Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Master Bowl'?
The 'Master Bowl' is a working reference bowl that all manufacturers and testers use to determine the legality of new and existing models via a table test. All of the current Master Bowls are produced by Taylor Bowls.
What does the stamp on your bowls mean?
This is an oval shaped stamp designed for the new World Bowls Limited. It is an essential requirement for bowls to be legal for competition play. 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 ie., Bowls stamped '13' were manufactured in 2003.
Do Heavy and Medium Weight bowls have a different bias?
Heavy weight and Medium weight bowls run with the same bias. Medium weight bowls tend to run on further on slow greens. Heavy weight bowls are more suitable for indoor or fast outdoor surfaces.
If a Bowl chips – is this a manufacturing fault?
If a bowl gets chipped, this is not necessarily a manufacturing fault. The chip may have been the result of a bowl striking a sharp object – a stone in a ditch or a nail etc. Most chips can be repaired but Taylors would ask you to return any damaged bowl for inspection and analysis.
Is the date stamp on my bowls valid for competition play?
Please check with your relevant Bowling Assocition, as different rules apply for different Bodies and in different countries ie., Men/Women/Indoor and Outdoors.
Where do I get my bowls tested and stamped, and what is the cost?
Taylor Bowls will Test and Stamp your bowls at their Glasgow factory. The timescale for this is currently 2 days and cost for 2005 is £20. Please contact our office to confirm the timescale as this may vary dependent on Production demands and the time of the season.