McDermott Handcrafted Cues Introduces “Cue for the Cure” to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI.—May 7, 2008. McDermott Handcrafted Cues debuted a stunning masterpiece: the Pink Ribbon Limited Edition Cue to benefit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, a New Jersey non-profit corporation dedicated to raising public awareness and supporting research of triple negative breast cancer.

The specially designed cue features a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon to support those touched by breast cancer.

“We are proud to display the Triple Negative Breast Cancer ribbon on our latest limited edition cue,” says Nat Rosasco, President and CEO of McDermott. “We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer and we are pleased to be working with an organization that makes a difference and ultimately saves lives.”

The Pink Ribbon cues features highly figured Birdseye maple, aged burl wood, six floating points, 134 total inlays, Everest tip by Tiger, stainless steel joint and German brass rings. This cue is the latest masterpiece from renowned cue designer, Larry Liebl.

As with all McDermott cues, the new Pink Ribbons come standard with McDermott's Lifetime Warranty, including warpage, and McDermott's new Free Lifetime Maintenance Program, which features a 10-Point Inspection, new tips and overall cue clean up, twice a year, for life.

The Pink Ribbon will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,449 and will be available at Authorized McDermott Retailers in the United States and the rest of the world starting on May 15, 2008.

Since 1975, McDermott Handcrafted Cues has consistently raised the performance standards for what billiard players expect from a high performance cue. McDermott builds billiard equipment for people who view playing pool as an end in itself, drawing on cutting-edge technology and tasteful yet aggressive design. McDermott equipment is rooted in performance, using the latest technology in a state-of-the-art facility and utilizing the finest materials available. For further information about McDermott Handcrafted Cues, please visit our website at www.mcdermottcue.com.