Whitten or Murnak ?

Matt90

Matt90

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Not trying to start a war .Just want to hear
the good points on each case .I am looking to
buy one and cant make up my mind.I have been
through 3 or 4 cases and cant seem to find the
one good one that has it all
 
Matt90 said:
Not trying to start a war .Just want to hear
the good points on each case .I am looking to
buy one and cant make up my mind.I have been
through 3 or 4 cases and cant seem to find the
one good one that has it all
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Whitten:

Faster Delivery

Choice of Regular or LITE

Better communication

Cases is their only business
 
I have never seen a Whitten in person but I did get to see a Murnak, the Murnak exterior leather work is very nice and the case is very light compared with Instroke or Talisman (all 3x5)
But the interior was a disappointment to me, workmanship could have been better and I felt that the cue's protection can be and should be improved.

I would pick the Whitten, from pictures the interior looks much better.

Don't forget that after all, the case purpose is to protect the cues inside it....

Up until now I haven't seen any case that offer the protection of the Instroke tube cases (not including the Zero Halliburton cases).
 
I have an older hitten and a brand new Murnak and it is not close. Murnak all the way. Plus, when I met the folks from Whitten at the SBE last year, they were not helpful at all. Borderline rude in fact. I know people flame Sigel for this but this is how I was treated by Whitten.

My Murnak case is a soft sided one and is perfect. It took a long time to get there (4 1/2 months), but worth the wait.
 
I love my Murnak. It's beautiful as well as functional. It protects my cues and I have lots of pocket room for chalk, my mp3 player, mobile, et cetera. I'm a pretty small girl and it's not heavy at all to me. Communication was awesome and I received updates with photos throughout the building of it. I get compliments on it wherever I go!
 
Both make a quality case....Murnaks are heavier, but are constructed with thicker leather hides ....Whittens are lighter and the leather is not as thick and may show the bumps and bruises..You can't loose with either brand imo....
 
Sweet Marissa said:
I love my Murnak. It's beautiful as well as functional. It protects my cues and I have lots of pocket room for chalk, my mp3 player, mobile, et cetera. I'm a pretty small girl and it's not heavy at all to me. Communication was awesome and I received updates with photos throughout the building of it. I get compliments on it wherever I go!
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I think most of the compliments are directed to you and not your case;) .
 
Whitten

Some top cuemakers include Whitten cases with their cues. Ginacues and some recent Cantando cues come in their own Whitten cases. Confidence from great cuemakers impresses me.

I am also a fan of the spring loaded tubes unique to Whitten and the adjustability of tube length. They will accommodate cues with joint protectors or adjust so normal length shafts can be easily removed without tipping the case to get at them. These are standard features and the spacer kits are easy to use. You won't be disappointed with Whitten.

Lastly, there are many choices in color and texture. Sometimes the right leather makes all the difference. They will work with you to match your cue or prefererence.

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My Capone came in a 1X2 whitten and it is all the way perfect. The exterior is perfectly executed with some first class leather, everything fits perfectly on the outside. The inside is coated with two different materials, one kind for the butt of the cue and a different for the two shafts. The bottom of the case is equipped with something that provides a very nice and secure seat for the cue. Also, by putting in my cue with joint caps on it fits so perfect that the lid of the case nearly lays on the butt cap of the cue and the jps of the shafts.

It is very strong and as it seems it seals extremely well due to the perfect fits everywhere and also the first class zipper used - it might sound funny that the zipper matters so much but they do as they have to seal well and must stand the use of years.

I am very glad about this case - and it has the Capone plate on the top of it as well. As of now, I highly recommend this case, after seeing a Justis by person. (I have yet to see a Murnak though)
 
I sold a Whitten to buy a Murnak, and I dont regret it. The Whitten has a
newer style whereas the Murnak is more old school. I really love them both
and this may be small but the Whitten has a shoulder strap in the middle
and was prone to sliding off of my shoulder. The Murnak has 2 shoulder
straps, one on each side/corner. It stays on my shoulder much better.
 
i love whitten!

shamadam said:
I sold a Whitten to buy a Murnak, and I dont regret it. The Whitten has a
newer style whereas the Murnak is more old school. I really love them both
and this may be small but the Whitten has a shoulder strap in the middle
and was prone to sliding off of my shoulder. The Murnak has 2 shoulder
straps, one on each side/corner. It stays on my shoulder much better.
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Matt90 said:
Not trying to start a war .Just want to hear
the good points on each case .I am looking to
buy one and cant make up my mind.I have been
through 3 or 4 cases and cant seem to find the
one good one that has it all
Click to expand...

Whitten, IMO.
 
Watched JIM

I have watched Jim make cue cases...He makes a case like he`s making it for himself withTLC...I agree W. Makes a great case, but I have always found them too heavy...Thumbs up for JIim M...
 
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