I would personally stick with Mezz. The way those cues are made are absolutely flawless and are probably the most well made, manufactured cue in the world. If you want a custom cue from a US maker, do your homework first, and get with someone who knows the ropes that you can trust. Take your time, and most importantly, avoid DP! It's a total waste of time, and a joke to even consider...... good luck
I agree with the Mezz part. You're going to drop Mezz for a DP?