{"product_id":"longoni-maple-pool-cue-break-shaft-vp2-joint","title":"Longoni Maple Pool Cue Break Shaft VP2 Joint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/Longoni_80_2048x2048.jpg?v=1779731669\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more than 80 years, Longoni has represented Italian excellence in billiards. Founded in Mariano Comense, near Milan, Longoni is a family-owned company recognized worldwide for its craftsmanship, innovation, precision, and reliability. Longoni products are still manufactured entirely in Italy under the direct supervision of the Longoni family and are trusted by many of the world's top professional players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Longoni Break Maple Shaft is a traditional solid wood shaft designed specifically for powerful and controlled break shots. Featuring an American profile and a 12.8 mm tip diameter, it is built to maximize energy transfer while maintaining accuracy and cue ball control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from carefully selected Canadian hard rock maple, the shaft combines the natural feel of traditional maple with the strength and stability required for modern breaking. The wood is carefully selected, vacuum dried, climate stabilized, and individually inspected throughout a manufacturing process that takes more than 24 months from raw lumber to finished product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/GUARANTEE_3ac48877-59a2-4382-86c3-cd226e4fe2b3.png?v=1779738078\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTo improve performance, the shaft incorporates Longoni's advanced JBR2 ferrule system with high-density G10 support and proprietary low-deflection technology. This front-end construction helps reduce cue ball deflection while enhancing feedback, acoustics, and overall playing consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/jbr2.png?v=1635897700\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEntirely manufactured in Italy, the Longoni Break Maple Shaft combines traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering to deliver reliable break performance and long-term durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Longoni Break Maple Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for breaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Canadian hard rock maple construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional one-piece shaft design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican taper profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.8 mm tip diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamui Original Hard tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJBR2 ferrule with high-density G10 support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongoni proprietary low-deflection technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized for powerful energy transfer and break consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected, dried, stabilized, and individually inspected wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely in Italy by Longoni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Longoni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft Type: Break Maple Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft Material: Canadian Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscipline: Pool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication: Break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: American\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 29\" (735 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approximately 4 oz (112 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip Diameter: 12.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip: Kamui Original Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrule Length: 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrule: JBR2 with High-Density G10 Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology: Longoni Proprietary Low-Deflection Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Players Choose the Longoni Break Maple Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Longoni Break Maple Shaft is designed for players who prefer the traditional feel of solid maple while demanding power and consistency on the break. The combination of premium Canadian hard rock maple, Kamui Original Hard tip, and JBR2 ferrule technology creates a shaft capable of delivering strong energy transfer, excellent control, and dependable performance. Manufactured entirely in Italy, it reflects the craftsmanship and quality that have defined Longoni for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/longoni_stecche-trademark_1024x384_ab6d28db-517f-4cc2-8147-84596e93734d_1024x1024.jpg?v=1578691948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Longoni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44070960169094,"sku":"98802","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/1_e601c433-0ff3-4e7d-b8fc-f1045e30a720.jpg?v=1781564798","url":"https:\/\/billiard.city\/products\/longoni-maple-pool-cue-break-shaft-vp2-joint","provider":"Billiard City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}