Pro Shop Services
Fastlane Bowling Pro Shop is a full-service bowling pro shop located inside Wickliffe Lanes. We help bowlers choose the right equipment, set it up correctly, and keep it performing week after week.
Whether you are buying your first ball, fixing a long-standing fit issue, or dialing in an arsenal for league or competition, our approach stays the same: simple, honest, and done right.
Our services are built around one goal — equipment that fits your hand, matches your game, and rolls the way it is supposed to.
Surface Management and Ball Maintenance
Surface is performance. Two balls can be the same model and hook completely differently based on surface prep and oil absorption.
As a ball absorbs oil and the surface wears down, reaction changes. We help you keep your equipment predictable instead of guessing why it stopped working.
Includes
- Resurfacing and surface changes
- Oil extraction
- Cleaning and performance maintenance
- Maintenance guidance for league and tournament bowlers
If your ball does not hook like it used to, surface is usually the reason.
Ball Drilling and Fitting
A bowling ball should feel like an extension of your hand. When the fit is right, grip pressure drops, your release cleans up, and consistency improves.
We measure, fit, and drill to match your grip, your release, and your comfort level, not a generic chart.
Includes
- New ball drilling
- Fit evaluation and fine adjustments
- Finger inserts and thumb slug options
- Interchangeable thumb systems available
Layout guidance based on your style and goals
If you have been squeezing the ball, fighting your thumb, or dealing with an inconsistent release, this is where to start.
Plugging and Re-Drilling
As your game changes, your equipment should change with it. Plugging and re-drilling is often the smartest way to update fit or layout without replacing a ball that still has life.
We evaluate the ball first and tell you whether the work makes sense before doing it.
Includes
- Plug and re-drill for fit changes
- Layout changes as your game evolves
- Repair work for damaged or compromised holes
Grip and Insert Replacement
Grips wear out. Tape needs change. Thumb feel changes with weather, swelling, and use. Small adjustments here make a big difference in comfort and consistency.
This is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to improve how a ball feels.
Includes
Finger insert replacement
Thumb slug replacement
Tape strategies for consistent feel
Quick fit tweaks to improve comfort and control
Equipment and Arsenal Consultation
Not sure what to buy next, or why nothing looks right on the lanes? We help you build a setup that makes sense for how and where you bowl.
No hype. No pushing random gear. Just honest guidance based on experience.
Includes
- Ball selection based on your game and lane conditions
- Arsenal building for league and tournament play
- Shoe, bag, and accessory recommendations that are actually useful
On-Lane Consultation
Sometimes the fastest way to solve a problem is to see it happen on the lane.
On-lane consultations allow us to watch ball reaction and release in real conditions. Because we cannot step away from the shop during peak hours, this service is scheduled by request and availability.
Best for
- Ball reaction issues you cannot diagnose
- Release and timing problems affecting ball motion
- Identifying arsenal gaps for specific conditions
Request an Appointment
For ball drilling, fit work, and on-lane consultations, we recommend scheduling so we can give you our full attention.
Call, stop in, or submit a request and we will get you on the calendar.
Questions before you come in?
If you are not sure which service you need, contact us. Tell us what you are working with and what is not working, and we will point you in the right direction.
