Schon CX05 - Ebony with Bocote Pool Cue

Schon CX05 - Ebony with Bocote Pool Cue

Look closely at the intricate designs on the Schon CX05 custom pool cue. What do you see in the inlay patterns on the forearm and sleeve? The answer is open to interpretation, but there is no mistaking the excellent craftsmanship and quality materials that makes up this fine instrument. Birdseye Maple and ebony points on the forearm and maple on the sleeve are decorated with bacote inlays and dozens of precisely placed, oval shaped synthetic granite inlays. Balabushka style ebony, ivory and nickel silver rings and a black Irish linen wrap with white specks complement the design. The joint is piloted stainless steel for a stiff hit. This cue carries several proprietary components, including the tip, ferrule, collar and synthetic granite.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.

Specifications

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, hardrock maple

Collar: Black proprietary plastic with a nickel silver ring

Joint: Polished stainless steel, piloted

Pin: 5/16 x 14 stainless steel

Forearm: Stained Birdseye Maple with five floating ebony points, five arrow shaped bacote inlays and twenty five oval shaped synthetic granite inlays

Rings: Three alternating ebony and ivory rings each enclosed with two nickel silver rings, often referred to as "balabushka rings"

Wrap: Black Irish Linen with White Specs

Sleeve: Birdseye Maple with five arrow shaped bacote inlays and twenty four oval shaped synthetic granite inlays (twelve of which are outlined in ebony)

Plate: White proprietary plastic

Bumper: Black rubber