Are Urethane Bowling Balls Good?

Urethane balls have more hook potential than plastic balls, and less back-end violence, which increased their popularity by tons. They also give good pin action and generate a good amount of friction. They are also longer-lasting than plastic balls. ... The other form is solid bowling balls.

Should urethane bowling balls be banned?

No they should not be banned. Urethane is another "tool of the trade" in a lot of people's bag. The folks who want to ban urethane are most likely the ones who can't use it with any level of success or can't counter it's effects using with reactive resin. Either way, urethane is not going anywhere any time soon.

What is the advantage of a urethane bowling ball?

Urethane– This coverstock is more durable than plastic and offers more friction between the ball and the lane surface. Therefore, urethane has a higher hook potential than plastic. Due to the increased friction on the lane, urethane tends to deflect less which results in better pin action.