Many necks opt for a satin finish, which isn’t as affected ... tan color that adds a certain opulence to the wood. To go one further, flame maple – not named because it has been set on fire ...

Wood goes into a storage yard to dry out, typically requiring 4-6 months before a kiln finishes the process. From there, the Amasa mill turns the lumber into maple boards. Boards are then used to ...

The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.