Expencive case vs sheap case

Mr.RS4

Mr.RS4

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I am looking for a case, 3/5 or 3/6

Have been looking at Predator Blak 3/5 case to $212
http://www.seyberts.com/predator-case-3x5-blak

And been looking a cheap one like this Black Piggy Back 3X5 - 69$
http://www.seyberts.com/products/Black_Piggy_Back_3X5-1154-209.html
or like this
Black 3x6 Hard Core Pool Cue Case - 52$
http://www.seyberts.com/products/Black_3x6_Hard_Core_Pool_Cue_Case-1152-208.html

These cheap one`s are they very bad, and can not be used???
Predator are of cause high priced, and they other one very cheap.

What are your opinions?
 
The predator case will last longer. If you are looking for a good budget case then look into the in stroke vinyl. My leather southwest is the best case I've ever owned.


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Take a look at Elite cases. They're built very similar to Instroke cases, but cost a lot cheaper. I have an Elite 2x4 in fake alligator and a 3x7 in genuine, fake vinyl. Everywhere I go, strangers introduce themselves and comment on how nice my 3x7 case is. Many of them are so impressed, they ask if I want to shoot a game of 8 ball, or two. Hey! Why not, as long as we play by BCA rules.

Shoot safe.

John
 
This Predator Cue case, can I put in 3 cue butt and 1 Predator jump cue butt in front pocket?
 
http://www.cuesight.com/pool-cue-cases-sterling-popular-hard-cases.html
http://www.cuesight.com/sth9bk.htm
i am not familiar with the cases you linked to.
i think that as a broad generalization you get better protection and durability as the price of the case goes up
vinyl versions of cases from makers with great reputaions is another way to save meoney but get quality protection and durability
im a fan of sterling cases
especially the wave model which seem to be out of stock now
the link shows a more basic version of the cases and is a great bang for the buck giving you good protection and quality construction imho
 
I have owned lost of cases over the years and I would say most bang for the buck would be a Joe Porper. I owned one for several years before I gave it away to a friend. I have a friend who owns that Predator bag you asked about and he calls it a piece of junk all the time. The handles almost torn completely off and a lot of the stitching is unraveled.
 
It is my opinion that the best value for the money is our Rugged cases.

www.jbcases.com/basicrugged.html

We will be at the BCA Pool League CSI International Championships from July 13th to the 27 at the RIO.

I invite anyone to come to our booth and compare our cases to any other brand that we don't make. I am confident that the quality for the money will be easily seen.

You can look at my youtube videos here to see my opinions and examples.

https://www.youtube.com/user/jbideastoo
 
JB Cases said:
It is my opinion that the best value for the money is our Rugged cases.

www.jbcases.com/basicrugged.html

We will be at the BCA Pool League CSI International Championships from July 13th to the 27 at the RIO.

I invite anyone to come to our booth and compare our cases to any other brand that we don't make. I am confident that the quality for the money will be easily seen.

You can look at my youtube videos here to see my opinions and examples.

https://www.youtube.com/user/jbideastoo
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Agreed, best bang for the buck. [ 4th of July humor]
 
Begalor3 said:
I have owned lost of cases over the years and I would say most bang for the buck would be a Joe Porper. I owned one for several years before I gave it away to a friend. I have a friend who owns that Predator bag you asked about and he calls it a piece of junk all the time. The handles almost torn completely off and a lot of the stitching is unraveled.
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I will be in San Antonio tonight if you would like to see our quality for yourself. I think that perhaps you might change your opinion after getting a hands-on review.

Call me if you are free to meet up.

405-693-0386

John
 
the chicken said:
Take a look at Elite cases. They're built very similar to Instroke cases, but cost a lot cheaper. I have an Elite 2x4 in fake alligator and a 3x7 in genuine, fake vinyl. Everywhere I go, strangers introduce themselves and comment on how nice my 3x7 case is. Many of them are so impressed, they ask if I want to shoot a game of 8 ball, or two. Hey! Why not, as long as we play by BCA rules.

Shoot safe.

John
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Begalor3 said:
I have owned lost of cases over the years and I would say most bang for the buck would be a Joe Porper. I owned one for several years before I gave it away to a friend. I have a friend who owns that Predator bag you asked about and he calls it a piece of junk all the time. The handles almost torn completely off and a lot of the stitching is unraveled.
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If you play more than 5 days a week, this is the worst advise possible. Both of these styles of cases will structurally fail within a year. Most common problem with a Porper is the handles will rip apart/off. Most common problem in the Elite's is the back strap will start tearing out of the material, along with handles ripping the material and falling apart. Neither style of case does proper protection. The hard plastic in the Elite cases will scratch a cue up. The Porper cases snug fit comes at a cost of easy tearing of the lining, exposing tape/glue.

Best bang for the buck is a Basic Rugged 2x5/3x4. Next followed by a Sterling Wave case. Any case under $100 is junk and shouldn't even be bought. I had JB Cases make me a prototype style case two years ago for $225(going to be more now). I sold my previous case that I had for two years for the same price I bought it for(after a warranty replacement). So in the last 4 years, I've spent $225 on a daily user case. In that same time span I've have friends by a couple of those Porpers and Elite cases. They each buy at least one new case a year, if not more due to them ripping apart. In the last 4 years they've spent at least $700 on cases between them on these 'cheap', 'budget' oriented cases.

Both of them were trying to give me shit for how much I spent on my case until I pointed out they've spent more on cases in the last 4 years than I have. There are very few cases under $200 that are designed to last more than 5 years of use. The Rugged line is one that is. Choose to spend your money wisely, or throw it away, your choice.
 
Go with a JB rugged. I've had fancier cases (GTF, Justis, Whitten) and I've never felt better about the protection for my cues as I do with my 2x5 ulltimate rugged. Love them so much I bought 4 of them (1x2, 2 2x5s, and a 3x6)....and I only have 4 cues. It's also great to play out of, the three pocket setup is great and the rubber base is fantastic for leaning against a wall when you're on hardwood floors...it's little things that really set it apart and make it so nice to actually play out of.
 
JB Cases said:
It is my opinion that the best value for the money is our Rugged cases.

www.jbcases.com/basicrugged.html

We will be at the BCA Pool League CSI International Championships from July 13th to the 27 at the RIO.

I invite anyone to come to our booth and compare our cases to any other brand that we don't make. I am confident that the quality for the money will be easily seen.

You can look at my youtube videos here to see my opinions and examples.

https://www.youtube.com/user/jbideastoo
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I am so happy you will be at the BCAPL Nationals this year. Will you have any cases for sell or just taking orders?
 
I have a Porper and there is no comparison in quality to a rugged. The only reason I still own it is because it was hand made by porper for Mike Lambros with Lambros Cues embroidered on it.

Let me just say this: I have 4 JB cases because I bought a rugged. I won't leave the house with cues not in a JB case and the first thing everyone says when they get one is, you know I think I may need to get another.

You will be very pleased with the rugged.
 
Mr.RS4 said:
I am looking for a case, 3/5 or 3/6

Have been looking at Predator Blak 3/5 case to $212
http://www.seyberts.com/predator-case-3x5-blak

And been looking a cheap one like this Black Piggy Back 3X5 - 69$
http://www.seyberts.com/products/Black_Piggy_Back_3X5-1154-209.html
or like this
Black 3x6 Hard Core Pool Cue Case - 52$
http://www.seyberts.com/products/Black_3x6_Hard_Core_Pool_Cue_Case-1152-208.html

These cheap one`s are they very bad, and can not be used???
Predator are of cause high priced, and they other one very cheap.

What are your opinions?
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Take a look at Giuseppe.
 
As far as I am concerned, anything with JB's interior in it, will do nicely. Other than that, I would suggest an On-q by Garth Bair. Just my opinion, and both are very good cases.
j2
 
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