JB nylon cases

I bought a nylon 3x6 recently from JB Cases and I am very happy with it.

The protection is better than anything else I've seen. It holds the cues snugly, and they honestly do not move. At a tournament recently, I demonstrated this to some friends by unzipping and opening the lid, then flipping the case upside down. I've done this over and over again and the cues don't budge (although it still makes my heart stop for a moment). Try that with any other case.

The design incorporates a lot of small touches that let you know it was designed by a player. For example, the zippers on the pockets go all the way down to the bottom of the pocket, so you have full access. The rubberized bottom is a surprisingly useful feature if you ever lean your case against a wall. The pockets are more spacious than most cases. And John is actually a custom craftsman so any special touches you want, he can build in.

My very minor issues are as follows:

1) Communication and timeliness can be issues if ordering directly from John. That said, the end result is worth the wait.

2) I wish you could insert the shafts with the tip facing up. I have a habit of doing this to avoid chalk marks in the case, but with a JB it seems the tip can only go in facing down. I'll adjust.

3) The size I ordered is ever so slightly too wide and deep for my cue locker at the local pool hall. Entirely my fault for not measuring in advance. I think this means I will have to get my specs straight and order another JB nylon :)

Don't think of this as a $100 case with $75 shipping. Think of it as a $175 case and you'll still find it beats the pants off any other case in that price tier. In fact, don't even compare it to "value" cases. From a functionality standpoint, I think it's the best case I've ever seen, at any price point.
 
I bought a nylon 3x6 recently from JB Cases and I am very happy with it.

The protection is better than anything else I've seen. It holds the cues snugly, and they honestly do not move. At a tournament recently, I demonstrated this to some friends by unzipping and opening the lid, then flipping the case upside down. I've done this over and over again and the cues don't budge (although it still makes my heart stop for a moment). Try that with any other case.

The design incorporates a lot of small touches that let you know it was designed by a player. For example, the zippers on the pockets go all the way down to the bottom of the pocket, so you have full access. The rubberized bottom is a surprisingly useful feature if you ever lean your case against a wall. The pockets are more spacious than most cases. And John is actually a custom craftsman so any special touches you want, he can build in.

My very minor issues are as follows:

1) Communication and timeliness can be issues if ordering directly from John. That said, the end result is worth the wait.

2) I wish you could insert the shafts with the tip facing up. I have a habit of doing this to avoid chalk marks in the case, but with a JB it seems the tip can only go in facing down. I'll adjust.

3) The size I ordered is ever so slightly too wide and deep for my cue locker at the local pool hall. Entirely my fault for not measuring in advance. I think this means I will have to get my specs straight and order another JB nylon :)

Don't think of this as a $100 case with $75 shipping. Think of it as a $175 case and you'll still find it beats the pants off any other case in that price tier. In fact, don't even compare it to "value" cases. From a functionality standpoint, I think it's the best case I've ever seen, at any price point.

You can insert the shafts tips up. I will do a video later today and show you specifically for this case.

For the time being here are other videos I have made on loading the cases we make.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_mHAEAtmAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVmnGVtmRbU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6k8S1AAjnw





Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it.
 
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I picked up one of the prototype cases back when the first run happened and couldn't be happier with it. Like a few have already mentioned, I just look at it as a case for $175. I didn't honestly remember that I paid $75 for shipping, just $175 for an amazing case. I couldn't be happier with mine and have pointed a few people at the local room towards JBcases. You get the best interior without the additional cost of the leather exterior. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to anybody.
 
I'm just getting back in and looking for a good case. I really do prefer the simple look of these nylon cases but have a question about the color. What is the color of the case above the yellow one in the picture above? Is that silver or grey? Don't suppose you have a white one? Thinking white with black accents.

Thanks.
 
I'm just getting back in and looking for a good case. I really do prefer the simple look of these nylon cases but have a question about the color. What is the color of the case above the yellow one in the picture above? Is that silver or grey? Don't suppose you have a white one? Thinking white with black accents.

Thanks.

This is more silver.

br11-a-front.jpg


We don't have white nylon but we could possibly order it. I really dislike making white cases as it's really tough to keep them clean during the construction. We generally charge a bit more for the white gloves treatment we have to use with white.

I do have some white vinyl though if you would like a case made of that.
 
Old thread but anyone have these here in the States to sell? Or do you order one from John Barton directly?
 
Old thread but anyone have these here in the States to sell? Or do you order one from John Barton directly?

i think there is somebody in the states that sells them but it wont be customized. If you want things added to make it yours you will have to have it done through JB. I love mine so far even though it hasnt been out of the house yet. :thumbup:
 
i think there is somebody in the states that sells them but it wont be customized. If you want things added to make it yours you will have to have it done through JB. I love mine so far even though it hasnt been out of the house yet. :thumbup:

Hmmm....good to know. I tried looking on the JB website to order one but I don't see the case for sale. I pm'd John Barton but he hasn't responded yet. I figure he's a fairly common user on AZ so he'll be on shortly. Thanks for the response.
 
Hmmm....good to know. I tried looking on the JB website to order one but I don't see the case for sale. I pm'd John Barton but he hasn't responded yet. I figure he's a fairly common user on AZ so he'll be on shortly. Thanks for the response.

Ya... remember he's half way around the world. He got back to me within a few hours.
 
Hmmm....good to know. I tried looking on the JB website to order one but I don't see the case for sale. I pm'd John Barton but he hasn't responded yet. I figure he's a fairly common user on AZ so he'll be on shortly. Thanks for the response.

http://www.jbcases.com/prototype.html

think it is not on their site like the other cases because they are still in production. click the link for some examples.

mine is posted in this link. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=265819&highlight=rrich1
 
Just Received my jb nylon case from chady on the second day new year!!!Very satisfied with it, especially the jb interior padding..Thumbs up to Chady and John Barton!!!:)
 
Quick question for guys that have ordered from John.

Any issues with TNT as the shipping company? I'd never heard of them before and did some online searching and have found some complaints of getting brokerage fee invoices months, sometimes over a year, after having received and signed for a package. What were the brokerage fees like? Compared to Fedex, UPS... etc.

I've spoken with John about this already and he's offered me the choice, I know TNT will probably arrive quicker but am worried about inflated brokerage fees (not to be confused with Duty or Taxes which I'm ok with).

Thanks!
 
Quick question for guys that have ordered from John.

Any issues with TNT as the shipping company? I'd never heard of them before and did some online searching and have found some complaints of getting brokerage fee invoices months, sometimes over a year, after having received and signed for a package. What were the brokerage fees like? Compared to Fedex, UPS... etc.

I've spoken with John about this already and he's offered me the choice, I know TNT will probably arrive quicker but am worried about inflated brokerage fees (not to be confused with Duty or Taxes which I'm ok with).

Thanks!

Never heard of them before i ordered. No damage and it came extremely fast stateside
 
Sorry for the delay in getting a page up on the site on these guys. Was actually working on it while in the hospital with Karen in labor beside me. I said gee, the only time I feel like working on the site is when you are having a baby. :-)

Anyway I will get it online sometime this weekend with all the options and prices. The page will be www.jbcases.com/basicrugged.html

Meanwhile, Chady Liu does have all the colors and sizes in stock although he might not have them up yet.

The three main dealers for these are www.51cue.com - www.pccues.com - www.indyq.com

IndyQ should have the black ones in stock in about 6 weeks.
 
John

I'm interested in purchasing one of your nylon rugged cases.(maybe two,a friend is wanting too? I've sent in order forms on your website and sent pm's to your email. No reply at all....What do I need to do to get this going?

I'm looking at the black 3x4 with:

-extra pocket
-handle
-can I get 18" pocket? (For hager ext,if it will fit in pocket?)
-black interior


***any idea on lead time ?
 
John

I'm interested in purchasing one of your nylon rugged cases.(maybe two,a friend is wanting too? I've sent in order forms on your website and sent pm's to your email. No reply at all....What do I need to do to get this going?

I'm looking at the black 3x4 with:

-extra pocket
-handle
-can I get 18" pocket? (For hager ext,if it will fit in pocket?)
-black interior


***any idea on lead time ?

Hey guys, sorry been a little out of it this past week on case business.

Will answer your pm shortly.

www.jbcases.com
 
They look great. There was a member selling a couple a few weeks ago I think? May still be available.

I've considered buying one if I see another pop up for sale. Not sure when my custom case will be finished and my current one is basically broke so..
 
They look great. There was a member selling a couple a few weeks ago I think? May still be available.

I've considered buying one if I see another pop up for sale. Not sure when my custom case will be finished and my current one is basically broke so..

Your case will be done real quick. I meant to send you the pix of the porcelain leather but then we went to the hospital and I forgot.

Will upload it to photobucket now and you can tell me if you want that or the original leather you picked.

In the interim, duct tape works to patch broken cases. :-) Just kidding - will get your case done this week.
 
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