Only if you specify "Full Flow Valves." Most are not. ( 16 years a P-! Plumbing Licensee holder, retired.)Jeff: not only are ball valves the best way to go they have a HUGE benefit most folks do not realize;
ball valves ARE FULL FLOW the pass thru on a given size valve IE 1/2, 3/4 etc is the same dia as the pipe it gets attached to