I was using it as a spare. It shows some signs of use, but the feel is solid, and I think it's a very good cue for a spare. "Equipped with ISS (Internal Support System) technology, this high-tech maple shaft makes it easier to transmit power and spin to the cue ball while retaining the elasticity, flex, and feel of solid hard maple. With a ferrule tip diameter of 12mm and a conical pro taper, it reduces deflection (squirt) even more than the WX700."