How do you date a Thomas Taylor bowl?
The letter ‘A’ on the stamp signifies that the bowls were made by Taylor Bowls in Glasgow. The Manufacturing date of the bowls is 10 years before the date stamp on the bowls i.e. Bowls stamped ’25’ were manufactured in 2015. Each bowl in a set should carry an identical serial number.
Are Taylor bowls good?
The Taylor Ace is a great all-round bowl which offers a reliable line regardless of shot selection. This reliability makes the Ace ideal for beginners. It’s very forgiving, unlike wider biased bowls (such as the Taylor Lignoid).
What bias are Taylor elite bowls?
The standard density Elite bowl from Taylor features a 2 full bias for crown green and is available in a selection of coloured mounts. The colours we have in stock are determined by the weight of the bowl that you choose.
What are Lignoid bowls?
The LIGNOID is an outdoor bowl with a wide draw and very popular with short mat bowlers. Predominately an outdoor bowl with a wide draw and ideal for all conditions. It is popular with short mat bowlers who need a bigger drawing bowl but is not suitable for faster indoor surfaces.
How can you tell how old lawn bowls are?
The stamp on lawn bowls is used to show when the bowl was last tested to ensure it meets international standards. Bowls must go through this process every 10 years, much like a car requires an MOT. The stamp shows who tested it, to which standard it was tested too, and the year it requires re-testing.
Who owns Taylor bowls?
Taylors work to a standard producing no more than 3 grams difference. Taylors is still very much a Scottish family business, with a factory and visitor centre in Glasgow, although it was recently taken over by the Heron family in 1992.
Are heavier bowling balls better?
The heavier the ball the more hitting power and driving power, and the more pin action. Using a ball that’s one pound lighter eases a significant amount of strain on a bowler’s body over the course of a 30-week league session, a tournament or, in the case of the pro bowlers, a tour season.
Do lawn bowls have a use by date?
RECOGNISE THE DATE STAMP ON YOUR BOWLS World Bowls Ltd. have in their regulations Section 8.2. 2 the following – “To check the accuracy of the bias and visibility of the World Bowls stamp, all bowls should be re-tested and re-stamped at least once every 10 years, or earlier if the date stamp is not clearly legible”.
How often do lawn bowls need to be stamped?
every 10 years
The stamp on lawn bowls is used to show when the bowl was last tested to ensure it meets international standards. Bowls must go through this process every 10 years, much like a car requires an MOT.