"Perfect Cue Case"

There is no perfect cue case. Every case has its own unique characteristics which complete it in it's own way. Individually having factors that complete its design and some specs that may not be seen on it that other case design have it. And vice versa.

In my opinion, there are basically only two types of cases categorically speaking. Hard cases and Soft cases.
An array of designs fall under hard cases that the list will just go on, as hard cases are progressively developed since the Brunswick (luggage type) to Flowers (leather) days until now. The makers' ideas are still pointing towards the vision of making the hard case a hard case that is lightweight yet still carries the protection of a hard one.

Now, enter the soft cases. Which as well have so many design variations. But this time its goal is gravitated towards the weight and portability issues. They go towards the "compact" idea, that the player can carry his favorite cue(s) but minus the bulk weight on his shoulders before a big match or just to be practical and casual since the room is just a stone's throw away.

Another important point is protection like if you travel a lot, go for a hard case with the hard shell and all. That is a perfect case in that aspect. no matter how hard the material you have in your cases if your not responsible enough your cues are still in for damage. But if you are just going to your local pool room or maybe a tourney in the next block go for a soft case. That is practical and perfect again in its own aspect as a soft case.

But i have experienced and seen myself top players who have hi-end hard cases that they still pack in travel bags when flying. They bring soft cases as spare when they need to carry just a cue and leave the hard case in their hotel rooms. So they can move around comfortably. Which is another category-" comfort". This is self-explanatory so i will not dwell on this. With these understanding i think its a matter of personal preference for it to be called your "perfect cue case".

Cases, whether hard or soft its how you would want it. Considering your needs, comfortability, protection to fit your lifestyle like if you travel often, your budget and maybe your taste aesthetically or visually. And believe me or not, fashion, where in you can see your individuality as the owner of the case maybe in how your case was designed just for you and your taste, that's color, leather type, some personalized initials, and so on. For example, just an analogy, How many times do we go to a party and feel funny when the italian linen branded shirt we have been saving for some time to impress a date and then low and behold another guy is wearing the same expensive shirt and he bought months ahead of you already.

That's why we have different custom cue case makers who can build that "perfect cue case" we all want.
Just my 2 cents.

Copyrighted: Ritch Remo 2010