The answer to this question gets its own cute little flow chart on its own web page. See our Process page.

The cords are certainly not invisible… But, it’s a thin, black cord on a black background, viewed from 60 to 80 feet away.

It can take 4 months or more to get the equipment ordered, prepped, and ready to ship.

It’s not 100% identical to free-fall pins because, after all, there is a physical object touching the pins. But, it’s very close. When ready for bowling, the Boost machine releases all tension on the cords so they can fly freely. It’s like casting a fishing line with a heavy sinker… the lightweight line follows behind the heavy pin wherever it flies.

A pair of lanes take about one week to install. Single lanes take about six days, and 4-lane projects take about  11 days.

What make/model/version of machines did they bowl on? Were they Brunswick Boost machines (introduced in 2023)? There are six manufacturers who sell corded pinsetter machines, each with different versions. Mercedes and Hyundai both make cars, but no one would ever say “My friend bought a Hyundai that broke down; therefore, I don’t want to buy a Mercedes.”

The window of opportunity is after HVAC is up and running but before flooring is installed.

Homeowners must realize that traditional bowling centers had to hire full-time mechanics to be on duty at all times. That is what must happen to truly replicate the experience of a traditional bowling center with free-fall pins.

A regulation bowling alley requires about 89 feet of length for the equipment itself (approach + lane + pinsetter + service aisle). If you want a nice size seating area in front of the lanes, tack on another 11 feet, which means your room needs to be about 100 feet long.

This is no longer true. Over the last couple of years, about 2 out of 3 newly constructed commercial bowling centers are choosing corded pinsetter machines. The trend is increasing because corded pinsetter machines drastically reduce the need for repair, which maximizes revenue for business owners and up-time for bowlers.

Our relationship with our main vendor (Brunswick) and our love for humanity prevent us from doing that. A two-lane bowling alley is comprised of thousands of parts — about 16,000 pounds of equipment and materials — It requires specialized training, specialized tools, and knowledge of carpentry, mechanical engineering, electronics, and software. It takes more than being just a "good handyman."

Yes!

That's purely a matter of individual taste. It's a little like asking how low we can install a basketball goal and it still be fun? If your bowlers will be mostly kids or people who haven't bowled much, they might not mind extremely shortened lanes. But, serious league and tournament bowlers won't like a non-regulation size.

It actually requires more labor to cut and splice the materials. But we'll call it a wash.

Most of our customers form a relationship with a 3rd-party individual technician from a nearby bowling center. There are also some bowling maintenance companies that serve certain regions of the country. Check our Maintenance page for some options.

The bowling room needs to be climate controlled just like any other room in the house. The main thing is to keep the temperature constant.

Yes. We also include pre-installation site visits, accessories, under-lane structure, scoring system with monitors, training, and as much consultation as you need during the design phase.