Using the case instead of a cue holder.

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Do any of you use your case to hold your assembled cue(s) while playing? I am tired of people banging into and or knocking over my cues. I have tried the Claw and other methods but they do not protect the cue. It is also a hassle if you are playing in a tournament and have to move to another table. It seems to me it would be easier to use the case as a holder. Lean your case against a wall or table and use it to hold the cues when not in use. It would also be easier to move to another table since you would just have to pick up the case instead of trying to juggle 2 cues, the holder, and a case.

I use a Porper case that does not allow the cues to be inserted butt first. Am considering getting a case that will allow me to do that but wanted to get some input first to see if it is a good method.

Thanks
 
That's the whole reason why I bought me and my Fiance a 3x6 Whitten. It is weighted enough to stand up by itself. The only reason I would find not to use it is if the ceiling is lower than usual. If the pool hall is not busy then I just set my cues on the table next to me.
 
It is OK

I found when I did this with my cues and case (instroke), that I just pulled the case over more often when pulling out a stick to get another one. For instance, I put up my break cue and grabbed my shooting cue and over the case went as I turned around. Also, I need to get my shooting stick refinished now due to the constant out and in of the case it had worn done the finish over the years. Just some thing to think about as you go to do this.
 
I have a 2X4 Widowmaker case that holds my cues, but, they still get knocked over every once in a while. Because the shafts are the only part sticking out they get dinged...what are ya gonna do?

Mike
 
I've been putting the stick I'm not using under the table. No problems yet.
 
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A lot of people that I play with do that, but they still get knocked over
(usually in big tournaments with lots of people there). And, I have seen more than once, a player taking his cue out of the case assembled only to have it dinged up by the fan overhead he forgot about.

I use the Claw myself, and keep my case close by. I don't put it around drinks or where it could be knocked over. That is the first thing I scout out
when assigned to play at a table in a tournament.
 
I also use my case (Instroke). I've added a piece of velcro with a clamp to attach the case to a table or chair to prevent things getting knocked over. The only problem I've found are low ceilings or if the area is crowded.

I also carry a porper clamp to use if there is nowhere to attach the case. As far as shafts getting dingged I don't know how to prevent that as well. If someone is going to knock over or into your cue it will happen.

Another advantage of using your case is it prevents someone from accidentally borrowing your cue.
 
I use my case (see avatar). This case is weighted, so it stands up easily. The only drawback is when there is a low ceiling when pulling sticks out of the bag. The finger/towel loop makes it easy to move the case from table to table as necessary.
 
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You can buy a strip of velcro about one inch wide and as long as you want. It is sold in fabric stores in rolls. Just buy what you need. Wrap it around your case and a chair or pole or anything stable. If someone starts selling this in the billiards store it will cost $20. Buy it in a fabric store for probably $2.
 
I don't have one but a friend of mine that shoots in my league has the case (I'm not sure of the brand) that has fold-out legs built into it. It seems to work fairly well. A couple of my teammates use their case to hold their cues upright while shooting and I've seen both of their cases "hit the deck" on more than one occasion :o .

OTOH, the best system I have found is the Porper clamp in conjunction with a tall bar table. The height of the table allows for the clamp to be situated so that the cues can still be "locked" in the clamp without having to force them into it. No wearing of the cue's finish occurs and the cues can be bumped slightly without falling to the floor. But having a table tall enough is paramount for this system to work.

Maniac
 
I stand mine up in the case and use a clamp to fasten it to a stool or chair. Got the clamp from Hawleys and it works great, I think they cost $15 or so. They come in two sizes (velcro is adjustable anyway) for different diameter cases.
 
42NateBaller said:
I use my case (see avatar). This case is weighted, so it stands up easily. The only drawback is when there is a low ceiling when pulling sticks out of the bag. The finger/towel loop makes it easy to move the case from table to table as necessary.
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The case you show is similar to the one that I am thinking of getting from Garth. One of my concerns was the overhead height or fans. Didn't think about the finish getting worn off.

Also like the idea of getting a piece of velcro from a fabric store.

Thanks for all the ideas and input.
 
I use a 1x2 case and break down my cue and put it in the case between matches. Cue is always protected when not in use.
 
TheBook, most of the cases mentioned are easy on the finish, I think it would take a very long time to wear through. In my opinion, a good clamp that fastens to a table, not just sits atop is a better way. The best way of all is to be holding the cue yourself as much as possible.
 
TheBook said:
Do any of you use your case to hold your assembled cue(s) while playing? I am tired of people banging into and or knocking over my cues. I have tried the Claw and other methods but they do not protect the cue. It is also a hassle if you are playing in a tournament and have to move to another table. It seems to me it would be easier to use the case as a holder. Lean your case against a wall or table and use it to hold the cues when not in use. It would also be easier to move to another table since you would just have to pick up the case instead of trying to juggle 2 cues, the holder, and a case.

I use a Porper case that does not allow the cues to be inserted butt first. Am considering getting a case that will allow me to do that but wanted to get some input first to see if it is a good method.

Thanks
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I do IF there is something I can secure the case to with a small bungie cord I carry in my case. If the case cannot be secured from being knocked over, I don't use the case for that purpose and use a more typical clamp on cue holder.
 
axejunkie said:
I stand mine up in the case and use a clamp to fasten it to a stool or chair. Got the clamp from Hawleys and it works great, I think they cost $15 or so. They come in two sizes (velcro is adjustable anyway) for different diameter cases.
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I guess this is what you're referring to. Looks like it works pretty good, but isn't it a little cumbersome to tote around?
 
personaly i dont like to let my cue out of my hands, you never know whats going to happen, especially in a bar leauge situation where you may have a bunch of tipsy people walking by. i hold onto mine the whole match and only put it down when i have to break or rack(in which case i lay it on the table). after the match it goes back into the case. my break cue i am not as concerned about. i find a corner that is whithin eye sight that generally doenst have much traffic which is where my playing cue goes for the 10 seconds it takes me break walk up to a table and break.
 
catscradle said:
I guess this is what you're referring to. Looks like it works pretty good, but isn't it a little cumbersome to tote around?
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Yep, that's it. Not cumbersome at all. I don't think I've unfastened it since I bought it 3 yrs. ago. Just hangs off the case to the side under the top pouch when not clamped.
 
A lot of common sense can go a long way.

I take my cues out when I play, put them away immediately when I'm done.

During the game, put them in a corner that is out of the way where nobody is likely to walk past.

Murphy's Law applies- What can go wrong, will go wrong.
 
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