Chopdoc said:

Cool!

Nothing wrong with vinyl. I have vinyl cases. The case I strap to my Harley is vinyl.

I just really dig leather.

Yes, leather is expensive. Really good leather can be very expensive.

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triley41395 said:

Doc, if I'm not mistaken you have some antique 1 piece cues. I'd like to see some of them.

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skor said:

Do you mean like the 3-Sec cases?

I have a ragged JB case; I'm not sure how much I like the nylon/polyester material that makes the exterior. I do understand that it is probably more rugged and weatherproof (although the zippers aren't), but it does feel a bit cheap—OK for the everyday player but not for the fancy custom (and who needs that much protection for the everyday player?).

Leather is nice but heavy and expensive; it's nice to have a fancy one for the fancy cue in the collection.

High-quality vinyl can look great, will be durable, is cheaper than leather, and is lighter.

I still have the original Predator case that was made by Instroke (in JB dayz). I got the vinyl version of it, and I still love it and use it often. This case is everything a case should be; only the pouches need updating for longer jump cue butts and extensions. A 3x5 version would be great (I think I saw years ago Bustamante with a 3x5 prototype that was never sold to the public).

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SSDiver2112 said:

Not Black, but I know I've seen a black version. You can also send him the material you want, and if it will work he will make it.

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The OP's case is a common one I've seen a lot. Recently on marketplace $15.

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cueball2010 said:

What is the difference between Full Splice and True Splice?

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Chopdoc said:

To be fair, there are so many kinds of leather, and so many kinds of synthetic, sometimes you have to look very carefully.

The topic of the various leathers and the terms associated with them has been covered. JB contributed a lot.

For example "genuine leather" refers to a category of leather that is made from real animal hide, but it's generally considered to be lower quality compared to full-grain or top-grain leather. While it is real leather, it often comes from the inner layers of the hide, which are less durable and may have been treated with coatings or dyes to improve their appearance according to some leather goods manufacturers. Then there are the terms "real leather" and "leather product". Some "leather" is made from leather fibers but is reconstituted and not actually an animal hide.

I personally am a fan of oil tanned leather and if having a case made, that is what it would be, like good motorcycle boot leather. I am not a big fan of tooling or veg tanned leather, though it does have a place in things that I own.

If looking at synthetic cases, I would be looking at cordura type nylon instead of vinyl by a huge margin. I could see someone building one out of black "ballistic" nylon with Molle loops for accessory pouches, straps, handles, etc. You could make a whole line of modular cases and accessories this way. I am surprised nobody has. JB could build you a custom order like that I am sure.

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Chopdoc said:

If looking at synthetic cases, I would be looking at cordura type nylon instead of vinyl by a huge margin. I could see someone building one out of black "ballistic" nylon with Molle loops for accessory pouches, straps, handles, etc. You could make a whole line of modular cases and accessories this way. I am surprised nobody has. JB could build you a custom order like that I am sure.

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