Brad's Pro Shop
About Us
Brad's Pro Shop was established in 1946 by Lloyd Bradley and was located on Lincon Way in Mishawaka across from "old" Parkway Lanes. In the mid 1980's the business was moved to Mishawaka Avenue in the River Park area. In 1994 the Gooley family purchased the business and still owns it today. In 2007 Brad's opened a "satelitte" store inside Chippewa Bowl, then in 2008 the shop moved all operations into its present day location behind lanes 29-30 at Chippewa Bowl.
Brad's Pro Shop is a fully stocked pro shop that offers products from all manufacturers in the industry, such as Hammer, Track, Brunswick, Dexter, Etonic, VISE, etc. (for a full list see our "links page"). Our motto is: "if we don't have it, you don't need it BUT if you still want it, we can get it"!
Brad's Pro Shop does all services on site ranging from drilling on our state-of-the-art digital AMF Vacu Jig drill press to fully reconditioning used balls with our Haus "refinishing" machine and Ebonite's Hook Again system. Other services include custom ball fitting, grip replacement, plugging and redrilling, ball repair from lane damage, coaching, and many others. We also offer "free" fitting checks. Bring in your current ball and we will look to see if any changes are needed!
Brad's Pro Shop has always been a supporter of local bowlers, teams, leagues, and bowling centers. We also work with the St. Joe Valley USBC Association to help promote and grow the sport.
Our staff consists of:
TOM GOOLEY, JR
Tom began his pro shop experience in 1989 working for Lou & Donna Baldoni at the pro shop inside of Beacon Bowl. He continued there until 1994 when the family purchased Brad's Pro Shop. He has been with the business ever since.
In 2009 Tom signed a contract to become a Hammer Bowling Amateur Regional Staff member.
Some of Tom's accomplishment's include:
19 - 300 games, 8 - 800 series (815-highest)
3 time St. Joe Valley Master's Champion - 1994, 1997, 2002 (only multiple winner)
3 time South Bend City Tournament Team Champion - 1994, 1997, 2000
2009 Elkhart City Tournament Singles Champion
First person in the South Bend/Mishawaka area to average over 230 for a league season (232.2 in 1997-98 season)
CHRIS HARRISON
Chris started his pro shop work with Community Bowling Centers at Beacon Bowl and continued with Tom Stockton's Pro Shop. Chris joined Brad's Pro Shop in 2003. Prior to this, Chris has been involved in the bowling industry for 19 years. His experiences include general manager for AMF, sales, & youth coordinator. Chris has become a certified coach by completing Level 1 & Bronze level classes with USBC. He also holds positions within the local bowling association and is currently Conference Coordinator for the Michiana West Conference of Indiana High School Bowling. In 2009 Chris signed a contract to become a Track Bowling Amateur Regional Staff member.
Some of Chris's accomplishment's include:
17 - 300 games, 5 - 800 series (832-highest)
2001 South Bend City Singles Champion
2001 South Bend City All Events Champion
Runner-up in the 2001 St. Joe Valley Masters Tournament (set & still holds tournament qualifing record with 1,080 for 4 games)
2001 Pete Rice Award winner
2006 President's Award winner (South Bend Bowling Assoc.)
Runner-up in the February 2004 Michiana Bowlers Assoc. tournament
Brad's Pro Shop is a fully stocked pro shop that offers products from all manufacturers in the industry, such as Hammer, Track, Brunswick, Dexter, Etonic, VISE, etc. (for a full list see our "links page"). Our motto is: "if we don't have it, you don't need it BUT if you still want it, we can get it"!
Brad's Pro Shop does all services on site ranging from drilling on our state-of-the-art digital AMF Vacu Jig drill press to fully reconditioning used balls with our Haus "refinishing" machine and Ebonite's Hook Again system. Other services include custom ball fitting, grip replacement, plugging and redrilling, ball repair from lane damage, coaching, and many others. We also offer "free" fitting checks. Bring in your current ball and we will look to see if any changes are needed!
Brad's Pro Shop has always been a supporter of local bowlers, teams, leagues, and bowling centers. We also work with the St. Joe Valley USBC Association to help promote and grow the sport.
Our staff consists of:
TOM GOOLEY, JR
Tom began his pro shop experience in 1989 working for Lou & Donna Baldoni at the pro shop inside of Beacon Bowl. He continued there until 1994 when the family purchased Brad's Pro Shop. He has been with the business ever since.
In 2009 Tom signed a contract to become a Hammer Bowling Amateur Regional Staff member.
Some of Tom's accomplishment's include:
19 - 300 games, 8 - 800 series (815-highest)
3 time St. Joe Valley Master's Champion - 1994, 1997, 2002 (only multiple winner)
3 time South Bend City Tournament Team Champion - 1994, 1997, 2000
2009 Elkhart City Tournament Singles Champion
First person in the South Bend/Mishawaka area to average over 230 for a league season (232.2 in 1997-98 season)
CHRIS HARRISON
Chris started his pro shop work with Community Bowling Centers at Beacon Bowl and continued with Tom Stockton's Pro Shop. Chris joined Brad's Pro Shop in 2003. Prior to this, Chris has been involved in the bowling industry for 19 years. His experiences include general manager for AMF, sales, & youth coordinator. Chris has become a certified coach by completing Level 1 & Bronze level classes with USBC. He also holds positions within the local bowling association and is currently Conference Coordinator for the Michiana West Conference of Indiana High School Bowling. In 2009 Chris signed a contract to become a Track Bowling Amateur Regional Staff member.
Some of Chris's accomplishment's include:
17 - 300 games, 5 - 800 series (832-highest)
2001 South Bend City Singles Champion
2001 South Bend City All Events Champion
Runner-up in the 2001 St. Joe Valley Masters Tournament (set & still holds tournament qualifing record with 1,080 for 4 games)
2001 Pete Rice Award winner
2006 President's Award winner (South Bend Bowling Assoc.)
Runner-up in the February 2004 Michiana Bowlers Assoc. tournament
