Why Update my Bowling Center?

Upgrading your bowling center can have several benefits, such as: Attracting new customers: Upgrading your facilities and equipment can make your center more attractive to potential customers, which can increase revenue and help your business grow. Improving customer satisfaction: Upgrading your center can also help to improve the experience of your current customers, which can lead to increased loyalty and positive word-of-mouth recommendations. Keeping up with industry standards: Bowling centers that are not upgraded may fall behind industry standards, which can make them less competitive and less appealing to customers. Cost savings: Upgrading your center can also lead to cost…

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How to Choose a Bowling Ball

 Wondering just how to choose a bowling ball?We're here to help you understand the bowling terms you need to know, and the factors to consider when choosing a bowling ball. There are 6 major factors to consider when shopping for a bowling ball1.  Weight: The weight of the ball should be comfortable for you to throw with good control.The weight of a bowling ball can vary, but most bowling balls are between 12 and 16 pounds. The most commonly used ball weight is 14 pounds.The weight of a bowling ball is measured in pounds and ounces, and the standard weight range…

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Bowling Center Modernization: Get Started!

Thinking of modernizing your Bowling Center? It is important to prioritize the upgrades that will have the greatest impact on your customers and overall business, and that align with your budget. There are many different types of upgrades that can be made to a bowling center. Some examples include: Lane upgrades: Replacing old lanes with newer, synthetic lanes can improve the overall bowling experience and reduce maintenance costs. Upgrading the lane oiling equipment can also enhance the quality of the lanes. Lighting upgrades: Upgrading to LED lighting can save on energy costs and provide better lighting for bowlers. Pinsetter upgrades:…

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String Pinsetter Q & A

As string pinsetters become more and more popular with Bowling Center owners, it’s natural that bowlers have concerns and questions about the change from freefall pinsetters to string pinsetters.  Now that the USBC is testing string pinsetters for tournament and league play, we know it’s time to address the questions that we’ve been getting. Answering your Questions and Concerns about String Pinsetters Concern:   It seems like with a string pinsetter, strings can get tangled and pull down pins that otherwise wouldn’t have gone down Answer: Each pin is required to maintain a minimum of 65 inches of unobstructed slack in…

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Striking Success Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41UREN_oiJ0 Episode 9 of Striking Success Podcast features US Bowling VP Glenn Keenan Striking Success Podcast host Forrest Schwartz sits down to talk with Glenn Keenan of US Bowling Corporation.In this episode the US Bowling Corporation Vice President reveals industry trends, his take on what’s working for  bowling centers today, how a Proprietor quadrupled revenue by removing 36 lanes, and much much more!

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Crossroads Social House | Best New Hybrid Center

US Bowling Corporation is pleased to announce that Crossroads Social House won the Design Award for 'Best New U.S. Hybrid Center Ancillary Profit Center' for 2022 by BCM Magazine. Crossroads Social's bowling area features our Pulse Entertainment System, 24 Volt String Pinsetters, Media Mask Masking Units, above ground ball return, Z Bump Bumpers, and MML-3000 Synthetic Lanes. They also added furniture from our Shoreline Collection and ice bucket tables.

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Design Award Winner | Fourth Dimension Fun Center

We are proud to announce that Fourth Dimension Fun Center in Frederick, Maryland was awarded 'Best New U.S. Hybrid Center Interior' for 2022 by BCM Magazine. We worked with 4D Fun to create their retro-look bowling area which features our Pulse Entertainment System, Media Mask Masking Units, 24 Volt String Pinsetters, and MML-3000 Synthetic Lanes. We also supplied above ground ball returns, bumpers, pins and furniture.

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