content: I just received this stick today. I'm anxious to take it home and try it out. I can say it is smooth, straight, and glides through my fingers with ease. The weight is perfect for what I am looking for, and it feels like a perfect fit. If this stick performs as well as it looks and feels, I may have just found the sticks to fill my rack.As far as the shipping goes, it was delayed at first, but when they did ship it, it literally got here the next day. I have absolutely no complaints about the shipper. If it fails to meet my expectations, I will update this on an "As Needed Basis".