Drakes Pride

NOW BACK IN STOCK: The Drakes Pride Bowling Arm is approved by Bowls England for use in all competitions. It's designed to assist a bowler who due to infirmity could not otherwise deliver a bowl. Also approved by the British Crown Green Bowling Association.

Typically the arm comes into its own where a person has hip/knee/back issues which restrict their ability to bend down to deliver the bowl correctly.

This is one of the most popular bowls ever sold. It has a medium bias with a smooth draw into the jack. 
Choose your preferred colour, grip, weight and size from the option menus.
Please note that coloured bowls may not be in stock and will have a 4-5-week lead time as they are made to order.
Size 000 and 0000 bowls are now also available.
To choose an inset grip, called the 'Channel' grip, order the Pro-50 model (see featured products, below) - a DP Professional with an indented grip! For more details and pictures click SPECIFICATIONS (on the left)..

The latest in bowls lifters, this telescopic lifter is made from lightweight aluminium. It pushes shut to store in your bag. Like its foldaway cousin,
it takes the repetitive strain out of bowls by letting you pick up your bowls prior to delivery with bending down and align the jack with similar ease.

Wet weather and heavy bowling usage can damage turf. This mat protects turf from the impact of the bowl. The newly improved design is made from 85% heavy duty material, with reinforced brass eyelets on three sides for secure fixing and a sewn in polythene band around the edge to give the eyelets extra grip - preventing slippage when in use. This bowl mat comes with all fixings included.

Spray Chalk - choose white or Lilac Option
NB - Please note that this product CANNOT BE SHIPPED to customers outside the UK due to airline restrictions on the transport of pressurised aerosols.

NBB - Due to supply constraints there is a limit of 2 units per order until further notice. We will remove this limit and re-introduce our bulk-buy pricing as soon as stocks return to normal levels.

The d-Tec has a line inside the Professional model with a smooth consistent finish. Choose your preferred colour, grip, weight and size from the options below. Please note that due to COVID all Drakes Pride bowls are having to be made to order and have a 6-8 week lead time.

Does what it says on the tub!

Numerous top players have assisted and advised Drakes Pride on the ideal line they are looking for in an outdoor model, this has resulted in the 'XP'. Both the profile and line are crucial to success of a model and this has been achieved by maintaining the perfect balance of the Professional model whilst adding the touch more bias required for the outdoor game. XP is available in Medium and Heavy weights - select your grip style and preferred colour to complete your purchase. Click on Specifications below for technical details.

Please note that coloured bowls are made to order and have a 3-week lead time.

This nifty lifter takes the repetitive strain out of bowls by letting you pick up your bowls prior to delivery with bending down. Reverse it and use the handle end to align the jack when you're playing skip, and never have to crouch or groan when your lead shouts "Just a half!"

A minimum bias bowl with a unique shape making it the ultimate model for faster rinks and those notoriously difficult and narrow end rinks. The video clip below compares the performance of this model to the Professional, Fineline and Jazz models, which are ghosted on the video. Sold in sets of four bowls all engraved with the 'World Bowls date stamp' to enable play in any tournament. Advantage is available in one weight, Heavy - select your grip style and preferred colour to complete your purchase. Click on Specifications below for technical details.



Please note that coloured bowls are made to order and have a 3-week lead time.

This Drakes Pride bag features "double wheels" systems on the base which are more durable than standard single wheel versions and create a smooth gliding effect. The extending handle is of a very robust and sturdy construction and is designed not to restrict the storage space within the bag. The body of the bag consists of two main compartments, one section for storage of both bowls and bowls shoes and another for clothing. The bowls are stored ready to be carried to the green in matching Dual bags. Above the bowls even large pairs of gents shoes can be easily stored. The face of the bag has two handy zipped pockets are ideal for storage of bowls accessories, mobile phones etc.


Height 44cm (17.5")
Width 35cm (13.5")
Depth 22cm (8.75")

Available in Black, Petrol, Purple, Navy, Royal & Maroon

ALL non-stock DP Pro50 ORDERS now have a 6-8 week delivery time.

The PRO-50 is identical in profile and performance to the popular Professional model, the only difference is in the grip.
This grip includes two deep channels in the bowl which have been found to help many players improve control over their bowl during delivery.
It can also enable players to comfortably deliver a larger size bowl than they currently use.

A man came into our bowls shop and asked "What's the difference between a bowls glove and a golf glove?"

"I don't know", said the shop assistant. "Ah yes, one's designed to grip bowls and the other's designed to grip sticks"

"Well, do you know, I never thought of that", said the customer.

Well.... did you?

These little people hoped to grow up to be lollipop ladies but suffered a
hormone imbalance at the factory and got quite depressed. The good news
is that the blue ones have perked up quite a bit after six weeks of art therapy.

The red and yellow are still feeling a bit down in the dumps and thinking of
throwing themselves off the bank into the ditch, so offers of a good home with lots of tlc will be positively entertained.

Update 15 April 2021: These are now in full recovery and available to good homes everywhere if the price offered is right.
Customer from Ayrshire has reported lauching* out loud - not sure if about our product description or the price....

* Etymology unknown, thought to be an early SNP dictionary entry for the English verb 'laughing'. The dictionary was started just before the 2015 General Election but is still on hold due to certain SNP and ex-SNP big hitters disagreeing about the pronunciation (and speling (sp.))

Classic Blue rigid scorecard holder with steel spring clip and penholder (pen not included)

Hi-Density bowls are smaller than usual for the weight of the bowl. i.e. a 2lb 8oz Hi-Density bowl is the same size as a regular 2lb 6oz bowl. Supplied in pairs. This enables the bowler to play with a heavier bowl than they may otherwise be able to handle and also makes it easier to control the length of delivery on faster running greens. 2 full bias crown green bowls fitted with coloured mounts. Supplied in pairs. Available in Black or Brown.

Weights: 2lb, 2lb 2oz, 2lb 4oz, 2lb 6oz, 2lb 8oz, 2lb 10oz, 2lb 12oz & 2lb 14ozs.
PS - Deluxe means they have grips and ornamention. The standard Richmond Crown Green Bowls don't

Drakes Pride's 2nd generation Solar trainer: its molded sole has a micro-grip rubber base to help prevent slipping. This single piece sole surface makes this one of the few shoes available today which is truly heel-less and bowling green friendly. The hi-tech breathable material from which the shoe is manufactured make this an incredibly lightweight and comfortable bowling shoe. The outer is fabric-free making it the ideal wet-weather footwear too.
Full sizes only from 3 - 14.
NB - Drakes Pride shoes are tightly sized - we recommend buying one size larger than your normal shoe size. If you wear a half size, then always buy a Solar 2 shoe of the next full size higher e.g. if you usually wear 9 1/2, buy Solar size 10.

Based on the profile of the DP Professional model at just 98.5mm these Junior bowls are superb for young bowlers unable to handle regular sized bowls. At this size the bowls do not comply with World Bowls rules so they cannot be stamped with the WB stamp or used in some tournaments, but they are great for introducing children to the sport.


Sold in sets of four in Black, Red, Yellow or Blue.

Set of four semi-circular bowls wedges. Purpose: to prevent an unstable bowl at rest from moving or falling over while being measured.Usage: push one wedge gently across carpet towards the front edge of a canting bowl until contact is just made with the part of the bowl resting on the carpet. This will ensure it doesn't fall forwards in the direction of the cant.Once it is securely in place, position a second wedge on the opposite side of the bowl to ensure it is not pushed backwards during the measurement operation.

No, really when someone first told me about these I said "You're 'avin a laugh." It sounded so silly, putting a bowl inside a sort of tube and then slinging it backwards and forwards... but then it was pointed out to me that with the bowl in it the weight became similar to a sort of arm exerciser, and the more you polished your bowls the stronger your arms got and that meant that, especiall early in the season, when most of the Club was having trouble getting it up there, he was reaching the long jacks as if they wer right in front of his nose.



So after that I took these sleeves very seriously indeed.

Protects the green from stick damage. Choose from 18mm and 22mm diameter, black or green colour.

White leather belt for wearing with White trousers on match day.. or any other day when you'd prefer your trousers not to end up round your ankles. Brass buckle and flush pop rivets. Real stitching - none of this die-stamped pretend stitching nonsense here!

Back in stock - the much sought-after Sun visor with the green transparent peak. We've removed Denise's head especially to take one of the product photographs - but which one?

Bowls mats made to regulation precision by Drakes Pride. Available in Black/White, Blue, Red and Yellow

Regulation Extra Heavy short mat bowls Jack, available in Yellow only

The most compact carry-bag for bowls, shoes, wets, a jumper and your chalk, measure and other on-rink in-pocket equipment. The price includes a matching 4-bowl carrier already in the separate zipped bowls compartment.

Richmond is the new name for the Drakes Pride standard bowl.
You will receive 2 full bias crown green bowls fitted with coloured mounts. Supplied in pairs. Available in Black or Brown in the following weights:

2lb, 2lb 2oz, 2lb 4oz, 2lb 6oz, 2lb 8oz, 2lb 10oz, 2lb 12oz & 2lb 14ozs.

This is the one with the steel tape. It's a sturdy design and despite containg 10 feet of beautifully crafted steel it's smaller in the pocket than the string-based 9 foot measures. However, it has to be said that the bowls community has taken a bit of a dislike to them, regarding them as somehow inferior to the string-based alternatives. They are less expensive, too which works against them because some people think cheap goes together with nasty, as in the saying "cheap and nasty".

Frankly, we feel that this is measured discrimination, and are getting up a petition to make it illegal to incite measure hatred. There is nothing nasty about these measures, far from it, in fact they are amongst the nicest measures available ... and some of my best friends use them. The rumour that they are attempting to establish a caliperate has also been dismissed by MI5 as rink 9 propaganda.

Regulation Indoor Bowls Jack, available in Yellow or White. Can be engraved (example shown for Cheshunt Indoor Bowls Club, please call for pricing)
Lower price available for 6+ - please call for more information

So there were these two bowls that fell in love with each other. The looked into each other's eyes, held out their arms to each other and clasped hands.

"Oh darling" said the one on the right, "if only we could free ourselves from these canvas restraints we could embrace properly!"



"Steady on Frank", said the one on the left. "I have a sneaking suspicion we may be related to each other!"

12ft String Measure Available in Maroon, White or Sky Blue. The measure of choice for serious bowlers, the chunky size giving good grip and solid contact with room for a finger to be inserted under the spike for fine contact adjustment.

This Drakes Pride bag features "double wheels" systems on the base which are more durable than standard single wheel versions and create a smooth gliding effect. The extending handle is of a very robust and sturdy construction and is designed not to restrict the storage space within the bag. The body of the bag consists of two main compartments, one section for storage of both bowls and bowls shoes and another for clothing. The bowls are stored ready to be carried to the green in matching Dual bags. Above the bowls even large pairs of gents shoes can be easily stored. The face of the bag has two handy zipped pockets are ideal for storage of bowls accessories, mobile phones etc.


Height 44cm (17.5")
Width 35cm (13.5")
Depth 22cm (8.75")

Available in Black, Petrol, Purple, Navy, Royal & Maroon

You are purchasing a pair of full bias Drakes Pride crown green bowls fitted with coloured mounts. Available in Black or Brown in the following weights:

2lb, 2lb 2oz, 2lb 4oz, 2lb 6oz, 2lb 8oz, 2lb 10oz, 2lb 12oz & 2lb 14ozs.

These small Drakes Pride Midi Bowls Bags are made from durable nylon with a zipped base section to hold four Bowls.

One zipped section has room for shoes, while a second smaller section can cope with accessories and a small amount of clothing e.g. a jumper of jacket.

Colours: Green, Lime, Pink, Red, Maroon, Sky (with a blue base), and Petrol (with a navy blue base).

Winwax has been specially developed for lawn bowls.The product contains a vegetable wax repelling water and leaving an excellent grip on the bowl. A plus is that your bowls will gleam when polished with a soft cloth.

The Cosmic trainer is made from Hi-tech breathable material. Lightweight, comfortable and modern styling for the modern bowler. Trim colours of Blue, Pink or Silver.

Here's a handy folding walking stick complete with green protector and its own bag.

This cunningly crafted slim-width trolley bag successfully marries a large hard-shell bowls/shoes compartment with a floppy bag-style upper.

Jackset is extremely lightweight, compact and portable jack positioning aid that totally eliminates the need to bend & crouch during play.

Here's a new men's bowls shoe for 2019 - in a comfortable moccassin-style made on a wide last. It's especially kind to the wider foot, and can be had in all sizes from 7 to 14 (but no half sizes).

If the size you want isn't showing in stock call us (on 020 8362 1780) and we can have them at your front door within 48 hours!

This superbly designed four-bowl carrier is no larger than it needs to be - a very good-looking bowls container.

Compared to a four-bowl open carrier, the Quattro with its all-round zip is perfect for moving your bowls around in the car. You don't always want to take your trolley bag with you. In this neat package your bowls won't slip out and start rolling around the boot or car floor making you think the gearbox has just dropped off your chassis.

Inside copious padding and padded dividers ensure that no harm comes to your bowls during emergency stops or Fittipaldi cornering - I mean on the road, not on the green.

In stock for immediate shipping - Drakes Pride Pro 50 2H in Black Harlequin with turtle logo.

Ready to ship is this set of Drakes Pride Pro 50 red / Orange bowls size 4H, brand new and sporting the 2029 stamp,

This classic white garment has a soft, natural feel and is knitted in vertical ribbed weave throughout - front back and sleeves. It's machine washable due to being made with 100% high bulk low pill pre-shrunk bright white acrylic yarn, so even a man can chuck it in the washing machine without ruining it.

Ready to ship is this set of Drakes Pride Pro 50 bowls in Maroon/Red Size 00H, brand new with 2030 stamp and vulture logo!

In stock ready to ship here's a Drakes Pride Professional 0000H with a red rose emblem and bang up-to-date 2030 datestamp.
Currently rarer than rocking horse tail hairs....

Brand new Drakes Pride Professional 0H Green - White. Stamped 2029

In stock and ready to ship: Drakes Pride Pro 50 in Black size 3H

Ready to ship is this set of Drakes Pride Pro 50 Grey Harlequin bowls size 1H, brand new and sporting the very latest 2030 stamp,

Drakes Pride Pro50 set size 2H in purple Harlequin colours, fish-in-the-water motif. In stock and with FREE next day delivery.