{"product_id":"1066-billiards-earl-008-2pc-9-5mm-60-18-2oz","title":"1066 BILLIARDS EARL 008 – 2PC – 9.5MM – 60\" – 18.2OZ","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1066 Billiards Earl 008 is a premium 2-piece ash snooker cue designed for players who prefer the practicality of a centre joint while still wanting the feel and playing characteristics of a serious performance cue. At 60″ in length, it offers additional reach and a long, composed setup that will particularly appeal to players comfortable with a longer cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 18.2oz, the Earl 008 combines its relatively moderate overall weight with a distinctly forward balance point of 20″. This gives the cue a strong sense of presence through the front of the stroke, encouraging a smooth, deliberate delivery while retaining good stability through the cue ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 9.5mm tip provides a versatile contact point suited to modern snooker play, while the 30.3mm butt gives the Earl 008 a substantial feel in the bridge hand. Its detailed 8-slice butt design adds individuality to the cue while maintaining the traditional appearance expected from a quality ash snooker cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCue Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Earl 008 is constructed from selected ash, providing the natural feedback, response and familiar feel preferred by many snooker players. Its 2-piece centre-joint construction makes the cue convenient to transport while maintaining a solid connection through the cue and avoiding the compromised feel often associated with basic 2-piece cues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 60″ length, 18.2oz weight and pronounced 20″ forward balance combine to create a distinctive playing profile. The detailed 8-slice butt construction completes the cue with a refined finish and gives each Earl its own character within the 1066 Billiards range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCue Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCue Type: 2-piece (centre joint)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft Material: Ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip Size: 9.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 60″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 18.2oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButt Diameter: 30.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance Point: 20″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Earl 008?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Earl 008 is particularly well suited to a player looking for a longer 60″ snooker cue with a noticeably forward-balanced feel. Its combination of 18.2oz weight, 20″ balance point and 30.3mm butt creates a stable, purposeful playing profile without requiring an especially heavy cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players who specifically prefer a centre-joint cue but want to move beyond the typical entry-level 2-piece options, the Earl 008 offers premium ash construction, individual specifications and the convenience of a true 2-piece design in a cue that is stocked and ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thesnookershop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799795392621,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/8947\/5949\/files\/5C2DEBEB-2CC1-4BD8-9E6E-BCE7438D9880.jpg?v=1788844830","url":"https:\/\/thesnookershop.com.au\/products\/1066-billiards-earl-008-2pc-9-5mm-60-18-2oz","provider":"The Snooker Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}