Quoted from OLDPINGUY:

Of all the games Ive had, if I had to keep only one game for doing everything in a way that provides endless challenge and entertainment, it would be, The Shadow!

Quoted from Tsskinne:

The Shadow did not apparently want to welcome me back into the club last night
Luckily with tipping upside down the vast majority of glass didn't get into the game or cabinet, still wanted to cry.

Quoted from Twister:

Short update of my black plastic replacement. All parts are laser cutted and bended.
The first one is welded. I have changed to 1,5mm stainless steel. The next to weeks this part get black chrome.
And I get the first decal for the battlefield. It is not a plastic, it is laser engraved metal.
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Quoted from Djshakes:

Tell me if you think I'm nuts but planning on modifying my shadow wire form accordingly. Despite extending my switch out further on the wire form and using the long 3 inch actuator on the switch, I still experience the ball jumping the switch. In fact, sometimes the ball is moving so fast it flies off the wire form.
I was thinking about using an old junky wire form to cut out some pieces and extend my wire form where you see the red lines. Was also thinking about relocating the switch from the red box area to the green on the other side of the playfield. Currently I have a zip tie in the yellow box area to help knock down fast balls that are riding high in the wire form and jumping the switch.
I would obviously have to replate my wire form bronze if I weld it up.
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Quoted from gunstarhero:

Dude that is genius. So simple and clean.

Quoted from jedimastermatt:

Looks promising. I've been spending a lot of time with my Shadow the last few weeks on a project I'll be sharing hopefully soon (Pinsound related) and I tackled this issue by extending the switch location further with Lexan. The only issue I'm having now is the ball jumping the ramp occasionally. I may end up trying to reseat the wireform and if I do, this may be a good time to install this mod. In the photo the wires are running back the long way towards the left diverter instead of the right side of the machine, since it's mounted near the upper flipper. Is there a way to run the wires out the right side to hide them better?

Quoted from Chitownpinball:

How much we talking per switch?

Quoted from Wmsfan-GAP:

The body shape of this one is designed to fit this game in the location that was decided on. I also got switches for my Diners, that have a different shape body that allows fit on the curved Diner cup. So it’s kind of a game specific design.

Quoted from Yesh23:

I couldn't find them on Ebay.

Quoted from woody76:

I remember some $1800 shadows

Quoted from shiffdog:

I installed my MRS last night. It's such a great upgrade - I could never get that stupid switch to work well even with the extender. (I also have MRSs on my Diner coffee cup and CFTBL bowl - it's amazing what a difference in gameplay you can get from such a simple upgrade.)

Quoted from Pinkitten:

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I haven’t installed my MRS on The Shadow yet. I’m happy to make vids before and after.

Quoted from attack7777:

sonic: Wanted to say thanks for the MRS Shadow switch... it's great. Works 100% of the time, and improves the flow of the habitrail without the switch there slowing down the ball a bit. A great update.

Quoted from jonesjb:

In case anyone was on the fence on buying a sonic MRS switch. Do it.
I just installed mine and makes the game so much better... More than it has any right to. I didn't have problems with the ball getting stuck (as I previously had an extended switch), however getting a successful shot to register was such a crap shoot. When you have flow, are accurate and the ball was flying, it would often not trigger the switch due to speed.
Now with this MWS switch, it works flawlessly. It's so much better to hit a shot and everything works... Much better than having to check if it registered, and feeling relief if it did. No idea how long these will be available, but if you can get one, I strongly recommend.

Quoted from NPO:

Got my new Battlefield shroud installed today. Man, did Chris at Hotrod Arcade knock this out of the park. Well worth the price of entry!
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Quoted from hocuslocus:

Honestly think that was the last issue I had with this game, no matter what I did there was no rectifying the situation. Either you install a switch that's to long and it gets stuck or to short and it doesn't register all the time... There was no middle ground. I installed mine like a month ago and it works great, registers every time. Thanks M&M for coming up with this solution!

Quoted from bartron:

Have received and fitted this in the U.K.
Great little product that works well.
Thanks a lot Matt
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Quoted from Elicash:

Off topic - but have you considered making one for the Taxi skill shot? That seems to be a common issue where the switch itself slows the ball enough to make several revolutions difficult. I believe it would be similar to the Diner cup? Although i dont have a Diner.

Quoted from Manny65:

Does the machine Slam Tilt at any other time? The switch could be set slightly too sensitive or you may be getting a short - if you go into switch test mode and jiggle the machine or bang on the PF and mini-PF does the Slam Tilt switch (or any other switch) get activated?

Given all machines are different, some people can get away with cheaper solutions than others; however I think the best fix (reliable fix with minimal visual impact, although the most expensive) is the MRS (Magnetic Reed Switch) by sonic. But that's not to say people don't have success with the switch extenders (that relocate the switch further down the wireform) or even swapping out the switch actuator arm for a long straight actuator.

Quoted from shaub:

The ball has a tendency to jump the switch if in the normal spot, I've been meaning to move my switch over to that further spot or buy one of the fancy magnetic switches that somebody has been making for a couple years.

Quoted from Jodannar:

Im aware of the switch jumping issue if in the normal spot.id like to move it back and replace with a new MRS also. It just looks clunky on the right with a hacked plastic from what looks like a Pinbot. If anyone can give me a close up under the right flasher where the left ramp joins the right habitual that would be appreciated.

Quoted from paulbaptiste:

Thanks for that. I think the MRS switch is a great option as it eliminates that altogether. Had I known before I could just scrap that switch it would’ve saved me a lot of headaches. Appreciate the pictures!

Quoted from horseflesh:

I got my magnetic left ramp switch from Sonic today, and it's very nice. When I ordered, I actually expected a bare switch... not a switch built into a nice bracket with a connector ready to go! Install was a snap. I spent more time replacing some bulbs while I had the hood open.
The last picture with the block touching the ball just shows the included gap sizing guide in slipped into place. The bracket produced exactly the right gap once screwed down though, no fiddling around was required.
Thanks Sonic, this looks much nicer than changing the original switch location.
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Quoted from RobDutch:

After 9 years of owning the game, I finally got sick of the ball jumping over the left ramp switch
Ordered a MRS switch from Sonic yesterday, will leave a review ones installed.

Quoted from RobDutch:

Got my switch from Sonic and just installed it. Easy installation with a guide included. Works like a charm and it is barely visible Thanks again Sonic
Still the favorite of all of my games!!
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Quoted from Jodannar:

So much nicer replacing the random bracket and ugly exposed switch with the MRS.
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Quoted from Pinkitten:

The MRS is awesome, and is useful in many tricky areas on other pins too. I’ve used them on Ripley’s, Who Dunnit?, EATPM, GB, White Water, and The Shadow.

Quoted from JvdS:

Where can I buy them (in Europe)?

Quoted from cconway84:

MRS switch from Sonic is awesome bang for your buck on this game. Removes the old 3D printed switch extension from middle of playfield. MRS looks discreet and triggers every time. No more ball hangups. Blends in with my black wire forms.
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Quoted from Taygeta:

Big thanks to Sonic for the MRS mod. I’m on my 3rd Shadow and this is the first time the left ramp’s right diverter has worked consistently. What a difference it makes!

Quoted from Chitownpinball:

Ya probably. I need to save up for some MRS or whatever theyre called switches.

Quoted from Luke_Nukem:

MRS switch Is great.. but I still have non registered shots.. even when taking the ball and running it underneath it with my hand, I'd say every 20 shots.. it will register 16. Nothings perfect I guess.