This is a cue by Adam Helmstetter, featuring an 8-point, mother-of-pearl inlays. It was a high-end cue at the time, so it has plenty of power. The shaft is a 12.8mm Buddy Hall taper, with a ferrule diameter matching the shaft at 12.8mm. The ferrule material is Juma, and it has a Triangle tip. The joint is a piloted 18-thread. The shaft is a standard shaft, but perhaps due to the quality, it has very little deflection, comparable to high-tech shafts, while still providing plenty of power. There is no warp or wobble in the butt, but the shaft has a slight warp that doesn't affect play. Adam Helmstetter Joint: 18-thread piloted Shaft: Standard Ferrule Diameter: 12.8mm Ferrule Material: Juma