24/06/2026
THE GREAT BOWLS DEBATE... AND WHY IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER!
Henselite, Aero,Taylor,Drakes Pride
At Henselite, we celebrate lawn bowls and the people who play it.
One thing we've learned over the years is that bowlers choose their brand for many different reasons.
Some choose based on service and support, some because of the colours available, some because their parents or mentors played a particular brand, and others simply because a certain bowl feels right in their hand.
It's a bit like choosing a vehicle. Some people love BMW, others prefer Mercedes-Benz. Both will get you where you want to go – it comes down to personal preference.
The same applies to bowls.
Whether you play with Henselite, Aero, Drakes Pride or Taylor, you're part of the bowls family. We have many good friends who use all of these brands and have achieved incredible success with them.
A little bit of history:
• Taylor Bowls (Scotland) – Founded in the early 1800s and regarded as one of the oldest bowls manufacturers in the world.
• Drakes Pride (England) – Heritage dating back to 1820, with a long and respected history in the sport.
• Henselite (Australia) – Founded in 1918 and credited with producing the world's first successful composition bowl in 1930, helping revolutionise the game.
• Aero Bowls (Australia) – A modern manufacturer known for innovative core technology and precision engineering.
Every brand has contributed something to the sport we love.
An interesting fact: while no official worldwide figures exist, Henselite is generally regarded as the largest and most widely used lawn bowls brand globally, with the Tiger Pro, Tiger II and Dreamline ranges among the most commonly seen bowls on greens around the world.
At the end of the day, the best bowl is the one that gives you confidence when you stand on the mat.
So tell us:
What brand do you play with, why did you choose it, and would you ever change?
Let's keep the conversation friendly, respectful and celebrate the diversity that makes our sport so special.
Be Your Best.
Sources: Historical information sourced from manufacturer company histories and official websites.