Thanks Gary. I appreciate all the information.
I wont drag this topic on, I will do some testing and get back to you all.

But to answer your question the "hand feel" is perfect before applying finish. When I'm done with the 400 grit it is not possible to feel the difference between wood height or wood type. Super smooth.
It's only after finish that the different woods seem to "swell" for a lack of a better term. I think I went with teak because I read somewhere that its good for purpleheat and has UV protection.

Anyway, I'll try some different finishes and report back.

thanks.
Jack.