Ball drilling with dust extraction in the Bowler’s Inn workshop

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An owner-run bowling pro shop · since 2009

Your hand.
Your game.
Our craftsmanship.

At Bowler’s Inn, we take time for your hand, your equipment and your game. We advise you, drill your ball and continue to help you on the lanes afterwards.

SPI Staff Pro ShopSPI test balls at all four locations
Since 2009Owner-run
4 branchesOne Bowler’s Inn team
Your drilling dataAvailable across branches
Real craftsmanship at Bowler’s Inn

Your shop. Everything at a glance.

Visits to Remscheid are by prior appointment only. At our other locations you are also welcome without an appointment during the published opening hours.

For eligible U.S. & NATO personnel

VAT forms accepted.

Shop VAT-free on eligible purchases with valid tax-relief documentation. Let us know before you place an order or make a payment.

How VAT-free shopping works
What makes Bowler’s Inn

By your side as you bowl.

Michael Margraf

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Michael Margraf & the Bowler’s Inn team

Have a question? Talk to us in the shop or on the lanes.

Meet our team
01 / ANATOMY & FIT

Your hand shapes the fit.

We consider hand position and mobility. Oval thumb holes and individual adjustments are part of our craft at every branch.

Understand fitting
02 / WORKSHOP & ANALYSIS

Your data travels with you.

We document your fit and drilling data in Spectre. Our teams can build on those records at every branch.

Workshop & Technology
03 / TRAINING & COACHING

We also watch you bowl.

We usually join you on the lanes and watch your shots, connecting our equipment advice to your actual game.

Explore training
04 / EDUCATION

We learn and share.

We develop our team’s knowledge and share it with players, coaches and other pro shops in workshops.

Our education offerings

Service prices, clearly explained.

Drilling
45 €
Hand measurement
19 €
Oil extraction + manufacturer finish
39 €

Hand measurement and inserts cost extra. All prices include VAT.

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Events & training

Upcoming events & training

Try balls, train together and meet our team.

Perfect GEM and other Matchmaker test balls
Matchmaker Days

Test first.
Then decide.

Experience current bowling balls on the lanes with advice from our team. The Perfect GEM is also part of our test set.

Ask about details & participation↗
Bowling school · Remscheid

Your next step.

90 minutes with experienced coaches.
Beginners and experienced bowlers · €25
Discount for Mellis annual-pass holders.

Ask about training↗

Contact the relevant event for start times, available spaces and participation terms.

Pro events & community

On the lanes with the pros.

International professionals meet our bowling community. Learning together, training and personal exchange have been part of Bowler’s Inn for many years.

March 2026 · Nürnberg & Ludwigshafen

Verity Crawley & Matt McNiel

Two days, two locations: Verity Crawley and Matt McNiel joined us for the International Pro Bowling Experience in March 2026.

Group photograph at the Bowler’s Inn event with Verity Crawley and Matt McNiel in March 2026
International Pro Bowling Experience · March 2026
Selected Google reviews

Advice that stays with you.

More customer feedback from Ludwigshafen

Google review · Ludwigshafen

5 out of 5 stars

„Excellent, knowledgeable advice! Always helpful, they really take their time with the consultation and hand measurement! Happy to come back anytime!“

Tülin KaradumanDisplayed on October 15, 2026: 7 months ago.Translated from German

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Good to know.

Your questions. Clear answers.
I want my first bowling ball. Where do I start?

Start with a personal consultation about your game, goals and budget. Then we choose suitable equipment and fitting.

Do I need an appointment for every question?

Visits to Remscheid are by prior appointment only. At our other locations you are also welcome without an appointment during the published opening hours.

Can I test new balls before buying?

Yes. Available SPI test balls are free to use at all locations. You pay for lane rental and rental shoes if needed. Ask about your preferred model in advance.

All questions and answers

Your game starts
with a conversation.

BowlBuddy, our AI assistant for WhatsApp, helps with appointment booking and initial equipment questions. Our trained team is here for your personal consultation.

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