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Laminated bamboo is very strong and sturdy, and there's the feel-good perk of using an environmentally friendly option. It doesn't have the corksniffing appeal of more traditional options, but it's viable.
That said, the quality of available laminates varies widely. Species, age, grain, where on the plant your bamboo comes from (lower to the ground is better), moisture content control, proper glue application and finishing, etc. Delamination is very possible in low quality laminates, but a good one should last a very, very long time.
"Grass vs wood" is misleading in two ways: it doesn't lend itself to considering the particular properties of bamboo, and we're talking about a laminate. Strand woven bamboo laminates are harder than oak.
Sure. I mostly just meant they have different structures, so I would assume they have different strength properties in different directions. But I'm far from an expert.