ash vs maple for snooker cue

[jayhoming]

i'm looking for a snooker cue now, and anybody can tell me what's the differences between ash and maple? interms of shooting touch, maintenance and longevity

[bongo]

Hi there jayhoming,

Try this link, I hope it helps you: http://www.handmadecues.com/home/24-ashormaple.htm

All the best,
bongo

EDIT : There is also a good bit of information about the differences of Ash and Maple cues and information about the difference between 1 piece and jointed cues on the Stamford Cue Makers Website : http://www.stamfordcuemakers.com/cueinfo.htm

[jayhoming]

it's real helpful..thanks, and i think that i probabily will go with ash then..

[bongo]

OK, But Maple is a very good wood, Stephen Hendry always uses maple remember! He is 7 times world champion!

[Peer]

According to a wood specialist from Hayden, Colorado -- he says that ash is more flexible than maple, (although maple is slightly harder). Hence, ash shafts should promote less squirt.

-- peer

[snookaman]

According to a wood specialist from Hayden, Colorado -- he says that ash is more flexible than maple, (although maple is slightly harder). Hence, ash shafts should promote less squirt.

-- peer

Hi Peer,

Thank you for your information. However, there are many kinds of Ash: white ash, black ash, and golden ash. Do you know which kind is the best for making cues?

[Peer]

Hi Peer, Thank you for your information. However, there are many kinds of Ash: white ash, black ash, and golden ash. Do you know which kind is the best for making cues?

What's best, I don't know -- but I believe that white ash is most commonly used.

-- peer

[d@niel]

which type of ash is stiffer?

[Freddie Ng]

I think both woods made quality cues. It's just the matter of personal choice.
I personally like ash as my shaft, like the chevrons and natural feel.
There are many kinds of ash out there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraxinus
I think is the grade thats matter..

[inevermissblue]

A new Cue.

Quite a few people i know have brought handmade cues, from various cue makers. The reason i have never done this is because i have never ever been that certain on what exactly i want out of a cue, or how it should look. Plus the added factor of price.
I can now say with alot of confidence what i would have now. It would be;

1 piece.
Stiff maple shaft.
17-19oz in weight.
Ebony butt, no inlays.
balance point at 18 inches.
57 inches long.
10mm stainless steel ferrule.

Can anybody tell me how much this would cost me? hypothectically or course.

[Freddie Ng]

Every cuemaker sell their cue at different price.. even though is the same design.
A JP classic could easily cost you anything more than 200pounds..
You can try craftman.. they have some good deals there..
http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...cues.html#a133

[d@niel]

thank's Freddie Ng

I ask this because i bought a cue from Peradon and it was very whippy

i learned a lesson, never buy a cue without trying it.

[Freddie Ng]

You're most welcome mate..

Maybe you can reading this two threads..
http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...ight=omin+cues

http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...ad.php?t=21267

Hope you enjoy it..

[d@niel]

thank's

some people say the lacquer makes the shaft stiffer,
what you think ?

[snawaz]

1 piece.
Stiff maple shaft.
17-19oz in weight.
Ebony butt, no inlays.
balance point at 18 inches.
57 inches long.
10mm stainless steel ferrule.

Can anybody tell me how much this would cost me? hypothectically or course.

Hypothetically speaking this would cost you the length of a piece of string!