{"product_id":"mcdermott-pool-cue-sl02","title":"McDermott SL02 Select Series Pool Cue w\/I-3 Shaft","description":"\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" align=\"center\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specific_title\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcDermott SL2 Select Series Pool Cue - Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_specific\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple forearm with Titanium grey stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite pearl sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver, bone urethane, black urethane \u0026amp; index rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine black with white speck Irish linen wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone urethane joint collar \u0026amp; butt plate with gold McDermott logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance i-3 shaft \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e$370 VALUE!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean Taper 11.75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigator Blue Impact Super Soft tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvorine III ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8\"-10 joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable weight 18–21 oz (standard 19 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime Warranty - INCLUDING WARPAGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMcDermott SL2 Select Series Pool Cue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcDermott SL2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a study in elegant contrast. A \u003cstrong\u003eTitanium grey stained Birdseye Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e forearm meets a crisp \u003cstrong\u003ewhite pearl sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by silver, bone urethane, and black urethane index rings that tie the whole look together. It's a refined, professional-looking cue that manages to be both understated and eye-catching — the kind of stick that draws compliments without trying too hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePerformance-wise, the SL2 ships standard with the high-performance \u003cstrong\u003ei-3 carbon core shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — a $370 upgrade included at no additional cost. Paired with a genuine black with white speck \u003cstrong\u003eIrish linen wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a bone urethane butt plate featuring the gold McDermott logo, the SL2 is widely considered one of the best values in the entire Select Series lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the i-3 High-Performance Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe i-3 is engineered for incredible spin and finesse — built for intermediate and advanced players who have great stroke mechanics and want more cue ball action on every shot. Its \u003cstrong\u003eTriple-Layer Carbon Fiber Core\u003c\/strong\u003e extends the full length of the shaft, from ferrule to joint, stabilizing the entire shaft for absolute control and predictable response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased radial consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e — every shot feels the same regardless of shaft orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced vibration\u003c\/strong\u003e virtually eliminates the inconsistencies found in traditional maple shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraighter cue ball path\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes the need to compensate for cue ball squirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Taper 11.75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Navigator Blue Impact Super Soft tip for maximum grip and spin on the cue ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIvorine III ferrule\u003c\/strong\u003e for a solid, consistent hit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the McDermott SL2 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL2 is a great fit for league players, tournament competitors, and intermediate-to-advanced players looking for a cue that plays as good as it looks. The Titanium-and-pearl color combination gives it a polished, professional appearance at the table, while the Irish linen wrap appeals to traditionalists who prefer the moisture-wicking feel of linen over leather. With adjustable weight from 18 to 21 ounces, the SL2 can be dialed in to match your stroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the McDermott SL2 come with a carbon fiber shaft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYes. The SL2 ships standard with the McDermott i-3 shaft, which uses a Triple-Layer Carbon Fiber Core running the full length of the shaft. It delivers low deflection, reduced vibration, and improved radial consistency at a fraction of the cost of a full carbon fiber shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight is the McDermott SL2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL2 ships standard at 19 oz and is adjustable from 18 to 21 oz using McDermott's weight bolt system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of wrap does the SL2 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL2 features a genuine black with white speck Irish linen wrap — a classic choice for players who prefer the traditional feel and moisture-wicking properties of linen over leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the McDermott SL2 made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYes. All McDermott Select Series cues are manufactured at the McDermott facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty comes with the McDermott SL2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL2 carries McDermott's full lifetime warranty, which covers materials, craftsmanship, and warpage — one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eMcDermott products come with a lifetime warranty that covers materials, craftsmanship, and warpage. 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