Ashford Spinning Wheel Comparison Chart

want to compare Ashford spinning wheels?
Here's a table we've put together to make comparing models easier. See at a glance what ratios you get with each wheel and its "add on" flyers, the wheel's specifications and what accessories are available.

Ashford Wheel Model	Ratios	Orifice Diameter	Bobbin Capacity	Drive Type	Wheel Diameter	Treadles	Weight	Included Accessories	Optional Accessories
Kiwi	5.5, 7.25	10mm (70cm high)	100g	Single (scotch tension)	45cm	Double	5.5kg	3 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	High Speed Kit, Jumbo Flyer Unit, Skein Holder
with High Speed Kit	11, 14
with Jumbo Flyer	4, 5	15mm	225g
Joy	6, 8, 11,14	10mm (56cm high)	100g	Single (scotch tension)	40cm	Double, Single	6kg (DT) 5kg (ST)	3 Bobbins	Carry Bag
Elizabeth 2	8.5, 11, 15 (18 bobbin lead)	10mm (66cm high)	100g	Double (with scotch tension option)	61cm	Single (double add-on extra)	9kg	4 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	High Speed Adaptor Kit, Jumbo DD Flyer Unit, Sliding Hook DD Flyer, Sliding Hook Jumbo DD Flyer, Flax Distaff, Quill Spindle, Double Treadle Kit
with High Speed Adaptor	14, 17.5, (22 bobbin lead)
with Jumbo Flyer	4.9, 5.7, (9.6 bobbin lead)	15mm	225g
with Sliding Hook Flyer	8, 10.5, 14	10mm	100g
with Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer	5, 5.5, 6.5	15mm	225g
Traditional – SD	6.5, 12.5, 17.5	10mm (67.5cm high)	100g	Single (scotch tension)	54cm	Single (double add-on extra)	8kg	4 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	Lace Flyer Kit, Basic & Complete Jumbo Flyer Unit, Sliding Hook Flyer, Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer, Flax Distaff, Quill Spindle, Double Treadle Kit
with Lace Flyer Kit	(15, 20, 30, 40 cotton) (14, 18, 25, 30 polycord)	7mm	70g
with Jumbo Flyer	4.5, 9	15mm	225g
with Sliding Hook Flyer	6.5, 9, 12, 18	10mm	100g
with Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer	4.5, 7.5, 9.5, 12.5	15mm	225g
Traditional – DD	7.5, 10, (14 bobbin lead)	10mm (67.5cm high)	100g	Double (with scotch tension option)	56cm	Single (double add-on extra)	8kg	4 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	High Speed Adaptor Kit, Jumbo DD Flyer Unit, Sliding Hook DD Flyer, Sliding Hook Jumbo DD Flyer, Flax Distaff, Quill Spindle, Double Treadle Kit
with High Speed Adaptor	14, 17.5, (22 bobbin lead)
with Jumbo Flyer	4.9, 5.7, (9.6 bobbin lead)	15mm	225g
with Sliding Hook Flyer	7.5, 9.5, 13	10mm	100g
with Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer	4.5, 5.3, 6.1	15mm	225g
Traveller - SD	5.5, 10, 14	10mm (80cm high)	100g	Single (scotch tension)	46cm	Double	7kg	4 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	Lace Flyer Kit, Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit, Sliding Hook Flyer, Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer, Flax Distaff, Quill Spindle
with Lace Flyer Kit	(12, 16, 24, 30 cotton) (11, 15, 20, 25 polycord)	7mm	70g
with Jumbo Flyer	3.7, 7.3	15mm	225g
with Sliding Hook Flyer	5.5, 7.5, 10, 15	10mm	100g
with Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer	3.5, 6, 7.5, 10	15mm	225g
Traveller - DD	6.5, 8.5, (11.5 bobbin lead)	10mm (80cm high)	100g	Double (with scotch tension option)	46cm	Double	7kg	4 Bobbins, Lazy Kate	High Speed Adaptor Kit, Jumbo DD Flyer Unit, Sliding Hook DD Flyer, Sliding Hook Jumbo DD Flyer, Flax Distaff, Quill Spindle
with High Speed Adaptor	11.5, 14, (18 bobbin lead)
with Jumbo Flyer	4, 4.9, (7.9 bobbin lead)	15mm	225g
with Sliding Hook Flyer	6, 8, 10.5	10mm	100g
with Jumbo Sliding Hook Flyer	4, 4.5, 5	15mm	225g
Country Spinner	4	23mm (71cm high)	900g-1kg	Bobbin Lead	46cm	Double	6.6kg	1 Bobbin
E-Spinner (electric)	0-1500 rpm	15mm (19.5cm high)	225g	Single (scotch tension)	None	None	2.8kg	3 Bobbins, Lazy Kate
Charka	16, 80				23cm	None	2.5kg