What we do

About Us

Fusion Bowling sells and installs small, private bowling alleys. We hand-pick the highest quality equipment and materials most suitable for a home environment. And it's got to be reliable! We have a small team, a small warehouse, and we are laser focused on small projects even when large projects come our way. This allows us to keep a tight grip on quality control.

Dos and don’ts

We do...

We work with awesome people on 1- to 4-lane projects inside the US only. We do projects in residences, recreation barns, basement game rooms, vacation rentals, multifamily clubhouses, corporate office amenities, and other types of private venues. We help you design the bowling alley room, and then we sell and install the equipment.

We don’t do...

If you are opening a commercial bowling center, are outside the US, or want a project with more than 4 lanes, we aren’t the partner for you. We don’t take every project that comes our way. We treat everyone with dignity and kindness, and will pass on customers who don't share the same attitude. We also value trust and keeping things simple - no huge complex contracts.

Our history

How we began, and where we are now.

1980s

Doyle Claxton (father of Ryan and Matt) starts a company which sells used bowling alley equipment.

1990s

As teens, Ryan and Matt begin working in the 20-lane public bowling center their dad built and operates.

2000s

Ryan earns an engineering degree and MBA from the University of Florida, and works in multifamily real estate development. Matt studies electronics engineering, then enters the bowling equipment sales and installation business.

2011

When their dad passes away, Ryan leaves his real estate development career to start a new company, Fusion Bowling, with Matt. Their goal is to concentrate solely on small, high-end, customized, private bowling alley projects.

Today

After installing hundreds of lanes in homes, Fusion Bowling has built a stellar reputation among luxury home builders across the country, and enjoys many repeat clients.

Meet the team

Key Team Members

It starts with integrity. If you want to work with Fusion Bowling, you have to be high-integrity and conscientious. Treat each customer with respect, and build the project like it's your own.

Ryan Claxton

Ryan Claxton

Sales & Marketing

Ryan introduces new customers to the process, helps with design, and handles sales and marketing.

Matt Claxton

Matt Claxton

Project Manager

Matt orders equipment and materials for each project, and performs pre-installation site visits and training.

Titus McCrary

Titus McCrary

Installation Manager

Titus oversees the installation process, and has expertise in mechanical, carpentry, and electrical matters.

Missy Carter

Missy Carter

Office Manager

Missy handles accounting, insurance, general administration, and keeps the office running smoothly.

Chris Holycross

Chris Holycross

Logistics Manager

Chris arranges travel, scheduling, shipping, and assists with site visits and punch-out work.

Kevin Chaplin

Kevin Chaplin

Installation Foreman

"Chappy" was formerly a luxury trim carpenter, and demands perfection on every bowling alley.

Braxton McCrary

Braxton McCrary

Installation Foreman

Braxton oversees work at the job site. He formerly worked for Brunswick Bowling directly.

Industry leaders

Trusted by High-End Custom Home Builders.

We work with some of the best builders in the country. Check out some of the homes and buildings we’ve built custom private bowling alleys in.

Pug Palace
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Space Bowl
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Hamar
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Steamboat Lanes
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172 Residence
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Victory Lanes
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Yadav
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Rock & Bowl
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Pug Palace
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Space Bowl
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Hamar
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Steamboat Lanes
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172 Residence
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Victory Lanes
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Client Reviews

What are people saying about Fusion Bowling?

Our goal is to create a delightful experience for every person we work with—homeowners, builders, architects. But, don’t take our word for it:

5 stars

"Loving our newly constructed Fusion Bowling alley. From the initial discussion through procurement, construction, punch list and final orientation, Fusion and the Claxtons were nothing but professional. This all happened during pandemic related supply chain issues which they were completely honest about throughout the process. I highly recommend Fusion Bowling!"

Gerard Burdi
Gerard Burdi

Owner

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Gerard Burdi
Gerard Burdi

Owner

5 stars
"Loving our newly constructed Fusion Bowling alley. From the initial discussion through procurement, construction, punch list and final orientation, Fusion and the Claxtons were nothing but professional. This all happened during pandemic related supply chain issues which they were completely honest about throughout the process. I highly recommend Fusion Bowling!"
5 stars

"They make the process very easy. They're always available for questions. Great people to work with!"

Imran Haque
Imran Haque

Homeowner

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Imran Haque
Imran Haque

Homeowner

5 stars
"They make the process very easy. They're always available for questions. Great people to work with!"
5 stars

"Fusion Bowling exceeded my expectations 10X! Their crew built it in 5-6 days. Then Matt came to put the finishing touches on it and explained how to run everything. Their customer service is world class! If I build another house, I will use them again! It turned out way better than what I had visualized!"

Eric Koehler
Eric Koehler

Homeowner

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Eric Koehler
Eric Koehler

Homeowner

5 stars
"Fusion Bowling exceeded my expectations 10X! Their crew built it in 5-6 days. Then Matt came to put the finishing touches on it and explained how to run everything. Their customer service is world class! If I build another house, I will use them again! It turned out way better than what I had visualized!"
5 stars

"Stop looking and shopping around now as you will not beat the quality and service that Fusion provides. Top notch products, installers, and overall company. We couldn't be happier with the job Fusion did and it's great to see such companies still operate like they do!!"

David Hatley
David Hatley

Homeowner

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David Hatley
David Hatley

Homeowner

5 stars
"Stop looking and shopping around now as you will not beat the quality and service that Fusion provides. Top notch products, installers, and overall company. We couldn't be happier with the job Fusion did and it's great to see such companies still operate like they do!!"
5 stars

"First of all, the website was very well put together and instantly gave me confidence in their abilities as a company. Fusion Bowling is very thorough and provides needed valuable information. Fusion Bowling made the process easy. From the information packet provided for the contractor to the packages you could select, the entire experience was painless and smooth from start to finish. Don't hesitate. They know what they are doing. And don't be afraid to ask questions. They truly made the process enjoyable and easy for everyone involved. It's still hard to believe it was so simple. And the end result is wonderful and beautiful. The ease of use in operating the equipment was very refreshing too. We smile every time we walk in the room and feel like kids all over again. It has already proven to be a great family and friend activity. The memories have just begun and oh what fun they have been."

Brett Burch
Brett Burch

Homeowner

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Brett Burch
Brett Burch

Homeowner

5 stars
"First of all, the website was very well put together and instantly gave me confidence in their abilities as a company. Fusion Bowling is very thorough and provides needed valuable information. Fusion Bowling made the process easy. From the information packet provided for the contractor to the packages you could select, the entire experience was painless and smooth from start to finish. Don't hesitate. They know what they are doing. And don't be afraid to ask questions. They truly made the process enjoyable and easy for everyone involved. It's still hard to believe it was so simple. And the end result is wonderful and beautiful. The ease of use in operating the equipment was very refreshing too. We smile every time we walk in the room and feel like kids all over again. It has already proven to be a great family and friend activity. The memories have just begun and oh what fun they have been."
5 stars

"Very professional people. They came in and were very respectful to the family. Cleaned up their mess as they went with the install. When finished with the job, they sat down there with me for a couple of hours to go over the entire system. And if there was anything I wanted to change, they changed it. 10 out of 10 for Fusion Bowling. Everything they did was top-notch."

Brian Winters
Brian Winters

Homeowner

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Brian Winters
Brian Winters

Homeowner

5 stars
"Very professional people. They came in and were very respectful to the family. Cleaned up their mess as they went with the install. When finished with the job, they sat down there with me for a couple of hours to go over the entire system. And if there was anything I wanted to change, they changed it. 10 out of 10 for Fusion Bowling. Everything they did was top-notch."
5 stars

"I cannot say enough good things about Matt and Ryan at Fusion Bowling. Our lanes are beautiful and these guys know what they are doing. Prompt call backs on any question you might have, and their installation team did an outstanding job. If you are looking to install some bowling lanes and want the wow factor, give Fusion a call. You will not be disappointed."

Dennis Curtin
Dennis Curtin

Homeowner

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Dennis Curtin
Dennis Curtin

Homeowner

5 stars
"I cannot say enough good things about Matt and Ryan at Fusion Bowling. Our lanes are beautiful and these guys know what they are doing. Prompt call backs on any question you might have, and their installation team did an outstanding job. If you are looking to install some bowling lanes and want the wow factor, give Fusion a call. You will not be disappointed."
5 stars

"Fusion Bowling installed a bowling alley for one of our new construction homes. The spirit of cooperation and professionalism they displayed was incredible. Employees where easy to talk to. They where very considerate and took the extra steps to make sure the process was clean, efficient, and beautiful. The entire installation has been more than impressive, it has been inspiring. True craftsmanship at its finest!"

Andrew Brink
Andrew Brink

Project Manager

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Andrew Brink
Andrew Brink

Project Manager

5 stars
"Fusion Bowling installed a bowling alley for one of our new construction homes. The spirit of cooperation and professionalism they displayed was incredible. Employees where easy to talk to. They where very considerate and took the extra steps to make sure the process was clean, efficient, and beautiful. The entire installation has been more than impressive, it has been inspiring. True craftsmanship at its finest!"
5 stars

"What i liked about working with Fusion Bowling was the constant updates from them on the deliveries and the install of the bowling alley itself. Unfortunately, our project was delayed, but Ryan was able to hold all of the items for us and work with our new revised schedule. When we had questions regarding the power requirements and the install of the platform to meet the lanes, Fusion sent out the installer to meet with us on the site and confirm we were doing everything correct for the install of the bowling alley. When it was time to complete the project, Fusion came out and assembled the pinsetter covers and installed the monitors. They realized that the manufacturers did not send out a crucial part for the CPU/Network, and Matt drove almost 8 hours round trip, in one day to Michigan to pick it up and make sure the lanes and equipment were operational. Between Ryan Claxton, working in the office to make sure the owner was getting exactly the bowling alley they wanted and coordinating with the GC, Titus McCrary, the installer that assembled the lanes and the pinsetters, and Matt Claxton, who came at the end to do the finishing touches including the start up, Fusion Bowling is an A Class Company that fulfilled all of our project's needs and more! Great job Fusion. I would use your company in a heart beat for the next project we build that has a bowling alley! And I would recommend to anyone out there to use Fusion Bowling, because they know how to satisfy a customer right down to the last detail!"

Christopher Hogan
Christopher Hogan

Senior Project Superintendent

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Christopher Hogan
Christopher Hogan

Senior Project Superintendent

5 stars
"What i liked about working with Fusion Bowling was the constant updates from them on the deliveries and the install of the bowling alley itself. Unfortunately, our project was delayed, but Ryan was able to hold all of the items for us and work with our new revised schedule. When we had questions regarding the power requirements and the install of the platform to meet the lanes, Fusion sent out the installer to meet with us on the site and confirm we were doing everything correct for the install of the bowling alley. When it was time to complete the project, Fusion came out and assembled the pinsetter covers and installed the monitors. They realized that the manufacturers did not send out a crucial part for the CPU/Network, and Matt drove almost 8 hours round trip, in one day to Michigan to pick it up and make sure the lanes and equipment were operational. Between Ryan Claxton, working in the office to make sure the owner was getting exactly the bowling alley they wanted and coordinating with the GC, Titus McCrary, the installer that assembled the lanes and the pinsetters, and Matt Claxton, who came at the end to do the finishing touches including the start up, Fusion Bowling is an A Class Company that fulfilled all of our project's needs and more! Great job Fusion. I would use your company in a heart beat for the next project we build that has a bowling alley! And I would recommend to anyone out there to use Fusion Bowling, because they know how to satisfy a customer right down to the last detail!"
What's the process? What are the steps involved in buying a bowling alley?

The answer to this question gets its own cute little flow chart on its own web page. See our Process page.

What's the lead time?

It can take 4 months or more to get the equipment ordered, prepped, and ready to ship.

How long does it take to install a bowling alley?

A pair of lanes take about one week to install. Single lanes take about six days, and 4-lane projects take about  11 days.

When do you install the equipment?

The window of opportunity is after HVAC is up and running but before flooring is installed.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve got answers.

Browse some answers to our most common questions, or you can drop us a line to ask something else.

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Start your custom bowling alley project.

Be sure to check out our pricing page for details, and reach out to our team with any questions or concerns about starting a project.

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