Backed by Schon's proprietary manufacturing techniques and incorporating fine woods and state-of-the-art components, the Schon CX48 cue definitely lives up to Schon's tradition of excellence. The famous Schon stiff hit is generated by the piloted stainless steel joint and shorter shaft taper, which is made of Hard Rock Maple. The Natural-stained Birdseye Maple on the forearm is decorated with fine Ebony, Micarta and Cocobolo inlays, and the sleeve features a base of Cocobolo with Maple, Micarta and Ebony inlays.