protection whitten cases have

[diablo]

hi all!

the whitten cases look really great and pretty classy, but do they have moisture resistant protection as instroke cases? and how do they weigh as compared to a justis pro-lite case given both are lets say 2x4? i want a justis first on my list but i cant afford the price and plus shipping since i am from overseas. the whitten would cost a lot less thats why i am asking you guys. the instroke is very popular in design and most copied here and overseas but its just too heavy for my small built body. but i like the interior design. thaks!--diablo

 

[bruin70]

hi all!

the whitten cases look really great and pretty classy, but do they have moisture resistant protection as instroke cases?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,--diablo

this isn't going to answer your question but i am curious. i don't own an instroke but i read this at the seybert site about instroke...... "Moisture protection through individually sealed tubes. Sealed with high density rubber, Instroke Cue Cases system of sealing each tube at the bottom keeps moisture to a minimum. This reduces the risk of warpage and deterioration of structural integrity."

ok, so the tubes are sealed at the bottom. how are they sealed at the top? because if the top covers like any other case,,,if the tubes are not SEALED at the top, then they are subject to humidity/moisture like any other case. moisture is, after all, in the air, and you don't simply "keep moisture to a minimum"

 

[onepocketchump]

this isn't going to answer your question but i am curious. i don't own an instroke but i read this at the seybert site about instroke...... "Moisture protection through individually sealed tubes. Sealed with high density rubber, Instroke Cue Cases system of sealing each tube at the bottom keeps moisture to a minimum. This reduces the risk of warpage and deterioration of structural integrity."

ok, so the tubes are sealed at the bottom. how are they sealed at the top? because if the top covers like any other case,,,if the tubes are not SEALED at the top, then they are subject to humidity/moisture like any other case. moisture is, after all, in the air, and you don't simply "keep moisture to a minimum"

The Instroke tubes are lined with a fabric that doesn't absorb moisture like felt does. The bottom of the tubes are sealed and the lid at the top has a foam rubber piece that acts as a gasket when the case is closed. It is not hermetically sealed but the construction of the case definitely provides a barrier to excess moisture inside the case. It is true that moisture is in the air. But if you close your case in the dry pool room and then leave it in the car for on a rainy day you will notice that your cue stays dry in an Instroke case. In some other cases you may find that your cue is wet, the wrap is damp and the inside of the case feels clammy. So, yes, you can keep moisture to a minimum with the proper layered construction.

John

 

[the_saint_siwa]

So, yes, you can keep moisture to a minimum with the proper layered construction.

John

Greetings,
These questions are for John, in particular:

1. Everybody knows that Instroke is a good case. Beside that what else do you personally recommend? I want to know your opinion cause you torn many cases before?

2. Instroke currently is made in Taiwan right? Is that better than the one made in Germany?

3. Are you going to design any other case in the future?

4. Thank you.

 

[onepocketchump]

Greetings,
These questions are for John, in particular:

1. Everybody knows that Instroke is a good case. Beside that what else do you personally recommend? I want to know your opinion cause you torn many cases before?

Tough one. I personally carry a Butterfly Case that I made/designed. It doesn't have the protective features of a tube case but I know what it's good for and treat it accordingly. Without the ability to inspect the interior of a cavity style case, I would stick to Instroke, Whitten, Justis, Sterling (cuz I work there and have improved their cases), Murnak (just because I can see he is doing it right), and Win cases.

2. Instroke currently is made in Taiwan right? Is that better than the one made in Germany?

Yes. The short answer is that the ones made by the German company are stuck in 1999 as far as development goes. The ones in Taiwan are more durable and better built.

3. Are you going to design any other case in the future?

Probably. I have already designed many new cases. Getting them made is the trick.

4. Thank you.

You're welcome. Hope I could help.

John

 

[bruin70]

The Instroke tubes are lined with a fabric that doesn't absorb moisture like felt does. The bottom of the tubes are sealed and the lid at the top has a foam rubber piece that acts as a gasket when the case is closed. It is not hermetically sealed but the construction of the case definitely provides a barrier to excess moisture inside the case. It is true that moisture is in the air. But if you close your case in the dry pool room and then leave it in the car for on a rainy day you will notice that your cue stays dry in an Instroke case. In some other cases you may find that your cue is wet, the wrap is damp and the inside of the case feels clammy. So, yes, you can keep moisture to a minimum with the proper layered construction.

John

ok,,,because i was given a case with a rubber gasket. it has a threaded brass top, so it really does provide a seal when screwed tight.