> I've been playing with this cue I bought back in January and had rewrapped a couple months ago every chance I get. So far,I have absolutely nothing bad I can say about it. The cue is purpleheart with 6 curly maple points,and a linen wrap. When loading up with spin,it doesn't make any difference what speed I use,it is either not deflecting at all,or curves but comes right back where it's supposed to,to the point where I'm having to aim slightly differently in some cases. It's very stiff,but not a clunky stiff. If has a rather pleasant SW type "ping" to the sound of the hit,which I like. It breaks the balls GREAT,and the veneer work in the points is about as nice as it gets. I can only hope that one day I can make a cue plays this well and hits this nice. Tommy D.