The Players Cue G3401 offers quality and style at an affordable price. Players Cues have been pool players favorite brand for over 30 years. Made from 100 Percent North American Grade A Hard Rock Maple. The wood for each cue is hand picked by seasoned craftsmen to ensure maximum quality and straightness. Each cue receives a high-gloss UV finish that provides an armor coating to protect from fading and chipping and a special French cue wax treated shaft, allowing it to literally glide through your fingers for a better and smoother stroke.Players Cues are warranted to be free from material and manufacturing defects, including warpage, for the lifetime of the cue. Normal wear on replaceable parts such as the tip, finish or wrap is not covered under this warranty. Players does not warrant its products against damage caused by third parties. In addition, Players Cues, at its sole discretion, may void this warranty if there is evidence of abuse or mishandling. Cues covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced with the same model or one of equal value at no charge, provided that the cue is accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt from an authorized Players dealer. Lifetime guarantee effective date is July 2008. Any Players Cues that were purchased or manufactured before that date may incur an additional repair/replacement fee. This warranty is non-transferable and is not valid for purchases made from sellers other than authorized Players retailers or distributors. To obtain warranty service on your cue, please call us toll free at: 1-800-835-7665. *Players One-piece, Shortie Series, and Energy by Players cues are covered by a one (1) year manufacturer defect warranty.