Zippo Billiards 8-Ball Windproof Lighter, Black Matte (28432) in El Paso

The Zippo Billiards 8-Ball windproof lighter (model 28432) pairs a smooth black matte case with the unmistakable white-and-black 8-ball badge in the corner. It is a genuine Zippo: all-metal Classic case, the signature flip-and-spark click, refillable for a lifetime of use, and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Like every Zippo, it arrives empty and is ready to fill with premium lighter fluid. Our Hosts handle this lighter across El Paso Smoke Shops, so the notes below come from real time on the counter, not a catalog blurb.

The 8-Ball Design and What It Stands For

The 8-ball is the most recognizable symbol in pocket billiards, and Zippo renders it here as a crisp white circle with a black number eight set into one corner of a matte-black case. The phrase “behind the eight ball” entered American slang in the 1920s from pool, where the 8-ball is meant to be sunk last and getting stuck behind it leaves you in a tight spot. On this lighter the motif reads as a clean, low-key emblem rather than a loud graphic, which is why it suits guests who want a pool-hall nod without a flashy print. The black matte finish is intentionally non-reflective, giving the case a soft, understated look and a grippy hand-feel.

Windproof Performance, Built the Zippo Way

Zippo lighters are called windproof because the flame sits inside a perforated windscreen, or chimney, that shelters it while still feeding it oxygen. That design is why a Zippo holds its flame in a stiff breeze far better than a typical disposable lighter. It is fair to call it highly wind-resistant rather than immune to a gale: in heavy gusts any open flame can be pushed around, but a well-fueled Zippo stays lit through conditions that snuff most pocket lighters. Keeping the lid closed when not in use slows fuel evaporation and keeps it ready when you flip it open.

Refillable for Life: Fuel, Flints, and Wick

This Zippo is built to be refilled and maintained for decades rather than thrown away. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which the windscreen and wick are engineered around for a clean, consistent flame. To refill, lift the insert from the case, raise the felt pad on the bottom, saturate the packing material, and wipe off any excess before sparking it. Over time the spark wheel will need fresh replacement flints, and a worn wick can be swapped for a replacement wick. With those simple parts on hand, one lighter can last a lifetime. This is a flame lighter only; it is not a vape and not a concealment device.

Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee and American Craft

Every Zippo windproof pocket lighter carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, summed up by the brand as “it works or Zippo fixes it free.” If the mechanism ever stops working, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and Zippo repairs the working parts at no charge. We sell the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee and performs the repair. Note that the guarantee covers function, not decorative finishes or scratches, so the 8-ball artwork and matte coating are not part of the repair coverage. Zippo has made these lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932, and the 28432 uses the same all-brass Classic case that built the brand’s reputation.

If you want a pool-room classic that you fill once and carry for years, the Zippo 28432 8-ball in black matte is an easy pick: durable brass build, dependable windproof flame, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee behind it. Stock varies by store, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it before you head over. Guests must be 21+ with a valid ID.