{"product_id":"longoni-black-mamba-ii-natural-pool-cue-butt","title":"Longoni Black Mamba II Natural Pool Cue Butt","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUTT ONLY - SHAFT IS NOT INCLUDED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/Longoni_80_2048x2048.jpg?v=1779731669\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eEnvironmental attention, workers’ protection, and a deeply Italian management style give the Longoni brand reliability and prestige. Collaborations with many world champions also ensure constant technical and sporting updates across the product range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Longoni Black Mamba II Natural is the evolution of one of Longoni's most successful pool cue designs. Building upon the popularity of the original Black Mamba, this second edition combines an elegant dark appearance with striking white and turquoise inlays that stand out dramatically against the rich black tones of Longoni Ural wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from Longoni Ural wood and maple, the Black Mamba II Natural offers excellent stability, durability, and consistent playing characteristics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eUral is Longoni’s own branded wood material, made from European hornbeam, a light-colored, hard, sustainable European wood known for stability, durability, and medium-to-high density. Longoni applies an innovative deep staining treatment using alternating pressurization and depressurization techniques, allowing a black ebony-like stain to penetrate deeply into the wood. This process highlights the natural grain and gives the cue a rich, almost black appearance with depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/URAL-wood-by-longonicues_1024x1024.jpg?v=1635814078\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Mamba II Natural\u003c\/span\u003e features a double-core handle construction designed to increase structural stability and improve consistency during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe cue is equipped with Longoni’s precision VP2-S stainless steel joint, designed for a firm and secure connection, efficient energy transfer, reliable alignment, and a solid hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/VP2-S-RETRO.png?v=1779736140\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eThis cue also features Longoni’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eHEXA-CORE\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, the latest evolution in the construction technique of Longoni butts. HEXA-CORE combines the silence of the X-CORE metal system and the harmony of the XYLOCORE system, and is mainly used for pool and carom cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eThe component that joins the two parts of the butt is made individually with numerical control from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003eErgal aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e and is equipped with grooves to calibrate elasticity and fix the piece mechanically as well as chemically. It is installed more precisely than traditional systems and helps guarantee a long life of the cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/longoni-cues-hexa-core2.png?v=1635814112\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eEach cue is made in Italy by Longoni, a family-owned company known worldwide for premium billiard cues since 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2893\" data-start=\"2849\" data-section-id=\"fu7oje\"\u003eGenuine Longoni Black Mamba II Natural pool cue \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButt Only (Shaft is not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eMade in Italy by Longoni, a family-owned company with over 80 years of billiard cue craftsmanship, produced in Mariano Comense near Milan under Longoni family supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eEvolution of one of Longoni’s most popular pool cue designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eElegant dark appearance with contrasting white and turquoise inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eCrafted from Longoni Ural wood and maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eUral wood is based on European hornbeam and treated for a deep ebony-like appearance with natural depth and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"2894\" data-section-id=\"8dma5m\"\u003eDouble-core handle construction for increased stability and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3675\" data-start=\"3480\" data-section-id=\"1elcl83\"\u003ePrecision VP2-S joint offers quick locking and unlocking, a firm and secure connection for efficient energy transfer, strong resistance to humidity and wear, and precise butt-to-shaft alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3793\" data-start=\"3676\" data-section-id=\"1pb2nz7\"\u003eHEXA-CORE butt construction combines the silence of the X-CORE metal system with the harmony of the XYLOCORE system, using a CNC-machined Ergal aluminum internal component with elasticity-calibrating grooves, fixed both mechanically and chemically for durability and long cue life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3Lobite-installed system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eallows compatibility with original Longoni extensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4146\" data-start=\"4080\" data-section-id=\"15p8bf6\"\u003eDesigned for precision, stability, and professional-level performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4191\" data-start=\"4147\" data-section-id=\"1srm4jn\"\u003eIncludes Longoni complementary accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4236\" data-start=\"4220\" data-section-id=\"14uywnf\"\u003eBrand: Longoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4253\" data-start=\"4237\" data-section-id=\"alml8a\"\u003eModel: Black Mamba II Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4274\" data-start=\"4254\" data-section-id=\"1ajs8uu\"\u003eCue Type: Pool cue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4322\" data-start=\"4275\" data-section-id=\"1dgcm0g\"\u003eConfiguration: Butt only — shaft not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4350\" data-start=\"4323\" data-section-id=\"pio7t\"\u003eButt Wood: Ural wood, maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4412\" data-start=\"4351\" data-section-id=\"x708b7\"\u003eInlays \/ Decorative Material: White and turquoise decorative inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4427\" data-start=\"4413\" data-section-id=\"1zmru6\"\u003eJoint: VP2-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4456\" data-start=\"4428\" data-section-id=\"g0uf9d\"\u003eButt Technology: HEXA-CORE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4506\" data-start=\"4457\" data-section-id=\"6vk60f\"\u003eInternal Component: CNC-machined Ergal aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4544\" data-start=\"4507\" data-section-id=\"1bvectx\"\u003eButt Joint Collar Diameter: 21.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4580\" data-start=\"4545\" data-section-id=\"jxbiqk\"\u003eButt Lower Collar Diameter: 31 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4608\" data-start=\"4581\" data-section-id=\"1e63hox\"\u003eButt Length: 735 mm \/ 29”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4658\" data-start=\"4609\" data-section-id=\"o784p0\"\u003eButt Profile: Two conicity \/ dual taper profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4732\" data-start=\"4659\" data-section-id=\"1eivg8h\"\u003eCue Weight: Choose the weight; standard weight is approx. 15 oz \/ 425 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4770\" data-start=\"4733\" data-section-id=\"1c17pu1\"\u003eExtension System: 3Lobite-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4786\" data-start=\"4771\" data-section-id=\"1gcg0cz\"\u003eWrap: No Wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4808\" data-start=\"4787\" data-section-id=\"1tt6f8z\"\u003eLimited Edition: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4831\" data-start=\"4809\" data-section-id=\"197c3nm\"\u003ePro Player Model: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4876\" data-start=\"4832\" data-section-id=\"1q357se\"\u003eSerial Number: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4906\" data-start=\"4877\" data-section-id=\"1d5p6io\"\u003eFirst Production Year: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4938\" data-start=\"4907\" data-section-id=\"w4zhpb\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLongoni NEO neoprene bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eJoint protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLongoni cues 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