{"product_id":"mcdermott-sl3-select-series-with-i3-performance-shaft","title":"Mcdermott SL3 Select Series with i3 Performance 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 SL3 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 \u0026amp; sleeve with light grey stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 green urethane clover \u0026amp; white urethane diamond inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver \u0026amp; black dashed index rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine black with white speck Irish linen wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack butt cap and joint collar\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 SL3 Select Series Pool Cue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcDermott SL3\u003c\/strong\u003e is where classic craftsmanship meets modern performance. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003elight grey stained Birdseye Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e forearm and butt sleeve, the SL3 is accented by six green urethane clover inlays and white urethane diamonds — a clean, traditional look with just enough character to stand out on the rack. Silver and black dashed index rings frame a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eblack with white speck Irish linen wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing off one of the sharpest-looking cues in McDermott's Select Series lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLike every cue in the Select Series, the McDermott SL3 ships standard with the high-performance \u003cstrong\u003ei-3 carbon core shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — a $370 upgrade included at no additional cost. For players who want classic Birdseye Maple aesthetics paired with tour-grade shaft technology, the SL3 is one of the best values McDermott builds.\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 SL3 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL3 is an excellent pick for league players, tournament competitors, and intermediate players looking to upgrade from an entry-level cue to something with both curb appeal and real playing performance. The Irish linen wrap appeals to traditionalists who prefer the classic feel of linen over leather, and the grey Birdseye Maple finish strikes a balance between understated and eye-catching. With adjustable weight from 18 to 21 ounces, the SL3 can be dialed in to match your stroke preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the McDermott SL3 come with a carbon fiber shaft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eYes. The SL3 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 SL3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL3 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 SL3 have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL3 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 SL3 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 SL3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe SL3 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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