the grip and the short points are boxelder burl impregnated with blue dye. you can see in the close up how the tight knots dont take the dye......yeah its a bit flashy for some.
I have turned Box Elder burl a few times. Out of all the woods that and Wenge will put me out of commission for weeks. I am ok if I use a respirator and a body suit.
I don't play with flashy cues much but I would change my ways if that were mine.
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