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 Bellissima is a premium Signature Luxury carom cue developed for Eddy Leppens, Belgian PBA champion and longtime Longoni professional player.
Introduced in 2023, Bellissima is the second Longoni model developed for Eddy Leppens and was created as a more luxurious Signature design using premium decorative materials and refined craftsmanship.
The cue features a solid URAL black hornbeam body decorated with an intricate combination of Juma, genuine abalone, and rengas inlays. The contrast between the deep black URAL base, warm reddish rengas, light Juma elements, and iridescent abalone gives the Bellissima a sophisticated and distinctive appearance while preserving the clean proportions of a professional Longoni carom cue.
Each Bellissima cue carries a hand-signed individual number, reinforcing its position within Longoni's premium Signature Luxury collection.
This version is equipped with the Longoni VP2 Grade 5 Titanium joint and 3-Lobite Complete extension system.
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.
VP2 Titanium Joint
The Bellissima 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 Bellissima 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 Bellissima 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.
3-Lobite Extension System
The Bellissima 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 Bellissima configuration includes the extension itself.
Developed with Eddy Leppens
The Bellissima was developed for Eddy Leppens, combining Longoni's cue-making expertise with the preferences of an elite professional carom player.
It is the second Longoni model created for Leppens and was conceived as something especially refined for the Signature Luxury collection.
The combination of solid URAL construction, VP2 Titanium joint, premium decorative materials, and Signature detailing reflects the Bellissima's position as a high-end professional carom cue.
Each cue is individually identified by a hand-signed number and is supplied with an official Longoni certificate of authenticity.
Longoni Luna Nera FE71 Graphite Shaft
This Bellissima 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 / 27.75 inches in length and has a 22 mm joint diameter.
Combined with the Bellissima's 72 cm butt, the assembled cue measures 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 Bellissima butt while complementing the cue's elegant decorative details and modern Signature design.
Designed for 3-Cushion Carom
This Bellissima configuration is specifically designed for 3-cushion carom billiards.
The combination of the solid URAL black hornbeam body, 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. controlled power, spin, precision, and consistent cueball response.
The butt measures 72 cm, while the Luna Nera FE71 shaft measures 70.5 cm, resulting in a total assembled cue length of 142.5 cm.
The complete cue weighs approximately 510–540 g, depending on the individual components and weight setup. 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 Eddy Leppens – Signature Luxury carom cue created for Belgian PBA champion Eddy Leppens
- Signature Luxury design – Premium Longoni model combining professional construction with refined decorative craftsmanship
- 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 Bellissima's contemporary styling
- Solid URAL black hornbeam body – Proprietary European hornbeam treated with Longoni's deep-staining process for an ebony-like appearance while preserving natural wood character
- Real abalone inlays – Genuine abalone elements provide natural iridescence, depth, and distinctive luxury detailing
- Juma decorative inlays – Precision Juma elements create elegant geometric contrast throughout the cue design
- Rengas wood inlays – Warm natural wood adds rich contrast against the dark URAL body
- 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
- Hand-signed individual number – Each Bellissima carries its own hand-signed number for individuality and authenticity
- Official Longoni certificate included – Signature cue supplied with the official certificate of authenticity
- Professional 3-cushion configuration – 142.5 cm assembled length and 510–540 g complete cue weight with a performance-oriented setup designed specifically for 3-cushion carom
- Adjustable butt weight – Minimum butt weight is approximately 390 g and can be increased or fine-tuned using compatible bolts from the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Made in Italy – Manufactured by Longoni using carefully selected materials, precision machining, and established Italian cue-making craftsmanship
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Longoni
- Model: Bellissima
- Professional Player: Eddy Leppens
- Discipline: Carom
- Product Type: Complete Professional Carom 3-Cushion Cue
- Product Line: Signature Luxury
- Status: In Collection
- Limited Edition: Yes
- Year of First Production: 2023
- Primary Wood: Longoni URAL
- Wood Species: European Hornbeam / Black Hornbeam
- Body Construction: Solid URAL
- Decorative Materials: Juma, Genuine Abalone, Rengas Wood
- Wrap: No Wrap
- Total Cue Length: 142.5 cm
- Total Cue Weight: 510–540 g
- Weight Adjustment: Compatible with the Longoni Weight Bolt Kit
- Weight Customization: Butt weight can be increased and fine-tuned to player preference
- 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: VP2 Titanium, 3-Lobite Complete
- 3-Lobite System: Complete
- Extension Included: Yes
- Extension Length: 20 cm
- 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 / 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 Protectors: Included
- Serial Number: Hand-Signed Individual Number
- Certificate: Official Longoni Certificate of Authenticity Included
- Pro Player Model: Yes – Eddy Leppens
- 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
