I took a flyer on a $100, 27 Oz Elite Break Cue and I have been elated with it. Is got a wood on wood joint that just delivers a more solid feel than a metal joint, the heavy weight allows you to deliver enormous power without over stroking, it has a clean look about it, 13mm phenolic tip and even has a tip shaper in the removable rubber butt. The only thing I’ve done to it besides maintain the tip and clean it regularly is add a $10 joint protector from pooldawg that is designed for this custom wood on wood joint style.