{"product_id":"ct02-17-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-6mm","title":"English Pool Playing Cue 1 Piece 8.6mm - CT02\/17\/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 8.6mm Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCT02\/17\/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 8.6mm tip, brass ferrule, 17.6oz cue weight and 57.1-inch length. The butt is made with yellow engineered sandalwood and white veneers, giving this cue a distinctive yellow finish with clean contrasting 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\/17\/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 8.6mm\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 57.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCue weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.6oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow engineered sandalwood with white 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\/17\/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 8.6mm tip is toward the finer end of the Second Edition playing-cue range. At 17.6oz, the cue also sits toward the lighter end of the batch. These measurements may suit players who already prefer a lighter cue and a finer playing tip, but cue choice remains personal.\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 57.1 inches, CT02\/17\/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":58305021149448,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1580\/8520\/files\/20260701_150435.png?v=1785054265","url":"https:\/\/chalkytrousers.co.uk\/products\/ct02-17-p-english-pool-playing-cue-1-piece-8-6mm","provider":"Chalky Trousers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}