Inverse full splices

[perspicaz]

Besides aesthetics, what is the reason why full splices are almost always constructed with the heavy wood (ebony, cocobolo, rosewood, etc.) at the back and the light wood (maple) at the front?

Wouldn't a maple into ebony for example (as opposed to ebony into maple) have a more forward balance and less overall weight? (which seem to be characteristics desired by many players)

Thanks.

 

[RFisher]

Besides aesthetics, what is the reason why full splices are almost always constructed with the heavy wood (ebony, cocobolo, rosewood, etc.) at the back and the light wood (maple) at the front?

Wouldn't a maple into ebony for example (as opposed to ebony into maple) have a more forward balance and less overall weight? (which seem to be desired characteristics by many players)

Thanks.

Do you mean like this:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=102899

 

[perspicaz]

Do you mean like this:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=102899

Yes, that is what I meant. :smile: Very nice cue by the way. I was wondering if doing it like that would have any benefits regarding balance and overall weight, since less amount of heavy wood is used and at the front instead of the back.

Thank you for the illustrating link :thumbup:

 

[WilleeCue]

Besides aesthetics, what is the reason why full splices are almost always constructed with the heavy wood (ebony, cocobolo, rosewood, etc.) at the back and the light wood (maple) at the front?

Wouldn't a maple into ebony for example (as opposed to ebony into maple) have a more forward balance and less overall weight? (which seem to be desired characteristics by many players)

Thanks.

One word ... Tradition!
That is the way they have been made for decades.

 

[Mase]

Besides aesthetics, what is the reason why full splices are almost always constructed with the heavy wood (ebony, cocobolo, rosewood, etc.) at the back and the light wood (maple) at the front?

Wouldn't a maple into ebony for example (as opposed to ebony into maple) have a more forward balance and less overall weight? (which seem to be desired characteristics by many players)

Thanks.

Heres one I made for a gentleman that had small reverse points.