{"product_id":"longoni-maple-pool-cue-shaft-vp2-joint","title":"Longoni Maple Pool Cue 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 Classic Maple Shaft is a traditional solid wood shaft designed for players who appreciate the natural feel and feedback of premium maple. Featuring an American profile and a 12.8 mm tip diameter, it delivers a balanced combination of control, consistency, and playability suitable for players of all skill levels.\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from carefully selected Canadian hard rock maple, the shaft is produced using the same premium wood used in Longoni's professional shafts while maintaining a more traditional appearance and feel. 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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\/div\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\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 data-section-id=\"8wyq22\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eOriginal Longoni Classic Maple Shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gl4w7s\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSolid Canadian hard rock maple construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mcywq\" data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eTraditional one-piece shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxn15b\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eAmerican taper profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sldimv\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e12.8 mm tip diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kd7z\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eJBR2 ferrule with high-density G10 support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jryh6h\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eLongoni proprietary low-deflection technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"131tp1l\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eNatural feel and feedback preferred by traditional maple shaft players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"199se24\" data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eCarefully selected, dried, stabilized, and individually inspected wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w8tv8m\" data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eMade entirely in Italy by Longoni\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 data-section-id=\"14uywnf\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eBrand: Longoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdxara\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eShaft Type: Classic Wooden Shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jz4nsx\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eShaft Material: Canadian Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xs99fo\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eDiscipline: Pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"27h1on\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eProfile: American\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6g0w2f\" data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eLength: 29\" (735 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ql0cg2\" data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eWeight: Approximately 4 oz (112 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pw95fx\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eTip Diameter: 12.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yvcrwc\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003eTip: Da Vinci Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kjlql0\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eFerrule Length: 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"58td91\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003eFerrule: JBR2 with High-Density G10 Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cpxuy2\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eRing: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7v19vi\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eTechnology: Longoni Proprietary Low-Deflection Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w4zhpb\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1r93gv3\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eWhy Players Choose the Longoni Classic Maple Shaft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3254\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlayers who prefer the traditional feel of solid maple appreciate the Longoni Classic Maple Shaft for its natural feedback, smooth hit, and dependable performance. Combined with Longoni's advanced JBR2 ferrule technology and Italian craftsmanship, it offers an excellent balance of value, playability, and reliability.\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":44070939558022,"sku":"98801","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/0515\/4622\/files\/1_Shaft.jpg?v=1781563842","url":"https:\/\/billiard.city\/products\/longoni-maple-pool-cue-shaft-vp2-joint","provider":"Billiard City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}