0113.5mm Phenolic Tip
Phenolic is roughly four times harder than standard leather. It returns more of the stroke's force into the cue ball, producing higher break speeds with the same effort and refusing to flatten over time the way a soft tip does.
02Black Phenolic Ferrule
The ferrule absorbs the shock of every break before it reaches the wood. Phenolic at this junction resists cracking and chipping where lesser materials split under repeated maximum-force shots.
03Selected Canadian Maple Shaft
Canadian hard rock maple is the species cue makers settle on for the same reason hockey stick makers do — straight grain, low moisture absorption, and consistent rigidity. Hand-selected blanks reduce warp and dead spots.
04R650 Low-Deflection Profile
Even on the break, English happens — accidentally or deliberately. The R650 shaft profile reduces cue-ball deflection so the break delivers the line you aimed, not a curve into the side rail.
0514-Thread Joint and Insert
A 14-thread joint with metal inserts seats the two halves under heavy torque without loosening between racks. The contact patch stays flush, so vibration transfers through the cue as a single piece.
0619oz Standard Weight
Heavier than a typical playing cue (18–19oz vs. 19–21oz on a play cue is a misconception — break cues run lighter so the swing can be faster). 19oz hits the sweet spot for swing speed and momentum transfer for most adult players.
