In creating a Parris Cue, John Parris
ensures that every one is made from the
finest materials available.
The shafts are of the highest quality straight grained mature ash and maple. These are hand picked and examined at every stage of manufacture, and any shafts not up to our high standards are rejected. John feels that the shaft is the most important part of the cue and must have the correct feel and rigidity so it will be able to perform the full range of shots expected of a John Parris creation.
When the shaft is finally selected and cut to the appropriate length the butt is then carefully hand spliced. This involves the shaft being hand planed then inlaid with a minimum of four separate splices of exotic timber (usually ebony or rosewood).
Butts can also have decorative splicing and veneers to give the cue individuality. We stock a wide range of exotic and rare timbers which are selected for their unique grain patterns and distinctive colourings.
The cue is then fitted with a brass ferrule to protect the top of the cue and give a good seating for the tip. A leather pad is moulded to the end of the butt
(not applicable to cues with S.D. joints).
Cue joints are made from solid brass to
our own special design and are precision fitted to each cue ensuring perfect
alignment and contact.
The cue then goes through nine different sanding operations to give it a silky smooth surface. Finally linseed oil is applied and the butt is burnished with wax to give a warm, smooth, natural feel. You will find this finish unique to a Parris cue and very different from that of lacquered cues which are more common.
We have a wide selection of sizes and styles in stock or we can make cues to your
exact specifications.
(See order form for Special, Paragon, and Ultimate cues)
All our cues are 100% made in our London workshop, from raw materials selected personally by John Parris.
We have no association with any other cue manufacturer.
Cues, cases and accessories can be bought or ordered from our London showroom. Customers are welcome to call in for friendly service and expert advice. We also offer a world-wide mail order service.
Used and trusted by many of the worlds top professional players, Parris Cues are the ultimate in cue craftsmanship.
We have every confidence that you will find a Parris Cue a pleasure to use and a joy to own.
John Parris is the worlds number one snooker cue expert. His craftsmanship skill and knowledge is trusted by top player's worldwide. Ask any professional player which cue they would recommend, and most will say without hesitation a Parris cue.
Many top players are sponsored by some of the larger mass production cue manufacturers to endorse their cues. Although most of them actually play with a Parris cue.
John's proudest moments are seeing players win tournaments including the world professional championship with his cues. The nations cup championship was recently won by a team where all four players were using Parris Cues, that is a truly unique achievement.
Dealing with so many of the worlds top players has given John the unique opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge of what goes to make a great cue, although he is continually looking for ways to improve and develop what most players would consider an already perfect product.
John's Cues set the standards that the rest of the industry tries to follow. His cue designs are regularly copied. You will also find descriptions of the way his cues are made creeping into the text of many other aspiring cue makers. They say that being copied is a form of flattery, although John sometime wishes others would be a bit more individual.
Most cue manufacturers tell you how good their cues are. We prove it by the large number of professionals that use Parris Cues and the amount of tournaments that are won using Parris Cues. Our customers include eight of the top ten and thirty six of the top fifty professionals. Anyone can say they are good we prove it. There is a difference.
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