A superb alternative to other UK-manufactured cues using exquisite exotic woods including ebony, cocobolo, birdseye maple, lace wood, thuya burr and the finest snakewoods available. These woods are used specifically to enhance the appearance of the Heritage range while each shaft is made from Grade A North American ash, kiln dried to ensure the shaft performs to the highest possible standard. Once manufactured, all Heritage shafts are treated with a unique resin that penetrates the wood and replaces any moisture. This process is available to only a few manufacturers in the world and it has been found to improve the cues' overall stability. Heritage cues also feature a polished brass-to-brass rapid release joint. Heritage cues come with the finest 9.5mm snooker tip in the world as standard. Blue Diamond are a cut above the rest, providing the player with outstanding control and accuracy with every shot; not our words, but those of our in-house professionals. Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White. Although Heritage cues are not endorsed by any of BCEs in-house professional snooker players, they would be foolish not to use their expertise in the design and manufacture of such a fine product. All cue products require careful technical development and the input and recommendations of both Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White have been invaluable. Each Heritage cue is put through rigorous quality control spot checks before being packed and dispatched to you. Only exquisite, exotic woods are used in the front splices of Heritage cues. Each cue is complemented by the distinctive Heritage plate. Each two piece cue is carefully manufactured to ensure that the Ash grain matches across the joint. Precision engineered rapid release brass joint system. As wood is a natural substance it is susceptible to changes in climate. There is NO warranty on BCE or Riley cues for warping