2x4 or 3x6 case
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I currently carry and Instroke 2x4. I will have a Justis 3x6 here in about a month or so. I'm hoping it's not too heavy, but then again it's not like I'm going to be mountain climbing with it. I think I'll be able to handle carrying it to the car and back.
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if like mully the extent of your carrying it will just be a few yards here and there and to your car and back, then if you really want go for the 3x6. But if you can resist that then the 2x4 is probably your best option. Although we all like to carry as much equipment as we can with us, in reality two butts and four shafts is more than enough.
You may want to try john barton's 3x4 case or the 3x6 which are about the same size as Instroke's 2x4 but lighter. I'm not sure if he will also make it available through Sterling (cases). I think he has some samples in the BCA show. I believe the case will even be lighter if the exterior's material will be other strong synthetic materials like nylon and not the heavy leather. There's a pic of case entitled STERLING in his website that looks like nylon.
here are some pics of his cases:
3x4 case which can also be converted into a 2x5. The interior has memory foam:
3x6 case with memory foam interior
here are some pics of his cases:
3x4 case which can also be converted into a 2x5. The interior has memory foam:
3x6 case with memory foam interior
I have a soft sided 3x6 that is not too heavy. I also have a soft sided Instroke 4x8 that is petty cool too. My 3x6 instroke hard case is very HEAVY.
2x4 is most likely all that you need BUT I like the bigger cases - 3x5, 3x6, 3x7
I like to have 2 playing butts with me.
I also use the case as my "cue holder" and I feel the bigger cases are more stable (probably it just in my head).
If you have several cues then you'll need several cases anyway, so get different sizes and you will be able to rotate...
I got a 3x5 and a 3x7 tube cases and a 4x8 soft case on the way but my next case will definitely be a 2x4
I like to have 2 playing butts with me.
I also use the case as my "cue holder" and I feel the bigger cases are more stable (probably it just in my head).
If you have several cues then you'll need several cases anyway, so get different sizes and you will be able to rotate...
I got a 3x5 and a 3x7 tube cases and a 4x8 soft case on the way but my next case will definitely be a 2x4
I owned a 3 x 6 Whitten Original, not the NEW LITE Whitten, it was real heavy when loaded up.
I am currently use a Ron Thomas 2 x 4, Premier Series in REAL Black Buffalo Skin (that is very sturdy, and scratch resistant) with Strap, Suitcase Handle, and 5" & 15" Pouch. Case Weighs 3#'s 11.4 Oz. EMPTY.
It is like the one pictured below.
BTW I also have owned a Whitten 2 x 4 it too was a fine case, and now available in a LITE MODEL.
I am currently use a Ron Thomas 2 x 4, Premier Series in REAL Black Buffalo Skin (that is very sturdy, and scratch resistant) with Strap, Suitcase Handle, and 5" & 15" Pouch. Case Weighs 3#'s 11.4 Oz. EMPTY.
It is like the one pictured below.
BTW I also have owned a Whitten 2 x 4 it too was a fine case, and now available in a LITE MODEL.
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I have a 3 x 5 case, and carry 2 butts, 3 shafts, but wouldn't downsize
because:
If I buy a cue, it will fit. (2nd playing cue).
Need to transport a cue for someone, it will fit.
I would rather have a little extra room than not enough room for cues.
I have a 3 x 5 case, and carry 2 butts, 3 shafts, but wouldn't downsize
because:
If I buy a cue, it will fit. (2nd playing cue).
Need to transport a cue for someone, it will fit.
I would rather have a little extra room than not enough room for cues.
I like beer and my cue too much.Matt90 said:seems like the 2x4 is lighter and the 3x6 is great for
having an extra cue with you .Just wanted to see what
most people use and why
I use a J&J 3x5 case. Its very light, even when its fully loaded. I carry 1 playing cue, 1 jump/break and a backup cue.
Snapshot9 said:
Snapshot9 if my memory has not failed me were you not packing a 4 x 8 at one time?
Matt90 said:seems like the 2x4 is lighter and the 3x6 is great for
having an extra cue with you .Just wanted to see what
most people use and why
I have a 3 X 5, but only because I have a lot of cues and vainly bring along an extra one to show it off.
Seriously, you need slots for your playing cue and another set for your j/b if you have one. Unless you have extra cues and like to show them off (I do) you only need a 2x4.
I have a 3x6 giuseppe. I think those of you who are talking about too heavy are either crazy or old. Or old and crazy. I mean seriously, what's the most it could weigh full of cues? We're talking about a few pounds difference here? I mean do what you want, but if you have the cues it seems like the 3x6 is the way to go. I would love a little 1x2 though... Hmm...
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I have a 3x7 instroke for everyday use (league, practice, ect..) and a 3x5 J&J that I bought for tournaments. The J&J is really light compared to the Instroke, so lugging it around all day long at tournaments is easier on the shoulder. Whichever I'm not using at the time stores cues that I have at home.
I carry two butts, playing and J/B, and 4 shafts (two for each cue). It's nice to have extra space in case you run accross a deal that can't be passed up.
I carry two butts, playing and J/B, and 4 shafts (two for each cue). It's nice to have extra space in case you run accross a deal that can't be passed up.
