I guess the most difference is the balance. You feel the cue is light in your hand. And if you let the cue do all the work, meaning throwing the cue to the cue ball, you will feel effortless when playing.
I just had the chance to test it a bit. I don't know how a full joint Searing hits. but this half joint feels more like wood to wood, most solid and true hit that I have experienced on SS joints
balance is awesome also, and I would bet it is mostly down to the half joint
here is me :wink:, sorry if this pic spoils the cue, taken from the front camera of my phone
I had to look at this beauty again and just now noticed the combination lock on the case. Not actually theft proof, but I love the concept of it. I'm sure others have seen a case like this, but it's the 1st time I've noticed one. Once again, very nice cue OP.