draw the shot by bowling to the jack,not firing the jack into the ditch on the off chance I pick up a shot or by burning the end altogether. Far more enjoyable. Not that desperate to get my name on the winners board by firing straight bowls.

Hiya Dan.....I play outdoors in Spain on I believe carpet overlayed on concrete.....the carpet is around 10 years old and plays more like a golf green with it's own idiosyncrasies....very challenging indeed......the carpet is being renewed in March which will hopefully give us a much more consistent surface.....I have only been bowling around 3 months so I am looking forward to testing myself on a more reliable rink!!.....thanks for the information 😊

I play with size 4 aces indoors and tiger 2 size 3 outdoors. Love them both and think I have settled with them

Great advice in which I took on board! I have drake pride bowls for indoor and Taylor aces for outdoor! I have not been playing long, but I am happy with my game and in socialising with great bowling buddies!

Let's not forget about how wind makes a HUGE difference with outdoor bowls. A strong crosswind, where you can pretty much aim straight at the jack with the crosswind keeping it straight. And also alternating headwind, tailwind with each end and how the much a player has to change the weight.

What's the difference between Lawn and Indoor Bowls - Grip? Finish? Size? Make? Can you use indoor bowls outdoors?

Fantastic explanation - I will play this video a few times over !!!

Hi thanks for video on bias,I see a suggested bias 3 wood? Is there a scale for bias and does it increase low to high or high to low? Thanks

I play indoor Short Mat I played with a vector VS size 3. I also have a set of revolution 3 1/2 heavy which one do you suggest is better?. Main, my main problem is that I’m partially blind so it’s very hard when you can’t see the end where the Jackie is I can see up to about 78 m so just a little bit behind the block in the middle. The other problem is that I won’t be able really to read much of what you will be sending me. Is there any way one can talk to anyone on the phone thank you

Currently using Henselite Classic deluxe, how would you define their bias?

One question I can't get my head around is, if the mat is moved up the green so it is a shorter jack to aim at, should I make my green narrower, wider or the same but just take weight off? Or should I adjust the green AND the weight? I am confused as somebody told me to aim out wider and somebody else to aim narrower. I assume the weight is reduced in either scenario as the jack is closer? Maths was never my strong point and apparently it is all in the angles!

Love the video! Just after 6 mins you "the heavier the green, the more it's going to swing", I didn't understand this. Surely the opposite is true?

Henselite Tigers very good indoors

Great video. Been playing a year and started with a bit of coaching. One question I’ve asked a number of times and get different answers. Playing indoors day if the jack is at the nearest spot or on the T, therefore you are playing a different weight, is the bias/curve the same ? Do you use the same aiming point ? Thanks.

Lawn Bowls has been introduced to India recently

15 and have been playing for 6 years, i really dont like the idea that bowls is for the older generation and i feel as though anyone of any age would be able to find it enjoyable if it is spread around, i hope the sport can grow and become popular for all ages

Does a blueline Taylor bowl have a wider or narrower bias cheers Yvonne Gordon ..

Bought a second hand set of dtecs because I didn't know what I was doing and they're probably too narrow for a beginner, only upside is the limited bias means I focus on the weight more than the line

You didn’t mention wind, a massive factor outdoors

Started with wide bias but as I’ve got into one to one competition had to go Taylor ace very difficult to compete consistently on the first two

Can you 1day explain when the kitty gets moved to the rink boundry why you bowl doesn't turn as much when you go into the next rink to draw to it thanks

I still have no idea why my bowls take an entirely different approach after following the same line and weight. There must be more to this than simple bias

Taylor ace size 4 outdoor and indoor short mat, great on short mat but still getting used to the bias outdoor...

Drake’s Professional. Play outdoors on carpet and grass.

Yes! Bocce and Petanque are trending that way as well.

Just out of curiosity.. when I google the length of the field the answer comes up as 31m-40m. What is meant by that. Is the field 40m but the playable field 31m. Or are there different field sizes depending on competition types? Or which other variables are there?

Hi Daniel, I'm really liking these videos and your style. We really need more bowls content on CZcams from younger people like yourself. I started playing in July 2021. The biggest problem I have with bowls clubs is the amount of dogma and sheer incorrect nature of things that people say. Having had success in American Pool (was in the top 16 in the country until retiring), you learn fast who is worth listening to and who to ignore. I learned fast that playing for 15 years doesn't always mean a lot as some of the bowlers don't have the flexibility that you would expect someone with all that experience to have. I can read a head incredibly well. I was used to playing Straight Pool where you are constantly looking at a head with 8-14 bowls and looking for ways to develop. It means I can see shots that other people think are crazy. I also think more in terms of percentage play, but if you even mention percentages to an older player they just cannot compute it. One incident almost made me quit because it angered me that much. We were one down, and I suggested that we should concede the end as there was no way to improve it, only to make matters worse. Skip ignored the danger and ended up giving the other team five shots, totally jeopardising our position in the game. I find it hard to deal with those who cannot see the game in a modern way. They look to all the old books for bowls and deride Patrick Hulbert as being 'too advanced'. Patrick's book is the greatest book on bowls in my opinion as it talks about psychology and warming up, which are both important. Sorry for my war and Peace, but I find it very difficult to communicate about bowls with anyone locally who has the kind of drive and determination to succeed that I have and so this was a good chance to say some things. 🙂

Very informative, as a second yr bowler, indoor and outdoors this really has helped me, cheers from NZ

I won the indoor novice cup in my first season using Lazers and won the novice cup outdoor using Grooves in my first sesson too.

Tight bowls have ruined the game.

I feel like Bowls needs a Darts style revival, bowls in my opinion is much more exciting of a game but its sadly still represented as a retirement hobby. I think that Australia is heading in the right direction with their indoor format, the sport just needds to survive the next five years or so and i think it is in with a chance. Unfortunately in the uk local clubs are suffering from a lack of membership, not only of older players, but new players too. I really hope the sport continues, ive been lucky enough to play in a fantastic local team, even managed to take home a few club trophies the last couple of years:)

Was using Taylor SRV but left a lot of shots on the green -I think because of their 'linear' finish i.e not turning at the end of their run to the jack. Use Henslite XG now and enjoy their curve and 'finishing' to the head much more. Dunedin -New Zealand with greens running about 15-16 seconds.

Vector Vs Mid bias, behave! You may as well play with marbles 😅

One thing I find interesting about bias is that although there can be similarities in terms of pace between the UK indoor game and the Aussie game the UK seems to prefer a wider bowl. I don't think many Aussies would consider an Ace mid bias. I use the Taylor GTR

I play with Taylor SR or Aero Dynamic in South Australia. The heavier the outdoor green the wider bias bowl needed.

Playing indoors now with Tiger TX and used Tiger for outdoor but have had to give up outdoor now Txs are size 2H and Tigers were 4H