String machines worth it?

String machines seem to be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a good choice. To find out if they’re worth all the hype, we sought to talk to some folks with firsthand experience.

Here’s what they had to say about having string machines in the centers.

• Brian Saunier of Paradise Island Lanes converted half his center to string machines: “I would have gone 16 lanes on the other side if I could go back…”

Alex Funk of Funk Bowling has been building string machines for over 50 years and runs eight centers as well: “We don’t even make the free fall pinsetter anymore…”