Whitten vs. Murnak

Musashi

Musashi

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Who has owned both? What are the pluses and minuses of each case.
I am looking for a plain 2x4 case without pockets.
 
I`ve never owned a Murnak but I have had my Whitten for 12 years and it has remained in great condition, even though it is well traveled. Great case
 
Musashi said:
Who has owned both? What are the pluses and minuses of each case.
I am looking for a plain 2x4 case without pockets.
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I have both of them. The only thing I like better about the Murnak is the pockets. But since you aren't even getting pockets I'd recommend the Whitten. The Whitten is better for protection and has less than a month waiting period. The Murnak is great looking case and the pockets are nice but I had to wait over 6 months for mine. The tubes are a little big as well and the cue really rattles around in there. I really love the classy, sleek look of my Whitten and the extra top handle I ordered with it is well worth the money. If I had to choose only one of my cases it would probably be the Whitten... or maybe the Justis ;)
 
Whitten makes beautiful cases. The best leathers, prints or radical customs to match your cue design. They are super tough, last, hold their value, and they protect your cue better than anything else. (IMO) Spring loaded shaft tubes and spacers so butt and shafts sit at the same height in the tubes. Whittens are American made by a family operation with nearly 30 years of case making tradition behind them. They back the product and make sure the customer gets what is requested. I've owned a dozen or so...each time, they get the order right!

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Hey Drawman623.... nice stuff you got there! :thumbup: :groucho:

I have two Whittens that I like.
 
Jack Justis did a Pro Lite for a Cuemaker with no pockets a while back do an archivers search for Lightest Pro Lite.
 
Musashi said:
Who has owned both? What are the pluses and minuses of each case.
I am looking for a plain 2x4 case without pockets.
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I own both and actually they both sit in the closet while I use my Instroke Buffalo 3x5.
Personally I like the Whitten much better. The leather is much nicer and it just has a classier appearance. As to protection, storage pockets, etc.; it is a toss up not much difference. I'd go strictly with looks if I were you. Which style appeals to your eye better.
 
Those are real beauties!
And I kid you not!

Thanks for posting 'em!

:)


Drawman623 said:
Whitten makes beautiful cases. The best leathers, prints or radical customs to match your cue design. They are super tough, last, hold their value, and they protect your cue better than anything else. (IMO) Spring loaded shaft tubes and spacers so butt and shafts sit at the same height in the tubes. Whittens are American made by a family operation with nearly 30 years of case making tradition behind them. They back the product and make sure the customer gets what is requested. I've owned a dozen or so...each time, they get the order right!

Whitten4x2.jpg


DSCN0299.jpg


OmenCantandoWhitten.jpg
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AnitoKid said:
Those are real beauties!
And I kid you not!

Thanks for posting 'em!

:)
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Thanks for the kind words. You too jimS. Here are a couple more Whittens I'm fond of. Joe really has expanded the company's offerings to match a cue design or accommodate special customer requests. Check out the custom pages on their web site.

http://whittencases.com

Joe Whitten 813 472 9305

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Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 'em!

Btw, how do the zippers hold?

Again, thanks for the pics!

AnitoKid
 
AnitoKid said:
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 'em!

Btw, how do the zippers hold?

Again, thanks for the pics!

AnitoKid
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I have never experienced a zipper failure. I did buy a case from the first year of Whitten production where the tab broke off. Joe replaced it at the expo no charge. I have had 3 Whittens made in the early 80's and the zippers were fine in each case.

The key is to keep the shaft height correct. If you add spacers (included with the case) to make the shaft sit a eighth of an inch above the tube, it looks good and is easy to grab without tipping the case. However, if you add a joint protector to that shaft, you really should remove the spacers in the tube. It is bad for the shaft and zipper to compress the spring at the bottom of the tube and force the shaft down. The tubes are extra long so there is plenty of room, the owner needs to set the right height though. Once that is done, you're golden.
 
Zippers are for kids.....

I have a Murnak bought from Vic Stein at Blatt's in NYC that has a strap and buckle closure and closely resembles Fast Eddies cue case in the Hustler.

No damn zippers ever again.

mike:D
 
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