So this is the deal. A really nice Meucci cue. The reason and the only reason it says FACT 2nd, is because the painted points do not EXACTLY meet up together. Some are shorter than others. I bought this cue brand new 6 months ago but switched to another. A 2 piece for sure, great tip and very smooth shaft. Having a 100% rating to me is important and always want to be up front. There is a slight, and may I stress slight hump in the shaft when you roll the cue on the table. In no way will this effect your playing. Hey, for the price you can't go wrong! It's a very attractive cue and as you know in Meucci, you can add additional weight in the butt if you need to. You can email me with any questions. Thanks!