{"product_id":"pfd-ebony-tulipwood-wrapless","title":"PFD - Ebony\/Tulipwood Wrapless","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eBuilt by Hall of Fame cue maker \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul F. Drexler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this PFD cue is a perfect example of understated elegance backed by thoughtful engineering and playability. At first glance, the design feels clean and minimal, but the longer you study it, the more refined details begin to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe deep Gabon Ebony forearm gives the cue a timeless, almost piano-black appearance, contrasted beautifully by the warm Tulipwood wrapless handle. The Tulipwood section carries natural ribbon-like grain movement that adds just enough visual character without disrupting the cue’s clean overall presentation. The balance between the dark ebony and the warmer tones of the handle gives the cue a very classic American look while still feeling distinctly PFD in execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eOne of the most interesting parts of this build is the shaft combination. The cue comes with both a traditional maple shaft and a rare tight-grain Ash shaft. While Ash is widely associated with high-end British snooker cues, it is almost never seen in American custom pool cues at this level. According to Paul, these particular Ash shafts were exceptionally difficult to source due to their unusually tight and straight grain structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eWhat makes the Ash shaft especially fascinating is its performance characteristic. Paul described it as playing very similarly to maple, but with added dimensional stability, particularly in high-moisture environments. There is a reason Ash became the standard in England, where humidity and climate conditions demanded a more stable shaft wood over generations of cue making. In many ways, this cue quietly bridges two cue-making traditions: the classic American maple-shaft pool cue and the heritage of British snooker craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1963\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is the kind of cue that may initially appear simple, but collectors and players who understand materials and execution will immediately recognize how uncommon and thoughtfully built it really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eCondition: New 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eForearm: Gabon Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eMaterials: Tulipwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eAccessories: Basic Plastic Joint Protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eLength: 58inch, even split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eButt Weight: 15.3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eShaft Weight: 4.0oz\u0026amp;4.1oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eShaft Diameter: approx. 13mm\u0026amp;13mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eJoint: Radial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eWrap: Wrapless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eNotes: Acquired the cue at 2026 SBE, this was one of Paul's show cue at the Super Billiard Expo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e*Ships to the lower 48 States only. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuellections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106342334552,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/files\/F60A5078.jpg?v=1778908207","url":"https:\/\/cuellections.com\/products\/pfd-ebony-tulipwood-wrapless","provider":"Cuellections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}