Again, remember that not all plywood is stronger than all solid wood. However, if you take pine plywood and put it against a solid pine board, the pine plywood will withstand a higher bending force before breaking.
Pine, SouthernWood Type: Softwood.Durability: Slightly durable.Treatability: Extremely difficult, Easy (Sapwood)Moisture Movement: Medium.Density (mean, Kg/m³): 670 (Density can vary by 20% or more)Texture: Medium.Availability: Readily available at timber merchant.Price: Medium.