Masters Traditional Games

Pins

Welsh players tend to use thinner pins than those used in England. The styles can vary but often they are thin with a nobble on top.

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.

The 10 inch pins tend to be used in the Glamorgan area with 4 1/2 inch balls while the 8 inch pins are often found in the Rhonda area of Wales and for these balls from 3 - 4 inches are used. 9 inch pins are popular around Newport and would be used with 4 1/2 inch balls. Give us a ring for balls smaller than 4 inch - we can sometimes make to order.

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 Welsh pins - 8 inch	£81.65	£93.90	1 + transit time
9 Welsh pins - 10 inch	£89.48	£102.90	1 + transit time

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Note: The shape of Welsh Skittles can vary considerably from town to town. The shapes sold as standard by Masters Games may not be exactly the same shape as those you currently use. If this might be a problem, it will probably be possible to make some skittles to the shape that you require - please contact us for details.

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 x Lignum Vitae Balls - 4 inch	£156.43	£179.90	12 + transit time	Apologies - out of stock.. Date new stock due: unknown. Email us to be notified when new stock is available.
3 x Lignum Vitae balls - 4.5 inch	£186.87	£214.90	12 + transit time	Apologies - out of stock.. Date new stock due: unknown. Email us to be notified when new stock is available.
3 black phenolic resin skittle balls - 4 inch (approx. 800g, 1lb 12oz)	£75.57	£86.90	1 + transit time
3 black phenolic resin skittle balls - 4.5 inch (approx. 1.1Kg, 2lbs 8oz)	£86.87	£99.90	1 + transit time
Set of 3 pink rubber skittle balls (4.5 inch diameter)	£95.57	£109.90

For an immediate quote & to confirm that an item will arrive before Christmas simply add to basket & select your location.