This 5280 Apex pool cue stick features the amazing quality in craftsmanship, as with all 5280 cues, and combines that with a solid and compact strike. With a Zen-like lightning design created by Birdseye maple with ebony overlay and Mother of Pearl Acrylite diamond inlays this cue is screaming in quality of design. The use of CNC technology and a 5-point quality check system has confirmed the quality within this cue. This great value is improved with 5280’s offer of a free 1-year warranty on parts and workmanship and free joint protectors.