Bocce Ball Sets: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. The game of bocce as we know it today traces its roots to Ancient Rome. Even the Romans were relatively late adopters of the pastime. Archaeologists have uncovered graphics that seem to depict a bowling game quite like bocce being played in Egypt as far back as 5000 years before the common era.
Fact #2. Lawn bowling games were popular throughout much of the Medieval Period and the Renaissance. However, the sport was often banned by various ecclesiastical authorities and secular nobles who saw it as, by turns, blasphemous gambling and a waste of time. A 16th Century British passion for lawn games helped keep them in vogue, though. By the Early Modern Period, bocce and similar games were accepted and popular.
Fact #3. In every bocce set, you can expect to find at least four spheres of at least three inches in diameter. There will also be one smaller target ball, often referred to as the jack. Premier quality sets generally feature balls of two traditional colors: green and red. Balls in these sets usually measure around four inches in diameter, are made from solid resin, and usually weigh a little more than two pounds each.
Fact #4. You can find many bocce sets that feature balls in much more playful, pastel colors. While bright yellow, red, and blue bocce balls might be a turn off to a purist, they'll catch the attention of younger players. If you're playing a non-traditional game on a grassy field or sandy beach, the bright colors may be necessary.
Fact #5. If you're having trouble deciding between two similar sets, don't overlook the importance of carrying case design. Those eight balls and that jack can add up to more than eighteen pounds of gear to tote. Choose a bag that will make carrying all that weight as comfortable as possible for you.