boyforpele13,
You might want to check out Knitter's Review
They have a review of the Pony brand of Rosewood needles. It might give you some baseline upon which to judge the material, if nothing else.
http://knittersreview.com/article_to...t/040129_a.asp
But you know, if you like wood needles, there's nothing wrong with investing in a pair of something new to see how you like it. Even if you don't love them, you might find you end up with a project for which they are perfect. I have my favorite needles but sometimes, I have to go through the collection of my less popular needles to find the right ones for the job.