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 Ginevra XV brings back one of the oldest and most recognizable models in the Longoni collection. Originally introduced in the 1980s, the Ginevra returns in its XV edition, preserving its timeless character while incorporating modern Longoni technology.
The forearm is crafted from rosewood, while the handgrip features distinctive zebrano wood. Decorative rings made from purpleheart (Amaranto) and pure white maple create an elegant contrast and highlight the traditional character of this classic Italian carom cue.
The Ginevra XV features Longoni's advanced HEXA-CORE technology, the latest evolution in the construction of Longoni cue butts. HEXA-CORE combines two established Longoni construction concepts: the quiet characteristics of the X-CORE metal system and the harmonious response of the XYLOCORE system. This technology is used primarily in Longoni pool and carom cues.
At the heart of the HEXA-CORE system is a precision component that joins the two sections of the butt. Each component is individually manufactured from Ergal aluminum using CNC machining and incorporates specially designed grooves that help calibrate elasticity. The component is secured both mechanically and chemically, providing a highly precise connection between the sections of the butt.
Compared with more traditional construction methods, HEXA-CORE allows for more precise installation and is designed to provide excellent structural stability and long-term durability, helping preserve the cue's playing characteristics over time.
The butt is also 3-Lobite capable, meaning it is designed for compatibility with Longoni's 3-Lobite system. The 3-Lobite adapter is not installed or included.
The Ginevra XV is designed for use with Longoni's traditional wooden joint, a system first introduced by Longoni in the 1960s when the company began producing two-piece cues for carom and five-pins billiards. Developed from the concept of the classic French "Jolie" cues, the Longoni wooden joint has since become one of the company's defining features.
Longoni's wooden joint is engineered to provide a firm and precise connection while preserving the natural sensation of a one-piece cue. Compared with a metal joint, it produces a smoother hit, greater flexibility, and excellent feedback to the player at ball contact.
Originally made entirely by hand, Longoni's wooden joints have been produced with precision CNC machinery since 2000. Multiple control points are used during manufacturing to verify both butt and shaft threads, helping ensure a precise lock and interchangeability. Specialized gauges provide additional quality control, while the final polishing and inspection remain in the hands of experienced Longoni craftsmen.
With an approximate butt weight of 370 g and a length of 72 cm, the Ginevra XV combines traditional natural woods, classic Italian styling, Longoni's signature wooden-joint feel, and modern Hexacore construction. The butt weight can also be easily adjusted using weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit, allowing the player to fine-tune the cue to personal preference.
Please Note: This listing is for the Longoni Ginevra XV cue butt only. Shaft is not included.
Product Features:
- Over 80 years of Longoni heritage – Made in Italy by Longoni, a family-owned billiard company internationally recognized for craftsmanship, precision, innovative technology, and professional-level cue performance
- Historic Ginevra design – One of the oldest models in the Longoni collection, originally introduced in the 1980s and revived in the XV edition for a timeless combination of traditional styling and modern construction
- Premium natural woods – Rosewood forearm and zebrano handgrip complemented by decorative rings made from purpleheart (Amaranto) and pure white maple
- Longoni HEXA-CORE technology – Combines characteristics of Longoni's X-CORE and XYLOCORE systems, using a CNC-machined Ergal aluminum component with calibrated grooves and mechanical and chemical fixing for precise installation, controlled elasticity, structural stability, and long service life
- Traditional Longoni wooden joint – Designed for Longoni's renowned wooden joint, offering a firm connection with the natural feel of a one-piece cue, smoother hit, increased flexibility, and excellent player feedback
- Precision-manufactured joint system – CNC-machined threads, multiple control points, specialized gauges, and final hand finishing help ensure precise fit, reliable locking, and consistent Longoni quality
- 3-Lobite capable – Designed for compatibility with Longoni's 3-Lobite system; adapter is not installed or included
- Adjustable butt weight – The butt weight can be easily fine-tuned using weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit to suit individual player preference
- Designed for carom – Approximately 72 cm long and 370 g, with construction specifically developed for the playing characteristics required in carom billiards
- Butt only – Includes one Longoni Ginevra XV carom cue butt; shaft is sold separately
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Longoni
- Model: Ginevra XV
- Discipline: Carom
- Product Type: Cue Butt Only
- Status: In Collection
- Limited Edition: No
- Year of First Production: 2015
- Original Ginevra Model: Introduced in the 1980s
- Forearm Wood: Rosewood
- Handgrip Wood: Zebrano
- Decorative Woods: Purpleheart (Amaranto), Pure White Maple
- Butt Joint Collar Diameter: 22 mm
- Butt Lower Collar Diameter: 32 mm
- Butt Length: 72 cm
- Butt Weight: Approximately 370 g
- Weight Adjustment: Compatible with weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Joint System: Designed for Longoni Wooden Joint
- Embedded Technology: HEXA-CORE
- HEXA-CORE Component: CNC-machined Ergal aluminum
- HEXA-CORE Construction: Mechanically and chemically fixed with calibrated grooves for elasticity
- 3-Lobite: Capable; adapter not installed or included
- Wrap: No wrap
- Serial Number: No
- Pro Player Model: No
- Shaft Included: No
- Package Includes: 1 Longoni Ginevra XV Carom Cue Butt
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
BUTT ONLY - SHAFT IS NOT INCLUDED.
