McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. was started in 1975 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Jim McDermott started the company after a career repairing damaged pool cues in the local bars surrounding the Milwaukee in the 1960s. McDermott is know for having the interchangeable weight bolt system which has been used on all mcdermott pool cues since 1975 to present. Currently McDermott manufactures the Intimidator, the worlds most expensive and exclusive pool cue. The fantasy collector’s cue sports four dangerous blades and is created with over 1862 hours of engraving. The most prominent aspect of this piece of art is the Italian Obsidian sphere which is nestled in the 9 ½ lb shaft. This impressive artwork costs $150,000. McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. also has a mascot called Lil’ Guy. With Irish origins the Lil’ Guy wears a large red hat and pointy yellow shoes. The Lil’ Guy roamed the valleys of Ireland gathering tails and luck. Supposedly coming across the McDermott farm he gave the farmer wisdom and is today the mascot for the pool cues.