For those who own both or have played with both, can you offer any comparisons?
South West vs. Samsara
- Thread starter tedkaufman
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$2000 vs $200
where you buying SW"S for $200???
I meant $2000 for a southwest. Sorry my last post was an attempt at humor. I am not very funny
I meant $2000 for a southwest. Sorry my last post was an attempt at humor. I am not very funny
That was kind of funny. But there are some cues listed on samsaracues.com for $25,000! Sold cues, I might add.
Never played with southwest but I have a samsara break/jump which I love. Purchased directly from Jim in Rugby, ND. He took the time at least an hour to give me a tour of his workshop. I believe Mike Fieldhammer, www.thebilliardcoach.com, plays Samsara cues. Go on his site and contact him.
That plus waiting 7 plus years unless you buy one from a flipper.
I own a SW and it doesn't help me shoot any better than my Gina, Jensen, Gilbert, Kikel, Weston, RC 3, Bender, Lambros, Schon, or Deano. Never hit with a Samsara but I would bet that I would still play the same and miss the same shots.
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I agree with Joe.
Additionally, I've owned and played with both, and to be honest I prefer the hit and play of a Samsara. I personally did not like the hit of my Southwest... it played heavy with a thick, non-responsive hit. Very dead (it was a 4 point Ebony into Goncola Alves with 4 veneers). My Samsara had a much nicer hit in terms of feedback and feel (i.e. not dead or heavy)... it was just a plain jane/merry widow style.
Of course, this type of comparison is very subjective, but this was my experience.
Ray
Based upon their designs, and their construction method I do not think there can be an honest and accurate comparison.
They are both certainly quality custom cues, but in my opinion if you are looking to buy one or the other you are the only one who can find which is best by trying a number of both. When it come to a question like you are asking no ones opinion is more important than your's buddy.
JIMO
