Schon Pool Cue : CX75 - Specifications Tip: 13mm proprietary backed tip, hard (similar to Water Buffalo) Ferrule: Proprietary Schon ferrule developed to hit like ivory Shaft: 29" hard rock maple with a 10"-12" pro taper Joint: Polished piloted stainless steel Pin: Stainless steel 5/16x14 Rings: Nickel silver ring in black collar on shaft and top of forearm Collar: Stainless steel Forearm: Dark stained birdseye maple with six ebony points which have white micarta diamonds and abalone shell inlays Wrap: Black Irish linen with white specs Sleeve: Ebony stained maple white micarta diamonds and abalone shell inlays Plate: Black proprietary plastic with Schon logo Bumper: Black rubber Warranty: Limited Manufacturer "Schon Custom Cues came into existence in 1981 and we have been at our Burnham St. location since 1986. We have a minuscule output, sometimes going 2 weeks without actually finishing any cues. I frequently hear the all knowing term “production cue” applied to our cues with an implied sneer. The fact is that we are one of the oldest custom cue makers in the world with a total staff today of 5 people. I personally design, finish and test every cue myself. Everyone here is a full time craftsman, not telemarketers or corporate hipsters. The only thing we do is make cues..." - Evan Clarke, Schon Cues