Maple cue

[shailendra]

Hi guys, who do you think makes the BEST Maple cues ?

[the_paz]

the same people that make the best ash cues!

[poolqjunkie]

I have seen a few Trevor White maple cues and they are all excellent. I am very impressed with the quality of maple he has selected.
All the top cue makers such as Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Robert Osbourn, John Parris,,,can make you a very nice maple cue.

[maple]

Deroo cues

[jaffa.johnson]

That it is ultra smooth and plays great.

[limecc]

I've never tried one, and they just don't visually appeal. In general do they play differently?

[jaffa.johnson]

I've never tried one, and they just don't visually appeal. In general do they play differently?

I think not, each cue feels and plays different whether that be ash or maple.

Others think there is a difference, maple is a denser wood.

I would totally recommend maple for feel, look, smoothness and playability.

Are you a pool or snooker player?

[limecc]

In the last club I was a member of, being called a 'pool' player or 'pigeon' was a derogatory remark! Anyway, I only play snooker.

My first ever (ash) cue looked good but was extremely 'dead' and lifeless. When I tried a pal's ancient hand spliced ash/ebony Powerglide I was extremely impressed and amazed to learn how the best matured wood had more 'power' and 'spring' in it. Good wood was extremely rare even back then 30 years ago.

I was wondering if Maple wood had more power and feel to it in general. I had no expectations, but my home-made broom handle cue is actually quite responsive! I wonder what broom handle wood is?

[unclevit]

I can't make the Best Maple cue, but I can make a very good maple cue
Just kidding. It's Thailand New Year here, and we are drinking.....

[sunny3909]

Old Will Hunt maple cues were also very good.