GLD designed these cues in an effort to capture the essences of nature. GLD has take Birdseye Maple, Cherrywood, Rosewood, and Zebrawood and added the attributes of wood to wood joints, Canadian maple pro tapered shaft, 13mm leather tips, synthetic leather wraps, inlay rings of exotic woods, and stainless steel butt caps. GLD has crowned them with a removable scuffer and a lifetime warranty. Here's hoping we haven't fooled Mother Nature.