i own two manzino cues, one with a phenolic joint made in 2001 and one with an ivory joint delivered just last month. the ivory joint cue has a black g-10 pin and has a very solid hit very much to my liking. the phenolic joint cue hits very well also but my playing cue has an ivory joint and that's what i prefer. and bob's workmanship is first class and his creative flair is even better. good luck.
guy