Scorpion pool cues have a stiff hit. "Water Buffalo" tips supply-increased control and Irish linen wraps reduce slipping while in stroke. Scorpion cue sticks are armor protected with fiberglass to provide protection against warping and dings. Developed especially for four-time world billiards champion, Johnny Archer. Cue Tip: 13mm, Hard Water Buffalo Ferrule: Capped and threaded fiber ferrule. Shaft: Hard rock maple with fiberglass power bonded to it. 13-14" pro taper. The base has black and thin silver trim rings. The plastic insert in the shaft protects from outside conditions. Joint: Steel collar with black and thin silver rings. The joint also has a plastic insert to protect from outside conditions. Pin: 3/8x14 Butt Construction: -wood core-fiberglass shield-transfer design-clear coating