2023 BOLA Professional Bowling Machine

For 2023 the Professional Machine has been updated with a completely new Control Panel with ePaper high resolution display. This allows for enhanced functionality and multiple user-definable options. Speed display in KPH or MPH, Session Ball Count, Session Timer, User selectable random increments for competitive practice sessions. The new BOLA Pro Machine also features Brushless Motors driving concave profile moulded urethane ball delivery wheels. Adjustable speed in 1 mph increments between 15 and 95 mph (24 and 152 kph). Spin, swing and pace bowling with 19 spin and swing settings. Electronic random variation facility with solid state electronic wheel braking. Ball joint complimented by vernier screw adjustment for precision line and length. Operation from 12 volt battery or with optional BOLA Power Supply from 230v mains (or 110v if specified). More...

£1835.00 ex VAT. £2202.00 inc VAT
With Power Supply £2040.00 ex VAT. £2448.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK
The BOLA Professional Machine is packed in one box (dimensions 92 x 56 x 42 cms) and the legs are packed
in another (dimension 210 x 8 x 8), the combined weight is 40Kg

BOLA Junior Bowling Machine

Brand new from BOLA Manufacturing Limited the BOLA Junior brings the quality and design expertise of the BOLA brand to the junior cricket practice market providing tried and tested BOLA technology at an entry level price. BOLA Junior has been designed to enable juniors to practice in the same way as their senior counterparts by bringing tireless accurate bowling for endless hours of batting practice and fun. Like the senior BOLA Machines the BOLA Junior has two ball throwing wheels for realistic bounce and swing. Single wheel product designs (originally developed for Baseball where the ball doesn't bounce) are not able to do this. The machine is light (8 kg), easy to carry and set up so can be operational in a few minutes.

The BOLA Junior is supplied as a package of machine, feeder and 12 balls for £855.00 ex VAT. £1026.00 inc VAT
A battery is supplied seperately £48.00 ex VAT. (£52.75 inc VAT) and a battery charger £46.00 ex VAT. £55.20 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

'Merlyn by BOLA' Spin Bowling Machine

The ‘Merlyn by BOLA’ spin bowling machine – which was developed by BOLA Manufacturing Ltd in conjunction with the England and Wales Cricket Board – was greeted with praise and enthusiasm by professional players and coaches alike when it first went on sale in 2010. Merlyn was invented by Henry Pryor and the original prototype was part of England's historic victory over Australia in the 2005 Ashes. Stuart & Williams (BOLA) developed the next generation 'Merlyn by BOLA' for the England and Wales Cricket Board, who were searching for a means to extend the experience of first-class players against top class spin bowling and after receiving a design proposal and viewing a mechanical prototype twenty machines were ordered which are currently in use at every first class county, the England test squad and the ECB Academy.‘Merlyn by BOLA’ provides the coach with the flexibility to deliver any combination of leg-breaks, off-breaks, top spinners and arm balls that he or she requires. The ‘easy to use’ switch panel allows complete control of line, speed, flight and the amount of top spin and side spin imparted to each delivery. The machine can be programmed to deliver any 'over' the coach can conceive. More...

Price on application
There is also an on-site installation and set up fee which is dependent upon traveling time.
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA Hockey Ball Delivery Machine

A floor mounted version of the cricket machine with enclosed wheels. Delivering a hockey ball at speeds from 20 to 80 mph. Vernier length control allows fine adjustment to eliminate bounce. 12 volt battery operated with mains option available. Also available is a kit to allow conversion for cricket use. Supplied in carrying case. More...

£1760.00 ex VAT. £2112.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

The BOLA Hockey Ball Machine is packed in a box (dimensions 92 x 56 x 42 cms) that weighs 40Kg

BOLA Fielding Trainer with Gimballed Turntable

BOLA Hockey Ball Machine mounted on a gimballed swivelling turntable. Instant adjustment of direction and elevation. Designed for Hockey goalkeeper training the turntable is excellent for a wide range of Cricket fielding and catching exercises. Availlable with extended legs.

Fielding Turntables are sold as a unit with a BOLA Hockey Machine. This is because the dimpled plastic balls (used by the Cricket Bowling Machines)are not particularly well suited to catching practices – they are very hard on the hands - and fielding drills are more effective with cricket balls. The Hockey Machine has rubber based ball throwing wheels which are more efficient when working with leather cricket balls. In addition to this, it is necessary to remove all the Ball Joint / Tripod assembly to fit the machine to the Turntable so it makes switching between batting and fielding with a Cricket Bowling Machine impractical. More...

£2015.00 ex VAT. £2418.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

The BOLA Fielding Trainer is packed in a box (dimensions 92 x 56 x 42 cms) that weighs 40Kg

BOLA Baseball Pitching Machine

Pitching Machine with enclosed wheels for user safety and comfort. Light weight for portability and fast set up. New urethane ball throwing wheels for extreme accuracy and longevity. Custom Digital Microprocessor speed control with 1mph increments from 11 to 95mph. Digital ball speed display. Ball joint adjustment and vernier (screw) adjusters for positive fine pinpointing of height and width. 12 volt battery operated with mains option. Supplied in carrying case. More...

£1835.00 ex VAT. £2202.00 inc VAT
With Power Supply £2040.00 ex VAT. £2448.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

The BOLA Baseball Machine is packed in one box (dimensions 92 x 56 x 42 cms) and the legs are packed
in another (dimension 210 x 8 x 8), the combined weight is 40Kg

BOLA Power Supply (Mains option)

A 240v (or 110v optional) high amperage transformer delivers a smooth DC supply for all BOLA (Bowling) Machines, enabling them to be used from a mains outlet. The 2015 BOLA Power Supply replaces the BOLA Power Pack (and no longer includes a battery charger).

£260.00 ex VAT. £312.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA 28 Ball Automatic Feeder with Remote Control

The 2023 BOLA Pro Feeder has been updated electronically to allow it to be controlled from the machine control panel. The user can adjust the time delay between deliveries (5 to 13 seconds). Balls are fed via a flexible tube which allows it to be used when the machine is set up for spin as well as pace and provides an exceptionally reliable and accurately timed feed. A new LED array gives a countdown indication of the ball release along with a bleeper warning (which can be silenced). Key Fob remote control on/off switch allows single ball ‘fire’, start / stop of continuous feed required and also has a speed ‘nudge’ which allows the speed to be increased or decreased up to 5 mph (8 kph). The ball feeder offers a unique solo batting practice facility or the option to coach from any position.
The 2023 BOLA Automatic Ball Feeder will only fit the 2019 BOLA Professional and later models, and is not compatible with earlier machines.
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£387.50 ex VAT. £465.00 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Practice Balls

BOLA 5oz Practice Balls. Polyurethane practice balls in red or yellow with soft case to protect bats from damage. Dimpled like a golf ball for stable flight. These give the best accuracy and realistic bounce. Yellow balls for better visibility indoors. Red for realism.

The accuracy of your BOLA machine is affected by the condition and consistency of the balls that you use. Do not mix new balls with old ones as the best accuracy is obtained by keeping balls in batches so they are all at the same stage of useable life. If you are using balls which have lost their dimples, they should be replaced. Why not treat your club to some new BOLA practice balls!!!

£48.96 ex VAT. £58.75 inc VAT. per doz.
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA 3oz 'Orange' Practice Balls. The Orange ball is designed to give higher bounce to enable players to practice back foot shots at reduced ball speeds. Players can play hooks and pulls safe in the knowledge that the softer ball will not cause injury. Also used for junior age groups to provide bounce when the BOLA is on it's shorter legs.

The extra bounce is useful for re-creating different batting conditions (such as a fast pitches) so that batters can gain experience of multifarious wickets and Orange balls are also increasingly popular with coaches for throw downs.

Mark Davis, Cricket Professional at Millfield School, employs Orange balls for spin sessions. "The Orange balls imitate a spinner bowling on a quick, hard wicket. The balls bounce higher and, on a good length, are more difficult to play. They are particularly useful for developing the sweep stroke because the extra bounce requires the player to get right on top of the ball without fear of being hurt. They are also excellent for coach safety!"

£48.96 ex VAT. £58.75 inc VAT. per doz.
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA Junior Practice Balls

The BOLA Junior practice balls are manufactured specifically for use with the BOLA Junior Bowling Machine. The Junior balls are Orange and weigh 80 gms but are slightly smaller in diameter at 68mm than the Adult BOLA Ball (71mm diameter) . The Junior machine will deliver these balls at speeds of up to 65 mph and produce a realistic flight and bounce. They give good feel on a Junior bat. The Junior balls will also work in the standard BOLA machines.

£39.40 ex VAT. £4728 inc VAT. per doz.
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA Practice Ball Bag

The BOLA Practice Ball Bag is the perfect accessory for collecting and storing your practice balls. Order four dozen our more balls through our Online Shop and receive a FREE BOLA Ball Bag!

£10.80 ex VAT. £12.96 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

12 Volt Sealed AGM Battery

55 Ampere Hour Sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Battery. AGM batteries contain only enough liquid to keep the mat wet with the electrolyte and if the battery is broken no free liquid is available to leak out. No spillage, completely maintenance free and easy to transport safely. Quality BS EN ISO 9001; 2000. This battery will give up to four hours of machine use and is designed for deep cycle applications.

£118.00 ex VAT. £141.60 inc VAT
Batteries not supplied outside mainland UK

BOLA Machine Stand on wheels

Accepts any BOLA machine with no modification required. It enables the machine to be easily wheeled around without dismanteling and so maximises the time in use. It provides the Machine operator with a safe and stable position.

£680.00 ex VAT. £816.00 inc VAT (plus delivery charge)
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

BOLA Machine NEW Column Stand

The new BOLA Column Stand is designed primarily for outdoor users. It takes away most of the lifting and carrying required in the normal bowling machine set-up. The stand is adjustable in delivery height between 150cms and 215cms. It has three wheels for stability on all surfaces and incorporates a tray in the base which holds the Battery or Power Pack. It can be fitted with an optional Protection Screen and Net to give the machine operator protection from straight hits. For storage with limited height the machine head mount is hinged and can be folded back on itself to further reduce the storage height. Galvanised finish for weather protection. More ...

£498.00 ex VAT. £597.60 inc VAT (plus delivery charge)
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Protection Kit for Column Stand

£195.00 ex VAT. £234.00 inc VAT (plus delivery charge)
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Two-Part BOLA Professional Machine Legs

The new BOLA two-part legs are for use with the Professional Bowling Machine. Many customers have problems with both transporting and storing single piece legs due to their length. The new two-part legs simply screw together, requiring no tools, and will fit in most family sized cars. The two parts are slightly more than half the length of the standard legs at 105cms.

£88.00 ex VAT. £105.60 inc VAT (plus delivery charge)
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Two-Part Legs Purchased with a new Professional Machine

The new two-part legs can also be purchased as part of the package for a new BOLA Professional Bowling Machine. We will supply your new machine with two-part legs for an extra £40 (£48 inc. VAT) only. Please contact the office, before ordering your new machine, if you wish to benefit from this offer.

Set of short BOLA Legs with rubber feet

£48.00 ex VAT. £57.60 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Super-Tuf plastic stump set

£30.10 ex VAT. £36.12 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

Multi Stage 12v Battery Charger

£46.00 ex VAT. £55.20 inc VAT
VAT is not payable on sales outside the UK

A carriage charge (minimum £9.00 VAT) is payable for all balls and accessories. The carriage charge for a battery is £18 plus VAT - unless it is included with a machine order when it is free. Carriage is payable on machine stands.

A battery is NOT included in any machine price.