Welcome
Bowling Mad Pro Shop is owned and run by Chris Bateup. A bowler with more than 30 years experience, Chris has represented his state numerous times and won several state and national tournaments. He is also currently an accredited Bronze level coach with Tenpin Bowling Australia.
Chris has been drilling and coaching for 15 years and his passion for tenpin bowling and knowledge of the game is the bedrock of his expertise.
Bowling Mad is located at Bowlarama Wetherill Park where both Chris and his wife Annette work and ensure that league and competition bowlers receive the attention and respect they deserve, both on and off of the lanes.
If you would like to get more serious about tenpin bowling or are a more seasoned player who knows exactly what you want, Bowling Mad Pro Shop can help you out.
congrats
to Jess!
2024 Junior
sydney cup
champion!!
Our very own Jessica Chi is the 2024 Junior Sydney Cup champion!
We are so proud of her and wish Jess all the best on the upcoming Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championships in Malaysia this June.
Bowlarama Wetherill Park will be hosting the 2024 Brunswick Seniors Invitational from 26-28 July.
This is a TBA ranked event and results will contribute towards TBA50 rankings for the 50+ and 65+ categories (for Silver TBA Members).
Squad A
10 games Friday 26 July check-in 6:15 pm
8 games Saturday 27 July check-in 7:15 pm
Squad B
10 games Saturday 27 July check-in 7:45 am
8 games Sunday 28 July check-in 12:30 pm
Squad C FULL
10 games Saturday 27 July check-in 1:30 pm
8 games Sunday 28 July check-in 7:45a m
2024 BRUNSWICK SENIORS INVITATIONAL
Sue Cassell and Ash Riley – 2023 Brunswick Seniors Invitational Champions
services
We use the Innovative Vacu-Jig Mill Drill to create a great fit and perfect layout for you and your game. Come in for a consultation and we can advise on the right equipment drilled for comfort and performance.
DRILLING
Looking after your equipment is paramount. We recommend you clean your ball after use with wipes or a cleaner. To really bring your gear back to life, give it a run through our Innovative Haus Resurfacing Machine.
upkeep
Plug and redrill with grips and slugs $90
New ball drill with grips and slugs $90
Conventional grip drilling $50
Vise IT interchangeable outers $25
Vise IT interchangeable slugs $25
Finger grips $5 each
Ball resurfacing $20
Prices
just in and on the way
OUR BOWLERS
The most important part of our work is our bowlers. We are particularly proud of the achievements of our Wetherill Park family and also our customers that come to us for equipment and coaching from all over NSW. We are lucky to have witnessed some of our juniors, seniors, disabled and open bowlers reach their personal goals and compete successfully in league, local tournaments, at a national level and even representing Australia overseas.
More clips on view on our YouTube channel.
FRESH GEAR
Have a look at what some of the Bowling Mad crew have been throwing lately.
More clips on view on our YouTube channel.
Vince Romeo showing how it’s done
SEPT 28, 2022
Drilled three balls for Hugo
SEPT 28, 2022
Drilled some balls for Derrick Yau
SEPT 27, 2022
Leon strikes again!
Well done Leon Keith for bowling his second 300 game with his Brunswick Defender Hybrid from Bowling Mad Pro Shop.
BIG CHEERS
300 games, Personal Bests, tournament wins, league champions… take a look at what our bowlers have been up to.
300 for Stephen Oakes!
Congratulatons to Stephen Oakes who bowled his first 300 on 24 April and also took out the cash jackpot!
Go Jess!
Congratulatons to Jessica Chi who bowled her first 300 on 23 May with a Hammer Envy Tour from Bowling Mad Pro Shop.
help is here
Bowling Mad provides coaching for all levels, from absolute beginner to high-performance bowlers. We have TBA-accredited coaches available to help you improve your game. Email us for more details.
Del Warren and the perfect armswing
February, 2023
“Chris is your go to Bloke for all your bowling needs and equipment. Absolutely fair and great price. Invaluable experience happy to work with you to work out your needs. Best ball Driller I have ever been too!
As a Disabled bowler (chronic Arthritis in every joint) had to get a ball ordered in and drilled for me. Chris had it in and ready with in a week.
Highly Recommend! 5 Stars!”
Kai Goddard, Sept 2022