Questions on cases with springs...

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DoodsAtienza

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Just recently bought a caliber cue case with springs. I noticed that the springs cause the shafts and butts to be slightly elevated than cases without springs, thus the top cover pushes the cues down when the case is zipped. Question is, is that bad for my cues considering that the cues are pressed down against the springs? Is it a good thing that the cues are stored in a more stable position? Or that it does no benefit nor harm to my cues? Different inputs on this would be greatly appreciated :)
 
DoodsAtienza said:
Just recently bought a caliber cue case with springs. I noticed that the springs cause the shafts and butts to be slightly elevated than cases without springs, thus the top cover pushes the cues down when the case is zipped. Question is, is that bad for my cues considering that the cues are pressed down against the springs? Is it a good thing that the cues are stored in a more stable position? Or that it does no benefit nor harm to my cues? Different inputs on this would be greatly appreciated :)
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There should be no problem because the pressure is not enough to cause stress to the cues. I personally don't like metal pieces inside the cavities but most case makers who use springs will put a foam rubber barrier on top of the spring.

Any time movement is reduced in a case it's better for the cues. Cases which allow the cues to move and slide and bang against the sides and the other parts are definitely worse for cues than those with padding or some other method of stopping the excess movement.
 
I really feel there is no harm being done as long as it is a soft foam on top of the springs or whichever end your tip is towards. I have always felt that the problem with the springs that cause the cue to not move at all is that is can flatten your tip. So I would just see if it is possible to check to see how soft that foam actually is.
 
Shannon.spronk said:
I really feel there is no harm being done as long as it is a soft foam on top of the springs or whichever end your tip is towards. I have always felt that the problem with the springs that cause the cue to not move at all is that is can flatten your tip. So I would just see if it is possible to check to see how soft that foam actually is.
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No chance to flatten the tip. If hitting a 6oz ball with a 19oz cue and 15-25lbs of forward speed won't flatten it then the ultra-low pressure inside a case won't do it.
 
JB Cases said:
No chance to flatten the tip. If hitting a 6oz ball with a 19oz cue and 15-25lbs of forward speed won't flatten it then the ultra-low pressure inside a case won't do it.
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Yeah he is alot smarter than me when it comes to cases. I would listen to him. FYI: Love your work JB
 
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