Get a Grip will be CLOSED May 6th through May 11th!

Welcome!

Welcome to the website for Russ Freeman's Get a Grip Bowler's Pro Shop. We are a full service pro shop located inside Raymond's Bowl in Johnsburg, Illinois. We carry all of the top brands, including Lane Masters, Brunswick, Ebonite, Hammer and more. We also run regular specials on balls, shoes and bags. Stop by our products & specials page for more details. Be sure to keep an eye on our Blog for the latest updates, tips and more.

We also offer a full array of pro shop services including professional custom fitting and drilling, plugging, and resurfacing. Come in and talk with Russ about your best options. Whether it's a new ball, plugging and redrilling or resurfacing your old ball to out of the box condition, Russ or Ryan can help you with your best fit. Not only has Russ been drilling bowling balls for over 30 years, but he is also a Silver Certified bowling coach. Ask about our instructional packages including Ebonite's Bowler's Map video analysis system. Visit the Services and Lessons page for more info.

Aside from our bowling ball, shoe and service offerings, we also carry a wide selection of bowling accessories and gifts. We have a great selection of bowling shirts featuring the Get a Grip logo, as well as a variety of novelty items.

Also, don't forget to take a stroll through bowling history with our collection of bowling memorabilia. You can see bowling magazines, toys, pictures, balls, pins and more from periods throughout bowling's history. Take a look at the memorabilia photo gallery.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to contact us.