Hi ASB forum members. I'm a first time poster and the first thing I'd like to do is thank all of you for the very valuable information and enjoyable commentary I've enjoyed for the last three years of lurking. I've been playing for 66 years (started at 12) and love the game just as much now as ever. Play 2 to 4 hours every day with a high run of 111. The question I'd like you to consider is: What materials in cue and/or shaft construction provide the hardest, stiffest hi pitched hit? Every time I think I've got it figured out I find I'm wrong. Thanks again!