GLWYS, Olney cues are fantastic players and the best bang for the buck. My good friend Kicken Chicken is a collector of fine cues and a very decent player, who uses Olney cues exclusively. I am a BCA instructor and former road player who also uses Olney cues. If they were three times the cost it would still be my player. If I didn't have a few already, this one would be mine.