How it plays:
· Schon cues have a stiff hit due to the stainless steel piloted joint and shorter taper. Selling Points: · Schon cues are produced in smaller quantities in order to concentrate on quality. · Schon has a reputation for tradition and mystique. · Exotic materials are used in making the cues, which increases the value. · "Schon" is German for "beautiful" Specifications: Quantities of Schon cues can be limited. Please try to have several selections when you are ready to order. Wood types, ring style,stains and veneer colors will vary. Tip: 13mm proprietary backed tip, hard (similar to Water Buffalo tip) Ferrule: Proprietary "Schon" brand, developed to hit like ivory Shaft: 29'' long with a 10" to 12'' pro taper, hard rock maple Collar: (shaft & joint): Black proprietary plastic with a nickel silver ring Joint: Polished stainless steel, piloted Pin: 5/16" 14 pitch, stainless steel Forearm: Stained birdseye maple with four floating ebony points, and stained maple veneer (colors of stain will vary) Rings: Three ebony and nickel silver rings Wrap: Irish linen, black with white specs Sleeve: Birdseye maple with six ebony windows outlined in stained maple, and six star shaped ivory inlays Bumper: Black rubber, and is secured by a screw which threads into the weight bolt in the bottom of the cue |