AS we known,There are many materials used to make pool cue,Like maple,birch,Carbon fiber,Glass fiber etc.Today,we will focus on studying wood :maple and birch.
- Color texture
Maple wood is usually light to pale brown in color,with fine and uniform textures and a natural luster.The texture is straight and often features subtle waves or bird-eye patterns.While birch wood is darker in color,ranging from light yellow to deep red-brown,its texture is more pronounced,often displaying straight and curly patterns.
- Hardness
The hardness of maple wood is higher than that of birch wood.This makes the maple billiard cue more resistant to wear,scratches and indentations.Therefore,maple wood is more commonly used in mid-to-high-end pool cue.Although birch wood is a little soft,its hardness is still suitable for public cue.
- Stability performance
The maple cue remain stable in size after drying and are less prone to cracking.In contrast,the birch cue tend to warp or crack during the drying process,so it is important to control the humidity.
- Economic cost
Generally,the price of maple cue is higher than that of birch cue.For the sake of the aesthetic appearance of the pool cue,Billiard cue maker usually print or stain color and pattern on the butt,.As shown in the figure.royal blue stain(birch) and brown stain(maple),Carefully observe the wood grain,the brown color is quite clear.However,their values differ by a factor of ten.When choosing a billiard cue,We need to pay more attention to the different materials.