Use the exact jersey maker's size chart rather than your usual T-shirt size. MOTIV's chart lists men's chest sizes of 37 to 39 inches for M and 44 to 47 inches for XL; it says to choose by chest when chest and waist suggest different sizes and to size up or down at a boundary for a looser or tighter fit.
Bowling jerseys do not share one universal size chart. Compare your measurements with the chart for the exact brand and jersey, including chest, body length and sleeve options. If the seller offers multiple cuts, read the product notes before choosing from the size label alone.
Read the maker’s chart
MOTIV’s official jersey sizing chart gives separate men’s and women’s chest values and jersey lengths. For its men’s chart, M is listed for chest measurements from 37 to 39 inches and XL from 44 to 47 inches. MOTIV says that if chest and waist measurements point to different sizes, use the chest measurement; when a measurement is on the boundary, choose smaller for a tighter fit or larger for a looser fit. That guidance applies to this chart, not every apparel maker.
| What to compare | Why it affects the choice |
|---|---|
| Chest measurement | Use the chart’s measurement line and range for the exact cut. |
| Body length | A jersey that is too short can ride up during the approach; compare the listed length rather than relying on a size letter. |
| Sleeve length | Check whether the maker offers sleeve options or uses one fixed length. |
| Fit at a boundary | Follow that maker’s recommendation for a closer or looser fit. |
| Personalization | Confirm name, logo and order options before choosing a custom or ready-made item. |
Check the order details
Before ordering, compare the chart with the measurements it requests, check whether the listing is ready-made or customized, and read the seller’s exchange policy. If you bowl in a league or event with a uniform requirement, ask its organizer what apparel is allowed before customizing a team order.
For bowling footwear, see bowling shoe sizing, width and hand and casual versus performance shoes. If this is your first equipment purchase, start with what bowling equipment to buy first. Browse bowling apparel and accessories.
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Common questions
Should I order my usual shirt size in a bowling jersey?
Use the chart for the exact jersey. Size labels and cut are model-specific, and a familiar T-shirt size does not establish the same chest, sleeve or body length.
What measurement should I use for a bowling jersey?
Follow the maker's diagram and chart. MOTIV's chart labels chest measurements and shows an underarm measurement line; it also gives separate men's and women's values.
What if my chest and waist point to different sizes?
MOTIV says to order the size indicated by the chest measurement. Other makers may use different fit guidance, so check their own chart.
What if I am between jersey sizes?
MOTIV suggests the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit when a measurement is on the boundary. Use the exact jersey's chart and return terms.