Instroke cases

[DallasHopps]

My Instroke case continues to reliably serve me while I wait for the JB leather case I ordered to be done (again). Custom features sometimes lose function in artistic interpretation.

Comparing Instroke to the leather JB cases, I have a question about what appears to be a difference in construction on the lids that, to my uninformed eye, doesn't affect protection or durability. The oval piece on the lid of an Instroke case looks like it was sewn to the sides inside out, making a hidden seam with rounded edges when turned right-side out. The JB leather case I briefly held looks like the pieces are glued and clamped... it looks a little less refined to me. Is there a structural or materials related reason for the difference?

 

[KRJ]

Basically if you can dream it they can make it as far as cases are concerned... They just just just got a 12 needle embroidery machine so if you want to do the Magic Chalk logo on your case that is now doable....

Oh yeah, I saw that option. Putting it right on the large pocket.

 

[GideonF]

I switched to a rubber bottom specifically to address the problem of sliding

Has anyone tried sticking some self-adhesive little rubber pads or dots on to the feet of the Instroke? I have a beautifully worn in 2x4 Instroke Buffalo that I bought 15 years ago that is my main case, and most places I play have carpet (so sliding is not usually an issue and I never considered this until now), but it never hurts to be prepared.

99% of the time, that case is perfect for my needs and I don't mind the weight (since I normally just carry it back and forth from my car). I have thought about getting a JB rugged for things like trips to the SBE, where carrying the case around for a few hours can wear you down.

Gideon

 

[9Ballr]

Has anyone tried sticking some self-adhesive little rubber pads or dots on to the feet of the Instroke? I have a beautifully worn in 2x4 Instroke Buffalo that I bought 15 years ago that is my main case, and most places I play have carpet (so sliding is not usually an issue and I never considered this until now), but it never hurts to be prepared.

99% of the time, that case is perfect for my needs and I don't mind the weight (since I normally just carry it back and forth from my car). I have thought about getting a JB rugged for things like trips to the SBE, where carrying the case around for a few hours can wear you down.

Gideon

I have a friend that I meet once a week, he has a JB rugged 3x6
and I don't notice much of a difference in weight.

 

[slide13]

Has anyone tried sticking some self-adhesive little rubber pads or dots on to the feet of the Instroke?

I haven't yet, but I've been thinking about it trying to find something that would work. Not sure how durable they'd be but it would be nice.

 

[KRJ]

Has anyone tried sticking some self-adhesive little rubber pads or dots on to the feet of the Instroke? I have a beautifully worn in 2x4 Instroke Buffalo that I bought 15 years ago that is my main case, and most places I play have carpet (so sliding is not usually an issue and I never considered this until now), but it never hurts to be prepared.

99% of the time, that case is perfect for my needs and I don't mind the weight (since I normally just carry it back and forth from my car). I have thought about getting a JB rugged for things like trips to the SBE, where carrying the case around for a few hours can wear you down.

Gideon

Well, I'm only replacing my Instroke 3x5 with the JB. (the top area of the strap buckle/connector/whatever finally gave way where I had been attaching an after market should strap) The flip lid is almost worn thru, and not much time left before that comes off. I've had it for 10 years, so just time to get another big case.

I still have a white and black Instroke 2x4 that I turned into a Chicago White Sox case with the appropriate team patches and such since the color was a perfect match.

I only use that case during baseball season Thus, that will be the case I'm gong to change out the feet with a rubber pad, and I'm going to a local leather guy to see if he can take off the strap system, or somehow upgrade it. Maybe I can send to JB and have him put his touches on it :thumbup:

Since this is really a one of a kind case for my home team, I'm going to keep it a long time and might as well get it up to speed. Still a great case, just needs some tweaking to bring it to my liking.

 

[JB Cases]

I have a friend that I meet once a week, he has a JB rugged 3x6
and I don't notice much of a difference in weight.

There is about a 2-3lb difference.

An Instroke 3x6 weighs about 6-7lbs empty.

A JB rugged weighs about 4lbs empty.

 

[JB Cases]

My Instroke case continues to reliably serve me while I wait for the JB leather case I ordered to be done (again). Custom features sometimes lose function in artistic interpretation.

Comparing Instroke to the leather JB cases, I have a question about what appears to be a difference in construction on the lids that, to my uninformed eye, doesn't affect protection or durability. The oval piece on the lid of an Instroke case looks like it was sewn to the sides inside out, making a hidden seam with rounded edges when turned right-side out. The JB leather case I briefly held looks like the pieces are glued and clamped... it looks a little less refined to me. Is there a structural or materials related reason for the difference?

Instroke cases use very thin leather so it is skived and turned otherwise it would fray far too easily.

When we use nappa or print leather we will do the same thing depending on the use.

Here is an example of where we laminated the parts for the lid but turned the edges for the body. This is because using this leather for the body where the lid closes is tougher to finish the edges so that it won't fray. So the right combination is to fold it on the body and do finished edges on the lid.

Of course, as always if someone requests that the edges all be folded over Instroke-style we will accommodate that request for a fee.

I just personally prefer the finished edges over the folded edges in general.

It's more like a well burnished tip.

 

[maplecap]

Geez RJ, I thought you a north sider from Foreman? The White Sox? c'mon. Your Hoppe however, beautiful.
HappyJack

 

[KRJ]

Geez RJ, I thought you a north sider from Foreman? The White Sox? c'mon. Your Hoppe however, beautiful.
HappyJack

Yep, Foreman HS, good time, good times. I grew up both a Cubs fan and a Sox fan. But began working on the south side when I was 18 with a bunch of Irish and Italian fellers, and they were DIE HARD Sox fans, meaning if you were not a Sox fan you will DIE And we went to the games all the time.... so I just stayed with them and never looked back

 

[maplecap]

Yep, Foreman HS, good time, good times. I grew up both a Cubs fan and a Sox fan. But began working on the south side when I was 18 with a bunch of Irish and Italian fellers, and they were DIE HARD Sox fans, meaning if you were not a Sox fan you will DIE And we went to the games all the time.... so I just stayed with them and never looked back

And you got that World Series, dammit
HappyJack

 

[july9x]

I am not quite following you about the cue placement in the Rugged 2x5. The configuration is butts on the outside with one in the center and shafts in between. It is possible to carry fully assembled cues to matches.

I do agree about the zipper being slightly sticky on the ends of the oval for the 2x5 size. If I did it over I would have made the oval a little wider to flatten out the ends. We may overhaul that profile in 2016 to make that change.

Ok If I have a JB2015 will it be free to download an update patch for 2016 or something?

 

[JB Cases]

Ok If I have a JB2015 will it be free to download an update patch for 2016 or something?

You will be able to buy the newest model with the newest improvements.

You know like a new Corvette....

 

[Runner]

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