new lawn bowls grip [Archive]

Wet Gear

08-08-2008, 09:12 PM

Hi has anyone tried the ITAC2 sports grip advertised at "Bowls Shops"
I have just sent for my free sample, it sounds great

Havent heard of this, anything that helps me hold the woods better,

Would be very welcome, shall look and see what i can find, Wetgear,

kiwi bowler

08-09-2008, 06:04 AM

Hi Wet Gear, when I mention "Bowls Shops" I'm talking about the ones advertised on this forum in the green task bar above

Surfer

08-09-2008, 07:49 AM

Hi Kiwi Bowler, which shop did you see this advertised, was it a uk shop or an Australian shop, Surfer8-)

kiwi bowler

08-09-2008, 09:37 PM

Hi Kiwi Bowler, which shop did you see this advertised, was it a uk shop or an Australian shop, Surfer8-)
ads by Google: lawn bowls new grip free

Bundyboy

11-12-2008, 11:17 AM

Just saw yournote, if you log http://www.itac2.com.au/ they have a free sample to send you, its only a teasponn amount but you can trial 2 different types. Got mine but yet to try them on a wet day.

firer

11-12-2008, 09:28 PM

Thanks for that Bundyboy will have a look at the site with our weather we need all the help we can get to hang onto the woods

snapper

11-13-2008, 09:09 AM

Have clicked on the link and it looks pretty good am going to get hubby to send off for a free sample
Little bit worried about giving out my email address always let him deal with things like this
But I do struggle holding my wood in the rain, the new pro-line clothe has worked wonders for me last season going to invest in another one before next year in case it gets lost:D (Thanks Bundyboy)

The Duck

11-17-2008, 05:46 PM

I find the old fashioned Grippo does the job but if at the beginning of next Season they have some different sort stocked I will give it a try bit

of a stick in the mud when it comes to trying out new things

Angel

11-18-2008, 07:17 PM

http://www.julianhainesbowls.co.uk/forum/images/avatars/7963.gifCouldn't do without the Bowling Glove in Wet Weather got four of them in case one gets wet, improved my game last year

Men seem to have a thing about wearing them thinking about it have never seen any mens Bowling Gloves in the shops

Do they stock these Gloves for men ?????

Surfer

11-19-2008, 09:15 AM

You know Angel never see many men wearing the White glove for Bowling they might think its a bit girlie

But if they don't make them pacifically for men it could be the reason
Am going to Goggle it and look on Bowls Suppliers should have dint this before starting to put this post up, Surfer:cool:

E T

11-19-2008, 09:26 AM

Hi Kiwi Bowler,

Thanks for your help!!!, my free sample came 2 days ago of 'ITAC2 sports grip', so yesterday was helping getting the 'Green', ready for the winter. So when ever one had left me to put the equipment away, I couldn't resist it, got the woods out and had a few ends (15 in total) the green was dry but wet underneath.
The grip was excellent, recommend it to everyone, better than a white glove!!

Thanks again Kiwi Bowler,

E T:roll:

Crabie

11-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi E T

Like the sound of this new ITAC2 sport grip will give it a try epically as I can get a free sample
Grippo is all right but the number of tubes I have lost need to tie a piece of string on mine they go walk about
And they are not cheap either, by the time I get some spray chalk and grippo can spend a few pounds:roll:

John

11-20-2008, 10:26 AM

Hi All,

Thanks for the info on 'ITAC2 sport grip' have sent for a sample. will let you know how I get on.
Play during the winter on an outside artificial green, I have problems with the woods slipping.
Have always used a bit of gel in the past but on wet days it just comes off. Can't wait to try it!!!!

John:p

Angel

11-20-2008, 10:38 AM

http://www.julianhainesbowls.co.uk/forum/images/avatars/7963.gifDo use the white Bowling Glove but on a wet day if you get through a few games they end up all wet and slimy

Even with having more than one its easy to struggle later on

Would be great if they found something that would give you a reasonable grip

Shall be looking to see if I can get a free sample to try this out let you know how I get on Angel:D

Roo

11-27-2008, 08:54 AM

My free sample arrived Yesterday looking forward to trying it, I don't think anyone likes bowling in the wet especially if they have trouble gripping the 'Woods', I have used like many other wonder cures, Gloves, Cloths, Grippo etc everything seems to work until it becomes really wet then nothing stays in control!

Will let you know how I get on:cool:

Bundyboy

12-12-2008, 06:05 AM

I have just purchase a microfibre bowls cloth. Even when its wet it will dry the bowl. Used it last week and it works a treat. After a couple of wipes the bowl is bone dry.:D

Wet Gear

12-12-2008, 06:10 PM

Tried on of those cloths at the end of last season, one of the Ladies lent it to me in the middle of a game because I had run out of dry clothes couldn't believe it I was ringing it out and it still dries my woods
Only thought is that it could have a bit larger was a bit on the tiny side
But it was a magic cloth am definitely getting some

kiwi bowler

12-13-2008, 05:20 AM

I have just purchase a microfibre bowls cloth. Even when its wet it will dry the bowl. Used it last week and it works a treat. After a couple of wipes the bowl is bone dry.:D

Hi Bundyboy is this cloth for use when bowling in the rain?

Bundyboy

12-13-2008, 08:20 AM

It is a bowls cloth that I use all the time, I keep it in my hand to clean the bowl before I bowl.
http://www.comfitpro.com/Content_Common/pr-Accessories_ComfitPro-Bowls-Dri.seo
This is the website

peter

12-13-2008, 01:33 PM

Hi Bundyboy this cloth looks good like the dark blue color going to forward this to the wife she might take the hint
Think its a bit late for Christmas but could use one for next years Bowling Thanks Peter

John

12-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Hi Peter,

A friend on mine got one in about July last year and swears by them, for him thats saying something as he always blames the wet slippery woods when he has a bad wood!!!!!! Wonder what he say now!!

John:p

kiwi bowler

12-13-2008, 07:10 PM

It is a bowls cloth that I use all the time, I keep it in my hand to clean the bowl before I bowl.
http://www.comfitpro.com/Content_Common/pr-Accessories_ComfitPro-Bowls-Dri.seo
This is the website

Thanks Bundyboy it sounds great!
Much better than putting bowls grip on the bowls all the time.

pops

12-14-2008, 02:02 PM

Cant get the grippo off my fingers when Ive finished Bowling hate the stuff not even sure it works still cant hold the wood in the wet

Am hoping Mother Christmas has put a new bowling clothe in my stocking

Frankie

12-14-2008, 06:07 PM

Hi All,

My misses is sick of Bowls, hope she puts more than a Bowls cloth in my
Stocking.

You need to get out more Pops,

Frankie:rolleyes:

Oldie

12-15-2008, 01:08 AM

Hi Frankie (Young man) I assume

Look here Young man, At my age a bowls cloth in your stocking is as much as you dare hope for!!!!!

This year I am a little more hopeful!!!

Haven't been on the forum much as been away, getting back into the routine, and thats another thing you need when you are old.

But still can play a mean game of Bowls!!!!

Nice to see you young ones getting involved, but not with my Stocking!!!

Oldie.

Del

12-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi All,

I am new to bowls, played outdoors last year for first time, loads of problems in the wet, probably gripping the woods to tight.

Is this cloth the best idea, thought I would buy it for myself this Christmas. Honest, cushty, reply greatly appreciated.

Like reading this site very friendly with down to earth views!

Del

Lovely Jubbly

Oldie

12-17-2008, 01:00 AM

Hi Frankie,

Thought I might get a response from you Frankie after my little bit of fun chastising!!!! or are you struggling what to say.

Or do you have to ask permission to use the Computer!!!

In my day Youngne's would have a quick reply although very courteous!!!!

Look forward to hearing from you;

Oldie

Angel

12-17-2008, 05:21 PM

[ (http://www.worldbowler.com/bowls-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=192&d=1229447697)Hi Oldie

Played some of my first games against the Older Bowler and got beaten solid have never forgotten it learned a valuable lesson never underestimate any player Angel:D:rolleyes: http://www.julianhainesbowls.co.uk/forum/images/avatars/7963.gif
http://www.worldbowler.com/bowls-forum/images/misc/progress.gif

Frankie

12-20-2008, 04:17 AM

Hi, All,

Frankie calling Here!!!!

Been out on a works do, just got in!!! thought I would catch up with my friends on the Forum.
Obviously need some new clocks in this house, wife has just said 'What time do you call this', He He I'll be in trouble in the morning.

Had a great works do started lunch time had enough to drink until I'm sober now.
In my works we have 3 fellow bowlers all look at this site yet haven't registered yet!!!!
I think Oldie in my condition you do stand a chance to win a few ends only joking', enjoy the chat some of the best bowlers in my Club are older than me, can you believe that.
Have to go to bed as off seeing relatives tomorrow as a family, bit of a tradition, have to be a bit sober or even more trouble!!!!

Keep up the practice Oldie,

Best Wishes,

Frankie8-)8-)

snapper

12-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Hi Frankie

You are a bit of a Night Owl what ever you were doing out to four in the morning but it sound as if you enjoyed yourself
I should think you would be in trouble today but If its only once a year at the Christmas Works Parties I expect she will forgive you
Bet you had a bad head when you were visiting the relatives today nothing worse think I might have one tomorrow :D

Sam

12-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Oldie

12-23-2008, 12:37 AM

Hi All,

Well out for a few sherries last night, not sure if they do me any good, but at my age beginning to wonder if I should worry so much, but I still have my pride.

Just want to say how much I have enjoyed your company on this site (miss Wrong Bias, do hope he has settled down) I wish you all a healthy and happy and Good Woods New Year.

Thanks again for your Company,

Oldie

Blondie

12-25-2008, 10:11 AM

Wishing you a Happy Christmas Oldie have enjoyed reading your posts have gotten everything ready for todays Lunch and am now chilling out on the computer for a bit, before the invasion starts :D

Del

12-27-2008, 04:55 PM

Hi All,

Happy Christmas & New Year to you all, can anyone suggest a good set of woods.

As it's a New Year, have saved all my pennies and I am going to treat myself to a new set of woods.
I currently mainly play 3 in the rink, with size '4 heavy classic'
in black.

Going to change for 2 reasons,

1) Fancy a colored set, don't mind what color.

2) Current set needs stamping in 2 years time.

Most greens are damp & heavy for most of the season then a bit dry
hard and fast at the end.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Del

E T

12-28-2008, 10:00 AM

Hi Del,

Choosing a new set is such a personnel thing always difficult to suggest.

Changed mine mid January last year and went down to Bowls shop which I am lucky is only a couple of miles from where I live.

She had 3 sets as returned (swapped) Christmas presents and she let me borrow all 3 for an afternoon, providing no marks etc

It did not take many ends when it was clear the set of Classic 2 size 4 color blue were the ones for me, they have the grip which is good in wet weather as I play with them indoor and out, play back end.

Paid £160 as they were only out of the shop for a couple of weeks and no marks.

Hope this is of some help Del,

Best of Luck

E T

Bigbear

12-28-2008, 10:17 AM

Always worth looking at buying a second hand set, as long as you know the size and make you want
The number of Bowlers who make the mistake of buying new woods only to find they don't suit
Our Clubs noticeboard is full of woods that players want to sell as well as bags, it would be worth giving other clubs a ring to see if anyone is selling woods that might suit

E T

12-28-2008, 06:13 PM

Hi All & a bit of a P. S.

Bigbear's point about size, is so important, the worst thing is that you find is a cheap set and compromise on size, especially if they are to big.

A good friend of mine bought a 'CHEAP' secondhand set that were great in dry weather but as soon as it was damp/wet they would slip and become a nightmare.

So I should have said size is important as anything else.

E T:rolleyes:

Surfer

12-28-2008, 10:42 PM

Best advice I can give you is take your time Mate, I think the price of Bowls will tumble like everything else and you can pick up a bargain, before you buy anything borrow as many sets of different Woods, playing indoors is so different from outdoors in bad weather try and get a roll up outdoors on an artificial green might give you some idea of the grip Surfer

Bargain Hunt

12-29-2008, 07:40 PM

Hi All,

Del, will be interested to hear which woods you eventually buy!, I don't have a clue as I am thinking of getting a new set!!

I play against someone who has a cracking game, I borrow the woods for a few ends afterwords, I'm all over the place.

Often its in the way they deliver the woods, type of green etc ,I think then of course ability comes into it.

As I have not been bowling long and will be getting a set in the next 12 months that is if I can ever decide on a set to have.

I know some very experienced bowlers who have a set for different green types, then when they lose they blame the woods!!!!!

Happy New Year,

Bargain Hunt :roll:

Angel

12-29-2008, 09:05 PM

Every time I get beaten I blame the wood the green got a variety of excuses which I repeat, have got to admit sometime its just me thats not very good at the game
But do know some very Good Bowlers who play with a number of sets of wood for greens in different conditions
Wouldn't be any good for me would never be able to make my mind up if I had more than one set
Angel

http://www.julianhainesbowls.co.uk/forum/images/avatars/7963.gif

keith

12-31-2008, 12:56 PM

Hi Angel,

Just to point out it is quite legal to have the trail ends in any woods you want then decide which woods to use for the start of 'END 1'

The only rules are that you can't use more than the game dictates,

ie; 2 woods singles --2 wood trail end, 3 wood triples ...3 wood trail end,

You can have less, NOT MORE.

Happy New Year

Keith:o

Blondie

01-01-2009, 07:53 PM

Hi Keith

Didn't know you could try out different woods on trial ends, could be very useful will have to check this out Know for sure someone would challenge me if I tried it, always get one or two people that will pick holes in everything
Played one game where my opponent kept picking on every little thing the marker did sure she was playing tactics I know the marker belonged to my club, and as far as I could see did a good job some players will try anything when they are getting beaten:roll:

keith

01-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Hi All,

A local shop has a set of Drakes Pride size 3 just used a couple of times for £110 in their sale.

Am quite keen my size and everything, but never played with them before, a couple of mates recon they are quite good, but they play
with Classic 11's

Anyone with any thoughts,

Thanks

Keith

pops

01-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Hi Keith

Been tempted and bought wood in sales before and ended up trying to sell them you will find the notice board at every club with half a dozen sets
Take your time borrow and try different ones before parting with hard earned cash
Only the latest Colored woods can be sold on and then at a loss from a very old experienced Bowler:rolleyes:

Sam

01-04-2009, 08:58 PM

Got a friend who plays with Drakes Pride and she is some Skip, you don't say if its for playing indoor or outdoor do know they take a big wide

swing Don't know if this is any help Sam:D

snapper

01-07-2009, 06:03 PM

I personally don't think you can beat classic twos they are good indoors and out, if any bowler is thinking of changing they should give them a try, :rolleyes:

keith

01-08-2009, 05:16 PM

Hi All,

Just to say a big thank for all your help and advice, not only on the site but the private messages you sent me,
Thank You

Have done what quite a few suggested, I have bought Colored Classic 2
picked them up today, with the trade in for my old woods, paid £160.
Dear enough but the do look nice & shinny, don't want no one firing at these!!!

Keith