I love the forearm on this cue. The points and veneers are a perfect compliment to the ebony. Also, I really love how nice Chris' signature is on the cue. Its a great detail that adds to the cue. Some signatures can detract from a cue if too big or too sloppy but this is just perfect. How does it hit? Chris let me try his personal cue he made with an ebony forearm and is was spectacular.