Henselite Championship Super-Grip Lawn Bowls - Size 5 - Black - Set of 4 - Vintage - with Welkin Bag - Used

Used / Pre-owned — vintage condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos before purchasing.

A vintage set of 4 black Henselite Championship Super-Grip lawn bowls, size 5, sold together with a vintage Welkin bowls bag. A characterful set for the collector, casual player, or display — steeped in bowls history.

Henselite is one of Australia’s most iconic lawn bowls manufacturers, and the Championship Super-Grip is one of their classic models, known for its distinctive moulded grip rings and narrow-to-medium bias — traditionally favoured on outdoor flat greens.

Bowls — specifications (photo-verified):

• Brand: Henselite Championship Super-Grip
• Size: 5
• Colour: Black with red ring detailing
• Quantity: 4 bowls (a full set for one player)
• Bias: Narrow/medium — Championship model, suited to outdoor flat greens
• Personalisation: “A.B.” initials embossed in red on the flat face of each bowl — cannot be removed
• Please note: These are vintage pre-approval era bowls and are not approved for competitive play under current World Bowls or Bowls England standards. Suitable for casual/recreational play or display only

Bowls — condition (photo-verified):

• All four bowls show significant surface scratching and scuffing consistent with heavy vintage use
• Red grip ring lines show fading and wear
• Some bowls show iridescent surface discolouration (teal/green sheen) — typical of aged Henselite rubber and a known characteristic of vintage Henselite bowls
• No chips or cracks visible on any of the four bowls

Bag — specifications (photo-verified):

• Brand: Welkin
• Style: Vintage duffle/holdall with rigid base compartment (separate zip section at the bottom)
• Colour: Red/tan faux leather or vinyl
• Hardware: Gold-tone metal fittings and zips
• Features: Twin carry handles, matching luggage tag

Bag — condition (photo-verified):

• Heavily creased, cracked, and faded exterior — significant age-related wear throughout
• Gold-tone hardware and zips appear intact and functional
• Vintage character bag — well-used but structurally intact

Included:

• 4 x Henselite Championship Super-Grip size 5 black lawn bowls
• 1 x Vintage Welkin bowls bag
• No jack included