What is it about South Wests?
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what is it about south west's?
What is it about them?
Their playability (hit/feel), their construction, their resale value?[/QUOTE]
all of the above,becouse of my job i haven't had time to play for months but recently pulled my south west out and it felt like magic,couldn't miss.
What is it about them?
Their playability (hit/feel), their construction, their resale value?[/QUOTE]
all of the above,becouse of my job i haven't had time to play for months but recently pulled my south west out and it felt like magic,couldn't miss.
steev said:
No I dont agree.
The third is determined by the market.
There are better constructed, better playing cues, but like most things we covett what we do not have.
My wife for example gets more satisfaction from a gift that costs more than one that costs less. Is she in minority? No, just more honest than most.
Ken
History and prestige.
I'd take a Searing over SW any day.
I'd take a Searing over SW any day.
I don't think Szambotis have lost,but gained.This year especially.
I think it's because of the 8 to 9 year wait to order a new one. Most people myself included don't want to wait that long for a new cue. If i'm in the market for a cue I want it as soon as I can get it and i'm not about to wait that long to get a new SW cue and that's where the secondary market comes in. A lot of people ordered new SW cues with the sole intension of selling them as soon as they get the cue to make a profit on the guys who don't want to wait to order one. Supply and demand and people wanting to own something their friends can't go out and buy easily are the main reasons for SW cues resale value IMO.Jeff said:
People who own them swear by them as to how well they play, but I swear by how well my cues play also so what does that mean.
southwest
I have played with a southwest for the past 10 years...I will never play with any other cue. Maybe its just mine (ebony plain front) - but the others I have tried play sporty too.
those that play with one know what I mean when I say they have amazing cue ball feel and resonance.
I own or have owned just about every other type of 'major' cue (sugartree, scruggs, schrager, searing, mottey, josswest, phillippi, buss, porper, tadd, gilbert, hercek...trying to remember some of the others...but you get the idea) They all have played well - but not like my southwest.
Just my .02 - but they are worth the wait
I have played with a southwest for the past 10 years...I will never play with any other cue. Maybe its just mine (ebony plain front) - but the others I have tried play sporty too.
those that play with one know what I mean when I say they have amazing cue ball feel and resonance.
I own or have owned just about every other type of 'major' cue (sugartree, scruggs, schrager, searing, mottey, josswest, phillippi, buss, porper, tadd, gilbert, hercek...trying to remember some of the others...but you get the idea) They all have played well - but not like my southwest.
Just my .02 - but they are worth the wait
Cosistency...they all play the same. I have owned 16 SW's and they all played the same (when set up the same) tips @ ferrules. I currently own alot of custom cues...but still play with my Franklin. In fact, just got one from Mike Gartland (Quality Cues)...another Franklin.
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Sw
I have owned a SW and have hit 3 or 4 others. They are good cues, but I think there are better choices at much less cost such as Richard Harris and Zylr. Both of those cues hit great and cost mcuh less than you would pay for a SW. SW has a history of making a fine cue and a 9 year waiting list. If I am going to wait a long time, I will order a Showman, Hercek, or Searing.
JoeyInCali said:
I have owned a SW and have hit 3 or 4 others. They are good cues, but I think there are better choices at much less cost such as Richard Harris and Zylr. Both of those cues hit great and cost mcuh less than you would pay for a SW. SW has a history of making a fine cue and a 9 year waiting list. If I am going to wait a long time, I will order a Showman, Hercek, or Searing.
never hit with one but...
I think that their popularity should tell you something about how well they play. However, just because lots of people like the way they play doesn't mean that it is "the" cue for you. I would agree that there are cues out there for much cheaper and cues out there that are much more expensive, that may or may not be "the" cue for more than one or two people. They(Southwest) have developed a system that allows them to reproduce cues that are consistent across the board. I think that they are very aesthetically pleasing, but I already own a few of "the" cues for me. I know that wasn't your question, but thats my opinion.
I have heard people saw that after Jerry passed away, the quality of the hit has gone down with time. This may or may not be true. I would agree though that there are alot of people who wait the full term to get one and then sell it to make a quick buck. But once they have been sold, you rarely see them for sale again.
I think that their popularity should tell you something about how well they play. However, just because lots of people like the way they play doesn't mean that it is "the" cue for you. I would agree that there are cues out there for much cheaper and cues out there that are much more expensive, that may or may not be "the" cue for more than one or two people. They(Southwest) have developed a system that allows them to reproduce cues that are consistent across the board. I think that they are very aesthetically pleasing, but I already own a few of "the" cues for me. I know that wasn't your question, but thats my opinion.
I have heard people saw that after Jerry passed away, the quality of the hit has gone down with time. This may or may not be true. I would agree though that there are alot of people who wait the full term to get one and then sell it to make a quick buck. But once they have been sold, you rarely see them for sale again.
many copies, but sw is unique. errrrr,,,,,let me at least say THE OLDER SW"S were unique.
they had a dry, very sharp hit. imo, because of this, i feel there was more sensitivity to the hit.
from a design pov, rather amazing really that this simple but effective design concept took hold so strongly in cuemaking. their strength is in their choice of woods/coloring....you won't ever see a garish-looking sw. part of their appeal might be how understated their design is. i think think this sits well with players who prefer conservative over "fancy", yet still retain a classy, very finished look.
they had a dry, very sharp hit. imo, because of this, i feel there was more sensitivity to the hit.
from a design pov, rather amazing really that this simple but effective design concept took hold so strongly in cuemaking. their strength is in their choice of woods/coloring....you won't ever see a garish-looking sw. part of their appeal might be how understated their design is. i think think this sits well with players who prefer conservative over "fancy", yet still retain a classy, very finished look.
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Southwest...
The older SW's did have a 'dry' hit...I wonder why? Never the less, my all time favorite SW was a Franklin Satin SW! Awesome. The Franklin that i play with now plays almost identical. Looking forward to getting another Franklin from Mike Gartland; I'm sure it will also play 'Jam Up'!
-West
The older SW's did have a 'dry' hit...I wonder why? Never the less, my all time favorite SW was a Franklin Satin SW! Awesome. The Franklin that i play with now plays almost identical. Looking forward to getting another Franklin from Mike Gartland; I'm sure it will also play 'Jam Up'!
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