Real leather cases?
- By skor
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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.
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).