Traveling with your cue

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Something like this with a lock to keep the airport bad guys out.
 
I've used a sealed cue case shipment box around the same case it was shipped with and add padding. Doing this and checking it as tagged baggage worked just fine. I am not sure why we cannot gate check our cases / cues like strollers (luggage people take them to the hold before we get on the plane and then we get them back when we deplane before we enter the airport). TSA is stupid and inconsistent, as they allow walking canes, crutches, skateboards and razor sharp hockey skates all to be carried on but not pool cues...
 
The best way in my experience is to get a 36" rolling duffle bag and use it to store all of your luggage and your cue case. Just check the one bag, but be careful to ensure it doesn't weigh over 50 lbs... It's not too hard to keep it under 50, but it's also not too hard to get over 50, so keep it in mind. It also might not matter, depending on the airline.
 
sbrownn said:
I've used a sealed cue case shipment box around the same case it was shipped with and add padding. Doing this and checking it as tagged baggage worked just fine. I am not sure why we cannot gate check our cases / cues like strollers (luggage people take them to the hold before we get on the plane and then we get them back when we deplane before we enter the airport). TSA is stupid and inconsistent, as they allow walking canes, crutches, skateboards and razor sharp hockey skates all to be carried on but not pool cues...
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oh, if you check a golf bag when you travel (like I do often), a pool cue case fits nicely in there and usually will not be over 50lbs.
 
Plano is good quality but I and a few of my friends are Pelican fans , my suitcase is made by them that was good enough for a few trips to and from the sand box not during the time I've owned it but a friend of mine who was active Army National Guard .
The only downside is they're heavy .
 
I've used one of these, packed my cue case and all my other stuff in there. Worked great.

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Benelli said:
The Nanuk 985 is hands down the best hardshell for carrying cue cases. I carry two JB 4x8's, side by side, and still have room for a few random things.

The best part is it has WHEELS!
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That’s good. I bought a rolling duffel that was pretty stiff I thought would work well. JB case didn’t quite fit, but another case I had did fit, along with a fair amount of clothing. So I used the case with a little less protection right when I most wanted the JB to work. The wheels on what I got aren’t great either. My cues came out fine, but if I fly more with my preferred stuff I may have to upgrade.
 
secret is to not have expensive looking luggage. and tie some colorful ribbons or something on them to make it stand out some and be identifiable when on the carousel.

this way it is much less likely some thief will grab it as he is afraid the owner will see him taking it easily, so he takes someone else's bag.

ive had twice where in the past a person was grabbing my bag before i caught him. then i thought about the ribbons.
older beat up bags get less attention as well.
 
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I bought a duffle bag large enough to carry my cue case and my clothes. I kept it all under the 50 pound mark. I tend to be a lite packer. I zip tied the zipper so it could easily open up.
I’m always waiting at the baggage claim before the luggage even starts dropping down so someone taking my luggage has never been an issue.
 
I recall that all suitcase locks must be TSA approved and can be opened by the TSA in any manner that they deem appropriate. checked luggage is X rayed - so they all know when they see a cue inside there. Use any of the methods described above and pray- that is about all you can do.
 
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