Ever play with the original Meucci sp? Close but not exactly due to shaft/ferrule differences.Schmelke will put 5/16x18 or 3/8x10 pin in. I ordered a 3/8x10 with black collars and a black cap. I opted for rosewood/straight maple. 140bux total. How can you beat that? Can't in my book. Get one. Hell if you don't like it use as a back-up or give it away.I see a lot of these are the 5/16 pin. How do they hit? If they dont hit soft enough that does it for me but they look great.