On the finish of 2023, Rob Bolte was the primary bowler to report a USBC-sanctioned 300-game on Funk’s string pinsetters at Lokay Lanes in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Equally, Lokay Lanes made historical past as the primary string pin bowling facility with Funk’s string machines to have a sanctioned 300-game in the USA. 

On the forefront of this thrilling information is Funk Bowling’s best-in-class, and internationally famend string pinsetter machines which had been lately put in at Lokay Lanes. 

Lokay Lanes, featured within the 1996 Invoice Murray, Woody Harrelson comedy “Kingpin,” is a beloved establishment within the Monroeville neighborhood. It has lengthy been recognized for its dedication to offering top-notch bowling experiences. Now, they’re embracing a brand new period of bowling by partnering with Funk Bowling. This partnership not solely signifies Lokay Lanes’ dedication to providing patrons the most effective in bowling but additionally cements their place in historical past as pioneers within the sport.

“We need to congratulate Rob on this historic achievement,” mentioned Justin Lokay, 2nd technology co-owner of Lokay Lanes. “We partnered with Funk Bowling to grow to be one of many first USBC-sanctioned string pin bowling amenities within the U.S., and are ecstatic to have one in every of our bowlers attain this milestone.”

Funk Bowling’s string pinsetter machines are on the coronary heart of this announcement. These revolutionary machines simplify pinsetter administration and upkeep whereas adhering to the best business requirements. They’re low-maintenance, environment friendly, and cost-effective, making them an excellent selection for proprietors trying to improve the client expertise whereas managing operational prices.

“We need to congratulate Rob on his 300-game,” mentioned Alex Funk, third-generation President of Funk Bowling North America. “We’ve been perfecting the string machine lengthy earlier than string was as in style as it’s right this moment and we’re excited to be a part of this historic second in bowling.”

Following the announcement that the USBC was certifying string pinsetters, the rise of string pin expertise adoption has accelerated within the US. On the identical time, non-traditional bowling experiences, equivalent to duckpin bowling, are gaining reputation. These experiences supply a recent and thrilling tackle the game, drawing in various crowds, and string machines make this providing extra viable for enterprise homeowners.

The world of bowling is altering, and Funk Bowling is proud to be on the forefront of this exhilarating journey into the long run. We look ahead to supporting extra amenities as they observe within the footsteps of Lokay Lanes, ushering in a brand new period of bowling.