Pin Oak I's also known as Swamp Oak since it tends to grow in wt environments. I've never tried it for smoking.
Either one is good. I prefer white oak but would never turn down any red.
I've always used hickory but have a line on some good oak. Choice between red or white. Looking for input.
The Red Oak and Pin Oak in Alabama don't smell so great when I split them. The White Oak smells sweet like Hickory and makes a great bed of coals.