-
May 2024 by Ryan Mckeel
I used to bowl for Bartlett high School and also joined in leagues here and other lanes all around Memphis and in Nashville. No matter what Chad knew how to help me get better by drilling and recommending balls that I would be able to use at the skill level I had at the time. I'm left handed and at first had no idea how to make it spin and all that and couldn't throw at 14+ pound ball yet. but the one he made me I still used to get the 7 pin cause it would go straight and never curve. Once I got to that level I got a good ball but he saw me bowling hours after a tournament game and he said your throw is perfect it's just the ball is bouncing off the pins not going threw them. It took me awhile to understand by that time I was a junior in high school and in adult leagues. I decided to not care and buy whatever would work best for me. Also all summer and all throughout that year I was working out and getting in shape and could throw a 15+ pound ball and adjust it to curve more or less and to travel 14mph up to 18mph. Also my ability to get spares if not a bad one was perfectly fine and I needed to get more pins to fly around. So I talked to him he knew me from tournaments for state and league stuff. He took around 2 or 3 hours and got me anywhere from 8-12 games to play free so he could adjust the ball perfectly. At first it wasn't breaking enough, then he had to adjust the thumb about 4 times cause it would either cut into my thumb, get stuck, slide out to easily, or not be able to control it cause I liked to have the option to throw in more inside and it break at the end or throw it almost in the gutter and it break hard into the pins depending on the oil that was being used. By the time he was done I started my junior and senior year in high school we won district, regionals finally, got to state couldn't win cause the state champions were put against us and for some reason we were ranked last which was like the 8th seed. And we lost by 1 point... Also had 3 people go as individual state champion contenders. I was in the top 9 for most of the season my senior year, we were bowling so often my arm was hurting and my leg but a huge tournament invotational we got invited to, got someone to go to Bartlett just to bowl with us he was a freshman who could bowl 280 or better or bowl 130-150. Over time we helped he get more consistent but there was now 4 left handed people that started out of 6 on our team. In group A was me, a right handed bowler who was really awesome and i always told them put whoever needs the oil to be right that is left handed on my side I can change up how I throw easily. Also I very rarely ever threw so much spin it messed with the oil. So they did and the ball Chad made for me could be thrown however and I had my best 3 games ever it made me ranked 6th in individual ranking in the state. I eventually lost my state ranking to my friend on my own team but anyway the ball Chad made me I used and I for some reason after my arm was extremely sore and I needed to pick up the speed I kept getting strikes from over throwing it and hitting the 1 and 3 pin instead of 1 and 2 cause I'm left handed. I was getting pins to fly across the lane. I bowled 274, got my confidence up and got 298, and 297. It was awesome and I'm happy to say my senior year and my leagues last years I averaged 216+ with 19 290+ games. Never got 300 but because of Chad knowing from watching me what I needed at each stage of me learning was amazing. I always thanked him and always would go to other places in bowling alleys to see their people that drilled the balls and they never at all were close to Chad. The guy in Nashville I saw said if I'm from Memphis I need to see Chad and then he saw my ball and he even realized I got it drilled by Chad. He mentioned how tedious it would be to make it that perfect for the style in which I threw the ball and to fit my hand correctly. Even my ball to get spares that was meant to be thrown straight was perfect for beginning and one for spinning at the last second.
-
March 2024 by Brianna Archabal
Chad is by far the best ball driller I have been to. I ran my own pro shop for over a decade and I can safely say in my opinion Chad goes above and beyond for every customer that comes into his store. Highly recommend!!
-
March 2024 by 김민성
When friends comeI'll come again. thank you
-
March 2024 by ronnie roberson
He's very professional an knowledgeable also friendly
-
March 2024 by Keith Sappington
Fast, knowledgeable, and very helpful!
-
February 2024 by delmar carter
Chad is very good with communication during and after working hours. He was extremely easy to work with and very professional. This was my first ball purchase/ drilling, and he made the entire process easy and painless. Although my hand size potentially presented an issue of not being able to use normal measurement techniques, he was able to easily adjust his strategy and execute the correct placement of the holes needed. I will be going back.
-
November 2023 by Devam Zalawadia
Chad helped pick the perfect ball, I appreciate his insight and attention to detail. I will go back to Chad for all of my bowling needs!
-
May 2023 by Leo Bittner
I drove 2 hours to see Chad. He listened to what and how I bowled and recommend the right ball for me . He is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing . Very kind and respectful. Will highly recommend Chad's pro shop. Thank you again.
-
January 2023 by Thomas Daly
Chad is, in my opinion, is your most knowledgeable and professional ball driller in our area. He is extremely well versed in all major companies and takes his time with every class of bowler. I highly recommend Chad's proshop for all your bowling needs.
-
December 2022 by Russell Logan
Amazing! Very knowledgeable, super attentive and very patient to help choose the best bowling ball to elevate your skill level.
-
December 2022 by Patty Duncan
Chad is the coolest guy!! Very precise. My ball holes are perfect!! ? Everyone at Andy’s is so nice and fun!!
-
December 2022 by Amanda Dumoit
After buying a new ball, I researched a pro shop to get it drilled. Chads Pro Shop had a high rating so I decided to go there and I'm so glad I did. He got it right, and did a great job.
-
December 2021 by Dallas
Love Chads shop, super helpful and friendly. He has a very nice selection and is very knowledgeable, and helped me and my wife find just the bowling balls that we needed! Would absolutely recommend anyone to go here for their bowling needs!
-
December 2021 by Luther Douglas
Chad is very knowledgeable in helping someone pic the correct ball for your bowling levelGreat prices and selection
-
December 2021 by Thomas Martin
Super helpful. Opened the shop up even though the bowling lanes were closed. Super nice and helpful.
