Can a custom cue case provide any better protection than a high end production case?

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twilight

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Aesthetics aside, does a whitten, or a justis case provide any more protection than say an instroke? I realize the custom makers have high quality leather and can give you all you want in a case, but when it comes down to it, aren't the tubes in a whitten as strong as the ones in an instroke? Talisman cases (interiors) seem to be around the quality as the instrokes. For those who can afford a custom case, are you paying for more protection as well as looks?
 
Construction & materials matter most

When your looking for protection for your cues. a Whitten or Justis may be worth more due to uniqueness, Higher quality materials and factors like supply and demand.

But for protection, I don't believe those brands vary much in protection between them. If your going for maximum protection and the cue you have is worth a lot; whether its lots of money , or sentimental. I would have to go with a Longoni case hands down.

Please keep in mind I am a Longoni Dealer so I am slightly biased, but I sell cases by the other makers also. the longoni cases Offer protection from Jolts, drop's, moisture( in some cases) and thieves.

1st off the construction of all the cases above $200, is very durable made of Abs plastic, or graphite. Each has individual foam spacers to keep you cues from banging into each other or the slots in the case. Some of the higher end cases have very tight seals to protect from moisture. And last but surely not least these cases all come with combination locks, which are personalizable.

I've seen numerous pro players, especially those who travel with these cases. Some may not have the logo due to sposorship. But They by far offer the greatest protection.

I hope I've helped and if there is anything i can due in the future please feel free to email me.

If you would decide that a longoni case is for you please feel free to email me and I can help you decide which one.
 
Yeah ...

If you've seen the looks on some of the faces like I have after a player has bought what is considered a 'good' case, only to hear his cues rattle around in the slots (tubes) when he carries it or handles it.

Many cases, once they get them, prove to be too big on the outside, or too heavy, or the inside space is not managed very well, or without much consideration how the cues fit and ride in the tubes, or the placing of the cues up or down in the tubes.
 
Less protection. Your cue will get stolen faster in the fancy expensive case. Leave it in a nylon bag that says "my first cue" and you can leave it...go back the next night & its still there. LOL!!!:D :D :D
 
Varney Cues said:
Less protection. Your cue will get stolen faster in the fancy expensive case. Leave it in a nylon bag that says "my first cue" and you can leave it...go back the next night & its still there. LOL!!!:D :D :D
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That's funny stuff right there!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

Maniac
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you've seen the looks on some of the faces like I have after a player has bought what is considered a 'good' case, only to hear his cues rattle around in the slots (tubes) when he carries it or handles it.

Many cases, once they get them, prove to be too big on the outside, or too heavy, or the inside space is not managed very well, or without much consideration how the cues fit and ride in the tubes, or the placing of the cues up or down in the tubes.
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I personally like the cloth dividers like George and Fellini. But they can be pricey, especially Fellini.

I bought a case from "ChrisOnline". A 2x4 with cloth dividers. It's not leather but very well made and sturdy.

So to the question, yes less expensive cases can protect your cues but other than Instroke, it's better to either see them in person or read what other people have to say about them, like on here.
 
it depends on how long you store your cues in between playing times. if you plan to store for a long time, then you need a case that will provide support for the whole length of the cue. loose-tube type cases like the whitten don't do this. however, if you play all the time, your cues won't need that kind of support as they will not settle and move with gravity.

and you shouldn't even be thinking about the older tight squeeze cases like george or fellinni for long storage periods because the cue/shafts get squeezed together.

i like the 3c billiard type case because they provide the full neoprene support and they have an thick cardboard for additional protection from outside dings. in fact george makes such a case and it's a nice comfortable size (2x4). and they don't cost an arm and a leg. also, 3c cases are very light!!!! i could never figure out why pool players prefer carrying a 10 lb. case on their shoulder....even the fancy ones,,they all have the same look.
 
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bruin70 said:
i like the 3c billiard type case because they provide the full neoprene support and they have an thick cardboard for additional protection from outside dings. in fact george makes such a case and it's a nice comfortable size (2x4). and they don't cost an arm and a leg. also, 3c cases are very light!!!!
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Who sells these cases (3c billiard type cases)..?
 
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