it depends if your Bowling for fun theyll have everything you need at your local bowling ally
if your bowling for competition you might want to consider buying a bowling ball (straight ball instead of a ball with hook if you are a beginner). and if you know you will bowl alot and in a lot of tournaments and leagues you might want to buy your own set of bowling shoes.
the only other thing you would need would be a towel for your ball or balls, ball cleaner, and rosin (stuff you put on your hands to get better grip).
hope that helps
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most things you need are at the alley already like shoes and a ball but i recomend getting your own shoes because the shoes there are constantly being used. (you can also bring a rag or powder but you don't really need it)
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Shoes and a ball are the essential items to go 10 pin bowling, however shoes are able to be hired and there are house balls for use. If you are buying your own bowling gear then you may also require a bag to put the ball & shoes in (a towel also comes in handy).
The bare minimum would be a bowling ball, a pair of leather-soled bowling shoes, and of course access to a bowling lane with a full set of pins.