In response to Ken's question about the Carmeli sneaky: "How does it hit?"
The G-10 inserts and shaft inserts give the cue a very solid, firm hit. This cue balances at 18" because of all the weight removed at the joint with the G-10. It does not feel butt-heavy. It is very nuetral feeling in your hands, and moves the cue ball very easily. I played with it, and I let a couple of my friends at the pool room play with it. I thought it hit great, and so did they...firm but not stiff.
...and remember...you get 2 Carmeli Shop shafts with this cue.
Joe