Jacoby GC Turquoise vs Becue Natural Born Naked

The short answer: pick the Jacoby GC Turquoise for a clearly defined, ready-to-order Radial package; pick the Becue Natural Born Naked if grip, length, and balance options matter more than a simple base price. Both can be ordered around a 12.7 mm carbon shaft, but they solve the premium carbon-cue brief in very different ways.

The comparison is closest when the Becue is paired with its Engage 12.7 shaft. That is a reference configuration, not a claim that Engage 12.7 is the default shaft in every Natural Born Naked order. It also means the listed prices need context: Jacoby shows a complete standard setup at $1,195, while Becue shows a starting price of €1,039 before every option is settled.

Which cue is the easier purchase?

Jacoby makes the first decision simple. The GC Turquoise includes one 12.7 mm BlaCk V5 shaft, a Radial pin, a wrapless carbon butt, and a published completed-cue weight range of 17.8 to 20 ounces. The product page also showed a three-to-seven-day delivery estimate and low stock when checked on October 21, 2026.

Becue asks the buyer to build around personal fit. The Natural Born Naked offers 29, 30, or 31-inch choices for both butt and shaft, three grip treatments, several tip choices, and an optional Leonardo weight kit. That flexibility is useful, but the shopper has to confirm the final shaft, price, and lead time in the configurator.

What do the published specifications actually say?

Specification	Jacoby GC Turquoise	Becue Natural Born Naked with Engage 12.7
Listed price	$1,195 complete standard setup	From €1,039; configured total must be checked
Butt construction	Twill carbon fiber over a unidirectional carbon core	Full-carbon butt
Reference shaft	BlaCk V5	Engage 12.7
Tip diameter	12.7 mm standard	12.7 mm
Shaft construction	0.9 mm unidirectional carbon fiber	Multiple oriented layers of unidirectional carbon fiber
Taper	19-inch professional taper	14-inch low-rise taper
Standard shaft length	29 inches	29 inches
Longer shaft options	30 or 31 inches, $50 upcharge	30 or 31 inches available
Tip	HORO Hero, seven-layer pigskin, 70-74 durometer	CORE Red Line M on the Engage listing; other cue options available
Ferrule	0.150-inch White Hydex 202	Vision ferrule, clear or white
Joint	Radial, 0.847-inch collar	B-Loc on the cue, 21.3 mm collar
Grip	Wrapless	Wrapless, K2 leather, or 360 Sport Grip
Published weight	Complete cue: 17.8-20 oz	Engage shaft: 120 g; complete cue not stated
Balance adjustment	Not stated	Leonardo Balance System sold separately

These are factory specifications, not results from a common test rig. They explain fit and construction, but they don't prove that either cue has lower squirt, more spin, or a firmer hit under identical conditions.

How different are the two 12.7 mm shafts?

Diameter is the least interesting similarity here.

The Jacoby BlaCk V5 uses a 19-inch professional taper. Its long, gradual front section should feel familiar to players who like plenty of clearance through a closed bridge. Jacoby lists a thin 0.9 mm unidirectional carbon wall, the short Hydex ferrule, and a layered HORO Hero tip.

The Becue Engage 12.7 uses a 14-inch low-rise taper and the company's Aurora front-end construction. Its diameter begins changing sooner than the V5's on paper. Players sensitive to shaft shape may notice that geometry before they notice the shared 12.7 mm tip size.

Neither taper wins by measurement alone. A long pro taper can suit a long bridge and a smooth, level delivery. A shorter low-rise profile may appeal to a player who prefers more structure closer to the bridge hand. Those are fit implications, not a substitute for a hit test.

Does the joint choice limit future shaft swaps?

This is the biggest practical split after taper.

The Jacoby arrives with a Radial pin and a 0.847-inch joint diameter. Radial shafts are available from several makers, which gives the buyer more paths to a replacement or alternate shaft. The label still doesn't guarantee a clean match. Collar diameter, face fit, and machining tolerance all need checking.

The Natural Born Naked uses Becue's B-Loc joint, and Becue states that this cue connection is compatible only with Becue shafts. The separate Engage shaft is sold with many joint choices, including Radial and Uni-Loc, but that doesn't change the joint fitted to the Natural Born Naked butt.

If a case already contains several Radial shafts, the Jacoby is the lower-friction choice. If the plan is to stay inside Becue's shaft family, B-Loc is less of a concern.

How much does Becue let the buyer change?

Quite a lot. Butt and shaft can each be ordered at 29, 30, or 31 inches. The wrapless build keeps the carbon surface exposed, while K2 leather comes in deep black or vintage brown. The 360 Sport Grip adds a synthetic, shaped gripping surface. Becue also sells the Leonardo Balance System separately for weight and balance changes.

That menu matters for tall players, users of a long bridge, and anyone who knows exactly where the rear hand should sit. A 31-inch butt paired with a 31-inch shaft is a different fitting proposition from a standard-length cue, even before an extension enters the discussion.

Jacoby's standard setup is narrower. The cue is wrapless, the pin is Radial, and the product page doesn't publish a choice of butt length. The V5 shaft can be ordered at 30 or 31 inches for an upcharge, so there is some reach adjustment without turning the whole cue into a custom order.

Which price is more transparent?

Jacoby has the cleaner sticker. The $1,195 listing identifies the included 12.7 mm V5 shaft, joint, wrap treatment, and complete weight range. A replacement Radial V5 was listed separately at $495, though that price should not be used to calculate an assumed butt-only value.

Becue's €1,039 is a starting point. The exact total depends on the chosen shaft and other options, and the static product page does not establish that every Engage 12.7 build costs €1,039. Currency conversion can also move the gap from one day to the next. For buyers in the United States and Canada, Becue says it covers import duties and taxes, but shipping and the configured cart total still need review.

Price clarity favors Jacoby. Fit flexibility favors Becue.

Who should buy the Jacoby GC Turquoise?

Choose the Jacoby if these points describe the purchase:

• A 12.7 mm shaft and 19-inch professional taper are already familiar.
• Radial compatibility matters for shafts already in the case.
• A published 17.8-to-20-ounce complete-weight range is useful.
• Wrapless carbon and restrained turquoise ringwork fit the preferred look.
• The buyer wants fewer configuration decisions before checkout.

One detail deserves a quick check with Jacoby. The descriptive copy lists 12.4 mm as a V5 option, while the specification block on the cue page displays 12.3 mm. The dedicated V5 page supports 12.4 mm. This conflict doesn't affect the standard 12.7 mm comparison, but a buyer ordering the smaller option should confirm it in writing.

Who should buy the Becue Natural Born Naked?

Choose the Becue if the cue needs to be fitted rather than simply selected:

• A 30 or 31-inch butt is part of the plan.
• Wrapless, leather, and sport-grip choices have real value.
• The ability to tune balance later is desirable.
• A 14-inch low-rise taper is preferred.
• Staying with Becue shafts is acceptable.

The missing complete-cue weight is the main number to request before paying. Shaft weight alone doesn't reveal total mass or balance point, and different butt lengths, grips, and weight-kit choices can change the finished setup.

What is the final verdict?

Jacoby wins on purchase clarity and broader joint familiarity. Becue wins on physical fit and configuration depth. At these prices, that distinction matters more than the fact that both cues use carbon from butt to shaft.

The GC Turquoise is the safer recommendation for a player who wants a known 12.7 mm package, a long pro taper, and a Radial connection without building a cue option by option. The Natural Born Naked makes more sense for someone who can use its extra length, grip choices, and balance system.

There is no defensible basis here for declaring one the better-playing cue. No independent, same-condition comparison was available for cue-ball squirt, vibration, sound, or spin. Treat the specifications as a fitting guide, then try the two taper profiles if a dealer or teammate can make that possible.

Is the Becue Engage 12.7 standard on every Natural Born Naked?

No. Engage 12.7 is the reference shaft used in this comparison. Buyers should confirm the selected shaft and final total in Becue's configurator.

Is the Jacoby GC Turquoise a full-carbon cue?

Yes. Jacoby describes the butt as twill carbon fiber over a unidirectional carbon core, and the included BlaCk V5 is a carbon shaft.

Can a Radial shaft from another brand fit the Jacoby?

It may, but the pin label alone is not enough. Confirm collar diameter, joint-face fit, and machining tolerance before ordering or playing.

Can a non-Becue shaft fit the Natural Born Naked B-Loc joint?

Becue lists the cue's B-Loc connection as compatible only with Becue shafts. The company does sell standalone shafts with other joint options for other cue butts.

Which cue offers more length and grip choices?

The Natural Born Naked. Becue lists 29, 30, and 31-inch butt and shaft options plus wrapless, K2 leather, and 360 Sport Grip treatments.