The famous Schon stiff hit is generated by the piloted stainless steel joint and shorter shaft taper, which is made of Hard Rock Maple. Gorgeous Cocobolo on the forearm and sleeve shares the spotlight with diamond shaped Kingwood inlays and Ivory notched diamond and triangle shaped inlays. These eye-catching, meticulously inlaid designs match perfectly with the Natural stained Birdseye Maple on the forearm and the White spec Irish Linen Wrap. Unparalleled attention to detail can be found in the Ebony outlines and thin Cocobolo and Nickel Silver rings that streak the cue. In business since 1981, Schon employs a small dedicated 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.