Bowling Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Bowler and Budget

Shopping for a bowler this year? Here are our picks by budget, from stocking stuffers to the big gift. Not sure what they throw or what size they wear? A Rain City Bowling Supply gift card always fits, and they can use it online or in our pro shop in Parkland.

Under $50: stocking stuffers

• A good shammy. Every bowler wipes the ball between shots. Try the Rain City Bowling Supply Premium Rubber Shammy or browse all shammies and towels.
• Ball cleaner. Clean balls hook better and last longer. Storm Reacta Clean and Brunswick Quick Clean Ball Wipes are easy picks. See all ball cleaners.
• A single ball tote. The Vise 1-Ball Tote is perfect for carrying a spare ball or a second ball on league night.
• Gift card. Starts at $25 and never misses.

$50 to $100

• A plastic spare ball. The easiest way to pick up more spares. Try the Brunswick Target Zone or the Storm Ice.
• A first reactive ball. For a bowler ready to move up from a house ball, the Brunswick Rhino is a great start.
• Bowling shoes. No more rental shoes. See shoes from $60 to $99.
• A 1-ball roller. The Vise 1-Ball Roller keeps the weight off their shoulder.

$100 to $200

• A league ball. The Brunswick Danger Zone Solid and Storm Phaze II Solid are solid picks for league bowlers.
• A urethane ball. For short or dry patterns, the Purple Hammer Pearl Urethane is a favorite.
• A 3-ball roller. Room for the whole arsenal. See the Vise 3 Ball Tournament Roller or all 3 ball rollers.
• Better shoes. See shoes from $100 to $199.

$200 and up: the big gift

• A new release ball. The Motiv Raptor Pursuit and Storm Equinox Hybrid are two of the newest. See everything in New Releases.
• Performance shoes. Shoes with interchangeable soles and heels let them adjust their slide for any approach. See shoes $200 and up.
• A tournament roller. The KR Strikeforce Hybrid X 4 Ball Roller carries four balls plus shoes.

A note on bowling balls

Every ball needs to be drilled to fit the bowler's hand. If you're buying a ball as a gift, the bowler can bring it to our pro shop in Parkland to get it drilled and fitted, or take it to their local pro shop.

Need help picking?

Call us at (253) 412-4251 or stop by the shop and we'll help you find the right gift. You can also try our Ball Finder if you know a little about how they bowl.