actual cue comparison excluding prices

[Asi]

john higgins seems to think he's a good cue maker

I own one of his cues - custom made for me. Its a top cue and great player.
he is very nice bloke as well

[ste bed]

i have had cues made by him also i live quite near to him and as long as your clear what you want he can make a cue as good as anyone.

[Asi]

I have a paragon by JP as well and the north west is better for me by far - same spec both cues.

[MikeWooldridge]

john higgins seems to think he's a good cue maker

who's john higgins?

[MikeWooldridge]

I have a paragon by JP as well and the north west is better for me by far - same spec both cues.

that's possible...

[KeithinFrance]

john higgins seems to think he's a good cue maker

John likes the chevrons on his cue to run upside down on the shaft, what does that tell us...?

[KeithinFrance]

I have a paragon by JP as well and the north west is better for me by far - same spec both cues.

"...the North West is better [I]for me[I]..." and perhaps I'd think the contrary, and Mike something else!?

Just because the specs are the same doesn't mean the piece of ash used for the shaft is the same, no offence intended. What about the splicing, whose is more even, top and bottom?

[poolqjunkie]

John likes the chevrons on his cue to run upside down on the shaft, what does that tell us...?

It tells us nothing other than that John likes the chevrons on his cue to run upside down.

Are you the one who said Keith Auld was a great cue maker and you liked your Keith Auld very much?

That is telling me something.

[KeithinFrance]

It tells us nothing other than that John likes the chevrons on his cue to run upside down.

Are you the one who said Keith Auld was a great cue maker and you liked your Keith Auld very much?

That is telling me something.

What, pray tell?

[KeithinFrance]

When I said that John likes the chevrons on his cue upside down, it was a humouristic attempt to say that what suits one person doesn't suit another and that just because John likes something doesn't mean that it's necessarily the be all and end all. It was not in any way supposed to offend anyone.
I don't know ste bed nor asi and have nothing against them, so sorry if anyone took offense.
I do know Kevin personally and have nothing at all against him.
I also know John personally and have nothing against him.

Poolqjunkie, I think if you read my post again, you'll see that neither of the sayings you attributed to me were said by me. What I did was give my opinion on the 1 cue I'd actually seen by Keith and give my impressions on the way our communication had gone.
Unlike some, I've actually spoken to the man and I thought it only fair to let people know that. I don't know why you've got a vendetta against the man and I suggest you stop letting that colour your opinions and reactions to other people who have no axe to grind.
I have read a lot of your posts and found them very interesting, however, whenever it comes to Keith, you turn nasty, vindictive and offensive and behave with all the maturity of an 8-year-old. It's not very becoming and I'm sure I'm not alone in being totally fed up with your carry on.
You are, of course, entitled to your opinions, but don't let them blinker you and lead you into murky waters.
I hope we can call a halt to this now. Have a nice day.
Keith

[Asi]

"...the North West is better [I]for me[I]..." and perhaps I'd think the contrary, and Mike something else!?

Just because the specs are the same doesn't mean the piece of ash used for the shaft is the same, no offence intended. What about the splicing, whose is more even, top and bottom?

Have to say that in terms of the attention to details, the JP is much better. but in terms of the playability, the north west feels better and stiffer for me. no need to say I've paid more than double for the PARAGON.

[MikeWooldridge]

Have to say that in terms of the attention to details, the JP is much better. but in terms of the playability, the north west feels better and stiffer for me. no need to say I've paid more than double for the PARAGON.

that was my original point. a good 'playing' cue can be found for a cheap price.

whether or not the build quality is important to a person is another matter.

[ste bed]

so your saying north west cues are cheap and of bad build quality .

[MikeWooldridge]

so your saying north west cues are cheap and of bad build quality .

ffs!

no. that's not what i'm saying at all.

you're the one focusing on north west cues. i have no particular thoughts on them.

i just don't agree with your comment. end of story.

i really don't know why i bother sometimes. i start off trying to offer good advice saying people do not need to spend loads of money to get a good playing cue....

[Tricky Red]

ffs.

This is a great forum, but so many people try to puts words in people's mouths.

Read what Mike has written. It makes sense and there is no hidden agenda.