I've taken hundreds of calls and emails asking me at one time or another who was the greatest (LIVING) cuemaker.
This is a question that I believe will always be subject to one's own opinion.
I'm personal friends with MANY of the possible contenders, and respect all of their talents.
Am I qualified to give the answer? NO?
Being judged by your peer's always showed credibility to me.
So I've asked many of the best Cue Makers this question, and one name came up the most.
But I will give my criteria for everyone to judge for themselves.
I will give (10 ) catagories what I believe the the GREATEST cuemaker should be rated on.
Pick YOUR top 3 cuemakers for each category.
At the end, count which cue maker made the most catagories.
1) Reputation
2) Playability
3) Creativity
4) Execution
5) Longevity
6) Customer Satisfaction
7) Body of work to date
8) Design/Technique that has evolved todays cues
9) Will/IS to make Hall of fame (since all GREATEST deceased have been inducted)
10) Craftmanship (For the Hand made non CNC guys)
Let's here your answers.
Best,
Ken Kerner
This is a question that I believe will always be subject to one's own opinion.
I'm personal friends with MANY of the possible contenders, and respect all of their talents.
Am I qualified to give the answer? NO?
Being judged by your peer's always showed credibility to me.
So I've asked many of the best Cue Makers this question, and one name came up the most.
But I will give my criteria for everyone to judge for themselves.
I will give (10 ) catagories what I believe the the GREATEST cuemaker should be rated on.
Pick YOUR top 3 cuemakers for each category.
At the end, count which cue maker made the most catagories.
1) Reputation
2) Playability
3) Creativity
4) Execution
5) Longevity
6) Customer Satisfaction
7) Body of work to date
8) Design/Technique that has evolved todays cues
9) Will/IS to make Hall of fame (since all GREATEST deceased have been inducted)
10) Craftmanship (For the Hand made non CNC guys)
Let's here your answers.
Best,
Ken Kerner
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