by Thomas Altmann » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:20 pm
Hi,
your ash sticks must be pretty old, right? As far as I know, they are not making them anymore. At least not in the size that I preferred (7/16").
Hickory sticks are said to me more durable, which I can confirm. They are heavier and - as far as I know - harder than ash.
Thomas