ash shaft? pros? cons?

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Trent

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ive never played with one or put one on a cue, but i have one about turned down to size and i was curious as to how people thought they played pros and cons of them. i think i read somewhere that ash is more stable than maple and that its lighter and has a little less deflection than maple, but if i really knew i wouldnt be asking.

Thanks in advance.
 
For pool games, you cannot beat a good quality maple shaft! Ash has open grain like oak-ugggh! If you prefer less deflection, ask for a shaft made from a lighter blank with a shorter ferrule and smaller tip diameter. From another viewpoint, you can rest assured if ash was measurably "better" for pool cues, 98% of the custom cue makers I know of would be using it--even if it cost them 2x as much (I'm proud to say that actually).

Martin



Trent said:
ive never played with one or put one on a cue, but i have one about turned down to size and i was curious as to how people thought they played pros and cons of them. i think i read somewhere that ash is more stable than maple and that its lighter and has a little less deflection than maple, but if i really knew i wouldnt be asking.

Thanks in advance.
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ash is an excellent wood. Thats what they make the snooker cues out of, pool players are just used to maple. It would not be the same, but it does make a good shaft. If I didn't use maple for a shaft then ash would be my next choice far and above anything else.
 
I have made a few Ash shafts over the years and in general they are lighter than maple and harder to finish smooth because of the open grain in the wood.
Being lighter than Maple they have a bit less deflection.
In my experience I think Ash is more warp resistant than Maple.
Like Maple shafts some will feel and play better than others.
 
thanks guys i think im going to make this cue im making with 2 shafts one ash and one maple just in case.

i wish i had a good camera id like to post pics of the cue its one of the first ive made from squares and not rounds or blanks, and it looks awsome!
 
They've been using ash across the pond for over 400 years ... I 've made a few for 3 cushion players and one for pool ... I like 'em , and if you seal with CA they finish out as smooth as silk ... they play a little stiffer than maple , and depending on taper and tip , the hit is solid ...:cool:
 
My only real experience with ash is snooker cue related bit I've toyed with the idea of 13mm. I think the deal breakers are looks. Graininess and also feel. They done hold tone like maple so they feel a little dead to me. Prob great for breaking. Stiff and lightweight
 
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