This cue features a hand selected Light Rose Bird's Eye Maple forearm and butt sleeve with stained solid Black handle. For solid hit, perfect balance and 360 radial consistency we use the 5X patented shaft technology as a core. It also adds more power for better cue ball control and movement. New Tiger joint pin connects better, faster, stays tighter and adds more feel and power. Each connection is complemented by a beautiful custom copper rings. Cues are sprayed with Aerospace quality UV clear, then hand sanded and polished to perfection. Each cue features the Carom-X® high performance patented technology shaft and a Tiger joint protectors. Upgrades to low deflection Carom-X LD or Carom-X Pro shafts are optional.