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Surly

Surly

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I'm looking for a new case for my cues. I've discovered that the case I got from Ozone is too shallow for our new Predator and G-core shafts - the lid is being held up and I feel like I'm putting unnecesary pressure on the shafts by zipping it shut.

But I keep finding descriptions for cases that say the shafts go in tip down... Why on earth would you store your shafts so that they rest on their tips??
 
Surly said:
I'm looking for a new case for my cues. I've discovered that the case I got from Ozone is too shallow for our new Predator and G-core shafts - the lid is being held up and I feel like I'm putting unnecesary pressure on the shafts by zipping it shut.

But I keep finding descriptions for cases that say the shafts go in tip down... Why on earth would you store your shafts so that they rest on their tips??
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Give JB Cases a try.
He's a prolific poster here and makes a good product.

..but the cues must be inserted in a certain order in his cases...
..center to edge:wink:
 
Ah thank you! Been trying to remember who that was!

Edit: Beautiful cases, totally out of my price range. If I've got $500 to spend I'm buying a Josey and carrying it in a rolled up blanket.
 
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You gotta try the wave case! Its the shit!

Designed by JB too! The interiors are the same as the custom ones!
 
A lot depends on how much you want to spend. I bought my first cue used and it came with a 1x1 Guiseppe case. Many years later, I'm still using that case. It will accomodate your shaft or butt in either direction. It's very inexpensive, looks good, and will last a long time. Or if you can spend more, then I like an "It's George" case. If you can spend a lot more, then there are some very nice leather cases that will do the job.
 
Sterling has several styles of cases available at a very reasonable price that happen to feature the same interiors as those found on John Barton's higher end custom cases. The retail site for Sterling's cases is www.cuesight.com

There are styles to suit just about every taste, and has been previously stated, the interiors of these cases are da' bomb! John is extremely passionate about designing a better case, and so, actually pays attention to the varying length of today's cues, so that the cases he designs can accommodate most. If you cue is of normal lengths (58"-60" w/jps) then it should fine in these cases just fine, and with no pressure.

Many people typically store their shafts tip down, and their butts pin up...mostly to protect the pin from damage. A bent pin will cost you to have repaired...the tips will suffer no damage. Just make sure that you remove the excess chalk from the tip, and everything will be fine.

Lisa
 
Surly said:
Why on earth would you store your shafts so that they rest on their tips??
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Most people store their shafts in their case tip down. Butts are usually stored joint up, bumper down too.

I guess the reasoning is that the joints are more delicate than the bumper or tip.
 
perspicaz said:
Most people store their shafts in their case tip down. Butts are usually stored joint up, bumper down too.

I guess the reasoning is that the joints are more delicate than the bumper or tip.
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Two things here:

1. I also store my shafts tip down, just because I'd rather grab the joint protector to get it out than the ferrule/tip.

2. I have a Sterling Wave case and it's awesome. I paid something like $150 for a 4x8 case, and it's a TON of case for that kind of money. Worth twice as much in my opinion.
 
Well thanks you guys - and Lisa. I'll just try not to think of my tip grinding into the bottom of my case - I think I can do that.

And thanks for the Sterling suggestions. I didn't know they were designed by JB - that's all I need to hear.
 
Surly said:
Well thanks you guys - and Lisa. I'll just try not to think of my tip grinding into the bottom of my case - I think I can do that.

And thanks for the Sterling suggestions. I didn't know they were designed by JB - that's all I need to hear.
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The way the interior of these cases are made, I'm not sure that the tips ever even touch the bottom.

IIRC, the Wave and the lesser expensive 'popular' cases, along with the 'fancy' cases, definitely feature the UltraPad interiors. Eventually, all of the Sterling cases will, is my understanding. Give the folks at Cuesight a call, and double check with them if you are choosing a different style cases than those listed above. The Wave case features not only the UltraPad interiors, but the Organic Rebound System as well...the cues' components 'pop' up once the case is opened, or you can just give it a little upward shake.

Lisa
 
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Dakota cue cases

My two picks are Dennis swift and Dakota cue cases and you can't beat the prices of custom cases and the people who make them...jmo
 
Surly said:
I'm looking for a new case for my cues. I've discovered that the case I got from Ozone is too shallow for our new Predator and G-core shafts - the lid is being held up and I feel like I'm putting unnecesary pressure on the shafts by zipping it shut.

But I keep finding descriptions for cases that say the shafts go in tip down... Why on earth would you store your shafts so that they rest on their tips??
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In almost all the cases we make for Sterling Gaming - Wave, Classic, Fancy, etc... you can store the shafts in either direction. Also the cases are made to fit 31"-31.5" so there is no pressure on the shafts whatsoever.

Those cases range from $40-$400 with the majority being $150 or less.

All can be found at www.cuesight.com or other fine retailers both on and off line.
 
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