Question about Cases? Tube/Lined.

slyfox

slyfox

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My question is about the benefit of having a lined interior. When I say "lined" I mean a non-tube interior. Something like an It's George or John Barton ultra-pad interior. I was just wondering if there was any detriment to having nice cues in a tubed case? Does the rattling around inside the case potentially hurt the cue from bouncing around inside?

I know this may seem picky to some but I have a couple cues, that just like many of you, have alot of meaning to me and are more than just valuable cues. I don't want them rattling around. I know some tubes are lined with padded material but they still shift.

Just wondering if someone could chime in on this. Also, any cue-makers' opinions will be highly valued.

Thanks everyone. :thumbup:
 
The only detriment I can possibly think of having with one of JB's ultra pad interiors is that if you don't wipe the chalk off your tip you will basically wipe it off inside the interior. The easy fix to that is to obviously clean off your tip before putting it into the case.
 
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There's a few other factors such as weight. Cloth lined (pvc) tubes weigh more than the modern 'padded/lined' interiors. Also, with the tubes, the exterior tends to want to sag down as the leather stretches over the years of use. Course, there are pros and cons to most of the interiors. Depending on the type of wrap you have on your cue, like elephant or shark, it can easily get caught in an overly padded interior. And some tight cases are very difficult to access your cues easily when trying to put them in or remove them. But then, some people don't like the rattling or cues that can 'fall' out of a case with an open lid.

Guess that's why we have so many choices out there. Individual preferences. We're pretty lucky to live in a time with all the fancy stuff like cues, cases, chalks, tips, shafts, balls, racks, tables, gloves, laser ghost ball trainers, videos, and what nots. =o]
 
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Thanks Cyrex and Gunzby
Yeah I have found there to be so many positives and negatives to both styles. I always keep my cue case sealed so they would never fall out. I love the It's George cases but I always got frustrated with having to find somewhere to lay it down. My home pool hall has concrete floors. Needless to say I am very very very picky about where I leave my cues and cases if they are put together.

I have had a couple JB Flowers Tributes, a Whitten, an It's George, Sterling with Ultra-pad. I really liked all of them but nothing really justified hanging onto them. I thought about an Instroke, since it can hold longer cues and the tubes are padded enough to prevent most rattling. I have heard mixed reviews about them though. Alot of people love them though.

Thanks for the response.
I guess the main thing is whether or not the rattling has any detriment?
any input welcome... thanks everyone.
 
Unless I am gravely mistaken...the UltraPad Interior actually does have tubing in it....you just do not notice it because of all the padding. The interiors of the GTF's, while tubeless, still seem to hold the butts and shafts apart without any rattle, and from easily slipping out when the lid is off.

The Wave cases will hold the same length cues as the older Instrokes...seeing as John created the Instroke line as well. I do not believe the newer non-German-made Instrokes are of better quality than the original ones. Either way...the Instrokes are flat out heavy.

I have tried cases from just about all the casemakers previous to the new talent that is arriving on the scene...and can safely say that the UltraPad interior is about as good as it gets with regards to function and protection.

Lisa
 
Pool cases originally evolved from fishing rod cases, and they were felt lined to prevent damage and deaden sound. This worked for Brunswick, Fellini, Its George, Huebler, and a few other case makers.

If you're that picky, then look at foam fitted cases such as Porper, or Aramith.
 
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