Rainbow UltraPin Plus Bowling Sets

These weighted pins are made of durable polyethylene plastic and will endure consistent play for years to come. They do not rely on sand to stay in place, creating less mess. The design also reacts similarly to standard pins for a realistic bowling experience.

Weighted and Durable Design

Traditionally, weighted plastic bowling pins use sand to add weight for more stability. Instead, UltraPin Plus pins include extra plastic in the base to keep pins upright. This eliminates the chance of pins breaking open and spilling sand. The added weight from the extra plastic creates a realistic reaction when pins are hit. The design also makes it more challenging to knock them over because it takes slightly more force when throwing the ball.

Each set of 10 pins comes with a score pad so students can manually keep their scores. They also include a bowling pin template for quick and accurate pin placement when setting up a game. Choose from 10-pin sets in individual colors or a Rainbow Set of 60 pins to equip the entire class. Each pin is 15" H; 12 oz.

15 Inventive PE Activities Using Rainbow UltraPin Plus Bowling Sets

The Rainbow UltraPin Plus Bowling Set from Gopher Sport is an ultra-durable, rubberized bowling set featuring color-coded pins and textured bottoms that resist sliding—perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Its enhanced non-skid base sets it apart, allowing for more controlled setups and reducing pin movement during gameplay. This feature makes it especially valuable for creating stability-focused challenges, precise target games, and colorful team-based activities. The 15 activities below creatively utilize the product’s features to develop fundamental movement skills across multiple age groups in a fun, organized, and safe way.

1. Skid-Free Strike Sprint: Students sprint to their color-coded lane, stop under control, and roll the ball. The non-slip pins make it easier to assess rolling accuracy and safe stopping.

2. Hop ‘n’ Pop Plus: Students hop over markers and attempt to knock down their matching color UltraPin Plus pins from across the gym—develops locomotor and rolling skills.

3. Leapin’ Lane Lunge: Students leap to their lane, land in control, and then bowl. Focuses on leaping, landing, and rolling form.

4. Rainbow Roll Relay: Teams rotate rolling to each color zone in order of the rainbow. Combines running, rolling, and sequencing memory.

5. Skid Stop Challenge: Because of the pins’ no-skid bases, students must attempt precision rolls to only knock over a specific number of pins, focusing on control and power modulation.

6. Color Clue Bowl Crew: Teachers give a clue (e.g., “the color of bananas”), and students must bowl at the correct pin. Develops cognitive recall with rolling skills.

7. Slide ‘n’ Strike Sequence: Students perform a lateral slide to different lanes, attempting to knock over pins in rainbow order. Encourages lateral movement and strategic rolling.

8. Rainbow Reaction Rumble: When a color is called out, students race to that lane and bowl. Enhances reaction time and directional awareness.

9. Tuff Twist Target Toss: Students perform a twist and underhand throw to hit a specific colored pin, mixing non-locomotor and manipulative skills.

10. Gallop & Go Knockout: Students gallop to their lane before rolling. Promotes rhythmic movement and object control.

11. Rainbow Roundabout Roll: Pins are placed in a circle. Students roll from different angles to hit as many pins as possible—works on angle recognition and coordination.

12. Sway and Slay Strike: Students perform a slow body sway to simulate rhythm, then roll—integrates non-locomotor control with tempo awareness.

13. UltraPin Plus Puzzle Pins: Set different colored pins in patterns. Students must knock over the pins in the correct color sequence to complete a “puzzle.” Enhances memory and coordination.

14. Cone Zone Bowling Dash: Use cones to create running zones. Students must run a zigzag path before bowling. Focuses on agility and rolling.

15. Power Pin Explosion: Use heavier rubber balls for advanced grades. Students use their whole body to generate power and knock down multiple pins at once—develops power movements and object propulsion.