Michael´s work and the playability are second to none. They are steel-jointed (few exceptions) and come mostly with a 5/16x14 thread.
Depending on the tip-diameter you would be amazed, how much english they produce or how less they deflect. In each way the are an instrument for surgery and less usable for beginners. A good stroke should be on duty...
The execution and his finish are first class und they keep their value.
For sure they are usually not available for discount- prices, but they are worth each penny.
Why I don´t own one? I´m poor and can´t afford one for now. And after all I still own a cue, which plays very similar