Also called: Pro Shop Operator, Ball Driller
Measures bowlers’ hands and drills custom finger holes at exact angles so a bowling ball fits and hooks the way they want.
A bowler brings in a new ball. The driller measures their hand span and finger angles, marks the ball based on its inner weight block, and drills holes on a special drill press. They also resurface old balls, fit finger inserts, and coach bowlers on the lanes.
Many combine pro shop work with coaching or own the shop.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0.5 years after high school. Trained in a pro shop; IBPSIA certification available.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Shrinking. Fewer bowling centers, but serious bowlers still need pro shops.
Low risk for 10 years. Software suggests drilling layouts, but measuring hands and drilling stays hands-on.
Classes: Geometry, Shop class, Physical education.
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