Made in Italy • Designed for Champions • Performance Meets Artistry
Crafted by the legendary Longoni brand in collaboration with Turkish 3-cushion champion Gülşen Degener, the Istanbul cue embodies elegance, precision, and innovation. Featuring a solid URAL black hornbeam butt with floral synth mother-of-pearl inlays and paired with the revolutionary Luna Nera graphite shaft, this cue delivers unmatched control, balance, and style.
Key Features:
- Exclusive “Istanbul” Model
Designed by Gülşen Degener with a full-length floral inlay theme on URAL wood butt – a tribute to both performance and design. - URAL Wood Butt (Black Hornbeam)
Sustainably sourced European hornbeam, deeply stained using Longoni’s proprietary pressurized method for an ebony-like appearance with visible grain and superior durability. - Luna Nera Shaft – Graphite Precision
- Made from unidirectional carbon fiber
- Extreme low deflection
- High shooting accuracy
- Calibrated balance and enhanced vibration absorption
- Polyurethane core for weight consistency and sound dampening
- VP2 Joint – Titanium Version
- Ultra-precise, fast-locking joint
- Forward balance design
- Full energy transfer between butt and shaft
- Corrosion and humidity resistant
- Easily retrofittable and compatible with other Longoni shafts
- 3Lobite System Installed
Innovative and discreet extension-ready system built directly into the cue butt. -
Complete Longoni Accessory Package Included:
- Longoni Joint Protectors (Made in Italy)
- Longoni Soft Case with Logo
- Longoni Patch
- Longoni Cue Certificate
Product Specifications:
- Model Name: Istanbul by Gülşen Degener
- Cue Type: Carom – 3-Cushion
- Category: Custom Pro
- Country of Manufacture: Italy
- Brand: Longoni
Cue Dimensions:
- Total Length: 142.5 cm
- Weight: 500–540 g
Shaft Details:
- Model: Luna Nera FE71
- Material: Graphite (Carbon Fiber)
- Length: 70.5 cm
- Weight: ~120 g
- Profile: Fiber Eiffel 71
- Ferrule type: W Ferrule
- Ferrule Length: 4.5 mm
- Tip: Fuji Regular Medium
- Tip Diameter: 11.8 mm
- Number of Shafts Included: 1
Butt Details:
- Material: URAL Black Hornbeam
- Length: 72 cm
- Lower Collar Diameter: 32.5 mm
- Wrap: No wrap
Joint System:
- Type: VP2 Titanium
- Diameter: 22 mm
Gross Weight (with case): ~650 g / ~1 lb 7 oz
Packing: Longoni Soft Case with Logo
Warranty & Care:
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Warranty: 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects, provided the item has been properly stored and maintained.
Please note: Due to the special materials and technologies used, Luna Nera shafts cannot be modified in any detail—including diameter. Any such alterations will void the warranty. - Care Instructions:
- To properly maintain your shaft and protect the carbon fiber, use only the NUVOLA dedicated care product.
- Do not use polishing products or abrasive materials on the shaft surface. Carbon dust may be harmful to your health.
