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Persimmon
| Property | Persimmon Diospyros virginiana |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 2300 lbf |
| Workability | Difficult |
| Seasonal movement | Large |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Golf club heads, Mallets, Turned handles, Pool cues |
| Overview | America's only native ebony relative, extremely hard, dense, and smooth-wearing. The traditional golf club head wood, now prized for tool parts and turning. |