Another thing to consider...
is ferrule weight as it relates to a shaft's tendency to squirt.
Maple is given a value of "1" and this chart shows how a few common ferrule materials compare.
Remember, a higher number (heavier material) will have a tendency squirt more than a lower number (lighter weight).

These numbers are based on my own measurements.
  I made samples of each material that were exactly the same diameter & length.
  Then I weighed them to the nearest tenth of a gram and calculated their weights relative to maple.
For example, if the maple sample weighed 6.2g and Aegis2 weighed 12.4g, Aegis2 was given a value of 2.
Your mileage may vary.  But not by much.

The weight of maple shafts can vary considerably.  Most people prefer a shaft with high grain count & dense wood - usually heavier, rather than lighter.  This might not be the best choice to make if low squirt is your priority.  The dense shaft might sound & feel better but...

Don't you just love it when something new comes along to confuse you?

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