# How To Install A Stern Pinball Shooter Rod Accessory (Flip N Out Pinball, 2022)

**Source:** Flip n Out Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2022-05-05  
**Duration:** 3m 11s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nka84XV7mQs

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## Analysis

Greg from Flippin' Out Pinball provides a step-by-step tutorial on installing a replacement shooter rod accessory on a Stern pinball machine, using a Godzilla-themed rod as the example. The video covers safety precautions, removal of the lockdown bar and playfield glass, extraction of the original shooter rod, installation of the new rod, and reassembly.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Shooter rod replacement requires raising the playfield and removing three screws — _Direct demonstration and instruction in the tutorial_
- [HIGH] The left screw of the shooter rod assembly is difficult to access due to cabinet proximity — _Demonstrated in video; presenter switched to a longer, thinner screwdriver to access it_
- [HIGH] It is necessary to remove pinballs before raising the playfield to prevent damage to plastics — _Safety warning given twice during tutorial_

### Notable Quotes

> "As always, make sure to purchase all of your fantastic pinball accessories from flipinoutpinball.com."
> — **Greg, Flippin' Out Pinball**, Opening
> _Standard promotional messaging for the company_

> "Safety first."
> — **Greg, Flippin' Out Pinball**, Mid-tutorial
> _Emphasis on unplugging machine and removing balls before service_

> "The right screw and the bottom screw are very easy to get to, but because that left screw over there is very difficult to get to because it is so close to the cabinet, I had to actually switch out so that I was out of the way of the shooter rod."
> — **Greg, Flippin' Out Pinball**, Installation phase
> _Technical insight into practical installation challenges_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Flippin' Out Pinball | company | Pinball accessories retailer and content creator providing installation tutorials and custom products |
| Greg | person | Content creator and representative for Flippin' Out Pinball; presenter of the tutorial |
| Godzilla | game | Stern pinball machine used as example in tutorial; specifically, the Godzilla-themed shooter rod was featured |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of pinball machines on which the shooter rod installation tutorial is based |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Shooter rod replacement and installation, Pinball machine maintenance and service, Aftermarket pinball accessories
- **Secondary:** Safety procedures for pinball service

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic, helpful tone throughout. Greg is encouraging and emphasizes the simplicity of the task while maintaining appropriate safety awareness. Professional and accessible instructional style.

### Signals

- **[product_strategy]** Flippin' Out Pinball produces and sells aftermarket shooter rod accessories (e.g., Godzilla-themed) as replacements for standard Stern pinball shooter rods, positioning them as cosmetic/quality-of-life upgrades (confidence: high) — Video demonstrates installation of a Godzilla-branded shooter rod as a replacement accessory; Greg promotes purchasing from flipinoutpinball.com

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## Transcript

 Hey, Greg here with Flip N Out Pinball. and today I'm going to show you guys how to install a pinball shooter rod. As always, make sure to purchase all of your fantastic pinball accessories from flipinoutpinball.com. That is the letter N, flipinoutpinball.com. And today I'm going to be showing you guys this on this beautiful Godzilla shooter rod. Oh, she's so pretty. So let's always start by turning off our pinball machine. Next, go ahead and unplug it just to be little safe. Next, let's remove those latches for that lockdown bar. Then we will remove the lockdown bar, followed by your pinball glass. Now something else to remember, don't forget to remove those balls. You don't want to go raising the playfield and they roll into the back and bust any plastics or anything else. Again, safety first. Now we simply raise the playfield and removing the three screws you do not need to remove the actual plate itself so the bottom two red screws actually stay save these screws put them to the side you will need them for the reinstallation Once those three screws are out you just simply remove the shooter rod from your pinball cabinet and install your new one. Then reinstall all three screws. Now as you'll see I actually switched over to a a longer, thinner screwdriver. The right screw and the bottom screw are very easy to get to, but because that left screw over there, as you can see on the screen, is very difficult to get to because it is so close to the cabinet, I had to actually switch out so that I was out of the way of the shooter rod. Now, reinstall everything. Glass and your lockdown bar. Make sure those latches are secure and you put your balls in. Don't forget the balls. And it was that simple. Now set back and enjoy your brand new shooter rod from Flip N Out Pinball. And there it at. Take two. Thank you.

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