Sterling Wave Case Question

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Alarsen77

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Hey guys so I am looking to get a sterling wave case, I am debating on which configuration I want, 3x4 or 4x8. I currently have a break/jump cue, and my playing cue with 1 shaft, but I am adding another playing cue and shaft to that this week, so a 3x4 would hold them all and still leave room for 1 more shaft, I don't anticipate ever having a 4th butt, but I can't be sure. My question is for $25 or so more should I just go for the 4x8 to have the extra space if needed ever or should I just save the money and get the lighter smaller case that will be easier to carry around?

I have carried a 4x8 sterling of a buddies around the Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge many times and it was completely full and even though it is a big case and was heavy it wasn't uncomfortable at all.
 
i have sterling wave 4x8 and think its the best
also you may want to caary a spare shaft for your cues in case a tip comes off at the wrong time you have a back up
 
The other ability that the 4x8 has, which the smaller configurations do not, is the ability to carry a cue extension -- e.g. Tony Ryan -- *inside* the case itself. That is, you can slip a cue extension into one of the butt slots, and the soft dividers in the 4x8 can accommodate the extra "girth" that a cue extension needs, without you losing access to a nearby butt slot.

-Sean
 
believe there was one for sale yesterday in the for sale forum; brand new if I remember correctly.
 
how would you guys compare the wave case in terms of cue protection and storage to an instroke buffalo leather case? I have one of those now and it is a little small i like it but i don't really see the need for such an expensive case really, the only reason i got it is cause i got into it a decent price, but its only a 2x3 and i am going to be adding a 3rd cue to the collection and could use the money from the case anyway.

I guess i'm just wondering am I going to miss the instroke case in terms of how nice the interior is?
 
I don't know about the buffalo but I have had other instroke cases and. I can't say enough good stuff about my wave case. It is the best designed case I have ever owned. Btw when you get it switch the straps right to left, left to right. They attach them backwards for shipping so its more compact. But when I asked JB about it on the Tunica stream chat he confirmed they are shipped that way but should be switched back for use.

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I bought a 4x8 a while back and really liked it, but later decided that I'd prefer the slightly smaller and lighter 3x4 for regular use, so I bought one of those too. I carry a break cue, playing cue with extra shaft, jump cue, and spare cue to loan out in the 3x4 and don't miss the extra space of the 4x8. I'm now using the 4x8 to store cues or on the rare occasion that I'm carrying extra cues around for someone else.

Both are great cases, especially for the money. I really like the backpack-style straps and am surprised more cases aren't made that way.
 
Alarsen77 said:
Hey guys so I am looking to get a sterling wave case, I am debating on which configuration I want, 3x4 or 4x8. I currently have a break/jump cue, and my playing cue with 1 shaft, but I am adding another playing cue and shaft to that this week, so a 3x4 would hold them all and still leave room for 1 more shaft, I don't anticipate ever having a 4th butt, but I can't be sure. My question is for $25 or so more should I just go for the 4x8 to have the extra space if needed ever or should I just save the money and get the lighter smaller case that will be easier to carry around?

I have carried a 4x8 sterling of a buddies around the Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge many times and it was completely full and even though it is a big case and was heavy it wasn't uncomfortable at all.
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Go ahead and get the 4x8 so you don't have to later on down the road. You're gonna end up being a cue addict just like the rest of us anyways. :thumbup:

Here's another reason for the 4x8: If you ever go to a dedicated jump cue, you can cut a 3/4" to 1" dowel rod down to where the jump butt and dowel rod together are @29" long. Put the dowel rod in your extra butt sleeve and store the jump butt on top of it, pin up. Leaves more room in the pocket for other gadgets.

Maniac (loves his 4x8 Wave)
 
Alarsen77 said:
how would you guys compare the wave case in terms of cue protection and storage to an instroke buffalo leather case? I have one of those now and it is a little small i like it but i don't really see the need for such an expensive case really, the only reason i got it is cause i got into it a decent price, but its only a 2x3 and i am going to be adding a 3rd cue to the collection and could use the money from the case anyway.

I guess i'm just wondering am I going to miss the instroke case in terms of how nice the interior is?
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the leather doesnt protect the cue
 
Maniac said:
Go ahead and get the 4x8 so you don't have to later on down the road. You're gonna end up being a cue addict just like the rest of us anyways. :thumbup:

Here's another reason for the 4x8: If you ever go to a dedicated jump cue, you can cut a 3/4" to 1" dowel rod down to where the jump butt and dowel rod together are @29" long. Put the dowel rod in your extra butt sleeve and store the jump butt on top of it, pin up. Leaves more room in the pocket for other gadgets.
Maniac (loves his 4x8 Wave)
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you can buy a sleeve from sterling sort of like a condome for the butt of your jump cue
the sleeve is longer than the tube the butt is put in to so you pull on the sleeve to get the butt out
works great:thumbup:
 
bbb said:
you can buy a sleeve from sterling sort of like a condome for the butt of your jump cue
the sleeve is longer than the tube the butt is put in to so you pull on the sleeve to get the butt out
works great:thumbup:
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do you have a link to this?
 
obr said:
do you have a link to this?
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I'm interested in the price difference between this product and a $2.00 dowel which will basically perform the same task, only differently :scratchhead:.

I am perfectly happy with the setup I am using and all I have to do to retrieve my jump butt is grab the pin and remove it. No extra part to have to deal with.

But....each to their own. It's all good however someone choose to do it :thumbup:!!!

Maniac
 
Maniac said:
I'm interested in the price difference between this product and a $2.00 dowel which will basically perform the same task, only differently :scratchhead:.

I am perfectly happy with the setup I am using and all I have to do to retrieve my jump butt is grab the pin and remove it. No extra part to have to deal with.

But....each to their own. It's all good however someone choose to do it :thumbup:!!!

Maniac
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since the op has decided on a 4x8 i dont think its terrible to do mini off op post
my jump cue (butt ) got stuck in my sterling case
i couldnt get it out and had to tear the case apart:embarrassed2::mad:
you can read about my problem and solution here
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=271164
sterling was exemplary in working out a solution and of the options i chose the sleeve
to answer obr i beleive you have to call sterling to enquire about it
maniac your solution is cheaper for sure and definitely will work
i didnt want to use that method fearing the dowel would get stuck and i wouldnrt be able to use that space for anything else but my jump cue butt
 
bbb said:
i didnt want to use that method fearing the dowel would get stuck and i wouldnrt be able to use that space for anything else but my jump cue butt
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FTR and in case someone else wants to use the dowel method, I used a 1" diameter dowel (cues usually run @ 1 1/4" in diameter at the buttcap) and inserted it into a slot meant for a butt. First, I beveled both top and bottom edges on my shop grinder so the dowels edges would resist getting hung on the fabric of the cases interior. I have had the dowel out a time or two and it gave me no problems whatsoever.


Good shooting!!!

Maniac
 
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