Holiday gift guide 2026

The Ultimate Bowling Gift Guide

Gifts for every bowler on your list, from stocking stuffers under $50 to a new ball. Every shelf shows what bowlers are buying right now. Free shipping on US orders.

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Gifts for him

Bowling shoes and high performance balls, the gifts a bowler uses every time he bowls. Not sure of his size or ball weight? A gift card lets him choose.

Gifts for her

Women’s bowling shoes and apparel. A pair of her own shoes is one of the most useful gifts for a league bowler.

Stocking stuffers under $50

Shammies, ball cleaners, ball cups, finishing pads and tape: the small things every bowler goes through. Every gift on this shelf is under $50.

Gifts for league bowlers

League bowlers carry their gear every week and clean their balls after every set. A better bag and a good ball cleaner get used all season.

Gifts for kids

Kids bowling balls in lighter weights and fun designs, and youth bowling shoes in kids sizes.

Jerseys that ship fast

Xpress Ship jerseys are ready-made, so there is no wait for a custom order.

Not sure what to get? Give a gift card

Gift cards from $25 to $200, sent by email and spent online at BowlersMart.com. The balance does not expire.

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How to choose a bowling gift

Start with how they bowl. A newer bowler gets the most from an entry-level ball and a pair of their own shoes. A league or tournament bowler usually wants the next ball for their arsenal, a bag that carries more of it, or the small things they use up every week.

Then set a budget. Shammies, ball cleaners, ball cups and tape all cost under $50. Bags and shoes cover the middle of the range, and a new ball is the big gift.

When you are not sure of a size, a weight or a brand, a gift card lets them choose. For kids, a lighter ball and youth shoes in kids sizes make a first set of gear of their own.

Bowling gift questions

What is the best bowling gift for a beginner?

An entry-level bowling ball and a first pair of bowling shoes. Entry-level balls are easier to control while a new bowler learns, and their own shoes replace rental pairs. Add a one-ball tote and they have a complete starter kit.

What weight bowling ball should I buy as a gift?

Most adults bowl with a 12 to 16 lb ball, and kids usually start between 6 and 10 lb. If you are not sure, a BowlersMart gift card lets them choose the weight themselves.

Does a bowling ball need to be drilled?

A ball is normally drilled to fit the bowler’s own hand, and drilling needs their measurements, so most people give the ball undrilled. The bowler can then have it drilled at a pro shop. Undrilled balls can be returned within 60 days; drilled balls cannot.

Can bowling shoes be returned if the size is wrong?

Yes. We accept returns within 60 days, so a wrong size after the holidays is an easy fix. The only exceptions are drilled bowling balls and mystery items.

What makes a good stocking stuffer for a bowler?

Shammies, ball cleaner, a ball cup, finishing pads and tape. Bowlers go through them every session, and they all fit in a stocking.

Do BowlersMart gift cards expire?

No. The balance does not expire. Gift cards come in amounts from $25 to $200, are sent by email, and are spent online at BowlersMart.com.

How do I make sure my gift arrives before the holidays?

Order early and check the estimated delivery date at checkout, because carrier times stretch in December. For a last-minute gift, a gift card is sent by email.

Happy holidays from BowlersMart

Order early for holiday delivery and check the estimated delivery date at checkout. Free shipping on US orders.