The NG01W Stinger Features: 4 rosewood points Rosewood handle 3/8"-10 main joint with phenolic insert Quick Release jump joint Patented Stinger shaft with 13.25mm phenolic tip Genuine Irish linen wrapStinger Break/Jump cues allow you to... Jump Easier Break Harder Shoot more accurately Play with more controlEnormous Sweet Spot: The Stinger technology takes the hit energy to the center of the shaft, regardless of where you hit the tip. Our tip can be shaped flatter than a typical break cue’s tip. The flatter profile causes the Stinger tip to have a huge “sweet spot.” You can mishit and still get the result you intended."Stinger's Patented Tip/Ferrule Technology: The tip features a “stinger” stem that projects downward through a hole in the center of the ferrule. On impact, the shock of the hit goes to the center of the tip and down the stinger stem, transmitting the impact directly to the center of the shaft. This results in a very efficient, precise hit.