What Bowling Accessories Should I Carry In My Bag?

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 2/3/15; Updated: 3/30/21

If you are a fairly new bowler and/or trying to improve your game and are asking what bowling accessories should I carry in my bag, then it is important to consider the following choices:

Bowling Tape - bowling tape is a space filler when the bowling ball gripping holes become loose. Tape is available in textured and smooth surfaces and help you in maintaining a good grip on the ball so you can make good shots.

Bowling Towel - carrying a bowling towel serves multiple and useful purposes. Not only do towels help you keep your bowling hand dry if you perspire, towels also allow you to clean dirt or lane oil off of your ball surface.

Bowling Ball Cleaner and Polish - using bowling ball cleaner helps in keeping your ball surface clean during competition. Some cleaners are cleared for use during USBC competition and can be applied to clean your ball surface between frames. Polish can help refresh the surface after any given bowling session and help you control good ball skid distance on dry lanes.

Grip Sack/Resin Bag - using a resin bag is another method of keeping your bowling hand dry before making a delivery if you are prone to excessive perspiration. Keeping your hand dry allows you to make consistent shots.



Grit Pads - grit pads allow you to restore the given surface texture to your bowling ball coverstocks in preparation for use in competition. If you wish to get a desired ball reaction, altering the texture of your ball surfaces can be easily accomplished by using grit pads.

Skin Protection - use of skin protection patches or liquids will seal the areas of your bowling fingers which become irritated from constant deliveries of your bowling ball. If your fingers or thumb gets abrasions or splits open, skin protection substances work wonders in avoiding worsening of the problems and allow you to continue bowling.

There are many accessory items which can help you with your game such as wrist support devices to regulate your release, fingernail files or clippers to address hangnail issues, and all-in-one tools which can perform as beveling tools when your holes loose contour or to remove finger inserts when cracked or split and need replacing.

There is little doubt that using key accessory items should be staples in every bowler’s bag.

Make sure you have the right accessory items in your bag which will aid in your development as a player.