If you LOVE Leopard Print this is the Cue for YOU! Athena cues like this use fashionable designs combined with time-tested performance features to keep your game at its top while looking good in the process. This cue features a Pro-Tapered 12.5mm 29'' Hard Rock Maple shaft. The shaft on your cue is going to determine how it performs and 12.5mm shafts fit that sweet spot between performance and forgiveness while also having a good feel while bridging. This is the perfect cue for beginners to intermediate players with lots of options on shaft upgrades in your future!