Envelope or Butterfly Cue Cases
- Thread starter whiteoak
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I want protection, am not fan of soft Cases.
A 1 x 2 GTF is my current choice
A 1 x 2 GTF is my current choice
JB Rugged Butterfly cases are tough as hell.
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
I have a JB Butterfly. I would not consider it soft (at least not the outside). It has rigid boards in the outer case walls. Its not thick PVC, but it gives good protection and the interior is so well padded I am confident in the protection. I don't plan to carry it on a motorcycle so I'm good.
I reviewed my case here: JB Case Butterfly Review
I reviewed my case here: JB Case Butterfly Review
I have been using a $30 soft case for over 10 years without having any damage to my cues (while they were in it.)
Joe Porper Originals USA made a butterfly case out of very strong and durable material - almost canvas like - but in various colors- the case is indistructable and holds everything you need. I have many cue cases- all types- but I never did anything with a cue in a case where I felt I needed a hard case to protect my cues from damage. I mean, really, unless you expect to be running over your case with a vehicle or dropping it off a building - any reasonably well constructed soft case will be just fine- it is your choice.
Well some people are very careful, others are not so careful. Protection of a padded case is extra ounce of protection. Not nessessary until you need it, then wish you had it.
Mike,Come on,If I can't run over my gear or toss it out of high rise buildings what fun is it?
imo envelope (Melton) look great
Butterfly are VERY practical
i carried a butterfly style case when i traveled (business) heavily for almost 20 yrs, carried high end cues and never had an issue
the exterior was thin leather and the interior was thick felt or cotton
my case was a 3 x 6, however, it held more because of how they're configured
i'd contact Rusty (Melton) and see if he offered a butterfly style, if not i think Barton does
Stay healthy, adam
Butterfly are VERY practical
i carried a butterfly style case when i traveled (business) heavily for almost 20 yrs, carried high end cues and never had an issue
the exterior was thin leather and the interior was thick felt or cotton
my case was a 3 x 6, however, it held more because of how they're configured
i'd contact Rusty (Melton) and see if he offered a butterfly style, if not i think Barton does
Stay healthy, adam
I think the Rusty Melton envelope case is just the nuts when it comes to pool cue cases. I have memories of the baddest most feared player I knew many years ago who walked into the pool rooms with nothing but a 1X1 leather envelope case wrapped in his arms. Just the pool cue inside- no pockets on the case, no straps, no handles, no pool gloves, extensions, break cues, shapers, NOTHING at all but his weapon of destruction!
The image he portrayed was one of supreme confidence- his minimalist pool gear did all of his talking for him- everybody else was walking around with 3X6s 4X8s - with every pool tool and gimmick loaded into their cases - he would have you on your heels just with that case alone!