WTB lightweight leather 2x4

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hejests

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Hey guys, I want to buy a lightweight leather 2x4 (i have a bum shoulder). I'm not too concerned about protection (I have yet to travel through a hurricane and from experience i'm much more ding prone with cue in hand than in any case).

A few options I've looked at are swift & nitany envelope style and castillo soft cases.

In hard cases, whats the most lightweight out there (and not as expensive as a justic prolite).

Anyone know approximate weights?
 
I would advise against the Castillo cases
I bought a soft 2x4 a while back, the leather is quite thin and craftsmanship is just not there ( random threads and laces coming loose and zippers breaking)
 
hejests said:
Hey guys, I want to buy a lightweight leather 2x4 (i have a bum shoulder). I'm not too concerned about protection (I have yet to travel through a hurricane and from experience i'm much more ding prone with cue in hand than in any case).

A few options I've looked at are swift & nitany envelope style and castillo soft cases.

In hard cases, whats the most lightweight out there (and not as expensive as a justic prolite).

Anyone know approximate weights?
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Swift envelop cases are very light as there is only two lightweight tubes inside.

For hard case, I'd think Porper (and similar) cases with shaped foam interior would be a good choice for protection and weight combinations. Or, any sleeved interior cases ...
 
the porpers are light and well made, but i had a problem with the shaft holes. they are quite small in diameter. you can stretch them out to fit most regular playing shafts, but i had quite a few break shafts with larger tips and stronger tapers that i just couldn't get to fit in there.
 
hejests said:
Hey guys, I want to buy a lightweight leather 2x4 (i have a bum shoulder). I'm not too concerned about protection (I have yet to travel through a hurricane and from experience i'm much more ding prone with cue in hand than in any case).

A few options I've looked at are swift & nitany envelope style and castillo soft cases.

In hard cases, whats the most lightweight out there (and not as expensive as a justic prolite).

Anyone know approximate weights?
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pm sent, hejests
 
I have been verry happy with Whittens and Talisman, but I was not happy with the quality of the one Swift case that I had. The Whitten and Talisman 2x4s are not real heavy, but are heavier and more expensive than the cheap-o vinal cases that are available. They can be quite light, and work just fine.

Here are some Swift envelope cases for sale if that's what you like: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=80853
 
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