Pool Cue Cases
The right cue case depends on how many cues and spare shafts you carry. First, choose the number of cues. A cue case for 1 cue holds one cue with no spare shaft. A cue case for 2 cues (2x2 or 2x4) holds a spare cue or spare shafts. A cue case for 3 cues (3x3, 3x5 or 3x6) holds three complete cues. A cue case for 4 cues is our largest size (4x8). Then use the filters on each page to choose the number of shafts, the material or the brand. The Predator Roadline, Metro, Urbain and Sport cases are available in all sizes, as hard cue cases and soft cue cases.
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About Pool Cue Cases
It depends on your needs. If you are simply going to the pool hall and want an easy-to-carry cue case, you may prefer a soft or lightweight cue case, such as Urbain Soft or Sport Soft cue cases. If you are traveling and want better cue protection, then opt for a hard case such as a Roadline hard cue case.
Hard cases are either made with a round or oval PVC plastic tube, or a rigid rectangular box structure. They protect cues from stronger or heavier shocks than soft cue cases, which are usually chosen because of their light weight.
It is usually best to keep your pool cue in a horizontal position on a cue rack or lying flat. Avoid leaning a pool cue against the wall where it is not straight up, to reduce the risk of warpage — especially if your cue or shaft is made of wood. It is also a good idea to keep it away from sunlight to avoid discoloration over time and damage from exposure to heat.
In the United States, billiard cues are not allowed as carry-on baggage, and your cue case will need to be checked instead. If you have a hard case, you may be able to check it as-is, but most pool players prefer to pack their cue case inside a larger suitcase or travel bag.
Break your cue down into its butt and shaft, place each piece in its padded compartment so nothing shifts in transit, and keep the tip end away from the case's clasp or zipper to avoid pressure damage.
The first number is how many cue butts the case holds, and the second is total shaft capacity — a 2x4 case holds 2 butts and 4 shafts, for example, giving you two complete cues plus two spare shafts.
A 1 Butt x 1 Shaft case covers a single cue with no spares, but sizing up to a 2 Butt case is worth considering if you plan to add a break cue or spare shaft later.
