The top pic appears to show some figure in the handle. I was liking the look of the cue as is, and I then read the bit about the option to wrap it.
I think it would be interesting to see what the handle would have looked like with a light brown stain to pop it. Is there some curly figure in it?
Nice work. Your recent JP's rock too!
Natural stack leather would look good.
Whoever gets the cue should be really happy.