Need help on choosing a leather case

[dooziexx]

Best cue cases in my opinion are Jack Justis, Dan Whitten and Instroke Leather cases. The only draw back with leather cases is that they weigh a ton when its fully loaded. I have a 3x6 whitten and a 3x7 instroke cowboy and when fully loaded, they weigh close around 15 pounds. Thank god for shoulder pads! . I use them to store my collection cues. For regular use, I use a 2x4 vinyl porper which is around 10years old.

 

[NOSAJ03]

I use a porper right now which is ok other than the fact that I have to put the butt joint first. I havent had a problem with chalk on the shafts too much. The chalk on the shafts are mostly from the way I chalk the cue. I recently bought a knockoff instroke on ebay which isnt exactly the best but I got what I paid for. I plan to sell both and buy either an instroke or a whitten. But more than likely Ill end up with an instroke.

 

[Schwinn]

I have the Instroke Premier (vinyl). Best value imo: looks great and offers bulletproof protection for my cues.

Giuseppes are crappy cases. The design is such that your cues rattle inside the tubes. They're not snuggly fitted at all.

-Roger

Ok, I'm dredging up this thread because I was wondering about this problem and found this on a search.

I've been using a new Giuseppe case and I'm concerned about the "rattling" of the cues I feel during movement. I like the case otherwise, but want to know if this could cause damage to my cue. What do ya fellas think? I can't seem to find anyone complaining of damage using this case. Thanks!!!

 

[Bruce S. de Lis]

Think some of the Top Leather Case are.

Justis

Whitten

Thomas

JimM's

Talisman

In NO PARTICULAR ORDER.

JiMM is giving a Deal to AZ Billard Member Until 9/1/01 @ High Noon. Those who got one of his CASES So Far seem to Love EN...

 

[Fred Agnir]

I need help on which of this cases is the best one that would protect my cues with regards to the interior and exterior construction of the case;

Instroke (recycled leather)

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What is this recycled leather thing?

 

[Fred Agnir]

I need help on which of this cases is the best one that would protect my cues with regards to the interior and exterior construction of the case;

IMO, the best cases are:

Jack Justis
Dan Whitten
Instroke

That being said, they don't make Instroke cases anymore (I don't think). Frank's Center might have the last of them. The guys at Omega Cases use the "designer" from Instroke GmbH in Germany, and they basically ripped off the Instroke design down to every detail. I don't know the details of the business, but the case looks the same.

I'm tired of pulling out my cues and be surprised where i got those small dents cause I know that whenever I play I place me cues on a safe spot, so I assume that it is my present case that is the culprit.

I'm going to guess that it's not your case. I will guess it's how you bridge at the corner pockets.

Fred

 

[Bruce S. de Lis]

All Leather & Skins is Recycled

What is this recycled leather thing?

Some Wow, or Pig, Eal, Elephant, Lizard, Snake, or, or ,or use to Wear Skins as THEIR SKIN.

Farmer, Hunter, Trapper, or Killed Said Animal, and you got Recycled LEATHER....


HARDEEEHARHAR ........

I too would like to know about the "What is this recycled leather thing?"

 

[TheBook]

I have a Instroke, and a Porper. I like the Instroke better than the Porper. I always place the butt down with the screw up to make it eaiser to get out. I place tips down with the shafts and always clean the chalk off before putting away. You want to do this even if you place tips up. If not chalk will get thru out the case.

My Porper case does not have enough head space for joint protectors, buty the case weights less than the Instroke. The weight issue is not really a factor because I am not carrying it for long distances.

If I were to buy another case it would be Justis.

 

[Snapshot9]

My thoughts ...

Depends on how picky you are about everything.
I have a porper 4 x 8 vinyl (from billiard warehouse,
excellent service BTW), but over time have had a
few durablity issues arise. Also, turning a 4 x 8
over to get your cue out is not fun all the time.
I put dowel rods in the bottom to keep my cue
at the proper height where I could get ahold of
it at the top above the tubes, which contributed
to the foam in the case cap getting torn up and
it came loose. The zippering at the top of the
case is not the best either.

If it was me, I would seriously look at Jim Murnak's
Vintage leather cases, Jack Justis's new PRo-lite
series, or an Instroke leather case.

 

[coastydad]

I think that Ron Thomas' cases are the nuts! He makes a superb product. The look is "Old School" understated Fellini and his workmanship is first rate. If you want a case that seals and will protect your cues go with a Thomas.

 

[KBP]

I dress my cues in a "WHITTEN" case...
Porper, instroke, and Justis all make quality cases.
blud

I love Whitten's work on cases I keep trying to get him to give me one but no luck. I use several different cases. I have an Instroke case and a Tailsman case that I use. The Tailsman case is very good quality and I keep the higher end cues in it. I mostly use the Instroke case since I travel with the tour a lot and need the protection of the case. But I have one of the ones that's older and from John's work so I know its of good quality.
Kay

 

[Fred Agnir]

The guys at Omega Cases use the "designer" from Instroke GmbH in Germany, and they basically ripped off the Instroke design down to every detail. I don't know the details of the business, but the case looks the same.

Apparently, Omega Cases took offense to my term "ripped off" the Instroke Design, so I thought I owed it to them to clarify.

Omega Cases are building a case that looks and feels like the Instroke Cowboy leather cases that we all know and love. They have hired the German designer that, according to Omega, designed the case for Instroke. I would invite onepocketchump to comment on this.

The Omega Case is, IMO, your best bet to having the next best thing to an Instroke Cowboy or Saddle, given that it's meant to be an exact...dare I say... copy of the Instroke. Hopefully, Omega has identified any needed modification and improved the case where they felt necessary.

Is it a "ripped off design"? That's semantics. Is it an "Instroke Knockoff"? Well, it's better than an Instroke Knockoff, but it certainly is using the Instroke look to sell itself. If there is nothing illegal or infringing in that, then IMO, Omega Cases is a viable option for those considering a new leather case.

Fred