Playing in cold conditions is particularly challenging if you get cold hands. No matter how much you are wearing it is difficult to get your speed / weight (same thing) particularly on short ends.

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Women, have you noticed that most of the men's hands you shake on a cold day are really warm? I asked the internet why this was.

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Biological differences between men and women

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At around the same body weight, women tend to have less muscle to generate heat. Women also have more fat between the skin and the muscles, so the skin feels colder, as it’s slightly further away from blood vessels.

Women also tend to have a lower metabolic rate than men, which reduces heat production capacity during cold exposure, making women more prone to feeling cold as the temperature drops.​

 

A​n essential item to think of including with your jacket in your bowls bag for the unexpected cold day could be these hand warmers 2 for $4 from a pharmacy. Cheaper in other shops but frequently sold out.

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Ensure you are wearing pants/trousers with pockets. Look after your bowling hand and keep it tucked up and cosy. 

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