Quick answer: Most league players are best served by a 3x5 hard case, which holds 3 butts and 5 shafts. That's room for your playing cue, a break or jump cue, and spare shafts. For the best value, get the Action 3x5 Hard Case at $160. For the most features, get the Cuetec Pro Line 3x5. If you carry a lot of gear, step up to a 4x8.
Here's how to pick the right size and style, from the cases we have on the shelf.
What do case sizes like "3x5" mean?
The first number is how many butts (the bottom half of the cue) the case holds. The second is how many shafts. A 3x5 holds 3 butts and 5 shafts.
- 1x1 or 2x2: just your playing cue, or a playing cue and one more. Light and easy to carry.
- 2x4: a playing cue and a break or jump cue, with spare shafts.
- 3x4 or 3x5: the most popular size. A playing cue, a break cue and a jump cue, or two playing cues and a break cue.
- 4x8: for players who carry everything: several cues, extra shafts and lots of accessories.
Hard case or soft case?
- Hard cases have a stiff shell that protects your cues from knocks, being stepped on or getting crushed in a trunk. Choose hard if your cues are valuable or you travel often.
- Soft cases are lighter, and soft 4x8 cases often open wide like a butterfly so you can see every cue at once. They're great for carrying a lot of gear to and from your league.
Cases we recommend
| Case | Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Hard Case | 3x5 hard | $160 | The best value. |
| Legend RoomX | 3x5 hard | $220 | Style plus lots of pocket space. |
| Lucasi Rival | 3x4 hard or soft | $293 | A full-length jump cue pocket. |
| Cuetec Pro Line | 2x4, 3x5 hard; 4x8 soft | $349–$389 | The most features. |
| Outlaw Soft Case | 4x8 soft | $315 | Carrying lots of cues. |
Prices are what we charge today and can change.
Action 3x5 Hard Case: the best value
The Action holds 3 butts and 5 shafts up to 30" long. It has three pockets, top and side handles, a shoulder strap and adjustable backpack straps, plus a side ring for a towel or cue ball holder. It comes in several colors and has a 1-year limited warranty.
Legend RoomX 3x5: our best-selling case
The RoomX is the case we sell the most of. It has two front pockets and an oversized back pocket for chalk, gloves, tools and a towel, and it closes with a smooth magnetic buckle.
Lucasi Rival 3x4: room for a jump cue
The Rival has six zippered compartments, including a full-length pocket for a jump cue, and comes with a backpack strap and carrying handles. It's available as a hard case or a soft case.
Cuetec Pro Line: the most features
Cuetec built the Pro Line around what touring players asked for. Every Pro Line case has a hidden phone pocket, a holder for your joint protectors, padded removable backpack straps and pockets for cue extensions.
- Pro Line 3x5 Hard ($369): 3 butts, 5 shafts and two extension sleeves. The Noir Edition is $389. Shop the Pro Line 3x5
- Pro Line 2x4 Hard ($349): a smaller case with a padded jump cue sleeve. Shop the Pro Line 2x4
- Pro Line 4x8 Soft ($359): plenty of room, plus a padded jump cue sleeve and no-scratch interior pockets. Shop the Pro Line 4x8
Outlaw 4x8 Soft Case: carry everything
The Outlaw holds 4 butts and 8 shafts up to 32" long. It opens butterfly-style for easy access, has a felt lining, and comes with a shoulder strap and carrying handle.
Flying with your cues?
The Legend Travel Case ($140) is a padded carrier built for air travel and checked luggage. Your cue case goes inside, with room left over for clothes and shoes.
How to choose in three questions
- How many cues do you carry? Count your butts and shafts today, then add one of each for what you might buy next.
- How much protection do you need? Expensive cues or lots of travel: go hard. Mostly league nights with a lighter load: soft is fine.
- Do you carry a jump cue or extension? Look for a dedicated jump cue sleeve or extension pocket, like the Cuetec Pro Line and Lucasi Rival have.
Common questions
Will my cue fit?
Most cases fit standard two-piece cues with shafts up to about 30". Some, like the Outlaw 4x8, fit shafts up to 32". If you're not sure, call us at (434) 608-9142 and we'll check for you.
Can a case hold a jump/break cue?
Yes. A three-piece jump/break cue usually takes one butt slot and one shaft slot, with the extra handle section in a shaft slot or extension pocket.
How should I store my cues?
Keep your case out of hot cars and damp basements. Heat and moisture can warp wood shafts, even inside a good case.
Still deciding?
Call a real player at (434) 608-9142. Tell us what you carry and we'll point you to the right case. Shipping is free on USA orders over $50, most orders ship the same day, and new, unused items come with our 30-day money-back guarantee.