Halex Platinum Bocce Set (113mm Clear Resin Balls)

by Halex

Product Features

• Full bocce set with canvas carrying bag
• 4 red and 4 green 113mm clear resin balls
• 60mm jack (pallino) target ball
• Offers 2 different scoring patterns
• 1-year manufacturer's warranty

Product Description

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The Halex Platinum bocce set makes a great companion whether you're camping, barbecuing at a friend's house, or picnicking with family. The set starts with four red and four green 113mm clear resin balls, all with a unique clear/solid mix effect. Halex also added a 60mm jack (pallino) target ball and a canvas carrying bag. To play, simply toss the pallino any distance or direction, then take turns trying to toss, roll, or throw the bocce balls as close as possible to the target. One of the oldest forms of lawn bowling, bocce can be played almost anywhere on a variety of surfaces, and is suitable for all ages. The Platinum bocce set, which also offers two different scoring patterns, carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Product Description

Halex Bocce Platinum Series Set with 113mm Clear Resin Balls in 2 colors to roll, lob or throw, 2 scoring patterns, 1 piece jack, all fitting into a canvas bag . Bocce Ball, one of the oldest forms of lawn bowling, is a game for young and old. Originating in Italy it is becoming widly popular worldwide.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HKGE1W
• Item model number: 20589ZH
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,153 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #49 in Sports & Outdoors > Leisure Sports & Games > Lawn Games > Bocce

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy!, August 4, 2010

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Chris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Halex Platinum Bocce Set (113mm Clear Resin Balls) (Sports)

I have used many bocce sets and have been playing for years. I have never had a set break before, even after smashing hard and repeatedly on rocks. I purchased this set because I wanted a set that stood out from others and looked nicer. I will never do that again. On the very 1st time that I used this set, a ball broke in half. I was playing on a grass field, and the ball hit a small rocks on the field. Broke right in half in 3 pieces.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and Unique Bocce Set!, January 5, 2010

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Dana "Connecticut" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Halex Platinum Bocce Set (113mm Clear Resin Balls) (Sports)

I purchased this set off my friend's wedding registry. This bocce set is incredible! They are truly unique - the resin is see through, and the small orange ball nearly glows. They are functional and make for a great conversational piece. LOVE THEM!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great concept but lacking in quality, September 15, 2010

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George Dy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Halex Platinum Bocce Set (113mm Clear Resin Balls) (Sports)

I am writing this review under my father's name who purchased this set for me as a birthday present. I was very excited for the unique design and to be able to play with my family. The concept of a classy set is brilliant but the quality of the balls takes away from the art of the balls. The "clear" sections of the balls were very foggy and when looking down on the clear sections, you notice the poor craftsmanship in the colored middles of the ball. Several of the balls had visible scratches on the colored sections. The "red" and "green" colored sections are also not the hue seen on the pictures. They are more flat and less vibrant than I was expecting. Game play is fun but we find ourselves being cautious as we play because we found that the balls scratch and chip easily. After our first round of playing, we noticed that one of the balls had an internal crack and that there were scuffs and scratches from them hitting each other. Also, game play is difficult because the jack (pallino) is not as brilliantly colored as seen in the pictures. The jack I received was clear resin with a little bit of the orange swirled inside. A very artistic idea but there isn't enough orange to define the ball as "orange". Instead, it's clear and when playing it looks clear which makes it difficult to find if thrown in grass.

I like the set but this is probably only because I enjoy the game. The set is very different but it definitely does not look like the pictures and the craftsmanship is poor. For the price, you could get a sturdier set that looks just as good, just not quite unique.

Also, along with what others have said, the balls are on the heavy side which is fine for me but many of my friends say they are very heavy and made their arms ache the next day.

If you like to be one to bring/have something to/at parties that people will talk about, this is great for you; but if you are looking for a quality set that looks great too, I would not recommend this product.