Masters Traditional Games

Pins

Bristol style skittle pins are ideal for fetes and pub fun as well as more serious skittling. They measure 10 inches high in 3 diameters and come in 2 materials.

Beech/Sycamore sets can optionally feature a 'Fattie Annie' - this is a kingpin which is marginally fatter and which has a lined marked around its centre. The difference in diameter is barely visible and the height is identical with the other pins so it's quite possible to play non-kingpin skittles with the fattie-annie set.

The pins are turned from Beech, Sycamore or Rubberwood- timber that will deteriorate over time by denting rather than splitting. Ideally they should be rubbed down with an linseed oil rag at the end of each session. They are suitable both for fun and for serious skittling.

In pubs, the 4.5 inch pins are usually played with 4.75 or 5 inch diameter balls; 5 inch pins tend to be played with a 5 inch ball. 4 inch pins might be used with 4 inch or 4.5 inch balls. Pins may be made from more than one piece of bonded timber. Please refer to our Timber Quality Statement.

Made in Britain

Change to $ Change to C	UK pounds (ex.VAT)	Pounds (incl. VAT)	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
9 Bristol style pins - 4 inch - pins (no kingpin)	£119.04	£136.90	1 + transit time
9 Bristol style pins - 4.5 inch pins (no kingpin)	£109.48	£125.90	1 + transit time	Apologies - out of stock.. Date new stock due: 08/12/2009. Email us to be notified when new stock is available.
9 Bristol style 10 x 5 inch pins (no kingpin)	£178.17	£204.90	12 + transit time
8 Bristol style 10 x 4 inch pins + Fattie Annie	£126.00	£144.90	12 + transit time
8 Bristol style 10 x 4.5 inch pins + Fattie Annie	£177.30	£203.90	12 + transit time
8 Bristol style 10 x 5 inch pins + Fattie Annie	£178.17	£204.90	12 + transit time

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Balls

Competitive skittlers have for centuries prefered to use balls made from the traditional wood, Lignum Vitae, a tropical hardwood which is extremely hard, very heavy and also self-lubricating.

Some leagues prefer hard rubber which is heavier, takes longer to wear out the pins and is also more environmentally friendly. The balls here are pink to reduce marking of the alley.

Lignum Vitae has become increasingly difficult to obtain and it seems clear that soon it will be impossible to buy any at all. As an alternative to Lignum, we have balls made from a black phenol resin composite. These are similar to the material used to make modern lawn bowls - the weight and density are deliberately similar to Lignum Vitae. They have been used by serious pubs and league players successfully for many years.

Change to $ Change to C	UK pounds (ex.VAT)	Pounds (incl. VAT)	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
3 black phenolic resin skittle balls - 4.5 inch (approx. 1.1Kg, 2lbs 8oz)	£86.87	£99.90	1 + transit time
3 black phenolic resin skittle balls - 5 inch (approx. 1.5Kg, 3lb 5oz)	£112.09	£128.90	1 + transit time
Set of 3 pink rubber skittle balls (4.5 inch diameter)	£95.57	£109.90
Set of 3 pink rubber skittle balls (5 inch diameter)	£124.26	£142.90

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