Pinsetter Machines

Pinsetter machines are the #1 consideration when buying your home bowling alley. Brunswick manufactures two styles of pinsetter machine, both of which are sanctioned by the USBC and meant for the abuse of commercial environments. The Brunswick Boost™ machine has corded pins. The Brunswick GS-NXT™ uses free-fall pins.

Fusion Bowling recommends Brunswick Boost™ for homeowners because its simple mechanical design has very few moving parts (compared to any machine that resets free-fall pins). This means there are not many parts that can work themselves out of adjustment over time, which translates to a very high-degree of reliability. This is important for homeowners who, unlike public bowling centers, don't have a mechanic standing by 24/7.

Another important difference is the quiet operation of the Brunswick Boost™ pinsetter. It makes little to no noise, except, of course, when the ball hits the pins. This is in stark contrast to machines that use free-fall pins, which have 22+ pins that are constantly making noise as they cycle through the machine.

Other advantages of the Brunswick Boost™ pinsetter machines include cost (tens of thousands of dollars less expensive per pair), and greater flexibility during installation.