Played with it about a week now. I like it. Looks great and while I am not sure if it "hits a ton" or even if it has good "feedback" or I don't even know if it hits "soft or hard", I do Know that I make a lot balls with it. Ordered it with a few options, I didn't want to spend much since I was kinda shooting from the hip on what I wanted. They said it would be 4 weeks, but I had it in less than 3 weeks. Very nice company to deal with and very knowledgable with all my questions. I will get another Schmelke or 2 for sure. Grand total spent......$120. I had no idea that a person could custom build a cue made in the USA for so little $$$$. I am happy