What is the best bocce ball set available? That answer depends on where you will be playing. If you are playing in a field or on an official bocce ball course, you’ll want to get a tournament set that’s
Affordable Tournament Bocce Ball Set
If you’re playing on an actual field and what an official set, I think you can’t go wrong with the Premier 107mm Bocce Set manufactured by Halex. Normally it’s $89.99 retail but for a limited time it’s on sale for only $56.98 at BocceBallSets.com.
The 107mm refers to the size of the player’s balls, which come in the usual green and red. The pallino, or jack, is yellow and 60mm. The balls are made of durable resin and it comes with a heavy-duty storage bag strong enough to carry the set. This is the standard tournament size and works great in the grass. I prefer the yellow pallino because it’s easier to see in the grass, compared to white, but that’s just personal preference.
Best Beach Bocce Ball Set
It’s debatable whether you need a whole new set just for playing at the beach but that’s a matter of personal preference. Beach bocce ball sets are usually smaller, lighter, and water-filled. Since you are going to be less competitive (or not!) and more family friendly, the lighter weights and more colorful balls make for a much more enjoyable time. Sportcraft makes a Beach bocce ball set that retails for less than $25.
There are four pairs of 100mm bocce balls (compared to the 107mm in the tournament set) and a 41mm white pallino. The white pallino may make for a little difficulty at the beach but you can always color it something else. The lighter balls make it easier for children to play and the balls are made of molded plastic.
Best Indoor Bocce Ball Set
Did you know they made indoor bocce ball sets? One company, named Boho, does. The Boho Indoor Bocce Ball Set is a little pricier, $159.99 retail and $99.98 on sale, but it’s the only one of its kind that I know of.
The balls are made of wool felt and come in purple and green, four of each. The pallino is white with the same swirl pattern. They don’t provide any sizes for the ball but considering the fact this is to be played indoor, chances its not a big deal what size they are, right? The fun of these sets is in playing indoors – you get to use all the obstacles to your advantage.
There you have it, the best tournament bocce ball set, the best beach bocce ball set, and the best (only?) indoor set. Have I missed anything?