Switch® Lane Products

Anatomy
of a lane.

Switch® products make up every part of a lane, from the foundation under the floor to the masking above the pins. Pull the lane apart to see how they fit.

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Anatomy
of a lane.
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A complete lane, made by one company.

Switch® makes every part of the lane, from the foundation under the floor to the masking above the pins, so every part fits the next and there is one partner to call.

One system
Foundation, lanes, bumpers, ball returns and masking are designed to work together and installed by the same Switch® team.
Full set or single items
Build a new centre from the ground up, or replace only the parts you need in an existing one.
Since 2005
Switch® has been designing, producing and installing bowling centres for venues around the world.
Sub-Foundation, gutters & capping

Built to last, from the floor up.

Everything between the floor slab and the lane surface comes from Switch®. Each layer is designed to fit the next, so lanes, gutters and capping stay level for years of play.

01
Lane surface
Synthetic lane panels and pin decks: the surface bowlers play on.
02
Capping
Finishes the edge between neighbouring lanes and protects the gutters.
03
Gutters
Run along both sides of the lane and carry missed balls to the pit.
04
Foundation
Runs across the lanes and carries everything above it, keeping lanes, gutters and capping level.
05
Underlayment
An even, solid base that the lane panels are laid on.
Plan your lane build
Built to last, from the floor up.
Lanes · The playing surface

Made to take years of play.

Switch® offers a wide variety of lane designs that will make your traditional lanes a thing of the past.

Make the switch to an exciting lane design customisable with any pattern, shape, colours or even logos, that will surely keep your customers coming back for more. Our lanes have high-impact resistance to wear and tear as well as to chemical and organic solvents. Switch® synthetic lanes and pin decks are USBC approved.

Lane designs
MatrixBlack-light responsive and perfect for some spectacular bowling.
Full GlowBlack-light responsive along the full length of the lane, from approach to pin deck.
CustomAny pattern, shape, colour or even logo, designed around your centre’s brand.
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How the panel is made
10mm
Laminate
9MPa
Pressure
150°C
Heat

Switch® lanes are made of a 10 mm thick laminate that is EN 438 and ISO 4586 compliant. Heavy paper sheets are impregnated with thermosetting resins, then pressed under 9 MPa at 150 °C to bond into a high pressure laminate (HPL) panel.

USBC APPROVEDEN 438ISO 4586
Material properties
01
Self-supporting properties
The panel holds its shape without a board substrate.
02
Dimensional stability and flatness
A consistent, flat playing surface.
03
Resistance to impact, scuffing and scratching
High-impact resistance to wear and tear.
04
Tolerance to fluids, including chemical and organic solvents
Cleaning and lane conditioning won’t mark it.
05
Flame retardancy
Safer for public entertainment venues.
Hood & Rack · Ball return

The first thing every bowler reaches for.

The hood and rack returns each ball to the bowler and holds the balls ready between throws.

The Switch® ball return combines a contoured front end, durable construction and bright colour options, bringing essential equipment in line with the look of your centre.

The first thing every bowler reaches for.
Front end
Contoured
Finish
Dual-toned
Colours
Silver, red, yellow, black & red
Frame
Tubular
Controls
Fan and reset inside the hood
Approvals
USBC, CE
How the unit works, step by step
1
Power lift
After each throw the ball travels back under the lane. The power lift raises it up into the hood. It can be serviced without special tools.
2
Hood
The ball comes up under the hood and rolls out onto the rack. A fan for drying hands and the pinsetter reset button sit inside, within easy reach.
3
Ball rack
The ball waits on the rack until the bowler picks it up. The tubular frame keeps it strong for years of daily use.
4
Lower storage rack
An optional second level for house balls. It clips on, so it can be added later.
Bumpers · Along the gutters

Up for beginners, down for pros.

Automatic bumpers rise along both gutters for players who need them and stay down for those who don't, all in the same game.

Each player is set once in the Switch® Genie scoring system. When it is their turn, the bumpers go up or down automatically, so children, first-timers and experienced bowlers can share one lane without stopping the game.

ForChildren, families, first-timers
FitNew centres and upgrades
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Masking Units · Above the pins

The ultimate visual experience.

Enhance the guest experience with Switch® traditional and LED masking units.

Choose traditional masking units with Switch® original panels above each pair of lanes, or run one continuous LED wall across the lanes to play music videos, live sport, television, branding and much more.

Traditional masking units
Traditional masking units
LED wall across the lanes
LED wall across the lanes
Traditional Masking Units
LED Masking Walls
Technology
Switch® original masking panels
Continuous LED wall
Plays
Graphic print
Music videos, live sport, television and more
Layout
Above every pair of lanes
Across all lanes, as one screen
Light every lane edge.
LED Lighting · Along the lanes

Light every lane edge.

Switch® LED lighting runs along the capping between the lanes, outlining each lane in colour and adding to the atmosphere of the centre.

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Along the capping
LED strips run the full length of the lane edge, from the foul line to the pin deck.
02
Any colour
Set one colour for the whole centre or change it for parties, leagues and events.
03
Works with the show
Matches the black-light lanes and LED wall for one lighting effect across the hall.

Every part of your lanes, from one supplier.

Send us your lane count and what you want to build or replace. We will come back with an offer for the full set or for single items.