{"product_id":"ct02-04-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-8mm","title":"CT02\/04\/P English Pool Playing Cue 1 Piece 8.8mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCT02\/04\/P English pool playing cue with 1 piece construction and 8.8mm tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCT02\/04\/P is a Chalky Trousers Second Edition playing cue, built for English pool players who want a traditional full-length 1 piece feel, clear feedback and confident cue-ball control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Edition went better than expected, so the Second Edition keeps the same straightforward approach: carefully selected cues, clear specifications and proper preparation before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English pool playing cue has a 1 piece construction, 8.8mm tip, brass ferrule, 18oz weight and 57.1\" length. The butt features thuya burl with sky blue and white veneers, combining the distinctive natural grain of the wood with clean, contrasting coloured details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCue specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCT code: CT02\/04\/P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCue type: English pool playing cue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: 1 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip size: 8.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerrule: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 57.1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish\/style: Thuya burl with sky blue and white veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Chalky Trousers Second Edition batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for match play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCT02\/04\/P is positioned as a playing cue, so the focus is regular match play, cue-ball control, touch and feel rather than repeated impact breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18oz, this cue sits toward the heavier end of the Second Edition playing cue range, giving it a more substantial feel through the shot. The 8.8mm tip sits within a familiar English pool range and offers a balance of cue-ball control, feedback and familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChecked properly before it carries the badge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cue is supplied to Crafted Cues for full inspection and preparation before release. Nothing is dispatched without being properly checked, refined and made table-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shaft is hand sanded and oiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tip is professionally fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ferrule and overall construction are inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightness and balance are checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural grain is enhanced and protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once it meets the required standard does it carry the Chalky Trousers badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a 1 piece playing cue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1 piece cue keeps the construction full length with no main joint. Many players choose this format for its traditional feel, simplicity and direct feedback through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is transport and storage, as it requires a full-length 1 piece cue case rather than a shorter jointed case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/help-choosing-a-new-pool-cue-uk-guide-tip-size-joint-type-weight-and-what-actually-matters\"\u003eRead the UK pool cue buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-break-cues-worth-it-a-simple-buyer-s-guide-for-pool-players\"\u003eRead: Are Break Cues Worth It?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/introducing-the-new-chalky-trousers-x-crafted-cues-cue-range-accessible-quality-pool-snooker-cues-built-to-compete\"\u003eLearn how Chalky Trousers cues are sourced and inspected\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cues\"\u003eShop all cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crafted-cues-cue-oil\"\u003eAdd cue oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chalky-trousers-cue-tip-protector\"\u003eAdd a cue tip protector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cue-towel-for-pool-snooker-billiards-microfibre-and-velvet-with-clip\"\u003ePair with a premium cue towel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCT02\/04\/P Second Edition English pool playing cue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length 1 piece construction with 8.8mm tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18oz weight and 57.1\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThuya burl with a white veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared and quality-checked by Crafted Cues before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chalky Trousers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58304976421128,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1580\/8520\/files\/20260726_093834.png?v=1785058239","url":"https:\/\/chalkytrousers.co.uk\/products\/ct02-04-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-8mm","provider":"Chalky Trousers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}