Never played with a schuler but I have to say that Musashi cues are top notch and are played by a lot of the top players in Japan. The hit varies a lot depending on which Adam shaft it has (I think most are are made with ACSS Pro LD shafts) They are quite pricey though, with plain janes running around $1,000. Honestly if I had a grand to spend, I would rather pick up one of the many amazing deals that can be found right here on AZB.