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 Amalia is a Signature carom cue developed for Frédéric Caudron, one of the most accomplished players in professional carom billiards. Introduced in 2019 after several months of testing, the Amalia joined the Frédéric Caudron line as an additional model rather than a replacement for the Armonia.
One of the defining features of the Amalia is Longoni's famous octagonal handgrip, giving the butt a distinctive feel in the hand as well as a recognizable visual identity.
The current version is crafted in URAL black hornbeam, with an internal hornbeam-based construction. Elegant Juma Desert rings and inlays are complemented by real mother-of-pearl round inlays, creating a refined contrast against the dark URAL wood.
This version is equipped with the Longoni VP2 Titanium joint, providing a precise, firm, and durable connection between butt and shaft while contributing to the forward-balanced feel associated with Longoni metal-joint cues.
Each Amalia is individually identified by a hand-signed number and, as part of Longoni's Signature / Custom Pro range, is supplied with an official Longoni certificate of authenticity.
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 HEXA-CORE Technology
The Amalia 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 center 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, creating a highly precise and stable internal connection.
Compared with more traditional construction methods, HEXA-CORE allows for more accurate installation and is designed to provide improved structural stability, controlled elasticity, precise internal alignment, reduced unwanted vibration, long-term durability, and consistent playing characteristics over time.
This construction helps the Amalia maintain the refined feedback and dependable response expected from a professional Longoni carom cue.
VP2 Titanium Joint
The Amalia 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 Amalia 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 Amalia 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.
Octagonal Handgrip
The Amalia features Longoni's signature octagonal handgrip, one of the most distinctive design elements in the Longoni carom collection.
Instead of a conventional round handle, the grip is shaped with eight defined surfaces. This gives the cue a unique tactile character and helps the player maintain a consistent hand position during setup and stroke preparation.
The octagonal construction also reinforces the Amalia's classic Signature styling and distinguishes it immediately from more conventional round-handle carom cues.
3-Lobite Extension System
The Amalia is supplied with the Longoni 3-Lobite extension system and includes a 20 cm Longoni 3-Lobite extension.
The integrated connection allows the extension to be attached quickly and securely whenever additional reach is required, without permanently changing the standard playing configuration of the cue.
Unlike models that are only 3-Lobite capable, this Amalia configuration includes the extension itself.
Signature Details and Authenticity
The Amalia is part of Longoni's Signature / Custom Pro collection and features:
- Juma Desert decorative rings
- Juma Desert inlays
- Real mother-of-pearl round inlays
- Hand-signed individual number
- Official Longoni certificate of authenticity
These details distinguish the Amalia as a premium cue developed around the specifications and preferences of Frédéric Caudron.
Longoni Luna Nera FE71 Graphite Shaft
This Amalia 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 Amalia'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 and refined transition between the graphite shaft and the Amalia butt while complementing the cue's elegant decorative details and modern Signature design.
Designed for 3-Cushion Carom
This Amalia 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 Amalia'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 for Frédéric Caudron – Signature carom cue created for multiple-time world champion Frédéric Caudron after several months of testing
- Famous Longoni octagonal handgrip – Distinctive eight-sided handle provides a unique tactile feel, consistent hand positioning, and unmistakable Longoni styling
- 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 Amalia's contemporary styling
- Longoni URAL black hornbeam – Proprietary European hornbeam treated with Longoni's deep-staining process for an ebony-like black appearance while preserving visible natural grain
- Longoni HEXA-CORE technology – Advanced butt construction combining characteristics of X-CORE and XYLOCORE, using a CNC-machined Ergal aluminum component with calibrated grooves and mechanical and chemical fixing for precision, stability, controlled elasticity, and long service life
- VP2 Grade 5 titanium joint – Ultra-light precision metal joint designed for firm locking, precise shaft alignment, smooth screw action, high wear resistance, and efficient energy transfer
- 20 cm 3-Lobite extension included – Supplied with a Longoni 3-Lobite extension for additional reach when required
- Juma Desert rings and inlays – Refined decorative elements add warm contrast and depth against the dark URAL construction
- Real mother-of-pearl inlays – Genuine round mother-of-pearl details provide a premium decorative finish
- Hand-signed individual number – Each Amalia butt carries its own hand-signed number for individuality and traceability
- Official Longoni certificate included – Signature / Custom Pro cue supplied with the official certificate of authenticity
- Professional 3-cushion configuration – Approximately 142.5 cm assembled length and 510–540 g complete cue weight with a performance-oriented setup designed specifically for 3-cushion carom
- 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
- Adjustable cue weight – Butt weight can be fine-tuned with Longoni weight bolts, allowing the player to personalize overall cue weight and feel
- Made in Italy – Manufactured by Longoni using carefully selected materials, precision machining, and established Italian cue-making craftsmanship
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Longoni
- Model: Amalia
- Professional Player: Frédéric Caudron
- Discipline: Carom
- Product Type: Complete Professional Carom Cue
- Status: In Collection
- Limited Edition: No
- Year of First Production: 2019
- Primary Wood: Longoni URAL
- Wood Species: European Hornbeam / Black Hornbeam
- Core Material: Hornbeam
- Handgrip Shape: Octagonal
- Wrap: No Wrap
- Total Cue Length: Approximately 142.5 cm
- Total Cue Weight: Approximately 510–540 g
- Weight Adjustment: Compatible with weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Butt Joint Collar Diameter: 22 mm
- Lower Collar Diameter: 32.5 mm
- Joint System: Longoni VP2
- Joint Material: Grade 5 Titanium
- Joint Type: Precision Metal Joint
- Embedded Technology: HEXA-CORE, VP2 Titanium, 3-Lobite Installed
- HEXA-CORE Component: CNC-Machined Ergal Aluminum
- HEXA-CORE Construction: Mechanically and Chemically Fixed with Calibrated Grooves for Elasticity
- HEXA-CORE Benefits: Structural Stability, Controlled Elasticity, Precise Installation, Long-Term Durability
- Decorative Rings: Juma Desert
- Decorative Inlays: Juma Desert and Real Mother of Pearl
- 3-Lobite System: Complete
- Extension Included: Yes
- Extension Length: 20 cm
- 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
- Certificate: Official Longoni Certificate of Authenticity Included
- Pro Player Model: Yes – Frédéric Caudron
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
Included Accessories:
- Longoni NEO neoprene bag
- Joint protectors
- Tip protector
- 3-Lobite 20 cm Extension
- Longoni cues brochure
- Longoni accessories brochure
- Longoni certificate
