The maple forearm of this cue has maple and ebony veneers with mother-of-pearl shell inlays. The dark features in the inlayed points and sleeve with mother-of-pearl shell inlays offers a striking contrast. There are nickel silver, black Bakelite and white rings at the top and bottom of the white with brown speck Irish linen wrap. This cue comes with the George Balabushka signature and a certificate of authenticity. The cue has stainless steel joint collars with stainless steel 5/16-14 pin, an MCB ferrule and Le Pro tip. The cue measures a standard 58" in length and is available in weights of 18-21 oz.