If your answer is "no", please read on.As
petanque becomes more popular in the USA (hurray, our efforts are bearing
fruit!!), many internet stores are jumping on the wagon, by offering what are known in the
trade as "generic petanque sets", at the same price as brand name boules.
Generic boules are usually made of soft steel, hence they get dented
fast; boules within the same set may vary substantially in diameter and weight; some are
even filled with sand or gravel to make them heavy while using less steel. They tend to
rust fast. They have no warranty against breakage. They have no brand name.
In other words, they are cheap to make.
These boules are fine if you are playing only once in a while, if you
need a lot of boules for an occasional event, or if you just want to get a feel for the
game.
But do not pay more for them than you
should!!!
In Europe, where most people are
familiar with petanque and know the difference between brand name boules and generic
boules, the latter sell for around $ 10 to $ 12 per set. |
