{"product_id":"joss-ls85-4m-pool-cue","title":"Joss LS85-4M Pool Cue","description":"\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS TABLE --\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" align=\"center\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 223.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#000000\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specific_title\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.4662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\" color=\"#FFFFFF\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoss LS85-4E Legacy Pool Cue - Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 204.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_specific\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.4662%; height: 204.344px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"t-10\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable from 18oz to 21oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Le Pro tip with custom tip upgrades available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished stainless steel with a 5\/16 x 14 pin for a solid, secure connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joss Rock Hard Maple, standard 13mm with options for 12mm, 12.25mm, 12.5mm, and 12.75mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Irish linen with black specks, hand-pressed to perfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly figured curly maple with a hand-rubbed nutmeg stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony sleeve featuring geometric stairstep inlays and rings in unstained curly maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shock-resistant white butt cap with Joss logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBumper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-in rubber bumper embossed with Joss logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legacy Series — inspired by original Dan Janes designs from 1983–1991.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Towson, Maryland, USA by Joss Cues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- MAIN CONTENT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joss LS85-4M is part of the Legacy Series — a collection rooted in the original designs Dan Janes created between 1983 and 1991, revived to honor the vision and craftsmanship that defined an era of American cue making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forearm is unstained curly maple, showcasing the wood's natural figure and grain in its purest form. No dye, no tint — just the organic character of high-quality maple, where the light catches the curl and brings the surface to life with every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt sleeve is where the LS85-4M makes its most striking statement. A curly maple sleeve serves as the canvas for a series of precisely executed geometric stairstep inlays and rings in ebony — the deep, dark ebony creating a bold contrast against the warm, natural maple. The pattern is intricate and architectural, a design that rewards a closer look and reflects the kind of detail work that sets a handcrafted cue apart from anything produced at volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is finished with a white Irish linen wrap with black specks, hand-pressed to perfection — a classic choice that complements the natural warmth of the maple and the crisp precision of the ebony inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LS85-4M features Joss's signature hand-polished stainless steel joint, delivering the crisp, solid feedback the brand is renowned for. The full-length core running from butt plate to joint ensures a one-piece feel, superior shot consistency, and long-term warp resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Legacy Series exists because of Dan Janes. Dan co-founded Joss Cues in 1968 alongside his good friend Bill Stroud — the word \"Joss\" meaning luck — and by 1972 had taken full ownership and built the brand into one of the most respected names in American cue making. He was a pioneering force in the industry: standardizing joint sizes for shaft interchangeability, transitioning from V-groove points and pantograph work into CNC-machined precision, and developing unique handle-joining techniques in some of his \"hustler\" style cues. He was inducted into the American Cuemakers Association Hall of Fame in 2003, the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame in 2012, and received the ACA's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. Dan passed away on June 20, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LS85-4M is built today by his son Stephen Janes in Towson, Maryland — carrying forward every standard his father set. Stephen learned cue making directly under Dan over more than four decades and was recognized as ACA Cuemaker of the Year in 2017. In Stephen's hands, the Legacy Series is exactly what its name promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eTip Upgrade Service\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eBudget Billiards offers a custom tip upgrade service, allowing you to choose the perfect tip for your playing style. Installation typically takes just 1-2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT PLAYERS SAY --\u003e\u003c!-- WARRANTY AND SUPPORT --\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eWarranty and Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000;\"\u003eJoss Cues Ltd. provides a warranty to the original purchaser, ensuring the cue is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty excludes warpage and normal wear. For full details, visit the official \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/josscues.com\/warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoss Cues Warranty Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\u003c!-- ORDER NOW --\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re not fully satisfied, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/budgetcues.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ereturn it within 30 days\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (conditions apply).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUOTE BOX STYLING --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.quote-box {\n  font-style: italic;\n  border-left: 4px solid #444;\n  padding: 15px 20px;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n  background-color: #f1f1f1;\n  color: #333;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Joss","offers":[{"title":"19oz \/ 13 mm (standard)","offer_id":48717303644415,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz \/ 12.75 mm","offer_id":48717303677183,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz \/ 12.5 mm","offer_id":48717303709951,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz \/ 12.25 mm","offer_id":48717303742719,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz \/ 12 mm","offer_id":48717303775487,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz \/ 13 mm (standard)","offer_id":48717303808255,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz \/ 12.75 mm","offer_id":48717303841023,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz \/ 12.5 mm","offer_id":48717303873791,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz \/ 12.25 mm","offer_id":48717303906559,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz \/ 12 mm","offer_id":48717303939327,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz \/ 13 mm (standard)","offer_id":48717303972095,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz \/ 12.75 mm","offer_id":48717304004863,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz \/ 12.5 mm","offer_id":48717304037631,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz \/ 12.25 mm","offer_id":48717304070399,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz \/ 12 mm","offer_id":48717304103167,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz \/ 13 mm (standard)","offer_id":48717304135935,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz \/ 12.75 mm","offer_id":48717304168703,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz \/ 12.5 mm","offer_id":48717304201471,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz \/ 12.25 mm","offer_id":48717304234239,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz \/ 12 mm","offer_id":48717304267007,"sku":"LS85-4M","price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4892\/4475\/files\/joss-LS85-4M-cue-gallery.jpg?v=1781729190","url":"https:\/\/budgetcues.com\/products\/joss-ls85-4m-pool-cue","provider":"Budget Billiards Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}