Here is a true players cue. Vijesh just wanted maxium performance...well its complete. The forearm & buttsleeve are highly figured rosewood with the handle being a dense piece of curly maple. Rosewood has long been known for being an exceptional "hitting" wood, and this one is incredible. Combined with a nice 4oz shaft with a true old yellow westinghouse Micarta ferrule (yes it'll turn orange/yellow in time)...makes this an awesome playing cue.:smile: