Question about cases

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Crispy Fish

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Seems the hard cases are really the top preference amongst pool players I know. The one complaint I hear is that the chalk gets inside and ends up on the shaft. You either have to wipe off your tip every time before putting away your cue, or clean the shaft on a regular basis.

Seems to me a luggage-style case solves this problem nicely, no? So why don't more people use luggage-style cases? :confused:
 
Thoughts

When you say luggqage style, do you mean larger
soft cases, or the box cases?

I do not care for box cases, no pockets, have to put
chalk right next to shafts. I had one once, and did
not care for it at all.

Larger soft cases usually just have a piece of material
that holds the shaft and butts, and finding one padded
enough can be a problem. Also finding one with adequate
pockets can be a problem, and a place to put your jump butt.

Hard cases can be good or bad. Some are stiff as a board,
make sure you get all you want in pockets. Think where that
jump butt is going, chalk, cue holder, etc.. Some hard cases
only accept cues one way, so you need to know that and if
that is acceptable.

I like a hard case, but I like the feel of a soft case. I bought
the Action Elite ELN35 3 x 5 slimline soft/hard case. It was
a compromise for both of my tastes. I like it very much. Has
tubes, shafts and butts go either way, no JP problem, butts
are spring loaded (which I like a lot), 2 pockets, small and
large, with own zipper and section in large pocket for jump butt.
Better looking in person than net pics (but rather plain looking).
Butts have their section with tubes, Shafts (soft side) have their
section with tubes. Got it off http://www.Pooldawg.com
for 79.20 with FREE shipping. It is also not a case that someone
would target to steal, IMO. Real good handle, and wide padded
shoulder strap. It does not feel like a piece of wood when carrying
it over your shoulder.
 
Yeah, I meant the box cases that open on a hinge like a suitcase. I believe the Schmelke 2x2 has an accessories compartment? Other than storage space, are there any reasons not to get this style of case?
 
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Crispy Fish said:
Yeah, I meant the box cases that open on a hinge like a suitcase. I believe the Schmelke 2x2 has an accessories compartment? Other than storage space, are there any reasons not to get this style of case?
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that today, noone will consider you a serious or
good player with one. Anyone, with this style
is usually considered a rank amateur or novice, IMHO.
 
I've had a soft case about 7 years ago, it now lines the back end of my cue locker where it's been for the last 6 years. I now use a Guisepe 2/3 and I have a Guisepe 3/6 for when I go on a road trip. Made in leather, they both have a large pocket at the bottom and a smaller pocket for chalk at the top. The butts and shafts fit in both ways. and apparently they are guaranteed for life by the manufacturer. They are a little more pricey but I love mine.
 
Snapshot9 said:
that today, noone will consider you a serious or
good player with one. Anyone, with this style
is usually considered a rank amateur or novice, IMHO.
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Let them think that... I care a lot more about my cue than their opinion. ;)
 
My first case was a suitcase style case. The problems I encountered were you needed a lot of space to open and there was not much storage area.

I now have a Instroke. There is a lot of space for chalk, keys, cell phone, towel, eye drops, jump butt, and etc in the pouches. You can also secure it to a chair or table and use it as a cue caddy. They are easier to carry using the shoulder strap. This is useful when you go to the restroom and don't want to leave your cue and case unattended.

Cleaning the tip is something that you should always do before putting away your cue no matter what type of case you have.
 
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