Future Story Reactive, Urethane & Polyester. Match the ball to the conditions
Let's face it reactive balls are hot. But don't discount the non-reactive urethanes, and polyesters. The key to winning is being able to match your equipment; and bowling ability to the conditions you're facing. A little history of the coverstock The last 40 years has seen 4 major changes in coverstock materials. In the 1960's hard rubber balls were your only choice. The 70's saw the introduction of polyester balls. In the 80's a dramatic improvement in the coverstock was made with the release of urethanes. And in the early 90's reactive urethane raised bowling, and scores, to the level it is at now. When to use Polyester/Plastic Balls Due to the nature of their composition, polyester balls tend to roll straight with very little hook. Therefore, under today's conditions, they are really only suitable when the lanes are extremely dry and the reactives and urethanes are hooking too much. On the other hand, because the polyester ball is not as susce...