2026 | Professional

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The Ether Black Mamba cue is the result of five years of R&D, built with aerospace-grade composite materials and a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science and structural mechanics. Through CAE simulation and multiple environmental tests, it delivers a major breakthrough in cue performance.
It resolves the long-standing issues of wooden cues—reliance on scarce timber, deformation under humidity and temperature, and inconsistent quality—while also overcoming the weak feedback and hard-to-maintain nature of carbon-fiber cues. The result is an ideal balance of stiffness and elasticity. Standardized production ensures highly consistent weight, balance point, and other key parameters. Its impact and wear resistance far exceed wood, offering a longer service life with no special maintenance.
The design draws on the Black Mamba’s form language and features a “Mamba Eye” accent to meet young users’ aesthetics. Advanced materials support efficient manufacturing and a sustainable approach by avoiding wood harvesting and manual tuning. Blending performance, visual appeal, and environmental value, it sets a new benchmark for the cue industry.
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WWT Architect & Associates
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Architectural Design - Public Art & Public Art Installation
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Ego Design
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Interior Design - Residential
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CHU CHIH-KANG SPACE DESIGN CO., LTD.
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Product Design - Computer & Information Technology
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Shenzhen Elegoo Technology Co., Ltd.
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Product Design - New Category