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.

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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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

"Fusion bowling was great to work with. We knew nothing about bowling lanes and they worked with our contractor to make sure we had everything we needed. They explained the differences between the types of machines and we went with the string machines and are very glad. Our family has started doing a league at our lanes and our used several times a week with absolutely no problems at all. We love our bowling lanes and loved working with fusion. Great service before during and after the sale!!!!"

Laurinda Gill
Laurinda Gill

Homeowner

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Laurinda Gill
Laurinda Gill

Homeowner

5 stars
"Fusion bowling was great to work with. We knew nothing about bowling lanes and they worked with our contractor to make sure we had everything we needed. They explained the differences between the types of machines and we went with the string machines and are very glad. Our family has started doing a league at our lanes and our used several times a week with absolutely no problems at all. We love our bowling lanes and loved working with fusion. Great service before during and after the sale!!!!"
5 stars

"Wow! What a gift it was dealing with the folks at Fusion bowling. The ordering process was easy and thorough, the pre-and post installation team was ridiculously nice, professional and proficient. I could not be more pleased!"

John Russo
John Russo

Homeowner

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John Russo
John Russo

Homeowner

5 stars
"Wow! What a gift it was dealing with the folks at Fusion bowling. The ordering process was easy and thorough, the pre-and post installation team was ridiculously nice, professional and proficient. I could not be more pleased!"
5 stars

"We have had a wonderful experience! The bowling alley is beautifully built, extremely high quality. The customer service is so far above any standard as well! Wish all companies were run this excellently!"

Shannon Maura
Shannon Maura

Homeowner

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Shannon Maura
Shannon Maura

Homeowner

5 stars
"We have had a wonderful experience! The bowling alley is beautifully built, extremely high quality. The customer service is so far above any standard as well! Wish all companies were run this excellently!"
5 stars

"Fusion Bowling installed the most amazing two lane bowling alley in our home! They were quick, efficient and so easy to work with from the very beginning while in design to the spotless installation. The finished product has been such a fun addition to our home! Thanks so much, Fusion Bowling!"

Sarah Clark
Sarah Clark

Homeowner

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Sarah Clark
Sarah Clark

Homeowner

5 stars
"Fusion Bowling installed the most amazing two lane bowling alley in our home! They were quick, efficient and so easy to work with from the very beginning while in design to the spotless installation. The finished product has been such a fun addition to our home! Thanks so much, Fusion Bowling!"
5 stars

"Installing bowling alleys in a private home is always a challenge. Matt and his staff completed the installation and provided all the information needed to the other contractors in a way that made it easy for the installation to go smoothly. They are the best."

Warren Lovell
Warren Lovell

Homeowner

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Warren Lovell
Warren Lovell

Homeowner

5 stars
"Installing bowling alleys in a private home is always a challenge. Matt and his staff completed the installation and provided all the information needed to the other contractors in a way that made it easy for the installation to go smoothly. They are the best."
5 stars

"Fusion Bowling was hired by me for the installation of a private custom, one-of-a-kind bowling lane. With their relationship with Brunswick – the only red light / red lane ever made – worth every dime. If you ever need a private bowling alley like I did, they get it done."

Lou Bermudez
Lou Bermudez

Operations Manager

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Lou Bermudez
Lou Bermudez

Operations Manager

5 stars
"Fusion Bowling was hired by me for the installation of a private custom, one-of-a-kind bowling lane. With their relationship with Brunswick – the only red light / red lane ever made – worth every dime. If you ever need a private bowling alley like I did, they get it done."
5 stars

"When a part was needed from the manufacturer, Fusion took the lead and solved the problem very quickly. Great company!"

Terry Salmon
Terry Salmon

Homeowner

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Terry Salmon
Terry Salmon

Homeowner

5 stars
"When a part was needed from the manufacturer, Fusion took the lead and solved the problem very quickly. Great company!"
5 stars

"Fusion Bowling did an amazing job. I have used them on two bowling lane projects so far and both of them were installed seamlessly and on time. I highly recommend them!"

Ted Thompson
Ted Thompson

President

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Ted Thompson
Ted Thompson

President

5 stars
"Fusion Bowling did an amazing job. I have used them on two bowling lane projects so far and both of them were installed seamlessly and on time. I highly recommend them!"
5 stars

"I had never put a bowling alley in a house before, and so when I was looking for a company to provide that service, I met with Matt at Fusion Bowling. Matt and his team provided all the information that I would need and made sure that I knew every detail of what I needed to do to make sure the job went smooth, they made visits to the site and numerous phone calls to me to confirm all openings and placement of all sleeving needed for wiring and made the job a huge success and a very happy client. I highly recommend Fusion for anyone looking to have a bowling alley installed, for the simple fact that the attention to detail and the communication provided from Matt and his team made the job as simple as possible."

Greg Givans
Greg Givans

President

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Greg Givans
Greg Givans

President

5 stars
"I had never put a bowling alley in a house before, and so when I was looking for a company to provide that service, I met with Matt at Fusion Bowling. Matt and his team provided all the information that I would need and made sure that I knew every detail of what I needed to do to make sure the job went smooth, they made visits to the site and numerous phone calls to me to confirm all openings and placement of all sleeving needed for wiring and made the job a huge success and a very happy client. I highly recommend Fusion for anyone looking to have a bowling alley installed, for the simple fact that the attention to detail and the communication provided from Matt and his team made the job as simple as possible."
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.

Are you ready?

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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