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What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.

If you were going to buy another Case what would it configuration be? (i.e. 2 x 2, 3 x 6, 3 x 7, 3 x 5 with a Big & Little Pocket or One Large Pocket?)
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.

If you were going to buy another Case what would it configuration be? (i.e. 2 x 2, 3 x 6, 3 x 7, 3 x 5 with a Big & Little Pocket or One Large Pocket?)
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3x5 Dennis Swift. It has a good external size for holding that much, he does such great tooling work, will accomodate 59" cues with JP's, butts fit bumper down, and it's paid for! It is a little on the heavy side, but I'm used to carrying a briefcase with a laptop and all the other crap, so it's not too bad.

Second choice is my 27 year old Fellini made with "buggy-whip" leather. It's seen better days, has no pockets, and is (obviously) only a 1x2. But, it has sentimental value. I believe there were only about 20 to 25 made with this type of leather.
 
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Bruce S. de Lis said:
What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.

If you were going to buy another Case what would it configuration be? (i.e. 2 x 2, 3 x 6, 3 x 7, 3 x 5 with a Big & Little Pocket or One Large Pocket?)
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Centennial 2 X 4 with one large pocket and shoulder strap. Case seals like a hatch on a submarine! Very strong, full felt lining excellent workmanship and light. Just can't get them anymore. Next case will probably be one of Ron Thomas's, a lot like the Centennial, friction seal, classic Fellini style, and Ron is a great guy.
 
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my favorite case I ever had (up to date) is a 3x5 stroke sports which are the german "instroke" cases now. I bought it from "hawley's billiards" and just love it. it's easy to get cues in and out of it, the pockets are great also. it has a little pocket on top, and a longer pocket on the bottom. the top pocket keeps my chalk, my patch for leagues, and some money. the bottom pocket keeps my leather bridge head by Dzuricky, my sandpaper tool for shaping my tips, etc. it's just so convenient to get everything out and in it. :D
 
coastydad said:
Centennial 2 X 4 with one large pocket and shoulder strap. Case seals like a hatch on a submarine! Very strong, full felt lining excellent workmanship and light. Just can't get them anymore. Next case will probably be one of Ron Thomas's, a lot like the Centennial, friction seal, classic Fellini style, and Ron is a great guy.
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Dammit, I was going to say the exact same case!!! Centennial 2x4's are very nice and rare!!
 
I had a Porper 2x4, solid case, liked the gussetted pockets...but last year I broke down a bought an Instroke Buffalo 3/5 and I love it...everything fits, got room to carry and extra cue for the 'Rookies' on my Team, cues are easy to get in and out, and are well protected...and it looks great!...really like that brushed suede look of the Buffalo...
 
1pRoscoe said:
Dammit, I was going to say the exact same case!!! Centennial 2x4's are very nice and rare!!
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You're right about them being scarce...especially these days! When my Ginacue was stolen in 1991, it was in a 1x2 Centennial leather case. I recently got the cue returned to me (just yesterday). Unfortunately the case was not included. It did, however, come in a 1x3 Whitten case, custom made for Ginacue.

I like the Whitten cases. I have, or have had Whitten, Centennial, Fellini, George, Brunswick (old hard leather case), Porpor, Guiseppe, and Instroke cases over the years. My favorite is my current Instroke 6x12, all leather, which, even though it is a full-zippered soft case, provides plenty of protection, plus the large and small zippered pockets on the outside. I've only seen one other of these cases...ever! I don't think they made too many of them. Even with 6 butts and 9 shafts, it is MUCH lighter than the Instroke 3x7 hard cases (filled).

Scott Lee
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.
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My favorite case is my Jack Justis. It's a beautiful and functional case, it's personalized, and it turns heads.

That being said, I use an older Whitten when going to the bars. I used to use an Instroke in the bars, but when I traded in for a dressier instroke Saddle Series, I didn't want to bring that to the bars, so rather than getting a plainer Instroke, I just used the Whitten. The Whitten is straight black, older style, and can be very classy in a more subtle way.

If I were to get another case... silly me... when I get another case... I don't foresee myself getting anything other than a 2x4 with a couple of pockets. I will be getting another Jack Justis soon, to match my Gilbert Cue. And I have my eyes on that Jim Murnak. Looks like a good beginning for him.

Fred
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.

If you were going to buy another Case what would it configuration be? (i.e. 2 x 2, 3 x 6, 3 x 7, 3 x 5 with a Big & Little Pocket or One Large Pocket?)
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My favorite case is my Instroke Cowboy that Don Purdy gave me for my birthday! I'll NEVER sell it. 3 Butt, 5 shaft. It's too sentimental now. Now I just need to buy a decent cue to put in it...but my banged up old Bob Frey just shoots so darn good!
 
My favorite case is the Porper. Why you ask? I can't be serious, you say?

Well, I live in New York City. I'm a full-time pedestrian and although my Whitten was absolutely beautiful, it wasn't terribly practical. My current loaded case weighs slightly more than my cues. My Whitten weighted 13 lbs. and after having it on your shoulder all day, it gets a little annoying. The tubes are straight so I can stand my cue, if I want to and unlike the tapered versions, they never get stuck. I also like the fact that if I happen to ruin the case, I can simply throw it away and get a new one. I don't worry about it on planes. I don't think about it in car trunks. It protects my cues and is nicely understated.
 
When I have the money to get them...

I would like to get the following:

2x4 case: D. Swift, mabey a Ron Thomas, Joe Porper, and a leather McDermott (I like the way it looks... :p).

1x2 case: D. Swift and definitely a Ron Thomas! :D

Snap!n I forgot about the OnQ case both 1x2 and 2x4 with the slide in flap (no latch...). Now that is TIGHT! Also, it looks simple too.
 
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Scott Lee said:
When my Ginacue was stolen in 1991, it was in a 1x2 Centennial leather case. I recently got the cue returned to me (just yesterday).

Scott Lee
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Speaking of pool stories that are hard to swallow . . . . this even beats Jude whoopin' Mosconi in '66 with his 152 and out (two scratches, you know)!! :p

Seriously, I can't believe you got your cue back after it was stolen 14 years ago. You are riding the lucky train, my friend! :D
 
ScottR said:
Speaking of pool stories that are hard to swallow . . . . this even beats Jude whoopin' Mosconi in '66 with his 152 and out (two scratches, you know)!! :p

Seriously, I can't believe you got your cue back after it was stolen 14 years ago. You are riding the lucky train, my friend! :D
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I'm not gonna say it's true or not but you do realize I was born in 1971, right?
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
I'm not gonna say it's true or not but you do realize I was born in 1971, right?
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Like I believe that age in your signature . . . . :rolleyes:
 
ScottR said:
Like I believe that age in your signature . . . . :rolleyes:
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Dude, you have no idea. I don't even look 33. To this day, people still peg me for being 'some kid'. I believe my young looks gets me at least 5 money-games a year.
 
ScottR said:
Speaking of pool stories that are hard to swallow . . . . this even beats Jude whoopin' Mosconi in '66 with his 152 and out (two scratches, you know)!! :p

Seriously, I can't believe you got your cue back after it was stolen 14 years ago. You are riding the lucky train, my friend! :D
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ScottR...Yes indeed! I certainly do feel lucky...lucky that Mark K decided to put a picture of my cue in a March '04 Billiards Digest article, which precipitated my "finding" my cue in his personal collection, later that same month at the Super Billiards Expo. It's been quite a trial to get it returned to the original owner (me), but I'm happy to say, it DID happen...sadly not without a 'show of force'.

Scott Lee
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
What is your Favorite Pool Cue Case, and it CONFIGURATION (i.e. 2 x 2 with a Big & Little Pocket). What BRAND it is, why do you like it so much.

If you were going to buy another Case what would it configuration be? (i.e. 2 x 2, 3 x 6, 3 x 7, 3 x 5 with a Big & Little Pocket or One Large Pocket?)
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Bruce-

This is a loaded question! There are many types of cases with different purposes (and subsequently different strengths/weaknesses). I LOVE my Longoni hard briefcase style 2x5 for traveling, because it has a skin-tight airplane safe padded case that fits over the hard case. HOWEVER, I won't walk into a PR with it because it calls a lot of attention! For the PR, or tourneys, I carry a Whitten. Very well made, plain, leather 2x4 with a jump pouch. It's comfortable, fairly light, and holds everything I need. HOWEVER, if I were going to COLLECT cases, or a fancy cue in a nice case, I'd have to go with a Ron Thomas! His work is exquisite, and I never cared much for the "Western" type tooled leather cases... too heavy!

BTW: My standard arsenal consists of my playing cue with two shafts, a jump/break cue, and my jumper... along with the usual assortment of cleaners, 1200 grit, a rag, tip shaper, and CHALK. I ALWAYS carry my own chalk. You'd be surprised how many decent PRs don't use blue master!
 
Cases ...

I find my Porper 4 x 8 too heavy most of the time, especially
over long tournament times.

I like my Crystal Leisure 'Wizard' soft case, with small pocket
with 2 sections to it, and a big pocket on the bottom. It is light
and a real steal for $30 since it has pockets like cases costing
much more. Carry 1 cue and a jump cue in it, could get another
cue in it.

I have been looking at a soft Silver Fox case (BR-2), and
my 'formal' case I hope will be one of Jim Murnak's Vintage line.
 
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