The main thing that characterizes a shirt as a bowling shirt is shape. Bowling shirts have a "box-cut" design. All bowling shirts have short sleeves. This keeps any fabric from getting in the way of the ball. Also, most bowling shirts have a pocket in front and a collar, which is a contrasting color.

A black and white bowling shirt lends itself to easy imprinting of personal or team designs. Imprinting designs is also usually cheaper on black and white shirts than it is on other colors.

The most basic reason to get a bowling shirt is to simply feel like a bowler. Often, bowling shirts have a certain retro, 50's era feel, that immediately makes one cheerful and puts one in the mood to bowl. However, rest assured that bowling shirts have many more practical uses.

The most obvious use of a bowling shirt is to distinguish between individual bowlers or teams of bowlers during a competition. If each team has its own color or pattern of shirt and each team member has his or her name on their shirt, then it is easy for spectators to follow the action during the different competitions.

For the bowlers themselves, one of the most important factors is fit. A bowling shirt that is too loose risks the fabric getting in the way of arm movement or the ball itself. One that is too tight, on the other hand, restricts movement and causes discomfort. Bowling shirts should always allow free arm movement. After all, if a bowler can't swing their arm then they certainly can't bowl.

Another great feature of bowling shirts is their comfort. Most of them are made of cotton or a cotton blend. Someone in a professional bowling shirt is apt to be much more comfortable than someone in average clothing. Comfort should be one of a serious bowler's top priorities. If a bowler is uncomfortable in any way it can be a distraction and hurt their game.

When it comes to adding a personal touch to your shirt, you have a couple options. You can either order a custom shirt online or, if you prefer to try a shirt on for size first before you buy it, you can visit your local sports equipment store. The staff at such a store can easily help you to find not only a shirt that fits properly, but one that is customized for your individual tastes.

For anyone, even the most amateur bowler, there is a certain sense of pride in owning your own bowling shirt. Anyone who sees you in your shirt will instantly recognize you as a bowler. For a lot of people, that would be reason enough, but, when the proper shirt can improve your comfort and accuracy and improve your over all game, you can't possibly go wrong!