The cue has been around for years. Ir's intended to be a showcase of artistic design and cue making craftsmanshop at it's most unique and highest levels. Those concerns supersede any playing consideration. For what it is intended to be, I think the cue is incredible. And if I had the money I would be there at McDermott headquarters paying the price to add it to my collection. But I can think of some historically important cues, and certain art cues which are all playable, that are equally valuable, or worth even more than the McDermott fantasy cue. And if I had the money I would be looking for and buying those cues as well. But alas, all I can do for the time being is dream.