Players Technology Series HXT20 Two-Piece Pool Cue Cue Shaft is Crafted from Premium Grade, Hand-Selected, 100 percent North American Hard Rock Maple / Treated with Nelsonite, a Patented Stabilizer that Protects it from Atmospheric Changes / Special Epoxy Finish Protects Cue from Moisture and Warping Comes Standard with Kamui Black Tip Made from 10 Layers of Pig Skin Specially-Treated for Superior Grip, Spin and Durability Includes Proprietary HXT Low-Deflection Ferrule Drastically Reduces Deflection for Increased Power and Accuracy Features White Implex Joint and Blue Butt Cap Antique Grey-Stained Birds-Eye Maple Forearm and Cream Butt Finish with Traditional Blue Outline Point Design