Hello. I was asked by a fellow eBayer to test the cue by rolling it on a flat surface. I did this with the cue assembled and there is a small gap near the narrow and when rolling the cue on a flat surface. I believe this demonstrates a slight bend to the end of the cue. I cannot visualize this when looking down the cue. I was unaware this is how cues are tested. Please feel free to ask any questions.