Have heard for a while now how good these play. Well, call me a believer. Recently acquired a bacote-curly-bacote merrywidow QB. Workmanship is first rate with a glass-like finish. With bolt out it weighs 17.6oz. I added some tungsten powder and re-installed bolt for a 19oz final weight. Joint is solid phenolic with a radial-style pin. Balance is neutral-to-forward with a very lively hit. If you're wanting to try something new call Ken(aka Qball) and have him put one together. His site has some good pics of what he can do.