Pinball Machine Essentials for New game owners
Whether Your Game Is New-in-Box or New-to-You There’s nothing quite like bringing home a new pinball machine—whether it’s fresh out of the box or a game that’s new to your collection. The lights, the sounds, the first plunge—it’s an exciting moment. A few smart upgrades can help protect your investment, keep it playing its best, and make ownership more enjoyable from day one. Below are our pinball essentials, divided into Must Haves and Great Add-Ons, all available from Mezel Mods!
must haves for every pinball machine
These are the foundational upgrades we recommend for every game. They protect high-wear areas, reduce long-term damage, and are easiest to install early in ownership.
Replacement Pinballs
- One of the most important—and most cost-effective—upgrades you can make to any pinball machine is replacing the factory pinballs. Worn or low-quality balls can cause unnecessary playfield damage faster than almost anything else. Ninja Pinballs – Premium, ultra-shiny, high-polish steel pinballs designed for smooth play and reduced playfield wear.
Ninja Pinballs- Premium, ultra-shiny, high-polish steel pinballs designed for smooth play and reduced playfield wear.
Polaris Carbon Pinballs – Ideal for games with magnets; engineered to resist magnetization and reduce ball clumping.
Fresh, high-quality pinballs are inexpensive insurance for protecting your playfield and maintaining consistent gameplay
Game Specific Plastic Protectors
Factory plastics are some of the most vulnerable parts of a pinball machine—especially where metal washers are used. Game-specific plastic protectors: reinforce and protect fragile factory plastics, eliminate unsightly metal washer protectors, and improve the look and feel of the game with an accent of color.
Plastic protector sets come in a variety of styles like the CLiP Protector set shown here on Avatar
Pinball Cabinet Assembly Protectors
Every time you lift the playfield, the inside of your cabinet is at risk of gouges and damage. Cabinet assembly protectors protect the cabinet interior during playfield lifting by preventing scratches and damage. Help preserve long-term cabinet condition and value with this easy to use tool. Learn more about this essential upgrade in this overview.
Pinball Shooter Lane Protectors
The shooter lane is one of the highest-wear areas on any pinball machine. Game-specific shooter lane protectors prevent that ugly ball wear on the wood from repeated plunges. Preserve the factory look of the playfield Install cleanly without affecting gameplay. For a complete review of the types of shooter lanes available, check out this review.
Protecting the shooter lane keeps your game looking like new for years to come
next level essentials
Once the essentials are covered, these upgrades improve comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.
Voodoo Glass
Upgraded pinball glass can transform your world underglass by improving visibility and reducing glare. Key benefits:
- Reduces reflections and glare
- Improves playfield clarity
- Makes playfield easier to see in brighter rooms
Sometimes called 'invisible glass', this glass will take your game room experience to another level
Pinhedz Cleaning Products
Keeping your playfield clean helps your game play faster and last longer. Pinhedz cleaning products are designed specifically for pinball machines making them different from most others recommended in the industry. From glass, rubbers, plastics, metals and playfields, the Pinhedz System is sure to meet all your cleaning needs.
Available in three different styles to suit your beverage specific needs
PinGulp Beverage Caddie
We all enjoy a drink while playing—but drinks on the pinball glass are an accident waiting to happen. The original beverage holder, the PinGulp securely holds your favorite beverage without drilling to prevent spills and the faux pas of glass-top drinks. Available in three styles depending upon your
Volume Control
Pinball is loud… and not everyone in the house loves multiball at full volume. An external volume control makes it easy to adjust sound levels on the fly to keep peace with family and roommates!
Start Strong, Protect your Investment
Protecting your pinball machine from day one—whether it’s brand new or simply new to you—helps ensure better gameplay, easier maintenance, and long-term value. These essentials are smart upgrades that let you enjoy your new game with confidence. Explore all of these products and more at Mezel Mods, and give your new game the care it deserves this holiday season.
Available for Stern Spike games or Stern Whitestar systems