I think we should have the 2013 cue of the year and then the Tikkler 2013 cue of the year, since he gets more stuff than anyone... 
JV

JV
I like it the way it is. The way I feel is if a lesser (or "inferior" in some condescending eyes) cue wins the darn thing because they've gone further outside the box and came up with something that's super new and cool, then so be it. The big boys can always step their game up, too, instead of just pumping out more of the same-ish looking stuff...as awesome as that stuff is.
Keep in mind, too, that not everything that's super fancy can be always be recognized for how cool and innovative it is. Sometimes all the work and busyness hides the real intricacies and just innovative a cue might be, not letting it really shine. More can often be too much.
Just my thoughts, others may differ...