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hivoltg

hivoltg

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I'm in the market for a good case. Something like a 2x4 hard case. I loved my Instroke that I had at one time and would like to have another, but the funds aren't there right now. What is out there in the $150 range that would offer good protection for my cues? ........or would you suggest I wait until I can afford what I want?

Thanks for any advice or opinions
Volt
 
Well......those are definately......different. Thanks for the info, but I think I'll pass on those
 
Place a wanted ad here...in the for sale section...see what comes up used. You might find your case there.
 
Cuehobby has a real nice one for sale I was gonna get it but do to some unseen circumstances I am no longer able to get I would check it out and the price is rite
 
If you cant swing the cash for an Instroke, you could buy a Porper case from someone on here, or American Cowboy billiards on ebay. I still have the first one I bought used when I was 16 years old. Its a little beat up, but still protects my cues like the day I got it, and the best part is, its made in the USA.



Joe
 
I think I've found a nice 2x4 It's George from a member here. What's the consenus on those?
 
Light weight and light protection. Not much padding inside. Popular. The Sterling is the best protection you're going to find for only $150.
 
JimS said:
Light weight and light protection. Not much padding inside. Popular. The Sterling is the best protection you're going to find for only $150.
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In what way does any sterling case protect better than the Instroke premier?
 
I am very partial to Whitten cases although they are by no means 'cheap' in any respect.

Because they have been made for many years now, often they come up used.

For a 2X4 case, you can't do much better protection-wise (they are made from sail-boat masts!) covered in beautiful leather, accept even a 62" cue and they hold their value in case you need a bigger one later or just want a different color. $280 is the base price, and it goes up from there with added features and fancy leathers or "inlays" of contrasting leather etc.

If you take reasonable care of it (clean it once in a while and don't throw it around), it will last your lifetime. If a truck inadvertently runs over your case, the cues will be fine (which is the point) although the case will likely need to be recovered due to marring the leather.

So, I say save for a bit longer, and keep your eyes open as used (especially 2X4's) ones do come up. I just bought my third Whitten a couple days ago and as long as I have cues, I will have a Whitten case for them. Also made in USA as another poster noted for another case- this is important to many people out there...

http://www.whittencases.com/Site/Welcome.html

And no, I don't work for them, just appreciate the product they provide.:wink:
 
skor said:
In what way does any sterling case protect better than the Instroke premier?
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The Sterling Wave was designed by John Barton and uses his Organic Rebound interior. John is the one who founded Instroke (and later sold it). John takes his designs and protection very seriously.

Brian
 
btoneill said:
The Sterling Wave was designed by John Barton and uses his Organic Rebound interior. John is the one who founded Instroke (and later sold it). John takes his designs and protection very seriously.

Brian
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I have a sterling case with John's "Organic Rebound interior" and I have Instroke cases as well, the protection of the PVC tubes is superior to any "light" interior out there....

I have owned and/or inspected many cases, from cheap to high $$$ cases and haven't found a better protection from the Instroke cases.
It's not just the PVC tubes, it's also the material and it's thickness that is used to pad the tubes.
The only case that might be better is a PVC tubes JB case, but that's out of the $150 budget here....
 
prpavi said:
try Proper i have it and my friends also its a great case great protection and price

you have 2x4 Porper oval for less than 100$ plus shipping it should be less than 150

http://www.seyberts.com/catalog/Signature_Oval-194-1.html
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Great cases, the only thing I don't like about it is that you can't insert the butt with the joint up.

My first case was a Porper, sold it after 10 years and I still get to see it now and than carried by a local player here and it still looks great.
 
The instrokes are great cases, but they are very heavy. I still use mine to as storage at the house. I now use a Sterling Wave case, best case I've found for the money. Nice protection, and light. The dual backpack type straps really save the shoulders when walking around with it all day.
 
Thanks for all the help guys. I think I'll hold out for a deal on a used Instroke. I appreciate ya'll helping me make up my mind

Volt
 
I'm on my third Instroke case, but when I was unwilling to spend $3-400 on a case, I was extremely satisfied with Giuseppe cases. Tons of protection at an affordable price. Good luck!
 
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