I arrived on a Friday morning looking to buy an entry level bowling ball. I met Alex, who answered every question that I had, and also provided excellent service. I ended up buying a Rhino ball and Alex was able to drill the holes for me right then and there. I recommend this store and will return for any of my other bowling needs. read more

Huge shoutout to Jeff! My girlfriends and I walked in just to "window shop" for bowling balls, and we walked out with exactly what we wanted. Being girly girls, our only real priority was finding the right colors (priorities, right? haha). We're just looking for a fun way to stay active and grow old together, and Jeff totally got that. He was so patient and accommodating that it was a total no-brainer to buy from him on the spot. The experience was so good (and fun) that our husbands went in the following week to get their balls, too! Although they were ok with house balls! The prices are on par with what you'd find online, but you get the bonus of having an expert help you pick the right weight and custom-drill everything to fit your fingers within less than 20 mins. FREE personalization, too! Added value for sure! Thanks for making it so easy and seamless for us, Jeff! read more

5 STAR REVIEW FOR THIS SHOP! Quinn, Kasey, and Jeff deserve all the praise for their great service. I had brought in a blank ball for drilling, however if you're shopping for a new ball, they have a great selection of balls to choose from. Good value as well. They will already do adjustments if the drill isn't quite right after a few games. Thanks again! read more

Bowler's Depot - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Jeff is the best! I love my new bowling ball! So far it's been a great improvement to my game, the first time I used it, I got a strike. Jeff is very kind, patient and knowledgeable about the weight, finger measurements and the best ball suited for his customers. I was ready to buy a 12 lb. ball, he told me it was too heavy for me, I needed a 10 lb. and he was right! He even put my name on it. My brother has purchased 3 bowling balls with him this year, and they are all terrific. A better bowling shop for the value and customer service, could not be found anywhere! read more

Bowler's Depot - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Jeff and Quinn lead the best shop in OC. They are honest and informative and will make honest recommendations that are appropriate for the bowler and their styles. They don't oversell and believe that the relationship and community are key to thrive in the bowling community. I've tried other shops in Fountain Valley, Westminster, Irvine... I never had the quality experience than I have here. read more

Bowler's Depot - Quinn assisted in measuring my Positive-Axis-Point. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We have gone in to Bowlers Depot a couple of times when bowling and received the greatest service. First to get our great bowling shoes at a great price and later to get balls. We even went in at closing time accidentally and were treated so kindly. Bought our balls and had them fitted and drilled even though it was past closing. What a great guy. Perfect fit too! Super helpful. read more

Hands down the best bowling shop I've ever been to. Jeff, I think, is the owner or manager? I forgot to ask him name but that's the name on my caller ID when he called me to tell me my ball was in. Almost every other pro shop I've been to has been full of people who didn't seem like they wanted to be there, or just straight up unfriendly and aloof. Jeff and his staff the complete opposite. They seem to LOVE what they do, and I am all for it. I ordered my ball Friday afternoon, and Jeff called me 5 minutes before noon the next day to tell me my ball was already in. The shop was BUSY on Saturday too, but he got my ball drilled and fitted relatively quickly considering how busy they were. Everyone in the shop was very helpful and knowledgeable. I won't be going to any other pro shop from now on. This is my home shop now, and I don't even bowl at LF lanes. read more

Great selection of bowling gear, excellent customer service. This store makes you feel like your family. Prices are reasonable as good as Amazon. read more

As a new bowler, I couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one I had at Bowler's Depot. Jeff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. He took the time to learn my PAP as a two-handed bowler and made the entire process of selecting the right equipment feel easy and stress-free. I bought a 3-ball roller bag and the Storm Phaze Ai the week it was released. Fun fact: I was the first person to buy the Phaze Ai from Jeff's shop, and when I picked it up, there were already 8 more orders waiting! The layout we chose (5 x 4 x 3 1/2) has made it an incredible benchmark ball for transition, and it's quickly become a staple in my arsenal. What surprised me even more was how much I've grown to love the Storm Ion Max, which I picked up a couple of weeks later along with the 900 Global Onyx Black spare ball. Jeff didn't pressure me to buy more gear--in fact, he advised I learn to shoot spares with the Phaze Ai before investing in a dedicated spare ball. (I didn't listen, but I have zero regrets!) Thanks to Jeff's guidance, I'm now averaging 170-210 after just two months of bowling. He's not just an amazing shop owner but also someone who genuinely cares about his customers' progress and experience. I already have my eye on three more balls and a new bag, so I'll definitely be back soon! Thank you, Jeff, for your expertise, patience, and for making this journey so enjoyable. If you're looking for a pro shop with outstanding service and knowledge, look no further than Bowler's Depot! read more

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Great Service! Selection was Fantastic! Customer Friendly Place inside bowling alley shop is. We got our ball same day & pretty quickly despite the shop was busy. Great stock to look at while waiting ! Shoes, bags, all kinds of things, and Team Balls! For kids and Adults. I highly recommend this place. read more

Went in with my friend today to test out some balls. We're pretty casual players trying to find our first ball and the people there were very friendly and helpful. The owner, Jeff was great and super helpful. Gave my friend and I some great recommendations and was very knowledgeable on what type of ball we should aim for. Definitely coming back and getting a ball soon!! read more

Went here to buy my first ever bowling ball. Prices are great, they are as good as anything online, plus they measure your and have the ball drilled within about 30-45 minutes. Very professional and answered all my beginner questions. read more

Dont know much about bowling but heard so much about Jeff the owner. Came in he was extremely friendly especially as busy as the pro shop was took the time to recommend bowling balls for me. It is very hard no a days to find someone you feel comfortable when buying a product no matter what it is. I found his prices to be more than fair and his super knowledge was a blessing. Thank you again for the excellent services will be telling all my clients and friends about The pro shop. read more

Excellent pro shop. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Work done crazy fast. Can't say enough positive things about this place.

I've recently gotten into bowling and wanted to get my first bowling ball at a place I can trust and this place is by far the best. They made me feel welcomed, very friendly, and they were really knowledgeable about the sport. After ordering a bowling ball here, I drove 3 hours to get it drilled and I will say it was absolutely worth it. I wouldn't want to get a bowling ball anywhere else! I will definitely make the drive back again when I get another ball. THANK YOU! read more

jeff and quinn are absolute professionals and legends. if you need anything related to bowling, they are definitely THE spot in OC.

My experience mirrors so many of the reviews in here in that I can't recommend these guys enough - Jeff is just one of those special people who cares deeply about helping his customers - he set it up so that I could do some practice bowling, and after watching me bowl just a few, he immediately made a couple of suggestions and in my next try it felt way better. I was so happy to purchase my two new balls from him - one for hooking / strikes and one for straight shots / spares. You can't go wrong going to this pro shop. read more

On a whim we took a chance and stopped by Lake Forest Lanes to see if The Bowler's Depot was open. My son is a 16 year old beginner but has gone bowling with friends a lot this summer. We met Jeff and let me tell you, it was like seeing an old high school friend! Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he was funny and patient with us. No up-sale and his prices were cheaper than online a-mazon. Jeff is such a breath of fresh air with no pressure and just a really fun demeanor. He helped us pick out our balls, sized our fingers, drilled them and in 30 min we were bowling! I cannot stress enough about his level of personal service and his outstanding attitude. He really loves what he does and it shows, he has made us customers for life and I'm so grateful for meeting such a great person! Thanks Jeff, we'll see you soon! read more

Bowler's Depot - Jeff actually steered me toward this ball as it was the best value for performance and price point. So glad he did, great hook and action! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Jeff is the absolute best, makes you feel like family. I don't bowl out of forest lanes but gladly make the drive just for his service and attitude. Jeff loves bowling and it shows with his shop. Great selection of equipment and if it's not there he'll get it in a day or two. Drilling spot on and makes sure fit is perfect. Can't beat his prices either. Thanks!! read more

I needed to get my bowling ball drilled and found this place on Yelp. It's a little shop located in Forest Lanes and I figured I would grab a drink while I waited for my ball. The two guys (unfortunately I didn't get their names)running the shop were super cool, very helpful, and had me in and out in about 15 minutes. Highly recommend this place for your bowling needs. Only regret, I didn't get my beer! read more

Once again the guys at the shop were more than accommodating. Gave great insight to the ball I should go with. Drilled it exactly to requested specifications. Even resurfaced an older ball from my bag while the new one was being drilled. Gone here the last two times I needed a ball and will continue shopping here for the foreseeable future. Thank you!! read more

Bowler's Depot - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place is awesome. We usually deal with Jeff but Quin is good too. Always great advice and lots of tips have had a few balls drilled here and they always ask lots of questions to get it right Thanks guys! read more

Been around pro shops for a little over 20 years. None have compared to Bowler's Depot. Jeff's Customer Service and dedication to his customers is second to none. He's caught errors in my equipment that was worked on by other shops. Super friendly and patient. We've bought 4 balls here and referred countless friends and league members. read more

Bowler's Depot is a must visit if you're in the need for bowling gear. I recently picked up a ball from another pro shop in the Southern California area, only to have nothing but issues with the fitment of my ball and after numerous revisits to that store, they were never able to fully resolve my issue. A friend recommended I visit Bowlers Depot and that they may be able to help me with my fitment issues and boy were they correct. Entering the shop, my wife and I were immediately greeted with a smile from Jeff, the store owner, and after a quick conversation of describing my issue, he knew right away how he could fix it. He told me to come back in 2 days and he would have my ball all fixed up. When I came back to retrieve my ball, it not only looked polished and just like new, but the finger fitment was perfect and actually exceeded my expectations. Jeff also took the time to explain what changes he made to my fitment for me to better understand how the adjustments will help with my issues and also help improve my bowling game. I honestly can't thank Jeff enough for his amazing customer service and taking the time to make me feel like a valued customer. I've been to tons of pro shops & bowling stores across Southern California and none are run better, have better customer service & a wide variety of products to choose from. Please consider Bowler's Depot for all your bowling needs. read more

Jeff Carr truly exceeded our customer service expectations and my husband and I highly recommend going to Jeff for all your bowling ball, drilling, accessory needs. His genuine passion and commitment to the love of bowling and making sure his customers are set up for success truly humbled and rejuvenated my husband's broken spirit & strained/inflamed ring finger. Husband was experiencing pain & strain on his ring finger from the horrible drilling holes he got done on his 1st ball, and Jeff immediately could tell that it just needed to be resized and re-drilled. And without hesitation, he took passionate ownership of helping and fixing my husband's ball & we were serviced so efficiently and was able to pick up the ball on our next convenient day. God bless Jeff tenfold for making sure the love and passion for bowling carries on through each and every customer he services. He is beyond personable, acknowledges you and makes sure you know he'll get to you while you're waiting in lin (because his Shop is always poppin'), and is super efficient. With many years of experience in the bowling industry, he can even give such wise and helpful advice and tips to help you bowl the best that you can be! Jeff... we can't thank you enough for your thoughtful, passionate care & humble service. We will certainly come back to his ProShop for as long as he is in business, and will HIGHLY recommend to anybody we know and come across that need any bowling accessories/gear/tools. read more

This place and the guys that run it (Jeff and Quinn) are top notch. They are honest and knowledgeable and always have time to answer questions and make sure I'm getting the right product. I have 3 boys that are on youth bowling leagues and I've purchased multiple balls for them from here and they have all been great and perfectly drilled. Thank you guys for being local and awesome! Heather read more

Back in the 90s I was a 200 average bowler. Fast forward to today, I haven't touched my balls for years (insert joke here). I started watching the PBA on YouTube and on FOX and the bug bit me to restart my love of bowling. I went to Forest Lanes to try out my old gear and quickly discovered it was - old. My thumb hated me after one frame. As fate would have it, the pro shop - Bowlers Depot- was right behind my lane. I made a beeline and explained to the guy (sorry forget his name) what happened. He knew right away the ball was from the 90s and it was a spare ball - not a strike ball. He offered to widen the thumb hole and see if it worked. He did that for free which was beyond nice. I tried it out and did a shot-put half way down the alley. I said that's it I'm getting a new ball. The guy was soooo great. He asked some questions and found the perfect ball for me. They have a lot of selection there so there's something for every type of bowler. He took multiple measurements and didn't rush me. He made sure it was perfect. A few minutes later it was ready and it felt like a dream throwing it. He even came over to my alley to give pointers on which arrow I should be aiming. Again - super nice and beyond what I expected. I had him then plug one of my old balls and re drill it so I have a good spare ball. Can't wait to pick it up. Maybe time to get another ball while I'm there for other lane conditions. Hmmm... I highly recommend Bowlers Depot. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, explains everything and the ball you'll get is perfect. I will be back! read more

Jeff took great care of me and drilled some new holes in a ball that I received as a hand me down. Can't wait to roll with it! Price was reasonable and his service is a throwback to old school businesses. Down to earth, good work, delivered as promised. Great local pro shop. read more

Bowler's Depot - The entrance, look for Jeff! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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When I completed my first league back in 2006, I ended with a 160 average. Since then I have gotten several tips from Quin that has improved my overall game and for the last 8 years I have been bowling a scratch league with my highest posted average of 215. During this time, I have purchased 90% of all my equipment from them as they have provided great recommendations and suggestions on bowing balls and accessories to help improve my game. In 2019 before COVID, I had purchased about 10 bowling balls that have help improved my versatility when I compete at different bowling alleys through out southern and central California. I would like to say THANKS to Quin and Jeff for making this possible and highly recommend you call or visit them for any equipment and bowling tips. read more

Jeff is the man to see here! Nothing against the other workers but I couldn't imagine pointing someone in a different direction than to Jeff. I am a new to bowling so Jeff took the time to share some knowledge. Very thankful we crossed paths and will be coming back if I need anything else. Once again thanks for the help Jeff! read more

Service, selection, value and beyond... Jeff and the staff are simply awesome to deal with. I'd drive a 100 miles to have Bowler's Depot to cater to my bowling needs. Thank you guys read more

This is the GO-TO spot for your bowling needs in OC. Jeff and team are super kind and super helpful. It's obvious why such a small shop is so busy. So you might have to wait sometimes, but they're the best and they provide a service you can trust. read more

Awesome place. Jeff the owner is super knowledgeable and very helpful and friendly and the prices are fantastic

Jeff helped me out after a bad experience elsewhere. I'm a beginner learning how to hook. He offered to watch me bowl and gave me a lot of advice. After talking he recommended the Brunswick Method Solid. I was a 115 average bowler ( my average has plummeted since trying to learn to hook) but am rapidly improving. The ball he gave me is a pin action monster and my friends even joke and call my roll the Brett Special with the 7 pin flying last minute and taking down pins for a delayed strike! In less than a month I've already bowled my first game over 200 and am bowling 40 pins better more consistently. Jeff and his staff were helpful, funny, and shared many stories and advice that a newcomer absolutely needs. Thanks so much guys, I'll be sending my friends your way! read more

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Jeff was awesome. I called and needed a minor repair on my ball. He made the repair which took a few minutes and said "don't worry about, no charge". That's super cool and guess where I am going to get my next ball from. We need to support local stores so we can get same day service like this. Amazon will never be able to provide this. read more

Guy was extremely rude He didn't even acknowledge us and hid in the back with the vacuum on even though he had seen us We waited for 30 minutes and not once did he talk to us read more

Jeff could not have been more helpful. I am beyond impressed with his expertise and professionalism. Bowlers Depot is the go to place for all your bowling needs!! read more

Super friendly helpful personal service and good prices. My wife and I are total newbie bowlers. We had no idea what to expect. They measured our hands, helped us choose balls that were the correct weight for us, custom drilled the balls, and outfitted us with shoes and a 2-ball roller bag, all for very reasonable prices. Minutes later, we were bowling our first frames! Super start to our bowling careers! read more

The guys who work here are so nice, helpful, and honest. My boyfriend and I recently got into bowling so I stopped in to get us a pair of shoes. When I was checking out, I was talking to Jeff (I believe that was his name) about getting a ball. He suggested that I stick with just the shoes for now because those aren't free & get a ball later on if I get more into it. He could've easily convinced me to get a ball and spend $150. I really appreciated his help. read more

A very good ball and supplies shop, they are very helpful and knowledgeable. Best pro shop in the area.