{"product_id":"bob-owen-desert-spirit","title":"Bob Owen - \"Desert Spirit\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is another outstanding cue from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, built around the rich, unmistakable color of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian Purpleheart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The deep reddish-purple tone gives the cue a warm and luxurious foundation, while the long, razor-sharp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create the strong traditional structure Bob’s cues are known for. The addition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise, Super Tusk, and fine silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a completely different personality to the cue, adding vibrant color and intricate detail without overwhelming the classic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really catches my attention is the way Bob uses the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise and fine silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout the cue. The bright blue turquoise immediately jumps against the dark Ebony and Brazilian Purpleheart, while the delicate silver work gives the inlays a jewelry-like quality. The flowing design in the butt sleeve feels almost Southwestern in character, with the combination of turquoise, silver, black, and white creating something that looks more like a piece of handcrafted jewelry than a traditional cue inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details continue all the way through the ringwork, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaua Abalone Hearts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add flashes of color that change beautifully under different light. Combined with the Super Tusk accents and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLizard Wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, there is a lot happening in this cue, yet everything remains remarkably balanced. That is something Bob Owen does extremely well—taking multiple exotic materials and intricate design elements and making them feel like they naturally belong together.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’ve always felt that \u003cstrong\u003eBob Owen is one of the most underrated cue makers out there\u003c\/strong\u003e, and two things I especially love about his work are his \u003cstrong\u003edesigns and playability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bob has a very recognizable way of combining traditional cue-making elements with his own creative ideas, and his cues always seem to have character without being overdone. More importantly, they are not just beautiful cues made for a display case—they are \u003cstrong\u003eserious players\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: New 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eForearm: Brazilian Purple Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: Gaboon Ebony, Fine Silver, Paua Abalone Heart, Super Tusk, and Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAccessories: Matching Joint Protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLength: 58inch, even split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eButt Weight: 15.0oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eShaft Weight: 3.9oz\u0026amp;3.9oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eShaft Diameter: approx. 13mm\u0026amp;13mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJoint: 3\/8x11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWrap: Leather Wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNotes: Received the cue directly from Bob in 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Overnight or 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDay Air insured shipping included within the lower 48 States only.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuellections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540668321880,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/files\/F60A9995.jpg?v=1790478992","url":"https:\/\/cuellections.com\/products\/bob-owen-desert-spirit","provider":"Cuellections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}