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Been considering a New 2 x 4, or 3 x 6 Case, it must has to have Storage up the WAZOO. Would like Leather.

What should I know before plunking down good BUCKS for a New CASE?

Have been looking hard at the Talismans, but what other Brands are BEST for Cue Protection.

Have a Vinyl Porper I won in a Raffle couple of years ago. But it appears SOLD, so I am in the Serious Hunt for a New Case.

What is good, bad, and what brands have the best history of Quality Construction. Seeking input from Leather Case Owners... ;)
 
I have a Jay Flowers case, I love it. I've had it for about 12 years now.

Instroke, Widowmaker, Talisman, Fellini, Jack Justis, Dennis Swift, Dan Whitten all make nice cases. I think for protection Instroke may have the advantage. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these though.

FWIW,

Jim
 
Instroke gets my vote!
I use an Instroke Premier, which is constructed the same as other Instroke, just not real leather and cheaper than regular Instroke cases. A 3x7 runs about $200.

Zim
 
That is an actual brand new Whitten 6X3 being sold by the actual Dan Whitten who builds them for a price that if I am not mistaken beats Talisman cases. Unless you are getting a production cue case for alot cheaper then that I would not touch them. If you buy that Whitten you will likely be thanking me when it arrives as it will have a certain something that a Talisman will not have, much like those custom cues have a little something that a production cue can never quite have. Whitten is one of the top 2 custom case makers in the world atm along with Justis, there are fans of both that put either on the top, but I have always noticed the Justis fans have nothing but respect for the Whitten cases and vise versa is true as well.
 
Celtic said:
I have always noticed the Justis fans have nothing but respect for the Whitten cases and vise versa is true as well.
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This is very true. People know quality when they see it.
When I was in the market for a case, it came down to a choice between two, Jack Justis and Whitten.
Although I chose the Justis case, I don't believe I would have been disappointed with the Whitten.
 
I had a Instroke Cowboy 3x7 and the case was great. Held up very well, but it was a monster (too bulky). So I sold it and now am replacing it with a 2x4 Ron Thomas cue case. Love the look and it is lighter than most of the 2x4 cases out there.

www.ilovecues.com has some good examples of his work and his prices are comparable to other elite case makers like Justis and Whitten.
 
You cant go wrong with either InStroke, Whitten or Jack Justis cases. I have owned cases made by them and can atest to their durability and protection. I have some brand new InStroke Cowboy and Buffalos for sale if you are interested. A 3x7 Cowboy costs $250, 2x4 Cowboy $220 and 2x4 Buffalo $240. All are priced way below retail. Contact me at dooziexx@yahoo.com if you are interested. Attached are pics.
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I just recently purchased a Justis 2x4 case. He does an excellent job I am very pleased with it. He was very easy to work with and exceeded my expectations. You do however mention you want storage up the wazoo. Even though I have a 16in and an 8in pocket I would not say storage is in the up the wazoo category. I can stuff more stuff in the soft pockets of my Predator case which by the way for $200 is a pretty good case if you can live with the obnoxious logo.
 
For protection in a tube case Instroke is the best value. The pockets are well designed, easy access and roomy. The tubes are lined with a non-abrasive, moisture resistant liner over foam rubber cushioning. I personally would go for the 3x7 Buffalo as the leather on the Buffalo is the best that Instroke has used to date.

For elegance and clean lines the Whitten is the best choice. For distinction and uniqueness the Justis is probably the most affordable choice.

Do yourself a favor and FORGET ALL of the off brand copies you see on Ebay. They are terrible inside and out. While they "look" good they don't hold up and many of them are actually harmful to the cues stored inside them.

John - former Instroke guru.
 
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