Lawn bowls vs Pickleball
Lawn bowls and pickleball have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Lawn bowls | Pickleball |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | With a partner or opponent | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $30 | $50 |
Choose lawn bowls if
- Gentler on the body
About $30 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose pickleball if
- More physical
About $50 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Lawn bowls: About $30 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Pickleball: Pickleball Paddle, Pickleballs, Court Shoes, Paddle hire Full cost breakdown