The Design Concept
The core aesthetic revolves around the high-contrast marriage of a lighter, nature-carved wood
palette and oceanic shell work. The forearm and butt sleeve showcase the chaotic, ink-like lines
unique to spalted tamarind, providing a starkly beautiful backdrop for the precision-cut inlays.
Shifting away from complex geometric clusters, this model features elegant playing card suits—heart,
diamond, spade, and flower motifs—meticulously inlaid into the sleeve. This sophisticated, lighter
palette is unified by a crisp, white embossed leather handle with a distinct lizard pattern, providing
a warm, tactile contrast that ensures a seamless, grounding flow from the joint to the bumper.
Product Specifications
Forearm: Exotic Spalted Tamarind (Cored with premium hard maple for maximum structural integrity).
Handle: White Embossed Leather featuring a textured lizard pattern for enhanced moisture wick and superior grip.
Sleeve: Exotic Spalted Tamarind.
Inlays: Genuine shining green Abalone and Mother of Pearl shells representing a heart, diamond, spade, and flower.
Design History
The first model of this Cue was made for a player in Canada. We talked about spalted tamarind woods to used for
lighter theme and the shining Green of the abalone shell inlays And using a white color embossed leather with a
lizard pattern. The original abalone inlays in the first project was made with his Zodiac signs in the sleeve.
While the inlays in this cue was made with a Heart, diamond, spade and flower on the sleeve. This is a simple
looking cue and yet its very beautiful.
The Performance Edge
Designed for the player who demands a crisp and communicative hit, this custom build utilizes a hard maple core inside
the spalted tamarind forearm to minimize energy loss and maximize feedback. The White Lizard-Embossed Leather grip offers
a sophisticated, tactile dampening that absorbs micro-vibrations while providing a secure, non-slip interface for the
back hand. This cue delivers a solid, forward-weighted impact, providing the player with a direct connection to the cue
ball’s path, synonymous with the legendary craftsmanship of a Velasco custom build.
