If your cues have EVER been damaged because of the case you use, post your story here
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Cases that have damaged my cues...
Instroke leather tooled 3x4 case, the shaft tubes after a period of time leave deep ring impressions on all my shafts.
McDermott SuperMac cases, both 1st and 2nd generation. The aluminum casings have sharp edges that can chip or scratch finish if not careful. I've had this happen before on the shaft joint collars.
So far, it appears that most of the damage seems to happen to the shafts only.
I don't know the exact brand, but a friend of mine had a TAD1M in a generic Chinese made leather Instroke copy where black dye from one of the materials stained the butt cap.
I have a GTF 1x2 case. Its nice and everything fits snug. If you tilt the case upside down while loaded with a cue, the cue still moves a little. It just don't come out completely. You'll still need the lid to protect the cues fully.
And I was expecting you to say thermo nuclear anti-theft defense system made in China for pool cues cases!
Instroke leather tooled 3x4 case, the shaft tubes after a period of time leave deep ring impressions on all my shafts.
McDermott SuperMac cases, both 1st and 2nd generation. The aluminum casings have sharp edges that can chip or scratch finish if not careful. I've had this happen before on the shaft joint collars.
So far, it appears that most of the damage seems to happen to the shafts only.
I don't know the exact brand, but a friend of mine had a TAD1M in a generic Chinese made leather Instroke copy where black dye from one of the materials stained the butt cap.
I have a GTF 1x2 case. Its nice and everything fits snug. If you tilt the case upside down while loaded with a cue, the cue still moves a little. It just don't come out completely. You'll still need the lid to protect the cues fully.
And I was expecting you to say thermo nuclear anti-theft defense system made in China for pool cues cases!
> I don't have any stories about a case damaging my cues,but have a story about how well a certain brand of case PROTECTED mine in a pretty nasty spot.
Back in 1998,my cues were the same as they are now. My cue is a one of a kind Schon (think 4 point R-16,Runde),an early Joss SP,and a Bill McDaniel jump cue butt that uses a Schon shaft.
The only difference in my rig was my case,at that time it was the ONLY white leather Porper 3x6 square in existence. It was gleaming white when new,with the old-school black Velcro straps,it looked like an Air Jordan when I got it.
On the morning of Feb 11th that year,a fire broke out at my family's house. The fire consumed practically everything on that side of the house,with the exception of my bedroom. It got so hot in my room a Lexan CD case that held 500 discs and was FULL,was reduced to a glob of plastic about the size of a basketball. It melted the buttons and knobs off my stereo equipment.
My sister apologized to me in the street for not being able to get my cue case out,and I went from the street to the porch with no recollection of how I got there,restrained by firemen to keep me from running into a still-smoking house after my cues.
Eventually,the fire captain came out of the house with my smoke-grayed Porper,and my heart sunk,just knowing my cues were damaged or destroyed.
Much to my surprise,there was NO damage a wipe-down with a rag couldn't fix. Tommy D.
Back in 1998,my cues were the same as they are now. My cue is a one of a kind Schon (think 4 point R-16,Runde),an early Joss SP,and a Bill McDaniel jump cue butt that uses a Schon shaft.
The only difference in my rig was my case,at that time it was the ONLY white leather Porper 3x6 square in existence. It was gleaming white when new,with the old-school black Velcro straps,it looked like an Air Jordan when I got it.
On the morning of Feb 11th that year,a fire broke out at my family's house. The fire consumed practically everything on that side of the house,with the exception of my bedroom. It got so hot in my room a Lexan CD case that held 500 discs and was FULL,was reduced to a glob of plastic about the size of a basketball. It melted the buttons and knobs off my stereo equipment.
My sister apologized to me in the street for not being able to get my cue case out,and I went from the street to the porch with no recollection of how I got there,restrained by firemen to keep me from running into a still-smoking house after my cues.
Eventually,the fire captain came out of the house with my smoke-grayed Porper,and my heart sunk,just knowing my cues were damaged or destroyed.
Much to my surprise,there was NO damage a wipe-down with a rag couldn't fix. Tommy D.
Picture of my case, how should I test its toughness watchez?
And the official name of that case used to be the "Protect-A-Cue" case. I guess that using foam insulation is worth something after all.
Nice story and lucky you that the cues and your family ended up safe.
It really wasn't given the context in which it was used.
true story........
20 or so years ago I ordered a new custom stick, spent 800 on it. My biggest investment ever in sports equipment.
Remember those silver McDermott soft cases? That's what I had.
As I was leaving the poolroom one day, there was a BEAUTIFUL woman walking to her car at the same time. Sure enough, I was checking her out from top to bottom. She was fine....let me tell you.
Well....I got a little carried away and opened my car door, and pitched my case in the car..(all the while with my eyes still on her) Little did I know, the case ended up across the front (bucket seats) seat, with the butt of the cue resting up on the console of the car.
I sat down, and heard a 'pop'. Sure enough....my stick broke. The butt end developed a nasty crack from one side to the other. Only thing keeping it together was the leather wrap.
That was the last time I ever used a soft case.
20 or so years ago I ordered a new custom stick, spent 800 on it. My biggest investment ever in sports equipment.
Remember those silver McDermott soft cases? That's what I had.
As I was leaving the poolroom one day, there was a BEAUTIFUL woman walking to her car at the same time. Sure enough, I was checking her out from top to bottom. She was fine....let me tell you.
Well....I got a little carried away and opened my car door, and pitched my case in the car..(all the while with my eyes still on her) Little did I know, the case ended up across the front (bucket seats) seat, with the butt of the cue resting up on the console of the car.
I sat down, and heard a 'pop'. Sure enough....my stick broke. The butt end developed a nasty crack from one side to the other. Only thing keeping it together was the leather wrap.
That was the last time I ever used a soft case.
3 wrong...
Well apparently then I don't know everything about cue cases.
I would like to change the Thomas to Centennial and the Melton to Bonner. For the black one I have no idea since so many have done this style. Ann Gore, Engles, Fellini, Thomas, Schon, Gina, I doubt it's a GTF - no idea.
Nice lineup anyway.
Correct..... :wink:
I might just be in a weird place in my head. But this thread
has had me on the floor laughing, I think maybe because I really
don't know when some of you are telling whoppers and some
the truth. But some of the stories are just priceless.
But from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making me laugh.
hugs
mrs.g
has had me on the floor laughing, I think maybe because I really
don't know when some of you are telling whoppers and some
the truth. But some of the stories are just priceless.
But from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making me laugh.
hugs
mrs.g
Nasty.......
I just want to say that Mia's stories were particularly entertaining. Much better than lecturing. He or she is a great writer with a tendency towards melodrama but thoroughly funny.
And I'd also like to thank Steve for the thread. Thank you again for all the great material, lets keep this thread alive forever.....
Man up Justin. Drinking a case of beer is not that difficult. It is much easier than trying to build the perfect, protective pool cue case.
As a man, I appreciate things when they are tight. You should be more open minded. Meucci has done great things for pool and I am sure that their case is no exception.
Sorry Roscoe. I am not impressed with ANY of the cases in your picture. Don't you know what really matters is what is in the interior of the case and all you are showing us is the outside. Please try to stay on topic.
Also, what is your definition of a 'chunk'. If you are going to have an issue with a case, you need to be more descriptive. A chunk to you might mean something totally different to me.
Did that occur from sitting on your case? What type of case was it?
Wasn't the Instroke a John Barton design? Did Instroke pay for the repair to your shafts due to these impressions?
Your friend with the Chinese dye case should immediately go to the hospital and be checked for the level of lead in his body. The Chinese have this strong desire to take over our country by adding lead to every imported product, causing us harm.
Just as they make the dog collars with GPS in them, I will be coming out with the same for pool cases. The GPS device will be placed in the bottom of the case and welded inside. These will sell for $875.95 plus the cost of the case.
Sorry for your loss. Fires can be devasting.
I am amazed by the amount of people that I meet or hear that have something that is one of a kind. You had two. I have none. Doesn't seem fair.