Hand Selected North American Hard Rock maple forearm and sleeve. The forearm is stained with our exclusive imported European 147Organic Pigment148 American Cherry stain McDermott stain is clearly superior to the synthetic stains generally used in the industry, and is notable for its uniform saturation of the wood and exacting consistency of color. Features five coats of 147High Luster148 urethane to dramatically increase the cue146s scratch resistance. This cue features the exclusive McDermott Impact Control Ring, made from a Polymer Matrix Composite developed by NASA, which maximizes feel.