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Outstanding
new technology and the best suited models for NZ greens I've seen since
entering the sports industry in 1969....Russ Heys Bowls Direct Ltd.
Our third season with 3 new models for NZ greens that will allow you to fine-tune your game. NZ has a wide range of greens speeds and we have the right bowl for your style of game on the green type and speed you play on. Drakes Pride offer 3 new flatter finish models to compliment our turn finish models. Proven consistent track and turn-in, the most important aspect of outdoor play in NZ. If you play on Dales carpet, Greenguage, sand type synthetics, Starweed, Maniatoto or other grasses we have the right bowl. If
you bring in your new Drakes Pride set we will check it free within the
first 5 years.
For full explanation on various bowl types, behaviour and playability
pls see Tech page, a must-read if you've purchased bowls recently and
found them inconsistent or ever wondered what governs the
accuracy and consistency of various bowl models and how to tell what
type of bowl you have. Bowl-Tech.html
All sets are test table checked and matched to the models master bowl prior to shipping. How to order: you can email, bowls@bowlsdirect.co.nz or better still, ph 07 548 0330 or SKYPE: bowls.direct so we can discuss the style of game you play, model currently used, and green speed to accurately gauge the best model for your game. Watch
our tech videos on bowl types to understand what differences there are
and how to make a wise choice in your bowls purchase.
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Video No1 left shows the difference between balanced sole Professional and
un-balanced sole type bowls Dreamline and Impact. Also shows why the many extremely narrow
models have been allowed to have a legal bias stamp even though they
take much less bias than the Test Bowl /WRB and do not comply with
Rule 8.2.1 [ fully explained on the tech-issues and bowl-tech page. Pls ] Video 2 explains what un-balanced sole actually is and why these types of bowls, with extreme bias subtraction happening only as they run down the green, play so erratically due to small variables in delivery or green conditions and grass types. These highly un-balanced sole design models are engineered to show bias on the test table but much less on the green. The inherent design flaw affects all models that go more than10-15% narrower than the WRB/Test Bowl which takes 1.75mtrs of draw on a green of 16.5-17 seconds. They display very erratic line and turn-in and will not play on a wide variety of green types in NZ. Approx 10 models sold here in past 9 years fall into this category. Video 3 explains what Drakes Pride designed for us in NZ to give bowlers flatter entry, consistent track and turn-in and also to play the weighted shot with ease. These are the first and only balanced sole bowls to have the flatter angle at the head with the best bowl-tech engineering available. [ Coming-Video 4 will show the ravages of sand wear on bowls, how the biases are so badly affected, and other coaching tips. ] |
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coloured
bowls
COLOURS: top left-speckled purple/dark blue
[new], centre-speckled maroon/red, top right-speckled blue
bottom left-speckled green, bottom right multi coloured are our 5 stocked colours in NZ. 
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New Model DIRECT Drakes Pride narrowest model on the NZ market and is designed for faster greens and takes a little less green than the Corsair. Highly suited to bowlers who play the narrower green style, they will appreciate the even draw and easy weighted shot capabilities of this new model. Suited to greens 16--19 seconds. Available in size 3XH 4XH 5 in black. $570 size 2H 3H 4H 5H in colour $650 [ won BOP champ singles, latest..Marac Womens Open Singles Sept 2010 ] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Newly
designed bowl specifically for New Zealand with earlier break point than our traditional models. Based on the
Professional model with a re-designed modified balanced arc sole
shape to attain the
flatter finish. Has an earlier break point and continues
in quite a straight line before coming into the head on a long gradual arc that stays constant. A model that combines the requirements of the competition player looking for an array of shots and especially the weighted shot that will hold its curve-line all the way into the head and succeed on a variety of NZ greens. The aiming point is roughly at the rink marker peg on the edge of rink and is designed for greens 16-19 seconds. Available in sizes 2XH 3XH 4XH 5H black $570 colour 1H-5H $650 Neil Fisher wins 2011 NZ Open mens Singles [Marilyn
McLeod wins NZ Open singles 2010 New Model: Drakes Pride DELTA
New model for
NZ with same banana draw as the Excel, with slightly
flatter entry from the modified balanced arc sole
and
is
ideal for those players wanting a narrower modern version of the very
popular
Drakes Pride Special/Ultra. Has softer entry to the jack and goes a
little narrower than the Ultra or Professional. Is a
very
stable bowl in all conditions and is highly recommended for
players of all abilities and will suit medium-fast speed greens where
the fully balanced
sole type bowls
start to track a little wide. Ideal for Players wanting the universal
playabilitly of the Special/Ultra model but want to take just a little
less green and less turn at the jack. If your game is based around draw
and run
shots
this model along with the Corsair is a perfect choice. This model
is designed the same as the Corsair to do the same thing, but on the
slower
greens 14-17 seconds.
Available in black 00XH 0XH 1XH 2XH 3XH 4XH 5H $570 colour 00H 0H 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H $650 [
Bruce Lourie Won Thames Valley singles. Since won 29/30 games
played Robert
Weale wins Singles gold at Commonwealth games in Delhi, our bowl-tech
allowed quality play in poor conditions. ] Drakes Pride PROFESSIONAL
Based
on the
best selling UK bowl, but specifically made for New Zealand greens.
Often described as
slight hockey-stick draw, tracks a little narrower down the green than
the Ultra and is also a "balanced arc" self-correcting model. Very
forgiving
and has slim-to-hold profile. Has a great reputation on
sand filled astro greens, best suited to greens upto 16.5 seconds.
only size 5H colour $450 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drakes Pride ULTRA
We have redesigned the best selling Special model and made it slimmer to hold, and re-set bias to minimum. Banana type draw and an exceptional wind bowl made specifically for NZ greens and is not sold elsewhere. A very forgiving self-correcting bowl for those with slight delivery imperfections or playing in wind or on bumpy surfaces. Because of the "balanced arc" sole shape this model is the excellent for beginners to play and will also fix the constant changing of line down the green. Players moving from older wide draw sets will really appreciate the Ultra model. Also a very good bowl on slow carpet greens i.e. Dales. Xtra denotes extra-heavy version. Is the widest draw model in the Drakes Pride range and suited to greens upto 16 seconds. Black $399 only sizes 4XH 5H--run-out prices
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COACHING BOWLS for Clubs To help bowling clubs in their new bowlers program we have available sets in black or coloured with WB stamp. These are engraved with club name or logo on one side, please email us for prices. Bowlers Check List. Factors that govern which model will play well for you. Style of game, do you like the traditional draw game and like to "take a bit of green"? Where do you play and on what
surfaces? Many NZ clubs have at least 1 sand-filled astro green. Do you play a lot of competition
bowls? To cover all the green speeds and types it is necessary to have
2 sets. If you like Delivery skill is more important
with the narrow running bowl models. Unintentional wobble at delivery
does not affect the balanced sole Various playing surfaces can have your bowls doing something different to normal when they are heavy. The new models Direct, Corsair and Delta are designed to give players the same range of shots on the faster greens that you get with the Professional and Ultra on the medium and slower greens. |
New law yellow jacks
65.8mm 410 gm $56