For over 80 years, Longoni has represented Italian excellence in billiards. Founded in Mariano Comense, near Milan, Longoni is a family-owned company known worldwide for precision, craftsmanship, design, and reliability. Longoni cues are still produced entirely in Italy under the supervision of the Longoni family and are trusted by many top international players.
The Longoni Black Rainbow is a professional carom cue developed in collaboration with European Champion Martin Horn, combining futuristic styling, modern Longoni technology, and a construction designed for reliable, consistent performance.
Its visual design follows clean, geometric lines with a refined minimalist character. The cue is crafted from URAL, Longoni's proprietary black hornbeam material, and features a continuous solid core designed to provide excellent stability, consistent energy transfer, and a balanced, natural feel across a wide range of shots.
Authentic Juma Gem inlays add subtle visual depth and precision detail, while double black linen end rings provide additional durability and an understated contrast that complements the cue's contemporary appearance.
This configuration includes one Longoni Luna Nera FE71 graphite shaft, specifically developed for 3-cushion carom billiards and combining an Eiffel 71 profile with Longoni's advanced carbon-fiber construction.
Longoni URAL Black Hornbeam
URAL is Longoni's proprietary material based on European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). Introduced into Longoni products in 2019, URAL begins as a naturally light-colored, hard European wood and undergoes Longoni's specialized deep-staining process.
Using alternating pressurization and depressurization, an ebony-like black stain penetrates deeply into the wood. This process enhances the natural grain rather than hiding it, creating an almost completely black appearance with visible depth and character.
European hornbeam is valued for its medium-to-high density, stability, durability, and long service life, characteristics particularly well suited to billiard cue construction. It is also a widely available European species and is not considered at risk of extinction, making it a more sustainable choice of cue wood.
Longoni selects the best hornbeam logs for the production of URAL, combining the mechanical characteristics of hornbeam with the distinctive deep-black appearance that has become a recognizable feature of modern Longoni cues.
Longoni Solid Core Technology
The Black Rainbow features Longoni's Solid Core construction, a technology used on selected Longoni models where a continuous wood structure is preferred.
The defining characteristic of Solid Core is the presence of a single continuous wood core extending internally from the joint toward the bumper, creating a highly unified butt construction. Compared with Longoni's HEXA-CORE system, Solid Core is designed to provide a softer playing sensation, while preserving the stability and natural response associated with traditional wood construction.
For the Black Rainbow, the solid URAL construction and continuous core contribute to a natural, harmonious hit and consistent feedback throughout the cue.
VP2 Titanium Joint
The Black Rainbow is equipped with Longoni's VP2 Titanium joint, the advanced evolution of Longoni's metal-joint technology.
Longoni introduced the VP2 joint in 2004 as a universal precision joint for its cues across multiple billiard disciplines, including pool, five-pins, carom, and Russian pyramid. The VP2 evolved from Longoni's earlier Viper steel joint and was developed to provide a connection that is fast to operate, highly precise, durable, and versatile.
Each VP2 joint pin is carefully aligned after fabrication of the butt to ensure precise positioning with the shaft insert. The threads are electro-polished for exceptionally smooth screw action, and each joint pin is individually laser engraved to support production traceability and quality control.
The Black Rainbow uses the ultra-light Grade 5 titanium version of the VP2 joint. Titanium helps reduce unnecessary joint weight while maintaining excellent strength and rigidity, supporting the balance and responsiveness required in high-level carom play.
The key characteristics of the VP2 Titanium joint include fast and easy locking and unlocking, an ultra-firm connection for efficient energy transfer, precise butt-to-shaft alignment, smooth screw action, resistance to humidity and wear, and a more forward-balanced feel compared with Longoni wooden-joint cues.
Longoni VP2 shafts may use brass or Ergal inserts, with the combination of joint and insert materials selected to help optimize cue balance and playing characteristics.
The VP2 system also provides broad compatibility across Longoni shaft technologies, allowing the Black Rainbow to be paired with S2, S20, and S30 laminated wooden shafts or the Luna Nera graphite shaft, depending on the player's preferred feel and performance characteristics.
Integrated 3-Lobite System
The Black Rainbow comes with the Longoni 3-Lobite system installed, meaning the cue is prepared for use with the Longoni 3-Lobite extension system.
The integrated connection allows a compatible Longoni extension to be attached quickly and securely whenever additional reach is required.
Please note: the extension itself is not included unless specifically stated in the listing.
Developed with Martin Horn
The Black Rainbow was created in collaboration with Martin Horn, one of Europe's leading professional carom players. This partnership brings professional playing experience directly into the cue's construction and design, combining Longoni's manufacturing expertise with performance requirements developed at the highest levels of competitive carom billiards.
Each cue is distinguished by a hand-signed individual number, adding a personal and collectible element to this professional model.
First introduced in 2025, this Black Rainbow configuration combines Longoni's Solid Core construction, URAL black hornbeam, VP2 Grade 5 Titanium joint, integrated 3-Lobite system, and Luna Nera FE71 graphite shaft in a complete professional 3-cushion carom setup.
Longoni Luna Nera FE71 Graphite Shaft
This Black Rainbow configuration includes one Longoni Luna Nera FE71 VP2 graphite shaft, developed specifically for 3-cushion carom billiards.
Luna Nera is Longoni's unidirectional carbon-fiber shaft technology, created from the company's experience with composite materials. Its primary characteristics are extremely low deflection, high reactivity, dimensional stability, high power, and precise cueball response.
The shaft uses multiple layers of graphite with variable orientation. By carefully controlling the number, position, and orientation of these layers, Longoni creates a structure designed to provide strength, controlled elasticity, and a consistent playing response.
The internal construction also incorporates a polyurethane filling engineered to improve volumetric and weight uniformity, absorb vibration, reduce unwanted sound, and contribute to calibrated shaft balance.
Mechanical components are manufactured using high-precision CNC machining to maintain accurate tolerances throughout the construction.
FE71 Fiber Eiffel Profile
The Luna Nera shaft features Longoni's FE71 Fiber Eiffel profile, developed specifically for 3-cushion play.
The profile combines a conical section closer to the joint with an Eiffel-profile section toward the front of the shaft, providing a controlled transition in stiffness and flex.
The shaft measures 70.5 cm / 705 mm / approximately 27.75 inches in length and has a 22 mm joint diameter.
Combined with the Black Rainbow's 72 cm butt, the assembled cue measures approximately 142.5 cm in total length.
Low-Deflection Carbon Construction
The Luna Nera FE71 is designed for players seeking an extremely low-deflection shaft with a smooth and precise response.
Its layered unidirectional graphite structure is engineered for:
- Extremely low deflection and high shooting accuracy
- High reactivity and efficient energy transfer
- Controlled elasticity
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Calibrated balance
- Consistent weight distribution
- Improved vibration absorption
- Smooth and precise cueball response
The shaft weighs approximately 115–130 g, providing a performance-oriented carbon configuration while maintaining the balance required for high-level carom play.
W Ferrule and Fuji Regular Medium Tip
The FE71 is equipped with Longoni's white W Ferrule and an 11.8 mm Fuji Regular Medium cue tip.
This front-end configuration is designed to complement the Luna Nera shaft's low-deflection characteristics while providing the grip, control, feedback, and responsiveness required for demanding 3-cushion shots.
PSX Black Ring
The shaft features a PSX Black ring, creating a clean transition between the graphite shaft and the Black Rainbow butt while complementing the cue's dark contemporary styling.
Designed for 3-Cushion Carom
This Black Rainbow configuration is specifically designed for 3-cushion carom billiards.
The combination of the Solid Core URAL butt, VP2 Grade 5 Titanium joint, Luna Nera FE71 graphite shaft, 11.8 mm Fuji Regular Medium tip, W Ferrule, and low-deflection carbon construction creates a professional setup designed for power, spin, accuracy, stability, and consistent cueball response.
The butt measures 72 cm, excluding the rubber bumper, while the Luna Nera FE71 shaft measures 70.5 cm, resulting in a total assembled cue length of approximately 142.5 cm.
With the Black Rainbow's minimum butt weight of approximately 380 g and a Luna Nera FE71 shaft weight of approximately 115–130 g, the complete cue starts at approximately 495–540 g, depending on the individual shaft and butt configuration.
The butt weight can also be easily adjusted using weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit, allowing the player to fine-tune the overall cue weight and feel to personal preference.
Correct Luna Nera Maintenance
Because of the specialized materials and technologies used in the Luna Nera shaft, the shaft must not be modified in any detail, including its diameter. Modifications may damage the shaft and will void the warranty.
For proper maintenance and preservation of the carbon-fiber surface, Longoni recommends using only the dedicated Longoni Nuvola cleaning product. A Longoni Nuvola Cleaning Wipe is included with this configuration.
Never use polishing compounds or abrasive materials on the carbon fiber. Abrasive treatment can damage the shaft surface and may release carbon dust, which can be harmful if inhaled.
Product Features:
- Developed with Martin Horn – Professional carom cue created in collaboration with European Champion Martin Horn, combining Longoni craftsmanship with input from one of Europe's leading competitive players
- Luna Nera FE71 graphite shaft – Unidirectional carbon-fiber shaft developed for 3-cushion billiards with extremely low deflection, high reactivity, dimensional stability, and precise cueball response
- Layered graphite construction – Multiple carbon layers with variable orientation provide high strength, controlled elasticity, efficient energy transfer, and consistent playing characteristics
- FE71 Fiber Eiffel profile – 70.5 cm shaft combines a conical rear section with an Eiffel-profile front section for controlled stiffness, responsiveness, and precision in 3-cushion play
- Polyurethane internal filling – Specialized filling helps improve volumetric and weight uniformity, vibration absorption, sound control, and calibrated balance
- 11.8 mm Fuji Regular Medium tip – Performance-oriented medium tip provides a balanced combination of cueball grip, control, feedback, and responsiveness
- White W Ferrule – Longoni W Ferrule complements the Luna Nera low-deflection front-end construction and provides a clean visual contrast against the graphite shaft
- PSX Black ring – Dark joint ring creates a refined transition between shaft and butt while complementing the Black Rainbow's contemporary styling
- Longoni URAL black hornbeam – Proprietary European hornbeam treated with Longoni's deep-staining process to create an ebony-like black appearance while highlighting the natural wood grain
- Longoni Solid Core technology – Continuous wood structure extends internally from the joint toward the bumper, providing a unified construction and a softer playing sensation compared with HEXA-CORE
- VP2 Grade 5 titanium joint – Ultra-light precision metal joint with smooth electro-polished threads, firm locking, precise shaft alignment, high wear resistance, and efficient energy transfer
- 3-Lobite installed – The cue is prepared for use with the Longoni 3-Lobite extension system; extension is not included unless specifically stated in the listing
- Adjustable cue weight – Butt weight can be fine-tuned with Longoni weight bolts, allowing the player to personalize overall cue weight and feel
- Professional 3-cushion configuration – Approximately 142.5 cm assembled length with a starting complete cue weight of approximately 495–540 g depending on individual components
- Nuvola cleaning wipe included – Dedicated Longoni cleaning wipe helps properly maintain the Luna Nera carbon-fiber surface without abrasive treatment
- Specialized carbon maintenance – Luna Nera shaft should not be altered, sanded, polished with abrasives, or reduced in diameter; modifications will void the warranty
- Juma Gem inlays – Authentic Juma Gem decorative elements add refined detail and subtle visual depth to the Black Rainbow's modern geometric design
- Hand-signed individual number – Each Black Rainbow cue features its own hand-signed number, adding individuality to this Martin Horn professional model
- No-wrap construction – Smooth natural-wood handgrip preserves the clean minimalist appearance and direct feel of the cue
- Joint protector included – Protective joint accessory helps protect the precision VP2 joint components during transport and storage
- Made in Italy – Manufactured by Longoni using advanced composite technologies, carefully selected materials, precision machining, and established Italian cue-making craftsmanship
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Longoni
- Model: Black Rainbow
- Professional Player: Martin Horn
- Discipline: Carom – 3-Cushion
- Product Type: Complete Professional Carom Cue
- Status: In Collection
- Limited Edition: No
- Year of First Production: 2025
- Primary Wood: Longoni URAL
- Wood Species: European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
- URAL Treatment: Proprietary Deep Black Staining Process
- Core Construction: Solid Core
- Solid Core Design: Continuous wood structure from the joint toward the bumper
- Playing Characteristic: Softer playing sensation compared with HEXA-CORE
- Butt Length: 720 mm / 72 cm, rubber bumper excluded
- Butt Minimum Weight: Approximately 380 g
- Butt Joint Collar Diameter: 22 mm
- Lower Collar Diameter: 32.5 mm
- Wrap: No Wrap
- Total Cue Length: Approximately 142.5 cm
- Starting Total Cue Weight: Approximately 495–540 g, based on minimum butt weight
- Weight Adjustment: Compatible with weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Joint System: Longoni VP2
- Joint Material: Grade 5 Titanium
- Joint Type: Precision Metal Joint
- Joint Diameter: 22 mm
- Embedded Technology: Solid Core, VP2 Titanium, 3-Lobite Installed
- 3-Lobite System: Installed and prepared for the Longoni 3-Lobite extension system
- Extension Included: No, unless specifically stated in the listing
- Decorative Inlays: Authentic Juma Gem
- End Rings: Double Black Linen Rings
- Serial Number: Hand-Signed Individual Number
- Number of Shafts Included: 1
- Shaft Model: Longoni Luna Nera FE71 VP2
- Shaft Material: Unidirectional Carbon / Graphite
- Shaft Discipline: 3-Cushion Carom
- Shaft Profile: Fiber Eiffel 71 / FE71
- Shaft Length: 70.5 cm / 705 mm / approximately 27.75 in
- Shaft Weight: Approximately 115–130 g
- Shaft Joint Diameter: 22 mm
- Shaft Ring: PSX Black
- Ferrule: Longoni W Ferrule
- Ferrule Color: White
- Cue Tip: Fuji Regular Medium
- Cue Tip Diameter: 11.8 mm
- Shaft Construction: Layered Unidirectional Graphite with Variable Orientation
- Internal Filling: Polyurethane
- Performance Characteristics: Extremely Low Deflection, High Reactivity, Controlled Elasticity, High Stability
- Joint Protector: Included
- Longoni Nuvola Cleaning Wipe: Included
- Maintenance: Use only Longoni Nuvola or the dedicated recommended cleaning product; do not use abrasive or polishing products
- Modification Warning: Shaft must not be modified, sanded, or reduced in diameter; modifications void the warranty
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
Included Accessories:
- Longoni NEO neoprene bag
- Joint protectors
- Tip protector
- Longoni cues brochure
- Longoni accessories brochure
- Longoni certificate
