It literally doesn't matter to me what happens here on this thread.
But I will say this. I did the slow motion video for JB, and in the process of producing that video, I had the opportunity to talk directly to John on the phone for several hours.
I've never spoken with any other case maker, so maybe I'm uninformed, or maybe even biased.
But what I learned from my conversations with John is that he is SUPER passionate about cue cases. He wants to push and push and push towards a better case design. He wants to share his research and technology with other case makers.
He just wants all of us to be able to protect our cues in the best way possible. Period.
I know that John gets into some heated battles online, but this guy is constantly searching for ways to improve protection, and is willing to share his findings with any and all competitors. Some will listen, and some won't.
I have a ton of respect for John. Not only for the quality or pricing of his cases, but for his passion. No other case maker (as far as I know) has gone so far to ask for slow motion analysis. If any other case maker asks me to help in this way, I will always gladly offer my services.
I don't always agree with JB's posts, but he definitely has that passion.
Call me a fanboy or nut-hugger if you need to, but I support John's efforts to improve cue protection, and I probably always will.
I will now quietly step aside and let you guys get back to your debate.
-Blake