How it plays:
~ Schon cues have a stiff hit due to the stainless steel piloted joint and shorter taper.
Selling Points:
~ Schon cues are produced in smaller quantities in order to concentrate on quality.
~ Schon has a reputation for tradition and mystique.
~ Exotic materials are used in making the cues, which increases the value.
~ "Schon" is German for "beautiful"
Weight Changes:
~ It can be possible to change the weight in a Schon cue about 1 ounce.
~ You can change the weight using a large flat head blade.
Specifications:
Quantities of Schon cues can be limited. Please try to have several selections when you are ready to order. Wood types, ring style,stains and veneer colors will vary.
Tip: 13mm proprietary backed tip, hard (similar to Water Buffalo)
Ferrule: Proprietary Schon ferrule developed to hit like ivory
Shaft: 29" hard rock maple with a 10"-12" pro taper
Joint: Polished piloted stainless steel
Pin: Stainless steel 5/16x14
Rings: Nickel silver rings on shaft and top of forearm, three silver rings sandwiching ebony and white micarta checkers
Collar: Stainless steel
Forearm: Birdseye maple with six ebony points that have white micarta and recon turquoise inlays
Wrap: Black Irish linen with white specs
Sleeve: Ebony stained birdseye maple with white micarta and recon turquoise inlays
Plate: Black proprietary plastic with Schon logo
Bumper: Black rubber