Complex sentence: Because of its high flexibility, shock-resistance and resistance to splitting, ash wood is the traditional material for bows, tool handles, especially for hammers and axes, tennis rackets and snooker cue sticksand it was extensively used in the construction of early aircraft.
Split into simpler sentences: Because of its high flexibility, shock-resistance and resistance to splitting. Ash wood is the traditional material for bows, tool handles, especially for hammers and axes, tennis rackets and snooker cue sticksand it was extensively used in the construction of early aircraft.