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.
Longoni C67 Maple Shaft
This complete cue is supplied with the Longoni Maple C67 WJ shaft, specifically designed for Libre carom billiards, also known as free game or straight rail.
The C67 is manufactured from the same type of maple used for Longoni Pro shafts, but with less selective cosmetic grading. This provides excellent playability while giving the shaft a more traditional, vintage appearance.
The shaft features Longoni's C67 conical profile, a 67 cm length, a ~117 g weight, and a 22 mm joint collar diameter. It is fitted with an 11 mm Da Vinci Medium cue tip, providing a balanced combination of feedback, control, and responsiveness for the precision requirements of Libre carom play.
Longoni carefully selects and processes the woods used for its traditional shafts. Maple is selected according to grain, weight, and color, followed by controlled cutting, drying, and stabilization processes designed to maintain dimensional stability and consistent playing characteristics over time.
Traditional Longoni Wooden Joint
Longoni's traditional wooden joint is 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 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 provides a smoother hit, greater flexibility, and excellent feedback to the player at ball contact.
Originally manufactured entirely by hand, Longoni wooden joints have been produced with precision CNC machinery since 2000. Multiple control points are used during production to verify both butt and shaft threads, helping ensure a precise lock and interchangeability. Specialized gauges provide additional quality control, while final polishing and inspection remain in the hands of experienced Longoni craftsmen.
Designed for Libre / Straight Rail Carom
Libre, also known as free game or straight rail, is one of the fundamental disciplines of carom billiards. It is played on a pocketless table with three balls. A player scores a carom by striking their cueball so that it contacts both object balls in a single shot.
Unlike three-cushion billiards, Libre does not generally require the cueball to contact a cushion before completing the carom, allowing players to develop precise positional control and highly refined cueball technique. The 67 cm C67 shaft, 11 mm tip, conical profile, and traditional wooden joint make this configuration specifically suited to the playing characteristics of Libre carom.
The Ginevra XV butt measures approximately 72 cm and weighs approximately 370 g. Its weight can be easily adjusted using weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit, allowing the player to fine-tune the cue to personal preference.
Together, the Ginevra XV butt and C67 Maple shaft create a complete Longoni carom cue combining classic natural woods, Italian craftsmanship, HEXA-CORE construction, traditional wooden-joint feel, and a shaft configuration specifically designed for Libre play.
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
- Maple C67 WJ shaft – Produced from the same type of maple used for Longoni Pro shafts with less selective cosmetic grading, providing optimal playability with a more traditional vintage appearance
- Designed for Libre carom – C67 conical shaft profile, 67 cm length, and ~117 g weight specifically configured for Libre, also known as free game or straight rail carom billiards
- 11 mm Da Vinci Medium cue tip – Medium Da Vinci tip provides a balanced combination of control, feedback, and responsiveness for precise carom play
- Traditional Longoni wooden joint – Provides 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 – Butt weight can be easily fine-tuned using weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit to suit individual player preference
- No-wrap natural handgrip – Exposed zebrano handgrip preserves the natural wood feel and classic appearance of the Ginevra design
- Complete cue configuration – Includes the Longoni Ginevra XV butt and Longoni Maple C67 WJ shaft, ready for Libre carom play
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Longoni
- Model: Ginevra XV
- Discipline: Carom – Libre / Free Game / Straight Rail
- Product Type: Complete Two-Piece Carom Cue
- 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
- Wrap: No Wrap
- Butt Length: 72 cm
- Butt Weight: Approximately 370 g
- Butt Joint Collar Diameter: 22 mm
- Butt Lower Collar Diameter: 32 mm
- Weight Adjustment: Compatible with weight bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Joint System: 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
- Shaft Model: Longoni Maple C67 WJ
- Shaft Structure: Maple, produced from the same type of maple used for Longoni Pro shafts with less selective cosmetic grading
- Shaft Discipline: Libre
- Shaft Profile: C67 Conical
- Shaft Length: 67 cm
- Shaft Weight: ~117 g
- Shaft Joint Collar Diameter: 22 mm
- Cue Tip: Da Vinci Medium
- Cue Tip Diameter: 11 mm
- Ferrule length: 7 mm
- Complete Cue Weight: ~480 g
- Cue Length: 139 cm
- Serial Number: No
- Pro Player Model: No
- Package Includes: 1 Longoni Ginevra XV Butt and 1 Longoni Maple C67 WJ Shaft
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
