Case question / decision

[RSB-Refugee]

Only thing I don't like about the case (like other Instrokes) is how deep the cues sit. In pictures they show the joint protectors flush with the top of the case. My 58" cue, with joint protectors, is more than an inch down, making it tough to grip them.

A simple fix, is to put a marble in the bottom of each tube, so the cues are easier to remove.

Tracy

 

[onepocketchump]

I use the predator case. I had a custom patch made with Mottey's logo on it to cover the Predator logo. Came out really nice. Only thing I don't like about the case (like other Instrokes) is how deep the cues sit. In pictures they show the joint protectors flush with the top of the case. My 58" cue, with joint protectors, is more than an inch down, making it tough to grip them. Wish cases were made for normal length cues, meaning not able to hold a 31" cue. If you have longer cue, get a longer case, don't make the majority suffer. Just my opinion.....

The problem is that there are no "normal" length cues any more. When I first started making cases I based the length on my Schon and Joss cues. Then something called joint protectors coupled with ultra long pins happened.

Pretty soon even a stock McDermott with a joint protector would not fit in one of my cases. It was pissing me off to have to do on the spot modifications on cases for all these extra long joint protectors and long pins. So I made the case 1.5 inches longer and that has been the solution.

The only thing missing - as I said in an earlier post - was and still is, a reliable way to adjust the interior height so for different cues. I have used rolled up pieces of leather, foam cubes and dowels. I once wanted to include a bag of foam cubes with each case but I was vetoed by my partners at the time.

Now, I don't own Instroke anymore so for those of you that care to voice your opinion to the new owners, feel free to email them at instrokecases@instroke.com

As for me, I might come out with a new case sometime down the road and it will be adjustable.

For now though, there are plenty of Instroke owners who have come up with creative solutions on their own. Just ask in any of the major boards and you will get several good ideas.

John