25 Extraordinary Bowling Gifts That Are Better Than Getting A 300 Game
Updated: Mar 29, 2026
Prepare for the ultimate collection of bowling presents heading straight for the lanes. Local dads in weekly leagues are already thrilled about this gear, featuring everything from handy accessories to awesome wall art for the house. Beginners hitting the alley will appreciate fresh bowling balls and spacious bags to transport their equipment. Those aiming to go professional will enjoy tools that improve their scores along with sweet bowling pin decorations to show off their lifestyle. When Father's day rolls around, grabbing a classic bowling shirt is a brilliant move because he can rock it at the alley or as a costume. If you truly want to blow their mind, consider a rare video shoutout from a famous bowling legend. Every single option on this list is a guaranteed strike.
8 Ball Bowling Ball
If this eight-ball bowling ball was a magic eight-ball it would tell you the chances that you'll get a turkey today are looking good. The billiard-inspired ball comes in 10-pound, 12-pound, 14-pound, and 15-pound sizes to suit all kinds of bowlers.
Skull Bowling Ball
Crush your enemies and hear the lamentation of their women at the local bowling alley while using this intimidating skull bowling ball. With a frightening design, bowling pins will instantly knock over in mortal fear before you even launch the ball down the lane.
Decapitated Zombie Head Bowling Balls
If bowling with a decapitated zombie head ball means that your opponents are freaked out and can't throw strikes, that's not an unfair advantage, that's just being smart. You'll have several styles to choose from for this 10-pound ball, each creepier than the last.
Wrist Strengthener for Athletes
The wrists can come in clutch when trying to get out of a pin or keep your opponent in submission. Make sure they're as strong as they can be with this comfortable and portable strengthener. The device has several levels of resistance to help you get a graded workout.
Heated Foot Massager
Standing in front of the blackboard all day is bound to make a teacher's feet ache after YEARS of doing it. With this heated foot massager, they'll feel like they're back in their student teaching years. With 18 heated, rotating nodes with three speeds, all it takes is the touch of a button to start relieving stress.
Microfiber Towels for Bowlers
Wipe your hands or wipe your ball with these towels and you'll get every last iota of water off of them. The microfiber towels are also great at rubbing out scuffs that might increase friction.
Wrist and Forearm Strengthener
Drawing all day is like...hard. Strengthen those wrist and hand muscles so you can go the extra mile with the NSD Spinner. All it takes is 1 minute of holding the sphere that has a device inside of it that rotates at 15K rpm. You'll feel the hum and the vibrations and need to keep it still.
Eyeball Bowling Ball
Break the concentration of every other bowler at the alley when you knock down strike after strike with the eyeball bowling ball. This custom ball meets regulation size and weight standards and features an eye-catching and realistic depiction of a human eye.
Disposable Finger Sleeves for Bowlers
When you want a little extra protection against chafing, a set of disposable finger sleeves are a must-have. The bowler's best friend, the sleeves fit your thumb, middle finger, and ring finger without adding bulk that might affect your throw.
Elbow Compression Sleeve
Would you believe that tennis elbow is a common ailment of bowlers? Keep that ailment away and other pain at bay with this elbow compression sleeve. The sleeve is comfortable enough to wear that it can be worn while playing.
Heated Hand Massager
The hands are filled with spots that are used in trigger point massage and stress-relieving reflexology, but we use them so often we hardly think about it. This hand massager encourages you to take a beat and enjoy a pulsating, heated massage that'll lower tension throughout your whole body and make your hands feel new.
Desktop Bowling Game
When they get home from the alley the turkey chasing can continue with this desktop bowling game. The wood game isn't terribly loud so it's great for an office and allows you to aim your "throw" which is really just a gentle roll down a slight incline.
90s Plasma Lamp Bowling Ball
If you were a kid of the 90s, this one is for you! You probably recognize the look of this bowling ball as the same as the lamp that your friend's parents had in their living room. The purple and pink ball comes in several sizes and is an instant classic.
Bowling Grip Sack
Just as pitchers have their rosin bag to keep the grip on the baseball good and firm bowlers have this grip sack. The hacky-sack-sized ball is made from microfiber that quickly absorbs sweat on your hand and leaves it dry as a bone.
Rose Bowling Ball
Put yourself in the shoes of Ernie McCracken in the movie Kingpin by throwing this rose bowling ball. The ball is available in a 14-pound variety and if you're lucky, you won't have to hustle former players and lose a hand after bowling with it.
Rubber Bowling Practice Kit
Practice bowling at home without ruining the walls, the floors, or mom's precious vase with a rubber bowling practice kit. It's a pared-down version of the real deal that gives the same feel and physics as the game.
Single Ball Bowling Bag Attachment
Keep your ball safe and sound in a soft sack with a bowling bag attachment that goes right on the handle. This bag can accommodate balls of any weight without affecting the balance of your bag.
Strikeforce Slide Stone
Seasoned bowlers know that using a slide stone is the key to adding spice to their game. This one from Strikeforce kicks ass. Give the bottom of your bowling shoe a little rub and it'll give you more slide on your next throw.


















