I like heavy woods that help steady the bow and absord recoil like Arthur mentioned.
That is why I chose African Blackwood for my last Trails End recurve and Snakewood for one I have on order.
Both woods are very expensive but worth the extra cost to me.
Here is my African Blackwood bow.
It looks much better in person.
The chocolate waves in the wood aren't visible in the pic.
Sag.
