“CASH MONEY” forwarded-weighted Black Birch & Ebony Butt, 2″ 2oz Phenolic Extension, BurcHowdy FW premium low deflection torrefied shaft (with Gaboon Ebony sleeve), & Ebony Joint Protectors: $1300

(Shown with a coat of CA to seal it while it hangs, along with a matching BurcHowdy FW, not yet turned to final diameter)

The Cash Money Cue – Character Cues’ Stealth Forward-Weighted Low Deflection Black Birch Beast.

The stick looks old-man boring. Elegant, maybe, if you’re into timeless simplicity. “Hey old timer, that a cue or a cane?”

Then you open that bottle of whoopass called Cash Money.

Understated on the outside, devastating on the table. No bling, no distractions—just pure, engineered performance designed to humiliate carbon fiber setups while feeling like the finest wood cue ever made.

Starting from the top: an Ultraskin tip on a Tomahawk premium ferrule, mounted to a specially forward weighted BurcHowdy torrefied black birch shaft, which in reviewer videos shoots equal or better than big-name carbon fiber shafts (REVO, Cynergy, Defy) in long-table deflection comparisons.

But the BurcHowdy FW doesn’t stop at low deflection. At 4.6 + ounces, it’s a heavier shaft percentage of the total cue weight, pushing mass forward for:

• Superior stability and control — the extra playing-end weight keeps the tip glued longer, enhances draw/follow execution, and delivers cleaner, more consistent spin application.
• Natural wood advantages over CF — warmer, more connected feedback; lively vibration damping for better “touch” and feel; organic response that lets you sense every nuance of the hit without the sterile, harsh vibe some carbon players complain about.
• Torrefied black birch perks — lighter yet stiffer than standard maple, even lower deflection potential, exceptional consistency across temperature/humidity changes, and that forgiving, lively hit wood lovers live for.

The joint seals it: a four-inch ebony ring above the collar adds forward mass and natural dampening for a crisper, more solid feel, paired with an equal-length phenolic insert for rock-tight connection and zero energy loss. The butt’s modified 3/8-10 stainless steel pin (1.4 oz) contributes to that forward-weighted magic, while the full solid black birch construction with ebony forearm clocks the butt at 14.1 oz—shifting balance noticeably forward in the ~18.5 oz total cue.

What does all this deliver?

• Exceptional cue ball mastery — English that puts the ball anywhere on the table, any shot, with confidence.
• Forward-weighted stroke advantages — smoother follow-through, reduced tip lift (open bridge heaven), planted stability on power shots, and that “extra weight on the tip” sensation for precision and power without effort.
• Lights-out consistency — low deflection for aiming forgiveness, superior control for shape, and wood’s irreplaceable soul for finesse and long-session comfort.

This is a plain-Jane all-wood cue that legitimately shoots like (or better than) premium carbon fiber in deflection and consistency, but wins outright on natural feel, feedback, control, and that connected “alive” response you can’t fake with synthetics.

And the price? I wanted to come in under $1,000 and my workflow estimates tell me I ought to survive if I get it down to $900. So I’m launching at $895.

How’s that compare? 

Full Predator REVO carbon fiber cues routinely hit $1,200–$1,500+ (shaft alone often $550–$600, full setups pushing higher for pro-level butts). Other high-end CF options (Cuetec Cynergy, McDermott Defy) start around $800–$1,000 and climb fast. Even quality custom wood cues with solid low-deflection shafts rarely land under $1,000 while delivering this level of deflection-beating, forward-weighted playability. You’re getting:

• World-class low-deflection wood performance proven against CF giants.
• Ebony-designed forward weighting for elite control and stroke advantages.
• Premium materials (torrefied black birch, ebony, phenolic, stainless pin, Ultraskin/Tomahawk).
• Hand made with heart, soul, and quantum entanglement. (My soul hears a whisper of delight with every rack a Character Cue wins.)
• All without the synthetic trade-offs or inflated pricing.

If you’re done overpaying for carbon’s dead “tech” feel or settling for wood that can’t hang on tough shots, Cash Money is the hit, control, and breath of life your game has been waiting for. 

Builds are limited—word’s spreading fast. Also available with wavy purple heart (scarce) instead of ebony, while supplies last.

CHECK IT OUT!

Coming Soon!

Character Cues Ambassador Cues… I’m selecting Cash Money and one of my prettiest spalted apple and black cherry burl cues as Ambassadors for Character Cues. Want to spend a week with a Character Cue and see what all the commotion is about? All it takes is your ironclad word as my brother or sister child of God that you’ll save the box and repack the cue and send it via USPS insured, restricted delivery, to the name and address I give you after you’ve had it two weeks, and that you’ll document the stick’s passport, which travels with it to keep a fun record of where it’s traveled , and that you’ll send me a pic for this page, and a quote or a video of your thoughts. Bottom line it’ll cost you about $50 for postage.

As of 2.24.26 the sign up page is not yet created. But watch this page, or my Facebook Group to make sure you sign up quickly.

Monthly payments. No interest. No automatic bank draft.

Woods Used: Black Birch, Ebony

Butt Length: 30

Core: No

Collars: Phenolic

Probable full cue natural weight: 18.5 oz.

Pin: 3/8-10 mod; radial

Glue Date: 2/23/26

Earliest Finish Date: 8/26

Butt & Joint Protector: $825

There is so much funky behavior going on in this stick I don’t know what to say. I used blue dye on one end of the forearm and one end of the butt sleeve. I used red on the other. No idea where the other colors came from. Imagine the party around this punch bowl.

American Hornbeam is also known as Ironwood in west PA. The trees are scrubby and twisted, hard to get nice stuff to work with. On a purple heart core, expect a very firm hit. This is the kind of butt that seems to have its own gravity. Very solid.

Monthly payments. No interest. No automatic bank draft.

Woods Used: Spalted & Stabilized American Hornbeam (Ironwood), Ebony, Maple

Butt Length: 30 3/8″

Core: Purple Heart

Collars: Phenolic

Probable full cue natural weight: 20-22 oz.

Pin: 3/8-10 mod; radial

Glue Date: 2/7/26

Earliest Finish Date: 8/26

CAFETERIA STYLE: email me at Clayton@charactercues.com if you’d like to purchase this butt with any of the following. I’ll protect the page for you and change the listing and price to include the items you’d like to purchase. To discuss on the phone, email first. 🙂

Low Deflection Shafts:

• Carbon Fiber: $450
• Black BurcHowdy: $550 (torrefied black birch)

Break Shafts: 

• Purple Heart Shaft: $400
• Osage Orange: $400
• Hickory: $350

Wood shaft: (any species, w/ matching ring) $350

• Maple
• Black Birch (recommended)
• Ash
• Sassafras
• Walnut
• Hickory
• Honey Locust
• Beech
• Cherry

Matching wood joint protectors: $75 each

Extensions:

• 3-6″ Same Wood: $250
• 7-12″ Same Wood: $300
• 3-6″ Like-Design: $450
• 7-12″ Like-Design: $500