This is a play cue with a beautiful cherry blossom inlay. Joint: Radial joint. Includes joint cap. Shaft: 12mm ferrule diameter, conical taper *This workshop has modified the weight hole to accept MEZZ weight bolts. Weight bolts are compatible with MEZZ, but excessively long ones may not fit. Weight bolts are not included. Other sellers' items of the same type do not allow for weight adjustment. I personally like the design of this cue and use one for play. The shaft taper is unique, and I feel that this taper reduces mis-hits. Changing the tip to one with better ball separation than the standard tip will make it easier to generate spin. The above is my personal opinion. Due to the nature of wooden products, please refrain from purchasing if you expect perfection.