My 2 cents worth of opinion:


Even back then coverstocks would "die" when not properly cared for. It also depends on how and where you use them - how long they will last and what they will do while seeming to last.

Dull balls, be they resin or (resin-based) particle, will absorb
(Note: some particle are urethane-based and they last longer because urethane absorbs oil at a significantly lower rate than resins.)
oil at a very rapid rate, especially when not wiped off quickly and regularly. This oil absorption will lead to reduced performance in both hooking ability, oil handling ability and hitting power.

Two of the major coverstock formulations, Brunswick's PowerKoil 18 and Columbia's Super-Flex, were both initially used in the mid 1990s and continue through to today. Both are great and performance-proven coverstocks that any rational bowler should be glad to use. However, when dulled AND used regularly on medium or heavier oil AND not properly cared for, they will die over time.
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Edited on 8/29/2004 8:15 PM