I was thinking about going all out and getting a custom case made. Justis and Whitten cases are some of the nicest cases out there but I have heard nothing about the protection that they offer. I know they top quality in regards to craftsman ship but how do they rate in regards to durability and moisture resistance? If I were to run over the case would it be ok? If I were to leave these anyone of these cases in my car (although not recommended!!!) with my cues will they offer some kind of protection in preventing my cues from warping? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Justis and Whitten cases
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Both cases have great protection. Bob has a Whitten and it has lasted him for the past 8 years. Instroke also makes one of the best cases out there. John Barton can help you out with all Instroke questions, he is a great guy to deal with and is on this forum quite often.
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I love my Whitten and it offers tons of protection. 
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I am going to get in trouble but I can't help it. Justis and Whitten are both good cases with distinctive styles. Neither of them are as protective as Instroke.
You can read about my views on this at www.instroke.com
While I would like you purchase an Instroke I can highly reccomend Justis, Whitten and Thomas cases as three which I would trust and use personally.
John Barton
former owner of Instroke.
You can read about my views on this at www.instroke.com
While I would like you purchase an Instroke I can highly reccomend Justis, Whitten and Thomas cases as three which I would trust and use personally.
John Barton
former owner of Instroke.
NOSAJ03 said:
First of all, you can't lose with this selection. They are both excellent cases, and 20 years from now, they will be excellent collector cases.
I have both Whitten cases and Justis cases. Here's my take.
The Whitten is the more refined, more practical case. It is like a piece of fine luggage. The finish is excellent. It is very competent. Everything works just right and it looks fine. The cue protection is exceptional. Whitten is the Mercedes-Benz, a fine piece of engineering and workmanship. You walk into a room and put your case down without fanfare. It looks like a fine production product. You will like it a lot.
The Justis is gorgeous and beautiful. It has standard protection, just tubes and leather. You hold it, look at it. You admire the beauty and workmanship. It's the gleaming red Ferrari. You walk into a room and everyone looks at you. They come up and look at your case and say "Justis?" with a smile. You will love it a lot. Justis is art.
In any case, anyone smart enough to buy one of these cases is not stupid enough to run over them in their car. And I've owned a few cases I wanted to run over, believe me.
Chris
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instroke said:
John, I actually emailed you this same question before I started the thread but there was a problem with you email address for some reason. I knew I could get your opinion if I posted here. I really like both and I am still considering an Instroke but I would like a custom made case. I really like both cases I just never heard anything about the protection they offer. I would really like to have own because I think that if I bought either of one of these cases it would be the last case I ever buy. My girlfriend just bought me a Porper case for my birthday and its really nice but I want a leather case and I cant put my cues joint up in the Porper. Nevertheless it serves its purpose. In regards to my original question, Im not only looking for aesthetics but also something that will protect my investment or my cues to be a little more exact.
I have owned both of these cue cases for a number of years now, the 3x6 Whitten case is a little more compact than the 3x6 Justis case, but they both are examples of excellent workmanship. Can't go wrong with either choice, although neither of these cases are made to protect against running them over with your car, I believe the only case you'll find that affords that kind of protection would be one of those aluminum luggage types, and even that may be questionable.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
kokopuffs said:
To look elegant, you put on your black slacks, black silk shirt, white shoes,hat, and belt. You pull up in your limo, take out your fresh crocodile and python New York Case with red leather trim and gold diamond inserts. You walk into the room, pull out your 3 piece NASCAR Imperial cue, the one with the bright red nylon wrap, decals, and 11mm shaft. You insert the Limbsaver X-1 in your butt or wherever it goes, put on your shooting glove and bright eyes glasses, and loudly announce: "Anyone care to bet it up a little?". There will be a line of people all the way to New York who want to play.
Chris
Both offer great protection, I think the Justis may possibly last longer since it is the only tube style case I know of that can have the tube lining replaced, which is usually the first thing to wear out. (look at Jack Justis' site) Both of these cases are pretty heavy, if that is a concern. Alot of pros and travelers have switched to lighter cases. Maybe not as impressive to look at, but more practical. If you know anyone that has either, or see them in a store, try to put your cues in them and see how they fit. Fit in a Whitten is "adjustable" so may like that more.
I prefer the Whitten case over all others and this is primarily because I think that the pockets are much more practical. They hold more and are made of softer leather than the Instroke or Jutis cases and the soft leather makes the pockets easier to fill with stuff.....and I like to be able to carry stuff.
I also just prefer the Whitten look. Classy, impeccable workmanship, elegant looking.
My choice is Whitten.
I also just prefer the Whitten look. Classy, impeccable workmanship, elegant looking.
My choice is Whitten.
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junior said:
One minor correction. The fact that Justis interiors are "easily" removable is not a design feature, it is a flaw. Justis is not the "only" case where the interior can be replaced quickly.
Instroke interiors can be completely replaced in less than ten minutes. The difference is that Instroke cases are built so that the tubes do not and cannot move. The exterior is made to fit the interior snugly so that the entire case is solid.
Instroke uses a cotton/synthetic blend for the lining which is non-abrasive AND super soft. Since this fabric is incredibly strong it does NOT wear out. Tearing it is the only way to get to the tubing underneath.
Lastly, The Instroke is also the only case to use high density foam rubber between the liner and the plastic tubing to protect against impact and to keep the cue in the tube until it is taken out.
Just wanted to clear that up.
John
TATE said:
thanks for the laugh! I hear ya on the NASCAR cue, but would you believe I've seen a 5 piece, 26oz., Budweiser "King of Beers" cue with a varnished Spruce wood shaft, a nice 3/16 - 40 joint pin, a beautiful vinyl wrap and awesome screw-on ferule/tip system. Those always go over good too.