Hiscox
Front and back arching give the Hiscox Liteflite cases an extra level of protection. This British manufacturer also incorporates a specially designed aluminium valance into its cases adding notable rigidity to the outer shell. When open the case is not as malleable as many of the other ones tested—which was a welcomed trait. The bow holders are especially soft and protective, with extra padding for the tip. When closing the case, the top and bottom fit together perfectly without coaxing (again, not so with many of the cases reviewed). All of the catches, latches, and handles are riveted through the aluminium valance for enhanced longevity and durability. Hiscox promises on its website that all Hiscox Liteflite cases exhibit enough "crush strength" to support the weight of up to 90kg., or 198 lbs.—Strings tested up to 125 lbs. of pressure and found that the case withstood this weight with no damage. One of the three favourites in our online survey, the Hiscox case is a good example of lightweight durability and inventive case design at an affordable price.

STD-OCO  Black case, weighs  5.2kg

STD-OCO-IVO  Ivory case, weighs 5.5kg

OCO-LUX-W    Deluxe Black case with wine interior, weighs 5.6kg

OCO-LUX-G  Deluxe Black case with green interior, weighs 5.6kg

OCO-IVO-LUX-W   Deluxe vory case with wine interior, weigh  5.8kg

OCO-IVO-LUX-G    Deluxe  Ivory case with green interior, weighs 5.8kg

STD-OCW    Black case with wheels, weighs 5.4kg

STD-OCW-IVO   Ivory case with wheels, weighs 5.7kg

OCW-LUX-W     Deluxe black case with wheels and wine interior, weighs 5.8kg

OCW-LUX-G   Deluxe black case with wheels and green interior, weighs 5.8kg

OCW-IVO-LUX-W    Deluxe ivory case with wheels and wine interior, weighs 6.0kg

OCW-IVO-LUX-G   Deluxe ivory case with wheels and green interior, weighs 6.0kg