Lawn Bowls for Fun 31 - Trying out Bowling Arm Aids. 

That is good to hear. I agree, it helps a lot of people stay in the game.

Thanks for that, some very useful information there.

I line up the grippers so they are central on the bowls running surface, but take into account the bias I want by turning the bowl whilst in the grips. So no, I don’t line the up more to the right or left, I think that would create a wobble. I will have to try that though, just to confirm. I will report back. 👍

I did try that and found they were very much the same. Weight is the hardest to master, whichever you use..

Thanks for the reply very interesting.

Yes, I am finding the same problem. Generally, my line is acceptable mostly, but judging length is a challenge. I agree, with no hand contact it is harder, but I will keep trying and in time it should get better. I think there is a huge learning curve and someone I spoke to about it recently said it took him 6 months to become more consistent. He also said outdoors or on a slower green it is harder. I will let you know how I get on.

Have you found the Hacksaw to be better than the DP version. I am borrowing my DP version at the moment. Thanks.

Yes, I can see that, so you adjust depending on the size of the bowl? very neat. 👍

Yes it comes with instructions and all the bits except a spanner.

That is a good way to explain it. I will use that when showing new people how to use them. Thanks. 👍

Yes, I keep saying pusher, my name for it as you do push the bowl along the surface of the green. The one I demonstrated is the UBI Launcher, which I do point out. The Thruster is the one I have not seen here yet, made by Aero I believe, or am I wrong about that?

No idea I bought mine from a British dealer. I thought it was British. Enjoy your videos by the way.

Thank you.

That seems about right. Does it work well for you?

Unfortunately I'm unable to use it(temporary health issue) but my wife is trying it in doors obviously. It appears to have a lot of promise but needs a fair amount of practice, as you mentioned.

@@toxophillus72 Yes, persevere with it, as I do know there is a learning curve, like with most things. A friend of my told me he played in a county game recently and player was using one to great affect. 👍

Further to this. I watched a player in a county game use a UBI thruster yesterday, he used it very effectively. 👍

Hi just an update. I like the pusher but I'm getting on better with the D Pride bowling arm. What I find is I can pick the bowl up pretty well dead upright walk on the mat , nail my line, I've worked out how high to swing depending on length. Where as the pusher is more difficult to square up and takes more effort than a swing, a bit like bowling with no backswing.Just my 3 pennyworth.