Golf Ball bulbs

As the name indicates, its orb shape mirrors that of a golf ball, and are approximately 45mm in diameter, like a golf ball. A typical example is the Minisun 4 watt BC/B22 Golf globe in warm white. 

If you’re unsure of what ‘BC/B22’ means, refer to our light bulb guide, but basically this code number refers to the cap type, the part you insert into the light fitting. The BC/B22 is sometimes called a ‘Bayonet’ bulb, as it has small pins sticking out at either side. To insert it you push down and turn once clockwise. It is different from a typical screw type bulb, or the E27/ES.

Golf bulbs can be used in domestic and commercial buildings. They are often used in particularly decorative light fixtures, or floor and table lamps where the bulb will be visible. Often, table or floor lamps have some function, such as providing light for reading, or to create mood during an evening in the lounge. One example of a mood-creating lounge light fitting, that goes well with a Golf ball bulb, is a wall spot light called the ‘Angus Industrial Light’ in a gold, grey, or copper finish. You can select either an amber colour filament bulb or a brighter cool white one.

These types of bulbs are available in different cap types, LED technology, different lumens, and colours.

Globe bulbs

Globe bulbs are commonly much larger than Golf bulbs, and sometimes can be confused with the traditional GLS bulbs. Globe light bulbs are about twice as wide as a standard GLS bulb. Globe bulbs are approximately 125mm in diameter, much larger. They are large, round bulbs, very often used in fashionable, or very decorative light fittings. In fact, you will sometimes see them in pubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels. In the home, customers sometimes buy them as dining or kitchen lights. The Amber Minsun 6 watt ES/E27 Filament Giant Globe bulb is a good example. We do also stock table lamps that make good use of Globe bulbs, and the larger lamp shades tend to suit globe bulbs more.

Their size means that they are unsuitable for smaller lamps and fittings, but can be striking when paired with larger ceiling lights, like the Huckleberry three way lamp.

Energy-saving light bulbs

LED light bulbs are designed to look like the old incandescent light bulbs they surpassed in previous decades. Most have the classic globe shape or pear-shape you will be familiar with. As the technology improves and develops each year, LED’s or Light Emitting Diodes look more and more like the traditional bulbs that most countries became accustomed to during the 20^th century.

Many of our own bulbs are designed in different colour temperature such as cool or warm white. These types of LED’s are designed to be opaque. You will see these online and in stores, described as ‘opal’ or ‘pearl’. For example, the Minisun 6 Watt ES/E27 GLS bulb illustrates the point about the opaque design.