Forces of hundreds of tons can be imposed on tow points. Incorrect use of stripe over the correct recovery ropes will
Impose instant high loads and have been known to rip off mounts and all sorts.
A rope will spread the weight over a longer period as it has some give and this can and will aid extraction.
Jate rings you buy from paddocks ect with a bridal and rated shackles will be fine.
People have moaned and moaned about tow balls not being rated. Well I can confirm that we use them for team recovery and with decent rated mounts they are more than adaquate