Made in the USA, the Curly maple with teal stain is so unique and different that it just works on this cue. With Vikings performance ViKORE shaft and an upgraded tip, the result is better cue ball control and draw capabilities, with less vibration and feedback all while having a cue you are proud to own. The impressive and highly detailed Aqua Fire Pearl material in the butt sleeve is almost like a Phoenix rising from fiery ashes being teal, gold, red and green. This material is so unique that it varies with every cue so no two VIK602 pool cues will look the same