had them at hartford jai-alai. way back when..they where brite white, made from what i thought was like strapping or banding materials. some guys said they were ok..but myself and most others think they cause you to bobble or hold because the material did not hold onto the pelotas goatskin. not even close...i'm sorry but i think the way cestas are made and the materials they are made from, are the best that they can be....