Pro Shop · Rockford, IL

BowlersMart Rockford Pro Shop

Full-service ball drilling, fitting, and gear, right inside Don Carter Lanes.

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Call (815) 298-6996
★ Custom drilling & fitting on site
★ Inside a 48-lane center
★ 4007 East State Street, Rockford IL

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Your Rockford Pro Shop

Welcome to BowlersMart Rockford

Our full-service pro shop lives inside Don Carter Lanes in the heart of the Rockford area. We carry the ball, bag, shoe, and accessory lineup the Rockford area bowlers want, from your first reactive ball to a fresh tournament arsenal, and we drill and fit every one of them on site.

Our experienced team brings years of pro-shop know-how and a real passion for helping bowlers level up. Whether you bowl a weekly league or chase Winnebago County tournaments, we will match the equipment to your game.

At a Glance

Inside: Don Carter Lanes (48 lanes)

Specialty: Custom drilling, fitting & resurfacing

Serving: Winnebago County & the the Rockford area area

Pro Shop Services

What We Do On Site

Custom Ball Fitting

Milling accurate to a thousandth of an inch, with custom oval holes for a fit that feels like your hand.

Drilling & Layouts

Layouts matched to your rev rate, speed, and the lane conditions you actually bowl on.

Resurfacing & Maintenance

Oil extraction, resurfacing, sanding, and polishing to bring a tired ball back to life.

USBC-Certified Coaching

Personalized lessons for every level, from first-timers to seasoned league bowlers.

Shop the Gear

Gear Up at BowlersMart Rockford

Shop online with free shipping and 60-day returns, or come in and we will fit you in person.

The House We Call Home

About Don Carter Lanes

Don Carter Lanes is a 48-lane bowling center in Rockford, open since 1959 and named for bowling legend Don Carter, and it is the home of our pro shop. The center pairs league and open play with two full-service bar and restaurants, an arcade, and billiards, all in a smoke-free, veteran-owned house.

48 Lanes

One of the area’s largest houses, for leagues, open play, and tournaments.

Two Restaurants

Two full-service bar and restaurants on site.

Arcade & Billiards

An arcade and billiards beyond the lanes.

Since 1959

A smoke-free, veteran-owned Rockford institution.

Leagues and open play keep Don Carter Lanes busy, and we are proud to outfit Rockford’s bowlers.

Serving the Rockford area

Your Pro Shop for Winnebago County

BowlersMart Rockford serves bowlers across Winnebago County and the wider the Rockford area area, including Loves Park, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Roscoe, and Rockton. If you bowl a league or chase tournaments anywhere nearby, we are a full-service drilling, fitting, and coaching shop worth the trip.

Plan Your Visit

Visit Our Rockford Location

Store Hours

  • Monday11am – 7pm
  • Tuesday11am – 7pm
  • Wednesday11am – 7pm
  • Thursday11am – 7pm
  • Friday12pm – 7pm
  • Saturday10am – 4pm
  • Sunday1pm – 7pm

Contact

4007 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

(815) 298-6996

rockford@bowlersmart.com

Inside Don Carter Lanes

A 48-lane Rockford institution with two restaurants, an arcade, and billiards.

Full pro-shop services on site.

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Ready to Bowl Better?

Stop by the pro shop inside Don Carter Lanes, or call and we will get you set up.

Get Directions
Call (815) 298-6996