It tends to be a little heavier than Maple, but not a whole lot. I built my wife a cue with a one piece butt of Shedua and it played really good. I would not call it forward balanced. Just naturally balanced.
Here is some good information SG of the different wood species. Hope this helps. Although every piece will be different, this should get you in the ball park.
Here is some good information SG of the different wood species. Hope this helps. Although every piece will be different, this should get you in the ball park.