"I think that would compromise the durability." Alvin wanted to promote the model as close to indestructible, able to withstand bludgers and crashes, to be dependable in rough weather. "Do you think we could graft two woods together, a lighter on on top and the field maple on the bottom to provide the structure?" Halving the heavier wood might take off some of the unnecessary heft to the shaft. "I'm just nervous it'll splinter too easily if we do that." It would look good though, melding two woods together. Though most quidditch teams cared about the function, Alvin wanted to broom to have good form too. Penny's brilliant work on the tail was already half the battle, but they were still stuck on getting the handle to cooperate.

"Maybe it is in the charms," he sighed, pushing up his already rolled up sleeves. Alvin flipped through his sketchbook, looking for the page he had notes on different local woods, thinking he needed to reach out to Hillicker and pick his brain about a wood Alvin hadn't thought about.