Once you have invested in a pool cue, your next step should be to purchase a pool cue case to protect it.  There are several types of cases available for you to choose from. There are soft cases, hard cases, tube-style cases, suit case style cases, over-the-shoulder cases, and cases that have rollers for more convenient transportation. When considering a case you should first consider you budget as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of pool cue cases out there on the market.

Let us start with the soft case.  This is for minimal protection and is most commonly made from vinyl, nylon, or a leather product. You should know that due to the construction of this case any traumatic event would more than likely cause damage to not only the case but also the cue inside. The only true benefit from this type of case is preventing scratches to your cue.  The price of these cases range due to the materials that it is constructed from. Because of the low amount of protection provided from this type of case we don’t recommend this style for much other than transportation and brief storage.

Now the hard case, these are usually constructed of vinyl, plastic, stainless steel, aircraft aluminum, wood, and leather, They also might resemble luggage, and have locking mechanisms.  They are also divided up into sections for the butt and shaft and sometimes have sections or pockets for cue accessories like chalk, tip picks, jump cues, etc.  Like there counter part above these cases range in price due to the materials they are made from. We recommend this style case for the pool cue enthusiast due to the amount of protection that it provides.

The tube-style case is quite common amongst pool cue enthusiast due to its ease of transport.  These cases usually have a shoulder strap, and the inner part is divided by cloth or inner tubes that keep the butt and shaft from contacting one another that can cause unwanted. These provide a high amount of protection for your investment like the hard case, and are a top choice for professional and armature players alike.

No matter, what you choose, you should look for something that is made well and that is going to provide protection to your pool cue in the event of a drop, crash or a fall, You should also consider if your case is going to protect against moisture.  This could case substantial damage to your investment.