Businesses like Parris Cues should be protected by national heritage. The craft and expertise is so precious.

I wandered into John's workshop about 25 years ago with a vague idea of buying a really great cue. Even though I had no appointment, John was very charming and helpful; he gave me a guided tour and some valuable advice on a suitable cue for me. I left with a beautiful ash and ebony two-piece and John even gave me a discount as it was mid-summer and out of season. 25 years later, it is still in mint condition and I will never part with it. It truly is my magic wand. Thank you, John.

@The_Joker_

3 ай бұрын

What’s your highest break with your cue?

@pietersanders7761

3 ай бұрын

@The_Joker_ 55. Not the cue's fault...it's the short-sighted person holding it!😂

@nuntana2

2 ай бұрын

55 is nothing to be sniffed at. I'm down around 40.

@AlongNaga-vo6lg

2 ай бұрын

Mine is 28

@finnmcginn9931

2 ай бұрын

There's a snooker/snooker cue season? I'm not too familiar with the subject. Cheers

I met John when he was still making cues in his car garage at home early 80’s. Took 4 months. I asked him what the number 50 was on his name plate on the butt end, he told me I was his 50th client he made a cue for. Lovely man he was, and still is.

I was very lucky in my life to get a Parris cue for my 14th birthday. I travelled up there with my dad (who told the school I was sick) I had a wonderful time and met John who told me lots of stories about the snooker stars he works with. I was lucky enough to purchase a cue and I still have it to this day (I am 35 now) Even now it’s in amazing condition and it’s due to the craft that these cues are made I will never part with my cue it’s one of my most prized possessions and to me is priceless

@NathanMcCabe88

3 ай бұрын

I hope you weren't too sick.. 🤢 You're the same age as me btw. 😁

@RalphieMuskinyaar

3 ай бұрын

I hope the cue will forever be with you. I hope I can get one some day.

Hendry is becoming a proper youtuber!! Brilliant stuff

@simon-ec5kv

3 ай бұрын

Yeah standalone great piece of video journalism

John is really fantastic lovely guy. Once visiting London, it was around 2005, I had some hours before plane, so I decided to pay a visit to that Forest Hill shop. Without any prior agreement I was not expecting much, frankly I was not even sure is there shop at all, or just a factory. Met John there, and he stopped doing what he was doing and spent more than 2 hours chatting with me, discussing cues and my noob shot tecnique, trying different cues, then once I was totally in love with one cue, he went into workshop, made adjustments I dared to ask for, and then we had another chat while glue was curing. Love from Estonia, John.

If i waited 8 years for a snooker cue I'd expect it to pot the balls for me and drive me home.

@truistkillah2371

5 ай бұрын

After I’m legless drunk and didn’t even play a game 😂

@alexojideagu

5 ай бұрын

haha and cook your dinner

@AA-69

5 ай бұрын

With the world trophy in the boot. !

@sticksman1979

5 ай бұрын

I'd want an interim cue in the meantime!

@Mmouse_

4 ай бұрын

You don't wait 8 years... Like all things, got the cash? It gets made. Or... Alternatively, got the "who you are" and it's made quickly. Implying he's not got multiple high grade stock ready to go awaiting customisation for the right price.

Stephen Hendry is a brilliant presenter and very watchable

@camouflage873

9 күн бұрын

Now that he's got over himself I would agree

I love how this connoisseur didn't sell out and kept it to his own standards. Fantastic. I had no clue how stuff like this worked. Very intricate. Thanks guys

@ClassicTrialsChannel

6 ай бұрын

True, but he doesn't make them anymore, those guys do. He's just the name. I bet he barely touches the cues

@AD-kv9kj

6 ай бұрын

@@ClassicTrialsChannel The point they were making was, as John said himself in the video, he could have sold his business out to mass manufacturing decades ago and would have made tens of millions in a flash. He didn't because, unlike most rich psychos these days, he appreciates that he already makes more than enough money for anyone to need and wants to keep his business one of bespoke hand-made cues made with soul and passion, not junk cranked out of factories for vast profits that do no good for anyone. I respect that, personally, rather than immediately leaping to trying to find something negative to think. Also, FYI, John is almost always in his own workshop overseeing the work, despite his age, I don't see why he personally should have to make the cues with his own hands still. It's a small workshop and he personally hires and trains the best craftsmen to make the cues in the same old way he always has.

@pbwmanagement

6 ай бұрын

As an American who barely understands the basics of snooker I can't say how much I thoroughly enjoyed this clip. As a kid, I watched the odd game with my dad rooting on Bill Werbeniuk and Cliff Thorburn. As an ex carpenter, I can appreciate the craftmanship that goes into every cue. I've worked on a few luxury homes that had Englishmen come over to the States, complete with Welsh slate, and construct tables. .....often said my one indulgence if I win the lottery would be a quality snooker table.

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

You love really easy

@JOHN-tk6vl

6 ай бұрын

It's true that you get what you pay for.

This is really, really interesting insight. Snooker is slowly becoming more popular again and more appealing to young people, and what Stephen Hendry is doing with his KZread channel is a massive part. It's so great to peel back the curtain behind masters like John Parris Cues. As a young snooker fan, thank you Stephen and your team for creating this priceless content!

@JohnJaySnookerChannel

6 ай бұрын

Well said Robin

@TE_53349

6 ай бұрын

yep. in my club a lot of 12/13/14 year olds keep mentioning "oh steven hendry said do this" "oh steven hendry said do that". nice to see

@leedee1977

6 ай бұрын

Parris has a large order book for ultimate cues because people can buy them and make money on them. A 1 piece ultimate is now fetching £3000-£3500 in Britain and £4000-£4500 in China.

@chrisjohnson4165

6 ай бұрын

@@leedee1977 That's exactly what happened with Morgan Cars - Dealers used to order them with the intention of selling them at a profit, because they are hand crafted which takes so long.

@Crashawsome

6 ай бұрын

Snooker isn't becoming more popular. KZread videos are getting more popular. I've watched maybe 20 videos on this channel, but I've not spent a penny on snooker products, nor have I watched any snooker events

John is a legend. I went to see him about 1980 and I simply could not afford it then. He had the reputation then, which has simply risen, as his cues collect world and global titles. Waiting list of 6 - 8 years says it all.

@thesoultwins72

6 ай бұрын

@vailudragon.......I am the proud owner of a John Parris cue - bought it over 10 years ago from one of the very few 'proper' snooker [cues and equipment] shops here in Hong Kong. Absolutely beautiful. The weight and balance are perfect.

@vailydragon

6 ай бұрын

@@thesoultwins72 I envy you with your cherished possession. It was a dream of mine that got away. Thank you for sharing.

Waiting 8 years for a cue is madness. I have know countless blokes over the years who have spent thousands on cues (John paris included) expecting its going to turn them into a world beater to which it obviously doesn't nor does it even improve them. The best one was my mate who spent about £1500 on a cue then one week during a league game accidentally played the whole frame using my cue which cost about £50 and he didn't even notice until I told him. I half understand for a pro spending that amount in the hope of marginal gains but so long as its half decent and straight it ain't gonna make alot of difference. Its a snooker cue not a magic wand, only practice will improve your game not how much you spend on equipment

@robcarter55

6 ай бұрын

@theironshiek I can understand what you are saying and it's the same in other sports. My sport was Tennis and when you start as long as you bought a decent racquet that was all you needed. If you start with a £10 racquet that's probably where you will stay. As you get better then it makes a difference to have a racquet that suits you style of play and the strings become important in type and tension along with the balls you use and grips. I would imagine the same applies to the likes of golf. Unfortunately my snooker is at such a low level a Mr Parris cue would make no difference to my game at all unfortunately.

@RoboKubik8

6 ай бұрын

That's true. You can have a taylor made decent cue made for you in a month or two and on amateur level you will not find a difference. Steven himself played with a crappy bent cue and won world titles with it. But having a Parris cue and waiting for such a long time for it, makes it special. I waited 6 years for mine and it arrived like 2 weeks before Christmas 🙂

@ianthomas7703

6 ай бұрын

why buy a Ferrari when a Yaris will do the same?! Well, two reasons, you can and you want to! Same with cues - if you want to spend £2k on a cue and can afford it, why not?

@theironshiek

6 ай бұрын

@@ianthomas7703 for the reason I have said but if you want to spend that kind of money then be my guest

@TheRip72

5 ай бұрын

I tried a few shots with a friend's Parris cue once. It felt comfortable instantly. The balance felt just right. It is hard to describe what was so nice about it, but it just felt really good. The differences are marginal but definite. Exactly the same is true of top players, which is why many have the best to give them a slight edge over those who do not, or even to not let others have an edge over them. Anyone who wants to try to get to the top needs to give themselves every chance possible & the cue is a component of that.

The finished cues look absolutely beautiful. So great to see real craftsmanship in this era.

Thank you, Stephen. I’m very grateful for all the effort you’ve put into this channel. This one was particularly special. And we’re all rooting for you - get those practice hours in!

This has to be one of the most relaxing videos I have ever seen! Seeing this level of workmanship in action is a real pleasure. Great stuff Stephen, cheers.

Went in and got a John Parris queue about 28 years ago still feels absolutely amazing every time I pick it up. While i was in the store Jimmy White phoned up to ask if his queue was ready.

@bravo2966

4 ай бұрын

It's a cue.

@tissuepaper9962

3 ай бұрын

@@bravo2966 With Parris it's a queue, because people are lining up around the block to buy them. Ba dum tss

Only advice I’d give John is Be a little more patient when talking to people on the phone We’re thinking of spending a lot of money and …. Well, just be nice, man!

I went to John Parris shop in 2018. Spoke to John and he was very helpful. Practiced with a few cues on that table, before choosing one ‘off the rack’. Brought it home to New Zealand and have loved playing with it ever since. My friends are very jealous.!

@zmanel3jaib

5 ай бұрын

how much does it cost ?

@carlbenfield2971

5 ай бұрын

@@zmanel3jaib The web site has the off the shelf stuff starting at £500 all the way up to the Ultimate 1pc he mentions at £3000 upwards that has 8 year waiting list.

@davidnewzealand6807

3 ай бұрын

I think it was £600.

@jimdavis762

17 күн бұрын

I have a one piece Fred Davis cue with a Canadian red maple leaf logo under a resin window on the butt . I can’t remember if I bought it here or brought it back from England

This video felt very nostalgic! Pure craftsmanship from a little corner of a disappearing London

Fascinating. A master craftsman. Stephen Hendry comes across as a nice bloke too. Enjoyed this

Fantastic video, I visited this shop about 20 years ago with my brother as he had some changes to the butt end (extra colours) of his cue and I purchased off the shelf Professional Cue (about £300) and now it costs about £600 new with whatever waiting list, great to see this shop still doing well and the workshop looks great, enjoy your new cue Mr Hendry :-)

Best video yet. Old Skool craftsmanship. Brilliant

Awsome. I remember going there 20 years ago for my cue, still going strong now. Well worth the money.

Wow! An eight year waiting list. That's unbelievable. Thanks Stephen for another great show. Love John Parris.

@jamesroche6138

6 ай бұрын

Why wait a year when you could wait around a month from a Thai maker that’s half the price and same or better quality it’s just a novelty to get parris as a collectors item in my opinion 👍

@mind5403

6 ай бұрын

Maybe some of the young banned Chinese players will put their names down for a new cue.

@mm9773

6 ай бұрын

On his website he lists waiting times between 10 months and 7 years, depending on the model - for most models, they’re below two years. He also says there are cues in his showroom that you can buy on the day. So yes, it’s unbelievable, because it’s not entirely true.

@rockyalwayswins1495

6 ай бұрын

​@mm9773 shop only open on Saturday's bit of a joke really ain't it

@johnmc3862

6 ай бұрын

Only becuase very few are actually doing it.

Quite enjoy the interviews he does with people who are in essence backstage in the snooker world. Would love a Clive Everton video.

Great video, I remember playing on that little table when I brought mine back in 1994, I turned pro the year before and my old 1 piece ash split during a game. John Street fixed it there and then but said I'll need a new one soon. Drove to JP's shop the next year, tried several from the rack and found the cue I still have and play with today.

I wish this vid was like 3 hours long. Could watch this all day. Fascinating. Thanks for the vid please make more with JP - Hes a legend and a natural on camera

Thanks for that Stephen had a warm smile on my face all the way through Still a Legend

Another great masterclass Stephen. This is exactly what we all need to promote the viewing statistics for snooker, no matter whether we pick up a cue and join a club or we just watch on TV the game benefits because sponsors buy in and money comes to the game, win win all round.

Love watching these every now and then. The quality of this it should be a BBC Sports piece.

Hendry was my favourite player growing up and got to see him play once, great see his personality come through on these videos , I think that 8 year waiting list may be 10 now.

@Dani-El.

3 ай бұрын

It seems a bit pointless to me; turn pro > order a cue > cue arrives > retire. Haha.

Wow what a lovely, lovely man John Parris is. 💚 It is a really old style cottage industry with professionalism and precision.

Spoke to John Parris today to pay for my new cue. He was a true gent and we had a nice chat. So nice that someone at the top of his profession was so humble, polite and ordinary. Thank youmMr Parris. Really excited about the new cue. Thank you Mr Parris. All the very best for 2024 to you and your family. Best regards Mark Jones.

Would be great if he went to Thailand to cover some of the Thai cue makers like Ton Praram and Maximus cues.

@athitayastirling8259

6 ай бұрын

I bought both my cues from O Min snooker in Min Buri over 20 years ago, still use both of them regularly, all I've ever done to them is put new tips on.

I’ve been watching, and playing, snooker since I was around 5 years old, so 47 years, and during that time I could never really take to you Stephen! Then I watched the episode of you with Ronnie, I saw a different side to you, now, after watching this, I’m beginning to warm to you, a most enjoyable clip of you with John Paris, thank you.

great to see something being made by hand with love, and pride 👍

Amazing insight into the skills involved. To have a waiting list of 8 years at anyone time you are certainly doing alright for yourself

Just shows you the genius of Stephen Hendry to win 7 world titles with a bog standard £40 cue his dad picked up for him while others like Jimmy and Davis were using these incredible, handmade John Parris cues.

@garrygibbons2989

6 ай бұрын

Don't think Jimmy or the Nugget would have bought a Parris cue to start off with probably one they picked up down the club or in Jimmy's case one he nicked !!!

@BeasleyStreet

6 ай бұрын

The cue Tony Drago came over from when he first came over from Malta with was very basic, the tip was 9mm at best,closer to 8mm probably...

@StefanDLazarov

6 ай бұрын

They r not that incredible.

Wow, an 8 year waiting list! Well done Mr Parris, your business history is just as inspiring as the beauty of your cues.

I’ve had my John Parris Special Cue since the year 2000. Amazing craftsmanship. Actually will be stopping by to get it serviced and brought back to life soon.

I was lucky enough to meet John parris my brother took to his shop and John was there I was so happy to talk to him what a nice man to talk too it made my day and l left my cue with him and fixed it for me what a brilliant job he did with it that was ten years ago and it is still as good now hopefully one day I will get to see him again one of the best cue makers in the world

@ahmedhaveliwala8279

6 ай бұрын

Bit of punctuation isn't gonna kill you fella

@metrobar3367

5 ай бұрын

@@ahmedhaveliwala8279it triggered you so that’s good.

@willtucker2774

2 ай бұрын

We didn't all go to English classes.

@maxoneson9616

Ай бұрын

​@@ahmedhaveliwala8279maybe he's talking into his phone instead of tapping it out

Hope Hendry has been practicing and get onto the main draw for UK Championships 25th November. All eyes watching Stephen Hendry bring back the 90s.

I bought a John Parris cue about 6 years ago it took a good year from the order to delivery even then. Still have that cue and use it every week.

I’m not a Snooker fan, but I enjoyed the passion and attention to detail that John has. What an enjoyable watch.

We now need to see your review of each cue in practice 🙌🏻

always wondered where pros get their cues from! Thank you Steve for the excellent deep-dive into this fascinating art form!

@rockyalwayswins1495

6 ай бұрын

They get them free and get speedy built not like us joe public wait years for them

@yorkiemike

6 ай бұрын

@@rockyalwayswins1495 just go win a few world titles if the wait bothers you so much

@andymitchell6019

6 ай бұрын

​@@rockyalwayswins1495actually false buddy , the wood has to dry out through stages , one of my friends is a professional, he is well known and had to wait almost 3 years , if the wood doesn't dry out and cure properly it shows massively and can lead to warping over time .

I've always liked things made out of wood, so this is fascinating to me. Such beautiful craftsmanship.

Fascinating film Stephen, very funny about Alex describing your cue. An old friend of mine was his bodyguard occasionally, he had a busy life

A lot of people are very jealous of the business John has built over the years and I understand the wait time over the last 10-12 years for any work is frustrating but I’ve always found John himself or Paul (the guy fitting the tip in the video) to be the best source of knowledge for cue care . I bought my first Parris cue in 1996 that lasted till I found his Cue Builder on the Parris website in 2011 then I’ve bought more than is healthy 😂 It is a shame the Forest Hill shop is closed except on Saturdays as catching John on a quieter afternoon is always good fun listening to the stories of Snooker Pro’s he has supplied over the years Long may he flourish as he is a true gentleman & a British success story

@jadezee6316

6 ай бұрын

who the hell can wait 12 years for a cue? then just dump the one you have used all that time?

@memphisbulls1859

5 ай бұрын

No the wait time has gone up over the last 10-12 years not having to wait 10-12 years but if the Chinese market keeps growing it may get to that length of wait time

@memphisbulls1859

5 ай бұрын

Wait time for a 1 piece Ash Ultimate with any degree of splice work is around 7 years

Absolutely beautiful craftmanship, thank you for the insight. That's quite a waiting list though, wow. I think maybe we've become too accustomed to quick deliveries, half expecting that things materialize in front of us after hitting the purchase button, forgetting that quality does in fact take time to produce and is rarely made beforehand.

@AD-kv9kj

6 ай бұрын

For most people and most businesses these days, quality is not even something they care about. They just want style over substance, endless mass-manufactured junk in literally everything. Most people I find even vehemently attack anyone who cares about real quality, soul and craft being put into things.

Thank you show us one of the icons of the snooker world.

The best snooker channel and this has to be one of the top episodes . Thanks Stephen and John.

A fascinating insight into something that I have always wondered about was a pleasure to have my curiosity satisfied

Well interviewed, filmed, edited and so insightful to see the insight behind all the talk about Parris cues. Thank you Stephen and team!

What a fantastic insight into a part of tbs snooker world. Thank you Stephen. Keep the videos coming!

Loved this video. Great insight into how a cue is made. 8 years to wait for cue - wow! All the best with it Stephen.

@jonwilson6077

6 ай бұрын

I remember when it was 2-3 years and I thought that was crazy

@juchetony1910

6 ай бұрын

I wonder if Stephen had to wait 8 years for his new cue?

@jonwilson6077

6 ай бұрын

I assume John Parris would have a number of blanks set aside for professionals so there was only a short wait time@@juchetony1910

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

Love ?

@jono_young_music

6 ай бұрын

@@juchetony1910maybe 8 days 😂👌

Brilliant video. A JPU owner myself, I was lucky I got mines a good few years ago and waited less time than nowadays. John has been brilliant since then with alterations, great to see he has kept staff for a long time too, they are all real craftsmen. Can watch videos on Parris Cues all day long and never get bored. The best. Bar none.

So that's why you've been playing better! Keep at it Stephen, it's there, and slowly but surely it's coming out again...thanks for a great educational video.

Thank you for this wonderful treat.

Great insight into the Parris workshop. What struck me was in the 40+yrs he has'nt spent a penny on the workshop. Reminded me of a 80's carpentry factory

@NoName-eo2mv

6 ай бұрын

Plenty of trip hazards and ppl working close together, be doing well not to have any accidents

@jason147h6

6 ай бұрын

Shocking state of a working environment in 2023. I would've been ashamed to let Hendry and his cameraman through the doors. I had a Parris cue in 1991 to 2018. It was a lovely cue and no significant waiting times back then. But, i can tell you now people are paying for the name Parris. He does nothing different to any other reputable handmade cue maker in the country and if his shop is anything to go by his processes hav'nt moved on much if any from the 80's. Also the long wait time helps inflate the cue prices through like he mentioned " supply and demand" who on earth who loves to play snooker would wait 8yrs for a cue🙈💩

Been at the shop 2-3 times in the early to mid-90s. Had a couple of Parris cues, don't really play anymore. Anyway, lovely to see the old Church Vale 5 shop still there, working on the craft! Also lovely to hear that Stephen himself has not really a clue about cues, after all the Sheffield wins and all.

@poppincam

3 ай бұрын

You able to sell

Wonderful to see masters performing their art. Keep this type of content coming Stephen. Cheers!

Good stuff. Two great guys. Mr Hendry is such a humble gent.

Utterly fascinating. Stephen is a natural at this youtube video work too. Very relaxed, knows how to pace it all, confident. A new career for sure

@jamesdennett196

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. As I watched I was thinking how natural and professional his style of presenting is. I know he's done TV work for a while now, but never seen him in a role like this.

So reassuring to see that there are still real craftsmen in this world.

Lovely, the Saville Row of cues.

I love these kinds of master craft workshops. So humble, but world beating, and the chaps make it all look so easy. Britain used to be full of them. Reminds me of the Morgan car factory.

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

Wasted love

What amazing skills! Great video Stephen, loving this channel

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on being in love

Another great video! John Parris seems like a top bloke and very skilled!

@leedee1977

6 ай бұрын

He is to the pro players,,,,not so much to Joe Public.

I’ve not heard the greatest things about this guys service and attitude.

my earliest memory of a snooker match was Ray Reardon in 1976 watched it constantly since then and still enjoy matches today.

Just watched the Simon Jordan interview Stephen..listen mate no matter what anyone else says, I watched your entire career and for me you are still the best player to have ever picked up a cue…so they can keep the O’Sullivan’s and the Trumps and all the rest..mate you are still the best and the KZread vid “Days of our lives” brings genuine tears to my eyes…keep the channel going it’s fab mate👍👍👍

A ton of information about how one needs the Cue to be perfect!Thank you Stephen Hendry.

I was privileged enough to order a custom cue, after looking at all the makers I picked G Cues, and years later it’s still the best thing ever.

Lovely craftsmanship. Long may they continue.

I love watching stuff like this, pure craftsmanship from a man who has mastered the art. Brilliant brilliant video

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

Snookers definitely not a sport

Now these cues are worth so much due to the amount of time it takes to make them 2-8 years for a cue is definitely a long time

@inthemancave5981

6 ай бұрын

doesn't take 2-8 years to make them. just a few months. The waiting list is 2-8 years because of the amount they need to make

@johnmc3862

6 ай бұрын

Professionals wouldn't be waiting that long you can be sure.

I was fortunate enough to buy a Parris cue from John back in 1987, just after the big storm when he had all the ash he needed! Funnily enough, while we were there, he had a phone call from Steve Davis who'd just broken the tip off his cue. John told him to come round but hoped he was good at wallpapering as he was currently decorating the house. My cue is still going strong.

As someone who loves a bit of snooker, thanks for some wonderful views into the amazing world of cue's! John's workshop was amazing! The craftsmanship going into the cues was too notch. Thanks for the great video! I have an urge to make a cue myself one day ( not to the level shown by here ) definitely something to tick off the wood turning bucket list! Works of art for artists of the wonderful game! I have never owned a cue but if I could afford one I know where I would go! 8 years wait, well worth it in my opinion. Keep up the great work!

8 year waiting list is absolutely insane!

@garyrobertson9534

6 ай бұрын

Pros don’t wait though lol

@krystofdayne

6 ай бұрын

Yeah that's for just a rando coming in and ordering a John Parris cue out of nowhere. Stephen doesn't need to wait 8 years. Probably only a few months for someone like him. Maybe a year for some of the lower ranked, lesser well known and connected pros.

@johncmc226

6 ай бұрын

Thats b*llocks think Johns going a bit senile, 8 weeks maybe, months if your a pleb, days if your Ronnie or Selby

@seanscanlon9067

6 ай бұрын

16 years for Peter Ebdon.

@da_great_mogul

6 ай бұрын

Sales tactic to show how in demand he is. People will pay for another so it's win, win.

Stephen can even be entertaining when talking to a guy who just makes sticks out of trees! 🙂

I really enjoy the insights this channel gives on the world of snooker, and especially like Stephen's congenial personality. As a Yank who is a relatively recent fan of snooker, I wasn't fully aware of Stephen Hendry as a snooker player. Now that I'm fairly familiar with the current big names, I wish I'd had a chance to see Stephen playing in his prime.

2-8 years ... thats too much ... maybe more ppl need to work, but im so glad for this. i'm 50 years old, Stephen was the man in the 90.s above all other legends , i used to collect video tap of him and the other legends , i'm so glad to see he has channel. they should make documentary about him.

Love parris cues and I've had mine years but ever since covid its really hard getting any service from them. The store only open Saturdays and i work most Saturdays so cant ever get to the store and repairs and anything take ages to get done. Shame reslly as they make lovely cues.

learnt so much 😌 love this video Stephen

@SnazMC

6 ай бұрын

Fancy seeing you here.

@adityahol2054

6 ай бұрын

thank u mr. youtube

@CurvedSlightly

6 ай бұрын

Who?

@AD-kv9kj

6 ай бұрын

KZread is proper gegging in on all the successful channels now 😂

@jono_young_music

6 ай бұрын

@@AD-kv9kji know right 🙌 They love it when it starts to make them money 😂

Lovely episode, as always. Keep up the good work, both on and off the table. All the best from life long Hendry fan since the first B&H masters win from the Netherlands

Got one couple of years ago still loving it proper craftsmanship

If you make a new channel where you upload your practice sessions, you can be sure there will be enough of us spurring you on to keep at it!

Absolutely brilliant I loved that

The best video I’ve seen on You Tube for years. Brilliant

Love all the content you pushing out Stephen, Thanks !

@matimus100

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on being in love cartoon

I've had 3 parris cues. Sold them all on. I wasn't impressed with any of them. I then bought a tailor made Hunt & Osborne cue in 2008. I've not looked back since. I only waited about 3 months for it as well. You're paying £400 extra for the Parris name. But on the plus side. They do hold their value if you want to sell on.

@do_notknow_much

6 ай бұрын

...It's the player and their fundamentals, not the cue.

@thelasttime4994

6 ай бұрын

@@do_notknow_much Yes, and I've made lots of centuries with club cues. I know what it's all about my friend. More than most tbf.

@leedee1977

6 ай бұрын

So you was ok with making centuries with club cues but got rid of the parris cues because they were so poor you couldn’t make a century with them 😂 makes sense.

@thelasttime4994

6 ай бұрын

@@leedee1977 Did I say that I wasn't making centuries with Parris cues? It's all good making centuries with any cue against novice players who present on average 10 good chances a frame. However, it gets a little trickier when you're playing other players who are capable of playing one chance snooker. That's when you really need to feel at one with your cue. Every player has their preferences. Mine was a Hunt & Osborne cue. Who knows, the 4th Parris cue could have been the one? But I wasn't prepared to wait for it. I'm not slating Parris cues. I'm just saying you're paying extra for the name. And there are high quality cues out there for half the price.

@DJunclepaul2nd

6 ай бұрын

​@@leedee1977crappy comment, what was you thinking?

3:12 what on earth is that guy planning

So cool to see the workshop and cues being made!

Lovely, that. I've got a couple of John Parris cues (a maple 'Paragon' cue and an ash 'Classic' cue) from when I was playing seriously back in the mid-90s. I bought them off the rack in his Forest Hill workshop, but it sounds like that isn't an option anymore - seven-year waiting list! (I think, back then, even the custom-made ones were only a three or four months waiting time, so it shows how his reputation has grown exponentially since then). They really are beautiful crafted items.

I saved up and bought myself a cue and case as a retirement present, it took 57 weeks to receive it and whilst the cue was amazing I found Mr Parris to be very arrogant and dismissive when I spoke to him on the phone. His daughter was very nice though

@schmurgen5242

6 ай бұрын

Yep had similar experience with him. Went to his shop with my friend for 2 new cues. He was really rude, just pointed at the rack and basically told us that's all he had. We left, drove to Tooting and bought two better cues from Robert Osborne. Much better quality and far better customer service

@davidgeorgemarr8694

6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this!... Shame about the negative comments?

@bountyhuntermk2520

6 ай бұрын

@@schmurgen5242I have watched loads of clips of him with the professionals, he can’t be any nicer…. Ordinary punters he is not interested. I asked if I could have a picture with him holding my cue and case - he refused

@ricksterk7014

6 ай бұрын

​@schmurgen5242 did he hurt your feelings?

@bountyhuntermk2520

6 ай бұрын

@@davidgeorgemarr8694it’s called an opinion…. Have you ever had any dealings with Mr Parris? £1300 down and the customer experience when dealing with him was poor

How's he gunna get the balls out of that pocket 😂😂

@julian_b

6 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking 😂

@paulroberts8542

6 ай бұрын

There's a pipe or slide the balls run down next to the wall and come out at the other end.

@juchetony1910

6 ай бұрын

put 50p in the slot?

@willtucker2774

2 ай бұрын

50p? Don't you mean a quid? 😂😂

When you have achieved what Stephen Hendry has in the game you don’t need to blow your own trumpet he comes across as a genuine guy ,well presented without being patronising and respectful of John Parris.

Hendry is such a great host! Been binge watching everything on the channel. Top class!

IF Hendry had not damaged his cue in 2003 he would have won at least 2 more World titles

@AnthonyRodemus

6 ай бұрын

bollocks.. he never beat a true great in a world final,apart from willo,hendry is overrated af