Hey i think i had that cue once. Was a monster player. Had a Hoppe butt, Consistant Taper(same from tip to butt). Yep little to heavy for me also. After 2 balls i was drained. I also dont care much for wrapless cues. I was going to make it into a two piece but it would have cost to much for John Barton to make me a case. $13,000 for a 1x1 John i still think that was a little pricey.