{"product_id":"longoni-collection-lux-xx-pool-cue-butt","title":"Longoni Collection Lux XX 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 Collection LUX XX is one of the most prestigious cues in the Silver Line collection and represents the modern evolution of a legendary design originally conceived by Renzo Longoni in the early 1990s. Widely regarded as the queen of Longoni's iconic octagonal cues, the Collection LUX combines handcrafted luxury, advanced engineering, and a distinctive octagonal handle that has become one of the most recognizable designs in Longoni's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of the Collection LUX XX is its elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoctagonal handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by classic European cue-making traditions. Unlike conventional round handles, the octagonal profile provides a unique tactile feel, enhanced grip awareness, and exceptional control, allowing players to maintain consistent hand positioning throughout the stroke. Beyond its functional advantages, the octagonal design contributes to the cue's unmistakable appearance and collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the Collection LUX series is its extraordinary use of genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All metal components, including the joint collars and butt cap, are crafted from real sterling silver and meticulously hand-chased by skilled artisans. This traditional decorative technique transforms each cue into a unique work of art, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that have made Longoni famous worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor the XX Edition, Longoni combined its rich heritage with modern cue-building technology. The cue's structure is crafted from premium Ural (black hornbeam) and reinforced by the advanced Hexa-Core construction system, delivering exceptional stability, consistency, and long-term durability. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eVP2-T Grade 5 Titanium joint is further reinforced with a special Bakelite insert\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing structural rigidity in one of the cue's most critical areas while helping maintain precise alignment and long-term reliability. Together, these technologies create a cue that delivers exceptional balance, responsiveness, and playing consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly distinctive feature of this model is the beautiful lower ring crafted from rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Heather Briar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a prized wood traditionally associated with luxury craftsmanship. Combined with birdseye maple, hornbeam, and select maple components, the result is a cue of exceptional visual depth and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Collection LUX XX is more than a playing instrument—it's a masterpiece created for discerning players, collectors, and enthusiasts who appreciate the finest traditions of cue making.\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Collection LUX XX is equipped with Longoni's prestigious VP2-T Grade 5 Titanium Joint, the premium version of the world-renowned VP2 system. Precision-machined from aerospace-grade titanium, the VP2-T delivers exceptional strength while significantly reducing front-end weight compared to traditional steel joints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advanced design provides outstanding shaft-to-butt alignment, superior energy transfer, enhanced feedback, and a remarkably balanced playing experience. The ultra-rigid connection maximizes efficiency while maintaining the responsiveness demanded by advanced players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/vp2-titanio-aperta.jpg?v=1780170766\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVP2-T Titanium Joint Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium aerospace-grade Grade 5 titanium construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificantly lighter than stainless steel joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized cue balance and weight distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-precise shaft-to-butt alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum energy transfer and feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast and secure assembly with only a few turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, wear-resistant thread design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistant to humidity and environmental changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional long-term durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior responsiveness and cue-ball control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed on select Longoni high-end and luxury models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakelite-Reinforced Joint Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eTo further enhance durability and structural integrity, the Collection LUX XX features a specially reinforced joint area utilizing high-performance Bakelite. Long valued in precision engineering applications for its rigidity, dimensional stability, and resistance to wear, Bakelite strengthens one of the most critical stress points of the cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eWorking in conjunction with the VP2-T Grade 5 Titanium joint, this reinforcement helps maintain precise shaft-to-butt alignment, improves long-term reliability, and contributes to the solid, consistent hit expected from a premium Longoni cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eBakelite Reinforcement Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qh93e5\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eIncreased structural rigidity at the joint area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v1oj4e\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eEnhanced durability and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ejobad\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eImproved long-term alignment stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odruun\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eGreater resistance to environmental changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"177pe8f\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eConsistent performance over years of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dgegap\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eComplements the VP2-T titanium joint system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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=\"1145\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with Longoni's complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3Lobite extension system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the cue includes a 20 cm Xtendo extension for effortless reach when needed. Engineered to integrate perfectly with the cue, the system allows players to extend their range without sacrificing the balance, precision, and performance expected from a premium Longoni cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/complete.png?v=1779838420\"\u003e\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=\"2821\" data-start=\"2738\" data-section-id=\"1ok275\"\u003eGenuine Longoni Collection Lux XX pool cue Butt Only — shaft is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"2864\" 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Silver Line pool cue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Renzo Longoni's legendary Collection LUX design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive octagonal handle for enhanced grip awareness and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic octagonal cue construction unique to the Collection LUX series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine hand-chased 925 sterling silver components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver joint collars and butt cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Ural (black hornbeam) construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Italian Heather Briar lower ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirdseye maple decorative elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive VP2-T Grade 5 Titanium precision joint combines ultra-lightweight aerospace-grade titanium construction with exceptional energy transfer, responsiveness, and feedback, while optimizing cue balance, feel, and overall playing performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforced Bakelite joint construction for enhanced stability, durability, and long-term precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3865\" data-start=\"3798\" data-section-id=\"1m3fpo6\"\u003e3Lobite-complete system includes a 20 cm Longoni Xtendo extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3967\" data-start=\"3934\" data-section-id=\"1sc0e9w\"\u003eIndividually serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4041\" data-start=\"3968\" data-section-id=\"1ipc2rl\"\u003eDesigned for elegance, power, stability, precision, and consistent play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4086\" data-start=\"4042\" 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: Collection Lux XX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4253\" data-start=\"4237\" data-section-id=\"alml8a\"\u003eLine: Silver Line\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoods: Heather Briar, Ural (Black Hornbeam), Birdseye Maple, Hornbeam, Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Octagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint Type: VP2-T Grade 5 Titanium Precision Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4432\" data-start=\"4353\" data-section-id=\"rbz2hb\"\u003eExtension System: 3Lobite-complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4522\" data-start=\"4470\" data-section-id=\"2dcebs\"\u003eExtension Included: 20 cm Longoni Xtendo extension\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=\"4658\" data-start=\"4609\" data-section-id=\"o784p0\"\u003eTechnology: VP2-T, Hexa-Core, 3Lobite\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=\"4786\" data-start=\"4771\" data-section-id=\"1gcg0cz\"\u003eWrap: No Wrap\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: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4906\" data-start=\"4877\" data-section-id=\"1d5p6io\"\u003eYear of First Production: 2022\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\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\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;\"\u003e3Lobite 20 cm Xtendo extension\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 brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLongoni accessories brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLongoni certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUTT ONLY - SHAFT IS NOT INCLUDED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" 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