Phil Yoakum's Bowling Supply — Local services in Huntington Park

Just bought my first bowling ball since high school. Phil is the kindest guy you'll meet all week and he'll apologize for being mean haha. He helped me pick out a ball, helped me order it with special instructions (no balls for sale on-site to speak of, sadly), and of course drilled it to perfection. I'm not the most experienced bowler but switching to fingertip grip was seamless; this ball feels good! He even got me a good rate on lanes for the day and gave me a few pointers on my swing! Sounds like hyperbole but with all of the above I bowled my second 200 game ever the SAME DAY I got the...

I didn't want to take my new Quantum to just any pro shop so I did some research first. The minute I walked into Phil's shop he knew the vintage bag I was carrying and everything about the ball I was having setup. He took the time to ask me about my game (how I hold & throw) and made sure everything was just right. It's getting harder to find people who are true experts in their field, but Phil is one of them. Amazing service, great pricing, and a...

Let's be clear. The only reason why I went to this guy was because he was the only one available on a sunday to drill holes in a new ball. Phil is a grumpy, cantankerous, deplorable professional and human. He was especially rude to my wife. I have a regular bowling supply in lawndale I go to, and I have never been treated like that there. I do not recommend coming to see him. Poor attitude...