I am not a carom cue expert, but the butt is just a standard 29" cue butt. I that common? My McDermott was 56" or so inches as is this one, Both the butt and shaft were equal lengths so it would have needed a longer shaft to be a "pool cue" I am going to be listing it soon all all the usuall places eBay, Facebook, Here, Etc.. so if any of you guys are interested I would like to make sure you get first grabs. I plan to start that on Tuesday the the 9th. So let me know what you think and thanks for all the info!