I'm horrible at describing how cues play, but I'll give it a shot. I think both cues play great. The ebony with linen joint hits reasonably hard and the purple heart hits similarly but a little softer. I love the feedback that I get from the cues. The "tone" of the hit is very pleasant. The cues are balanced very well and slightly to the front. Other than that I wouldn't know how else to describe the hit of a cue. If you have any specific questions I may be able to elaborate.
I've played with DPs, some Gilberts, a few Bludworths, and Hueblers to name a few and I like my Weston's the best, with the Gilbert being a close second! I would have to say that Skip Weston and Andy Gilbert are my two favorite cuemakers, that I can afford...lol.