Hey guys the derby is coming up & darrin is going to be there! My pics are not the best, however i get compliments where ever i go with this cue, everything is real ivory,quilted maple forearms,ivory ferrules, a superb shaft tapper & for tops the cue is 1 of 1 with a certificate of authenticity. I am very pleased with craftsmanship & playability of the cue as well as Darrins customer service priorities. Darrin is in the top 3 cuebuilders in the US! My judgement based on 30 yrs playing pool with almost every custom cue on the market. Give Darrin a try,you wont go wrong with a HILLS CUE! :thumbup: