Who make the finest pool cue case

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TooManyCues

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My criterial is:

User friendly.

Quality workmanship.

Latitude of creativity.

Sturdiness of the case.

Protection for cases.

Best assortment of variation of design

Best value for dollar spent.


Who case, or cases do you like best, and why? This is based upon personal ownership, or having the ability to inspect the case first hand.
 
This should be interesting. I imagine you will get about 300 replies naming 40 different cases.
 
cuejoey said:
I like my Instroke buffalo case..
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So do I but my Whitten is lighter... and therefore I choose to use it more frequently than my Instroke. Course, my Instroke is a 3x5 and my Whitten is a 4x2, so that may contribute to my decision a bit... but all things being equal, I believe that a Buffalo Instroke is considerably heavier than a Whitten. (I may have to weigh both cases empty.)

And, if you have cues longer than 58", you may want to ask the question if the case you have in mind can handle a longer cue. My Instroke will handle my 60" cues. I had to custom order (and pay more for) my Whitten because standard Whittens cannot accommodate cues longer than 58".
 
cigardave said:
So do I but my Whitten is lighter... and therefore I choose to use it more frequently than my Instroke. Course, my Instroke is a 3x5 and my Whitten is a 4x2, so that may contribute to my decision a bit... but all things being equal, I believe that a Buffalo Instroke is considerably heavier than a Whitten. (I may have to weigh both cases empty.)

And, if you have cues longer than 58", you may want to ask the question if the case you have in mind can handle a longer cue. My Instroke will handle my 60" cues. I had to custom order (and pay more for) my Whitten because standard Whittens cannot accommodate cues longer than 58".
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I don't know man, I had to put about 2" of spacers in the bottom of my Whitten just so I could reach the ends of the pins on my cues
 
Cases

Hager cases by John Hager
1. Best cue protection (bar none)
2. most creativity, the inside tubes double as cue extensions
3. Top grade leathers
4. airtight seal
5. No cheap liners, all top quality materials.

I sell them and guarantee them, if you buy one and dont like it, send it back.
Deacon
 
bigskyjake said:
I don't know man, I had to put about 2" of spacers in the bottom of my Whitten just so I could reach the ends of the pins on my cues
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Jake - I talked at length :) with Joe (Whitten) re his standard cases being long enuf for my 60" cues(?)... and the way that I recall the discussion going is... he gave me a maximum butt length (assuming the pin is in the butt)... and his maximum was ~1.2" less than the overall length of my butt with the joint protector installed.

FWIW, my 60" custom Dave Jones cue has a 3/8" radial pin... and the best that I can recall is the overall length of that butt with protector is 32 7/8" long... too long for Joe's standard case... by ~1.2".

If that is the case, then the maximum butt length allowable for his standard case is ~31 5/8"... again, the best that I can recall.

Regards, cd.
 
I think from the Cases, I have personally owned, or seen & handled in person the most user friendly are Ron Thomas?s, OnQcases, and Dan Whitten.

Quality of workmanship goes hand down to Jack Justis, Dan Whitten, and Ron Thomas. Many Pro players carry a Justis.

As for latitude of creativity, and best assortment of variation of design no one builds as many different style or configurations of cue cases as Jim Murnak does.

Sturdiness of the case got to got to Dennis Swift, and Jack Justis as they build with very sturdy leather.

Protection for Cues has to go with those case makers who use Tubes for protection, as Tubes IMHO offer the best protection for Cues. Those cases being the Old Justis (before Pro-Lite), Whitten, Murnak, OnQcases, and Dennis Swift.

Best value for dollar spent would have to go to OnQcases, and Dennis Swift as I think these two case maker offer the most bang for the fewest bucks. If you can not afford a Justis, or Whitten. Go with an OnQcases, or Dennis Swift both are very nice.

I have omitted both Rangercap (Nittany Leather) and John Barton only because I have personally never had the opportunity to touch, feel, or handle one of their cases.

Both of these case makers web site show some great stuff. But like I said I have never had the opportunity to touch, feel, or handle one of their cases.

I have also not list what I will call the stock cue cases like Porper, Instroke, and the other what you see is what you get case makers. The companies who only offer stock configurations, and no customization of their products.

But if it is stock that you want you can not find a better warranty than Joe Porper Offers. I had a Porpor that I busted a zipper in, I sent it to Porper, and ask if the case could be fixed. I got a call from Porper Customer Service, saying they were sorry but my case model was no longer made. So I could choose from 1 of 3 new models for a free replacement case, that arrived a week later.

My personal choice for a place to get/purchase a Joe Porper Cases is Mueller.

Last I will list contact information for Ron Thomas as he does not have a web-site, and I have link to the other customer case makers sites above.

Ron Thomas
105 Bernice Avenue
Lafayette, Louisiana
70503
Phone: (337) 254-8494
E-mail; sherry105@bellsouth.net

FYI
 
Whitten

TooManyCues said:
My criterial is:

User friendly.

Quality workmanship.

Latitude of creativity.

Sturdiness of the case.

Protection for cases.

Best assortment of variation of design

Best value for dollar spent.

Who case, or cases do you like best, and why? This is based upon personal ownership, or having the ability to inspect the case first hand.
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Whitten cases hold up superbly well. I have one from Dan's first year of production and I own several from his son Joe. They are not too heavy yet they are rigid and hold their form. They keep out the moisture better than the leading other cases (at least that is what Ernie discovered when he tested them...now every Ginacue comes in a Whitten). They have spring loaded shaft tubes and a spacer system that will let you adjust your shaft height so they are even and easy to get at. The tubes are long for oversized cues or cues with joint protectors. No maker I know of offers better variation. They have numerous butt/shaft configurations, handle options, pouches, leathers and even custom designs to match your cue. The cases are pricy but they last, they are gorgeous and they pamper your cue. Value? They always resell for high dollars. Don't listen to me...check out their web page and look at some case designs and custom finished projects. www.whittencases.com

Another poster recommended Chas Clements...his work is superb!
Jack Justice also makes a tremendous case. I just prefer Whitten's style.
 
TooManyCues said:
My criterial is:

User friendly.

Quality workmanship.

Latitude of creativity.

Sturdiness of the case.

Protection for cases.

Best assortment of variation of design

Best value for dollar spent.


Who case, or cases do you like best, and why? This is based upon personal ownership, or having the ability to inspect the case first hand.
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Using your criteria, without a doubt, and nobody else is even close, it would be Jim Murnak cases. There are several other cases that can tie in many of the categories (tie, but not surpass), but for "latitude of creativity" and "best assortment of variation of design" NOBODY ELSE EVEN COMES CLOSE.
 
DEACON said:
Hager cases by John Hager
1. Best cue protection (bar none)
2. most creativity, the inside tubes double as cue extensions
3. Top grade leathers
4. airtight seal
5. No cheap liners, all top quality materials.

I sell them and guarantee them, if you buy one and dont like it, send it back.
Deacon
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Looked at the"John Hager" web-site it needs a real face lift imho.
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bigskyjake said:
I don't know man, I had to put about 2" of spacers in the bottom of my Whitten just so I could reach the ends of the pins on my cues
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i had to do the same to my giuseppe. i'm looking to get a thomas case though. if i can find a good looking george case, i would get one of those but i kinda like the thomas cases with no latches, straps, or pockets
 
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