Question:

Play is in progress in a singles match when the green is closed due to bad weather. The match is continued the following day and one player decides, because the speed of the green has slowed, to play with a different set of bowls. Is this permitted?

Answer:

Yes. If a game that has been stopped as described in law 32 is continued on another day, a player can use a different set of bowls to the set they used during the game that was stopped. Law 29.3.2

 

Question:

Player A is playing in a State Championship match. The game is interrupted by inclement weather and postponed to another day. Before the match is resumed player A purchases a new set of bowls.

Is player A allowed to use the new set of bowls when the match resumes?

Answer:

Yes. If a game that has been stopped as described in law 32 is continued on another day, a player can use a different set of bowls to the set they used during the game that was stopped. Law 29.3.2