Whitten Case Question

[Kickin' Chicken]

Well 3, actually:

1. How do you tell if a whitten case is a "lite" version? I just received one that I was told is a non-lite, it's a 4x8 and to me it doesn't seem very heavy. Def not when compared to my 3x6 Swift. I see that the tubes used in this case are thin-walled leading me to believe it's a "lite" thinking the non-lites must use the typical thick pvc tubes. Please let me know if I'm right in my thinking on this.

2. The case came with some spacers and a pointed wooden stick that I think I figured out how to use. Basically drop in however many you need into a particular tube and if you need to withdraw one, the pointed stick grabs onto the rubber washer side of the spacer for removal. Do I have this right? I like the flexibility of this system so as to accommodate longer butts/shafts and/or joint protectors.

3. What's up with the shiny stingray? Is that just how they are dyed or painted glossy? Very nice look, I think.

Very happy to add this case to my collection.

TIA for any input you may have.

best,
brian kc

 

[perspicaz]

I have a 1x2 (non lite) and a 2x4 lite. I believe that on the lite versions there is no filling between tubes:

http://www.whittencases.com/The_4x2_Lite.html#23

while on the non lites there is "stuff" between the tubes.

http://www.whittencases.com/The_2x1.html#29

Another thing is that you can squish the tubes a little on the lite versions and, of course, they are a lot lighter.

It is difficult to tell if you don't post a picture showing the tubes with the lid open. I am confident that Joe Whitten can tell you for sure if you send him a picture

Whitten cases are sooo nice looking :thumbup:

 

[Drawman623]

The easiest way to spot a light from a standard Whitten case is by looking at the tubes. Regular Whittens have a top piece that sits flush with the tube ends so all you see are the openings. Light models have the tubes only, with ends exposed, butted up against one another.

Joe has made subtle changes to the Whitten cases in recent years to set them apart from lesser copies. Stingray is an exotic skin that would drive the price up for a knock-off case as well as complicate the assembly to a degree. It is a Florida touch, however, as this hide is readily available and harvested in the Whitten company's home state.

I have wondered how they get the shiny almost beadlike luster to the ray skin. It almost doesn't look real...but that's the nature of exotic skins and exclusive Whitten quality.

There are a lot of great cases out there and fine people making them but I take my Whitten all day and never look back.

Yours looks FANTASTIC! Congratulations.

 

[cuesblues]

My Whitten cases have tubes and my Whitten Lite case has dividers.
They probably took some weight out of other parts but I'm not sure.

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

here's the interior view.

thx,
brian kc

 

[perspicaz]

That looks like a lite to me, but I'm far from an expert. Sorry I don't have my cases at hand right now to compare.

 

[cuesblues]

here's the interior view.

thx,
brian kc

It seems like a 4 x 8 would defeat the purpose of having a Lite version made in the first place.
This one looks like other 4 x 8 Whittens, but I don't think I've seen a 4 x 8 Lite to compare.

 

[perspicaz]

It seems like a 4 x 8 would defeat the purpose of having a Lite version made in the first place.
This one looks like other 4 x 8 Whittens, but I don't think I've seen a 4 x 8 Lite to compare.

Actually, the only Whittens currently offered that are "non lite" are the 1x2, everything else (including the 6x12) are lites per their website. This one looks lite to me; but, again, Joe Whitten could clarify any questions he might have.

 

[GeoEnvi]

There are a lot of great cases out there and fine people making them but I take my Whitten all day and never look back.

I second that notion. The fine, laser-straight stitching. The quality of the dyed materials. All adds up to a fine piece of craftsmanship.

 

[PoolBum]

1. How do you tell if a whitten case is a "lite" version?

If it has less than 300 calories it's lite.

 

[lstevedus]

I also have a custom 2x4 Whitten and an all black 4x8 Whitten that Joe made for me. The 4x8 is my main case. I take it almost everywhere I play and love it. It stands up by itself. I don't have to lean it against anything, very handy. I recently acquired a 2x4 Predator sport case that is heavier than my 4x8 Whitten. Joe makes a great case and his customer service is top notch too.

 

[Island Drive]

20 yr old Whitten

Have had many different cases in 50 yrs of play, what I've found out about the Whitten with the interior having packing around the tubes. It made the cue stick feel like it came out of a humidor. The wood always seemed to be less dry than when it came out of ANY other comparable case. The interior of this case doesn't change its environment quickly. I think his case actually helps age the wood properly.