The heartwood is characterized by a light to medium brown color. The sapwood can be wide and is not always separated completely from the heartwood. The color of sapwood ranges from beige to light brown. The grain can sometimes be moderately curly but tends to almost always be straight and regular with a medium to coarse texture. White ash is incredibly shock resistant and is one of the most commonly used hardwood for tool handles such as shovels and hammers. It is also used in several sports goods because of the stiffness and resilience of the wood. Type: ASH Shape: Round Color: White Length: Cut to Specification Diameter: Ask