john parris cue problem

[rob]

i recently received my new john parris exclusive cue, iam extremely unhappy with the finish. the grain is lifting in 2 places,i could get a splinter if it lifts anymore. we have tried to talk thru numerous emails but have had no response from john parris. has anybody else had any trouble ?????:

[willytan]

Do show us the shaft pics so that everyone understand what you are talking abt.

JP is usually slow at replying when there is some hicpups with his products.

[eaoin11]

i recently received my new john parris exclusive cue, iam extremely unhappy with the finish. the grain is lifting in 2 places,i could get a splinter if it lifts anymore. we have tried to talk thru numerous emails but have had no response from john parris. has anybody else had any trouble ?????:

Yep 6 yrs ago Rob, similar problem. A Parris cue I ordered when in Brisbane arrived with a rubbish shaft and careless finish. Mine had flat spots on the chevrons and was bent in two places, about 3 and 6 inches from the tip. I suspect their turn over is so high that there's no time to season the wood. But if you're a pro that's probably a different story. Keep on at them and call them if necessary. You shouldn't let them get away with it.

[slowcow]

yeah, could you post some pics?

I am considering them too.

merry xmas

[rob]

can anyone tell me how to post some pics and i will ?

[spike]

can anyone tell me how to post some pics and i will ?

Click on "new reply" - scroll down and click on "manage attachments" - a new window appears - click browse and then put in your picture. Click upload and close box once done. Then submit reply..

[snooker warrior]

Another glowing report for parris cues !!!!!!!! Not !!!!! Unless you are in the top 16 players in the world , i wouldnt buy from him , infact i wouldnt buy from him ever !!!!!!!! Any of the following trevor white,wooldridge,stamford,osbourne,hunt, but not jp ,,, if you are outside the top 16 it,s probably made by a chineese schoolboy(possibly). That is why there are so many horror stories about parris cues ,,

[circle]

The decline

Does anyone know when the decline in the standard of Parris cues began?


My own experiences, although long ago, have been good. I have always considered John himself, to be a master craftsman.

[147Q]

I heard some of JP cues are made from Thailand in recent years, not quite sure if it is true or not???

[circle]

Hmm

on the Parris website it claims all Parris cues are made in their London workshop

[147Q]

Of course JP claims all Parris cues are made in their London workshop, this way the cues can be sold in higher price. I bought a JP Supreme cue 4 months ago, the quality is worse than a Chinese made cue, no balance, no feel...

I forgot to mention that JP old cues are very good.

[circle]

Indeed

My jp ultimate is 14ish years old and is a wonderful piece of cue craftsmanship!

[snooker warrior]

I forgot to mention that JP old cues are very good.

i agree with that, i have a 15 year old parris ambassador that is the best parris i have ever seen , but they are not like that any more

[circle]

indeed

i agree with that, i have a 15 year old parris ambassador that is the best parris i have ever seen , but they are not like that any more

i could not agree more!

[warren132]

Sorry to hear all the horror stories about J.P. But i cant say that i am not surprised ! I bought a jp elite cue about 10 years ago and it was a superb cue in every way.My mate bought a jp traditional about a month ago and i can honestly say it looked cheap and nasty and it felt dead....John has made his money years ago.All his cues are just mass produced crap now...unless you are a big name pro then john himself might just might make you a cue..but even this is very doubtfull...