Barrel Design:  Vertical red mill cuts on the nose offer a place to rest a fingertip. A firm front grip of alternating rings cut with a radius mill offers a multi-faceted grip that releases smoothly. Black grid-cut rings at the center create a push point; as the barrel diameter changes, the grip stays secure. Followed by Michael Smith's signature St Helens V cut into the barrel, machined grooves bolster hold. An extra groove sits at the tail -  for players that grip from the shaft.