I got my first bluegrass cue today and I am extremely impressed. My first impression was that it was absolutely gorgeous. Then I took it out and played with it and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! The craftsmanship is top notch. Both shafts are smooth as silk. The joint fits together like a condom and the ring work matches up perfectly. Great forward balance and solid as a rock. I has a nice crisp hit. The feedback is amazing. Most cues with phenolic joints feel dead to me but not this one. This thing feels like it’s alive. This cue is infinitely better than any cue I have ever shot with. This will be my player for a very very long time.