Will,
Looking at this group of cues from your collection is truly a treat for me.
None of the JW cues in this group would have been created without your inspiration.
Great collectors like you are the reason that that I was able to be inspired and innovate for 45 years.
I thank you for that,
Bill Stroud
Bill,
Your kind words are immensely appreciated and I am extremely thankful that I have enjoyed the opportunity
to purchase benchmark level cues from you for almost 45 years, with my first ever box cue from you in 1972.
My first "big" cue. Wow, did that one ever put me on a journey!
However much I appreciate your kind words, the actual hard work of detailed conceptual design followed by
flawless execution and playability has always been squarely in your court.
Several of my favorite (and most complex) Josswest (JW) cues have never seen the light of day, resting comfortably surrounded by other
one-of-a-kind cues, played occasionally on my table. My true treasures.
Rest assured that there are thousands of players in our genre that have owned your cues or still own them,
and place them among their most prized possessions.
And untold thousands across the world that are fully aware of your extremely substantial contributions/advances
In the world of cue making (and collecting).
Your innovations and technical contributions are well recognized by your peers.
Although I genuinely appreciate your kind words, my heartfelt appreciation goes to you for all you have done for pool.
The real thanks goes to you, from many.
Will Prout