Ash cue v Maple cue, the pros and cons.

[The Stig]

I think i'll be changing my cue soon to a cue thats fractionally longer with a bit more weight, ive always played with an ash cue but i may consider changing to a maple. I prefer a more denser, heavier shaft as i like to feel as though the shaft has some weight to it.

I wouldn't mind hearing from people that have made a similar switch, has a maple cue felt better in your hand and improved your game along with your confidence or did you go back to an ash cue after trying a maple ?

It will be a 3/4 cue jointed at around 14 or 15 inches.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Deepscrew]

www.handmadecues.com have a good piece on this issue. Also try searching for topics with 'maple' in the title, plenty on there.

[The Stig]

www.handmadecues.com have a good piece on this issue. Also try searching for topics with 'maple' in the title, plenty on there.

Thats a great write up, thanks for the link.

[lennon11]

http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...emakers-Choice

this might help too mate.

[MikeWooldridge]

i've never known anyone switch from ash to maple and like it.

if you want heavier, there are plenty of denser heavier ash shafts out there. changing to maple is not your answer.

[jaffa.johnson]

i've never known anyone switch from ash to maple and like it.

if you want heavier, there are plenty of denser heavier ash shafts out there. changing to maple is not your answer.

Mark me down as your one!

[MikeWooldridge]

Mark me down as your one!

ok, there are exceptions to the rule of course

however, if someone has used ash for years, then tries maple, they invariably do not like it.

for a relative newcomer, the change will come easier.

but i stand by my generalisation. you won't like it if you are used to ash.

[eaoin11]

ok, there are exceptions to the rule of course

however, if someone has used ash for years, then tries maple, they invariably do not like it.

for a relative newcomer, the change will come easier.

but i stand by my generalisation. you won't like it if you are used to ash.

This sounds right to me from experience. I think it's actually the higher density of maple that can make it feel unresponsive sometimes.

I like both but to me ash gives a sharper, more direct response that is easier to master. When I first tried maple years ago I enjoyed exploring the different feel and thought it felt like a 'delayed' response somehow.

[jaffa.johnson]

ok, there are exceptions to the rule of course

however, if someone has used ash for years, then tries maple, they invariably do not like it.

for a relative newcomer, the change will come easier.

but i stand by my generalisation. you won't like it if you are used to ash.

I agree with what ur saying.

My reasons for preferring maple is because of the smoothness and plain looking.

[DeanH]

I have used a maple for 25 yrs and then got an ash, which I just love and play very with very well (whether better than previously I am not sure) but I can only state that when playing with the ash, that is as smooth as can be, I can still feel, every now and then, the grain (usually more so when waiting for my shot) but not enough to put off my game. Even though I do notice the grain as I am down on the shot it does not interfer with my play.
But I must say that I am still looking for "the" maple as my next cue.

[MikeWooldridge]

But I must say that I am still looking for "the" maple as my next cue.

that'll be the one i have here then. i've got some great maple. only trouble is i'm too expensive for most

[DeanH]

that'll be the one i have here then. i've got some great maple. only trouble is i'm too expensive for most

I know you have some fantastic maple in stock at the moment (if not before) but after getting a £600 quote from your VCM they are way beyond my meagre means
Unless you do a mega TSF discount
... one day...

[lloouu]

Hey, I'm highly interested on it. How can I order from you with those great maple?

[lloouu]

that'll be the one i have here then. i've got some great maple. only trouble is i'm too expensive for most

Hey, I'm highly interested on it. How can I order from you with those great maple?

[cueinhand]

that'll be the one i have here then. i've got some great maple. only trouble is i'm too expensive for most

Yeah ! Mike the craftsmanship of your cue is good , and play well too, but expensive!!!