Hey thanks a lot. I've heard of Kamui tips, but don't know anything about them. I just picked up an AE. Played with it once yesterday and was curious about the tip. I think I like it. Seems like a good quality cue for how inexpensive it is. (I know some of you are probably cringing after reading that.) Ivorene-3 ferrule, AAA maple shaft. I like the wood to wood joint. I had a Pechauer with the same joint and the two cues feel nothing alike, though.