The smartest thing to do when selecting bow limb material is to explain your needs and wants to your selected bowyer and let him make the decision for you. He is the expert when it comes to his designed bows.....he will know what works the best.

Historically, yew combined with rock maple has proven itself on the as an excellent accurate combination of natural materials. Recently, tonkin cane, carbon, and some other materials have also proven their worth in traditional bows. Only your bowyer will make the wisest decisions for your needs. He want's you to enjoy his product.