Need insight on Tim Scruggs vs JossWest?

[jlrowe]

Just wondering if anyone can give me a comparison of Tim Scruggs vs JossWest. Im thinking about purchasing and cant make up my mind. Im looking at '72-'80 JossWest and 80's era TS. I wish i could try both out to make a decision but unfortunately can't. They have a very similar look but need to know if there is a difference in balance, butt diameter, shaft taper or etc. Both are steel jointed cues. Thanks!

 

[bbb]

Both cue makers made cues of different weights and balances
You need to ask the sellers those details
I would also ask about the size of the butt
Some jw cues i have had the butt was alittle wider
They both play well and you cant go wrong with either one
I have owned several of each and also have some for sale pm me if interested

 

[RickLafayette]

When you've reached that level of craftsmanship, you can go by looks alone and not make a bad choice. As BBB said, you can narrow it down to balance, weight, feel...wish I had that choice.

 

[garczar]

Owned both. Very similar in how they played. My JW was made in about 77-78 and my TS was about a 82-83. Wish i still had them. The TS had a slightly skinnier butt and that was a plus for me. A lot of the old-school steel-joint cues had big butt ends/