Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. What are the grooves along the sides of a bowling alley called?"
...1. Gouges 2. Gutters 3. Gorges 4. Gulleys Gutters line each side of a bowling lane so that the your bowling ball doesn't cross over to the other lanes beside you. Most gutters are made out of one of two types of wood: Maple, a hardwood to take the constant hitting of a bowl or pine, a soft wood to help with the gripping of the ball.