I have an obvious passion for Birdseye Maple, using only the finest and most highly figured pieces, personally hand selected. Big Leaf Maple Burl is used as a contrast wood, primarily in the butt-sleeve, outlined by my signature ringwork. The premium shaft shows 10 to 15 growth rings, very straight grain the entire length of the shaft with a capped Aegis ferrule & Moori (M) tip.