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Chad McLean

Bowling Expert

Chad McLean is a professional bowler, a bowling ball designer, and the Technical Director at Storm Products based in Brigham City, Utah. He started playing at just three years old, and developed a passion for bowling that carried through high school into his adult life. After bowling for nearly his entire life, during college Chad managed a pro shop at a local bowling alley where he learned about fitting hands, drilling balls, and the science of bowling ball manufacturing. He’s internationally recognized as one of the most sought-after ball drillers and technical coaches in the world. He has worked for 10 years at Storm Products and oversees ball development for multiple brands, shipping bowling balls worldwide. He also travels globally to teach bowling, conduct seminars, and educate others on the technical aspects of the sport. Chad continues to leave his mark on the sport through the bowlers he has helped, pro shop operators he has guided, technology he has directed, and the records he has broken.

Education

  • BS, Exercise & Health Science with minors in Coaching and Statistics, Kennesaw State University

Professional Achievements

  • Has played multiple 300 games and 800 series
  • Inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records seven times for bowling related feats
  • Most recently, he achieved the world record for the “Tallest Stack of Bowling Balls” with 11 balls broken at Storm headquarters
  • Holds the world record for the “Most Strikes in 60 Seconds” at 12 strikes, and the “Most Bowling Balls Held Simultaneously” with 16 balls

Certifications & Organizations

  • Innovative Bowling Pro Shop School Graduate
  • Certified, FMT (Functional Movement Training)
  • CREO Parametric Trained (CAD Design for bowling ball cores)

Favorite Piece of Advice

Bowling is such an individualized sport. There's no right or wrong way to bowl. Consistency is the only thing that matters!

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Co-authored Articles (9)

How to

Bowl

Ready to hit the bowling alley? Bowling is a fun way to spend time with friends as well as a serious competitive sport; best of all, it’s super easy to learn. We’ll be going over everything you need to know about th...

How to Keep Score in Bowling

Making sense of scorekeeping, including strikes, spares, and open frames Most bowling alleys score your game automatically, but understanding how to score bowling gives you valuable insight to the game and comes in handy...

How to

Hold a Bowling Ball

Bowling is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Holding a bowling ball correctly will give you better aim, and this will ultimately improve your game. Like any sport, improving your bowling grip will take t...

How to

Spin a Bowling Ball

Whether you have watched a professional bowling event at home or you are a casual enthusiast who has paid attention at the alley, you have likely noticed that the most successful bowlers know how to consistently spin the...

How to Throw a Hook in Bowling: A Simple Tutorial

A complete guide to hooking your ball like a pro You've heard a lot about how important your hook is in bowling, but how exactly do you learn the skill yourself? In this article, we'll explain exactly what you need to kn...

How to

Clean a Bowling Ball

A built up layer of oil on your ball can cause it to react differently with the lane. This often causes your ball to lose grip on the lane, which can hurt your throw. However, you can easily remove this oil with a little...

The Best Way to Throw a Bowling Ball Like the Pros

With these tips, you’ll always roll straight!You grab your ball. You square up with the lane. You lock your eyes on the pins. You take one step, then another, then another. You ease the ball up behind you and let it sw...

How to

Drill a Bowling Ball

If you've never purchased a brand-new bowling ball before, you might be surprised to learn that new balls often come without holes drilled in them. If you are a serious bowler, it's very important that the hole configura...

How to

Bowl with Reactive Bowling Balls

One of the most celebrated advancements in modern bowling equipment is the “reactive” bowling ball. Unlike normal bowling balls which are covered in polyurethane or dense plastic, reactive balls are coated with a lay...