{"product_id":"ct02-12-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-5mm","title":"English Pool Playing Cue 1 Piece 8.5mm - CT02\/12\/P","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ct-listing\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e1 Piece English Pool Playing Cue with 8.5mm Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCT02\/12\/P is a Chalky Trousers Second Edition English pool playing cue for players looking for a traditional full-length 1 piece cue for regular match and league play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eIt has an 8.5mm tip, brass ferrule, 18oz cue weight and 57.2-inch length. The butt is made with yellow engineered sandalwood and green veneers, combining a distinctive yellow finish with contrasting green detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCue specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCT code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CT02\/12\/P\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCue type:\u003c\/strong\u003e English pool playing cue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length 1 piece cue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCue weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow engineered sandalwood with green veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalky Trousers Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDesigned as a playing cue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCT02\/12\/P is listed as a playing cue, with the focus on normal match play, potting, positional play and regular cue-ball work rather than repeated breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eThe 8.5mm tip is toward the finer end of the Second Edition playing-cue range. At 18oz, the cue has a slightly more substantial listed weight than some of the lighter cues in the batch. Players should compare these measurements with the cue they already use and the feel they normally prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy choose a 1 piece English pool cue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eA 1 piece cue keeps the cue at full length without a main joint. Many English pool players prefer this traditional format for its simplicity and direct feel through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eThe practical consideration is transport. At 57.2 inches, CT02\/12\/P requires a full-length one-piece cue case rather than a shorter case made for a jointed cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePrepared and checked by Crafted Cues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eEvery cue is supplied to Crafted Cues for inspection and preparation before release. Nothing is dispatched without being checked, refined and made table-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThe shaft is hand sanded and oiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThe tip is professionally fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThe ferrule and overall construction are inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eStraightness and balance are checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThe finish is enhanced and protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eOnly once it meets the required standard does it carry the Chalky Trousers badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eChoosing and caring for your cue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\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 guide to choosing a pool cue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-makes-a-good-pool-cue-for-league-players\"\u003eLearn what makes a good pool cue for league players\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-break-cues-worth-it-a-simple-buyer-s-guide-for-pool-players\"\u003eFind out whether a separate break cue is worth it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/introducing-the-new-chalky-trousers-x-crafted-cues-cue-range-accessible-quality-pool-snooker-cues-built-to-compete\"\u003eSee how Chalky Trousers cues are sourced and inspected\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eRelated cues and accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cues\"\u003eCompare all Chalky Trousers pool cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crafted-cues-cue-oil\"\u003eAdd Crafted Cues cue oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chalky-trousers-cue-tip-protector\"\u003eProtect the tip with a Chalky Trousers cue tip protector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cue-towel-for-pool-snooker-billiards-microfibre-and-velvet-with-clip\"\u003ePair it with a premium cue towel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chalky Trousers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58305016922376,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1580\/8520\/files\/20260701_150713.png?v=1785053952","url":"https:\/\/chalkytrousers.co.uk\/products\/ct02-12-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-5mm","provider":"Chalky Trousers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}