The operating costs of freefall are estimated to be around £6000 to £7000 per lane more than string machines, per annum. Freefall are preferred by operators who have a strong ‘sport bowling’ inclination, especially for official Tournaments and League or training programs. However, such events are also sanctioned for use with string machines.
String machines are preferred for Recreational and Commercial outlets, particularly for their ease of maintenance and greatly reduced ‘down’ time, as there is a lack of trained and experienced mechanics for freefall machinery. String machines allow for a smoother customer experience due to fewer technical issues and delays.
Freefall pinspotters are generally preferred by competitive bowlers for league and tournament play. String is more energy efficient, easier to maintain and operate which makes them more profitable to operate within a casual leisure environment. All equipment will need ongoing maintenance which is why it is best to make sure that the equipment partner you choose has a suitable capability to support the equipment they provide.
It is widely acknowledged that the original manufacturer’s scoring system will interface with their equipment in the simplest manner.
Automatic scoring systems broadly perform the same basic “scoring function”, and mainly differ by whether they provide additional functionality.
Some offer core functionality for integrated online bookings, membership systems, food & beverages, Electronic Point of Sales systems (EPOS), digital advertising and payment providers, while some instead have the ability to integrate with third party online booking and EPOS providers.
Which option is right for you depends on what you want to achieve and use the system for in your facility.
Bowltech, Bowling Vision, DJC Bowling Services and QubicaAMF are all members of the UKTBO and are widely used by our operating members.
This all depends on location and site-specific conditions (basements or high-level floors) and whether there are columns separating the lanes etc. Ten-pin bowling lanes with basic equipment, delivered and installed, should require a budget from £80,000 per pair of lanes. These prices include everything from balls to scoring systems, complete and ready to Bowl, but each location and customer can specify the options and specifications they require, which will add to these basic ‘from’ prices, which are correct from May 2024.
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