Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress bans urethane bowling balls
JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: 1/14/2026, 8:00 PM
The no urethane picture that accompanied Malaysia's announcement.
The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress has banned urethane (slow oil-absorbing high performance) bowling balls.
It made the announcement in this Facebook post on Monday:“Following extensive review, consultation with technical experts, coaches, and elite athletes, and careful consideration of global trends, local lane conditions, and studies conducted by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), MTBC has determined that the use of slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane bowling balls w...