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Tel: (+44) 0208 291 6288 Fax: (+44) 0208 699 0931
E-Mail: John@parriscues.com




References



Steve Davis - 6 Times World Champion

I first encountered John Parris in the mid-Eighties when he offered to make me a replica of my original cue. I was so impressed with the results that when the ferrule suddenly broke on my cue during a tournament I had no hesitation in taking it straight to John to be repaired.

In fact, the cue needed major surgery. While John and I were discussing the prognosis I told him that because I was certain the overall balance of my cue was going to be affected anyway he may as well make it into what is now commonly known as a three-quarter length two-piece cue. That way I would be able to take advantage of the screw-in extensions rather than the unsatisfactory slot-on type.

I remember John taking all this in his stride, although he later confided that it was rather a nervous moment when he brought the saw down on the cue of the then fourtimes world champion.

A number of years later my trusty cue finally decided it preferred being warped to remaining straight and so it was a natural progression to change to a Parris cue. During that period many of the top players had either had work done to their cue or opted for one of John's. So in what seemed like a very short period of time John Parris became "the No 1 cue maker" and I can personally vouch for the fact that it is a thoroughly deserved accolade.

His standard of workmanship is superb. He takes pride in every cue that leaves his workshop and his attention to detail and, indeed, customer satisfaction are unsurpassed.

The experience he has built up by coming into contact with so many of the top professionals is something that every customer ultimately benefits from. While John Parris would never be as undiplomatic as to tell a fellow-professional that his ideas on what he wants may not be what he actually needs, it would be a fool who totally disregards his wise words, especially when it comes to important decisions on the dimensions and weight distribution of a snooker cue.

John Parris does not really need any recommendations from the professionals. One just has to look at the number of top players who use a Parris cue. Surely that is testament enough to the esteem that this great cue maker is held in.
Best regards,
Steve Davis




Matthew Stevens

Dear John I am most grateful to you for your prompt assistance and for the excellent work carried out on my cue when the ferrule recently broke. I am very pleased with the new replica you have made for me. There is very little, if any, difference between it and the old one. Once again, many thanks for your assistance and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Kind Regards
Yours Faithfully,
Matthew Stevens




Tony Drago

I think John Parris Cues are the best in the world . I would never dream of using any other cue.
Many Thanks,
Tony Drago









Terry Griffiths - Former World Champion

John Parris hand made cues are, in my opinion the best on the market. I have played with one for four years. It offers more power with less deviation with side spin than any other cue I have used.

Yours Faithfully,
Terry Griffiths











Jimmy White










Daren Morgan

To my good friend John Parris,
With out a shadow of a doubt the best cue maker in the world.
I would like to thank you for the cue that you supplied me with, I can honestly say that it is the best cue that I have ever played with and that I have probably played the best snooker of my life with it, so with that John I am forever grateful,

Your Good Friend,
Darren Morgan






Dominic Dale

Dear John, Very many thanks for the two cues you have made for me, the quality of craftmanship and attention to detail is absolutley faultless. the quality of the timbers that you use together with the perfection in the manufacture combine to give your cues that unique "playing feel" when playing shots with side and power. I've seen many of my fellow professionals using your cues and I sincerley look forward to using my cues from next season onwards. It's also very reassuring to know that should I feel the need to make any alterations, you will carry them out for me.
Kindest Regards,
Domoinic




Nigel Bond

Dear John I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you sincerely for the great job you did on my cue.

Kind Regards
Yours Sincerely
Nigel Bond.




Mark King

If I was to have my cue fixed, there would only be one place to go and that place would be John Parris Cues
Many thanks,
Mark King.







Alan McManus

Dear John Just a brief note to say thanks for all your help trying to resolve the problems with my cue. I appreciate all the hard work you've put in over the last few months to make the alterations a success. In the last few tournaments I feel that my old form is starting to return and much of the credit for that is down to the time and effort you've spent working on my cue. A cue is a very personal thing to a snooker player and the slightest change makes a huge difference to how comfortable you feel at the table. Thanks to your patience and help it didn't take me long to relax and enjoy my snooker again. Once again, many thanks for all your help and i'm sure I wont be the last professional to benefit from your expertise.

With best wishes
Alan McManus





Stephen Lee


Dear John Just a few lines to express my gratitude for all you have done for me, as with regards to the cue you have made for me and the alterations you have since made to it. I am sure your craftsmanship has helped me achieve the ranking position I am at today, as far as I am concerened you are the ' TOPMAN ! '.
Once again thanks for everything, and if I can ever recommend or help in any way just telephone.

Best Regards,
Stephen Lee.



Alex Borg


" I have tried different cues but I find my John Parris cue the best. No matter what kind of shot is needed, the cue responds with precision. I will always play with a John Parris cue."

Regards,
Alex Borg (Malta)




Derek Hill - Professional Snooker Coach


Dear John, I would like to thank you for the excellent cue you have recently made for me. The quality and craftsmanship of the cue is first class as usual. I would have no hesitation in recommending your products to any of my clients in the future. Once again thanks for a lovely job, hope to see you in the near future, best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Derek Hill




Prince Naseem Hamed - World Feather Weight Boxing Champion


Dear John, First of all I must apologise for the delay in getting back to you, as you can imagine I am very busy at the moment with the build up to the next fight. I should very much like to thank you personally for the cue, it is absolutely wicked and has definitley improved my game. I shall be available on the above telephone number from Wednesday of this week. I left instructions with my staff that they are to put you straight through to me so don't hesitate to call, to show my gratitude I have a pair of signed gloves waiting to be sent to you.

Best Wishes,
Naseem



Andy Hicks


I would like just like to thank John for the good work he has done to my cue.
The couple of jobs have had to be most urgent in regards to playing in my tournements on the circuit.
He has made a surperb job and I have been most satisfied.
I would also like to say that I will always be using John in the future with any problems or alterations that I may have with my cue.

Thanks Again
Andy Hicks



David gray


Dear John, Thank you for making me a superb cue, Having played with the same cue from the age of nine I was a bit concerned about changing, but having had so many alterations over the years there was no alternative, however after a few weeks of playing with the cue you made for me, it was like I hadn't played with any other cue.
Your staff and yourself are always helpful and I would like to thank you once again for all the help and assistance you have given me over the years.

Yours Sincerely
David Gray.



Nick Pearce


John, After a couple of month's practice with the cue that you built for me, I can safely say it's the finest cue I have ever used. I am delighted as it is exactly how I imagined, you are without doubt the finest manufacturer out there. You understand the needs and requirements of every player, not only the Pro's, I can wholly recommend anyone to use a Parris Cue.

Cheers,
Nick Pearce.


Letter from Prospective Customer


Dear Parris Cues, I have been watching the world championships over the last week, and all week the have dealing with E-Mail questions from snooker fans around the world. One person asked a question about quality Cues. Well of course, Steve Davis answered the question and said " If you are a dedicated and progressing snooker player, then you need quality. What you pay for is what you get, and you can't beat John Parris Cues! " My friend has one he got it from the Regal Scottish Tournament, it cost him £300, but he said it's worth every penny. I'd like to get one of your cues, then maybe I could have the professional feel of an excellent cue.

J.Durno
Aberdeen, Scotland



Letters from Satisfied Customers



Dear John, I've now had a little time to get used to playing with the cue you recently made for me - the very unique Ultimate Cue, Number 456.
The eight uniquely coloured maple burr splicings have certainly been noticed by a few people, and will no doubt continue to be commented on - many comments I hasten to add sound more than a little envious!
The cue is playing marvellously and the balance, as expected, is superb. Come the end of a session I don't want to put it down! As with the last cue you made for me, I'm extremely pleased with the results of your efforts. Quite simply, it is an absolutely great cue, not to mention a work of art too!
Anyone looking for a top quality cue really should see your first, before they look anywhere else. I'm sure once they have seen your work, including the cues you’ve made for me, they won’t be purchasing a cue made by anyone else.
I've seen cues, and repairs to cues, by other manufacturers. One, who shall remain nameless, claimed to make the finest cues in the world. Well, how such a claim could be made is beyond me, reasonable though they were, they didn't compare to a Parris Cue by a long mark. As the saying goes "You only get what you pay for!" I certainly won’t be going to anyone other than you should I ever need a ferrule replacing, or any other work doing, on either of my cues.
Thanks once again for the new cue, and the old one. I can hardly wait for the next game at my local haunts, let alone the forthcoming county matches and tour events!

Thanks again, Best wishes,
Paul Williams

Dearest Mr. Parris, I am so excited. I just want to let you know that I've gotten my cue and case today, on August 1st. I have already tried it and I, believe me, have already fell in love with it. It is perfectly straight.
My strokes are smooth with it, and it is very good in handling. Personally, I think you guys make the best and the most perfect cue in the whole wide world!!
And I will spread out your excellent craftmanship to every single one of my friends. Last but not least, I would like to thank everyone in your company for being so responsible. Thank you very much!! I am so glad that I've chosen to purchase a cue from your company, the Parris Cues.

Sincerely yours,
Ka Kwok


Dear John, I Would like to thank you for the excellent cue. That cue is definitely the best cue i have ever played.
I recomend you all my friends.

Very Truly Yours,
Markus Sandelmann



Dear John, My son Mark, as you will know by now is a dedicated to snooker and pool, and currently plays for the Scottish 8 ball team. He is ranked No 12 in Scotland, some achievement for a young boy.
Anyway he has wanted a new cue for some time but there has always been other things to spend money on, however we have just moved home so that we could build a snooker room for him and decided he surely had to have a decent cue. When the cue arrived I was 'gob smacked' to say the least, the quality is outstanding and I immediately recognised value for money, my goodness what a cue. You deserve every accolade that comes your way.
I'm no connoisseur when it comes to cues, but the minute I ran it through my hands I knew my good money had not gone to waste. It immediately became apparent why the big household names came to Parris Cues. Very well done, keep up the good quality work.
Yours Sincerely,
M. Burns






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