When I made my alphabetical list, ash was second on it. It appears ash is somewhat generic, and perhaps it should not have been second.
I thought since the internet, reaches world wide, and there are a lot of snooker players in the world, that ash should be included. I also thought, a lot of Americans, may know little about it.
Ash is the wood used in the making of snooker cue shafts. Ash has a very high strength to weight ratio. Scientifically, it is known as Oleaceae Fraxinus Nigra. The Oleaceae infers that it is a member of the olive family. The wood's oils are chemically related to olive oil. The genus Fraxinus, contains approximately 70 species, 17 of which are North American. The Nigra refers to the species, black.
The wood is porous and requires filler before finishing. Snooker cues have sealer coats that experts advise should not be sanded off.
This is all that I have been able to find on the subject. I am sure there are some here that will be able to add to this information, or correct any errors I have made. If you can think of any questions, or have something to share, your participation would be appreciated.
Tracy

Ash is the wood used in the making of snooker cue shafts. Ash has a very high strength to weight ratio. Scientifically, it is known as Oleaceae Fraxinus Nigra. The Oleaceae infers that it is a member of the olive family. The wood's oils are chemically related to olive oil. The genus Fraxinus, contains approximately 70 species, 17 of which are North American. The Nigra refers to the species, black.
The wood is porous and requires filler before finishing. Snooker cues have sealer coats that experts advise should not be sanded off.
This is all that I have been able to find on the subject. I am sure there are some here that will be able to add to this information, or correct any errors I have made. If you can think of any questions, or have something to share, your participation would be appreciated.
Tracy