These keilwood shaft blanks are of very high quality , all cut from Canadian hard rock maple , and predominately straight grained. I have been receiving incredible feed back on the solid hit, and playability in general of this wood. I am laying claim to have the best overall quality keilwood shaft blanks on the market today .........8 - 25 gpi........with most being in the 12 - 20 range , 1in sq x 31inL...............10 pieces shipped anywhere in North America for $195 . Money back guarantee .........