The Schon CX37 custom cue incorporates a piloted stainless steel joint and shorter shaft taper to offer a stiff hit for the serious player who appreciates a high performing well crafted pool stick. Of course well crafted is an understatement as this cue is backed by proprietary manufacturing techniques and fine detail. Interesting grey stained Birdseye Maple on the forearm and sleeve is adorned with striking inlays of ebony red stained maple and ivory in point shapes and interesting designs. Balabushka style rings in ebony ivory and nickel silver along with the black Irish linen wrap with white specks ties the designs together. In business since 1981 Schon employs a small in-house staff of full-time craftsmen who give great attention to quality. And because the cues are produced in smaller quantities designer Evan Clarke is able to personally finish and test each cue ensuring it stands up to the German meaning behind the name Schon beautiful.