The wooden racket appeared from 1505.It brought comfort and precision to the players of “real” tennis who played prior at naked hands.
Ash is appreciated for its flexibility and lightness. The ash tree with olive heart (brown) is required for its resistance.

The ash sawmill Eurochêne produces ash boules (from 41 to 80 mm thickness) and ash boards (from 18 to 54 mm thickness), to satisfy the various uses, furniture as sports equipment.