18 Bowling Gift Ideas That Will Strike Home This Christmas

Whether they are part of a bowling club or bowl just for fun, you'll find the right bowling gift for them to enjoy here.

Ten-pin bowling is a top hobby to get in to.

As not only is it great fun, it's also a really competitive and social activity you can enjoy together with your friends and family.

And it's one sport you can play while enjoying a couple of beers and some comfort food, which is an added bonus on top of that too!

So you if you have a friend who loves to bowl, whether for fun or competitively, then how about getting them a gift they can use at the bowling alley.

As the following bowling gift ideas are all ones they will find useful and interesting.

1. A Bowling Ball To Take Their Game Up A Notch

Our first gift idea is only really releveant If you're buying a bowling gift for someone that plays competitive bowling in leagues or clubs.

As these guys and girls like to own their own high performance bowling ball to maximise their score and levels.

So getting them an upgrade on their current bowling ball would make for a fantastic gift for them.

However, bowling balls aren't all made for the same purpose with some being better for them than others depending on their style of bowling and strengths and weaknesses.

So you will be better off collaborating with them over this gift and ask them exactly which ball they would like.

However, if you want to take a shot in the dark then a top choice with a great hook on it is the Hammer Black Widow 2.0 bowling ball.

2. A Bag For Transporting Their Bowling Balls Safely

If they already own their own bowling balls and are happy with them then you could opt to buy them a rolling bowling ball bag instead.

As this way they will have somewhere nice, easy and safe to transport their precious balls with them to the bowling alley and back without damaging them.

Now these bags come in a range of sizes depending on how many bowling balls they like to take with them to their games.

But an example of a good one for those with 3 balls is the Storm Streamline 3 ball roller bag, which also has compartments for their bowling shoes and other gear too.

3. A Rotating Bowling Ball Cup Holder

Every bowler will need somewhere to keep their bowling balls safely and securely while at home.

So a gift of a rotating ball cup holder will always be a great choice.

As not only do these make the perfect bowling ball stands, they also have rotating ball bearings inside that make it easy to rotate the ball in situ to assist in cleaning and removing oil from it. 

So check out the Brunswick rotating ball cup for a needed and useful gift.

4. A Custom Sized Bowling Ball Rack

If they own multiple bowling balls then rather than holding them all in ball cup holders they may prefer the idea of displaying them in a bowling ball rack instead.

So something like the TFKitchens bowling ball rack could make for a nice gift for their home.

As this comes in a range of size and finishes and will give them a place to store their balls safely while also keeping them proudly on display.

5. Rosin Bags For Dry Hands And A Better Grip

When you are bowling your hands can get sweaty, which can make gripping the ball more difficult.

And the last thing you want mid-game is for it to slip at the vital moment and ruin your score.

So getting a bowler some rosin grip bags is a top gift idea as these bags help the bowler to absorb the moisture in the hands and keep them dry and ready to go before they bowl.

With a good quality option being the Storm rosin grip bag.

6. A Bowling Glove For Superb Grip

Another gift idea that will give a bowler a better grip on the ball is to get them a good quality bowling glove.

As this will give them total control off the ball as they hold and release it and allow them to spin, turn or hook it to the best of their ability.

With the Monster Grip bowling glove being a good option here, as this one has a textured and tacky palm that will give them the control they need.

7. A Bowling Wrist Positioner To Protect Their Joints

Bowling can be quite a strenuous activity on your hands and wrists, especially if you play regularly.

Which is why many bowlers choose to wear a special type of wrist support bowling glove to provide stability and support for their joints and to protect themselves from muscle aches, strains and injuries.

So getting them a new stability glove to use can also be a great gift idea, with the Kool Kontrol bowling wrist positioner being my choice here. 

8. Wrist Support That Keeps Their Bowling Hand Free

Not everyone feels comfortable bowling with a glove.

So if you have a loved one who likes to keep their bowling hand free then you could get them a wrist support band to wear instead.

As this will still give them some support and stability for their wrist as they bowl.

And one that does this job well is the Storm neoprene wrist support.

9. Thumb Tape For A Smoother Release

Another problem that bowlers can have is their thumb sticking as they release the ball when they bowl.

So a gift that can help them to avoid this issue is to get them some Storm Max Pro thumb tape to put over their thumbs.

As this thumb tape will ensure the ball doesn't get caught on release and they can bowl more smoothly and consistently.

10. Their Own Pair Of Bowling Shoes

If you know someone who bowls on a regular basis then I'm sure they'd love their own pair of bowling shoes to wear.

As not only is this more hygienic, these shoes will be far more stylish and higher performance than the once they give out to the regular Joes at the bowling alley.

With an example of a top pair being the Dexter SST6 bowling shoes.

As these have great grip and stability and are super comfortable.

11. A Shoe Bag To Keep Their Bowling Shoes In

If they've already got their own pair of bowling shoes that they love, then why not get them a nice shoe bag to carry them in.

As this will keep their shoes safe, clean and ready to go for when they hit the alley.

And for this I'd go for the Storm bowling shoe bag.

12. A Classic Bowling Shirt To Wear

One thing I really love about bowling are the old school style bowling shirts that people and teams wear at the bowling alley.

As they just look so retro and cool.

So why not treat your favourite bowler to a bowling shirt that you think they'll be proud to show up wearing.

You could also get it personalized with their name on the back too if you wanted too.

And it's a gift they can wear to the bar afterwards or when lounging at home as well, just like Charlie Harper on Two And A Half Men!

13. A Bowling Ball Revivor To Keep Them Game Ready

During the course of a bowling session your ball is likely to pick up and absorb dirt and oil from the lanes which can affect it's condition and future performance.

So it's important to clean your bowling balls regularly to keep them in tip top condition.

And a gift idea that can help someone to do this super effectively is the Pyramid Phoenix bowling ball revivor.

As this revivor machine will heat up the bowling ball to extract this dirt and oil before it sinks in too deep.

14. A Shammy For Absorbing Grease And Oils

A smaller gift idea that will also help to clean oil and grease from a bowlers bowling balls is to get them a shammy.

As these are ideal for absorbing these damaging oils when wiped over the ball.

So they're an important part of a bowlers care kit and one that they'll be happy with is the Storm shammy.

15. A Complete Bowling Ball Cleaning Kit

While we're on the topic of cleaning gifts for their bowling balls, why not get them an entire cleaning kit.

As something like the Bowling Ball cleaning kit would make an ideal little gift.

As it contains bowling ball cleaner spray and an applicator pad and microfiber towel for wiping the ball clean and absorbing oils.

16. A See Saw For Polishing Their Bowling Ball

Our final bowling ball cleaning tool that could make for a good gift for a bowler is to get them a see saw.

As these are great for helping you to clean and polish up your bowling balls as you simply place the ball in one then lift the handles up and down so the ball rolls around inside to clean.

And they can also double up as bowling ball bags too.

So check out the Bowling Ball polisher see saw for a gift that they will find useful.

17. A Bowling Game For Their Backyard

While the most fun will be had at the bowling alley playing proper games, the next gift idea can also be fun for a bowler with they own backyard.

As the Sterling Sports wooden outdoor bowling set will give them the chance to have an improper game outdoors with their friends and family.

Which is great in the summertime when you have people over for barbeques and get togethers.

And while it's not completely the same as the real thing, this outdoor wooden bowling set will give them the chance to show off their skills.

18. A Book To Improve Their Bowling Knowledge And Skills

Every serious bowler will always want to improve their bowling skills and average score.

So our final gift idea here is to get them a bowling book that can help them to improve their knowledge, tactics, and bowling technique.

As reading something like Bowling Beyond the Basics: What's Really Happening on the Lanes will teach them things they don't already know and give them something to work on the next time they hit the lanes.

Rounding Up

Bowling is a super fun activity that many people enjoy getting involved with with their friends and family.

And some people take it to the next level by bowling a few times a week and competing in leagues with a team of mates.

So if you have a loved one that enjoys their time at the bowling alley, why not get them a little gift they can make good use of.

As the bowling gift ideas that I've given you here are all ones they would appreciate.