Style
Viking cues are renown for having a massive selection of pool cues from which to choose. Their cues are consistently eye-catching and very stylish. You really can’t go wrong with a Viking.
Build
Viking cues have been made in the USA for the last 50 years, so they have a history of excellent construction. If you’re in the market for an American-made cue, Viking is a solid choice.
Try It
If you’ve never tried a Viking cue, we’ve got you covered with our video review and photos of the Viking A343 from every angle. It’s almost like trying it out for yourself!
Build Quality:
This cue has a threaded rubber bumper and a Midnight Black stained wood throughout. Four white premium Pearl inlays are seen throughout the butt. The wrap is a double-pressed Irish Linen wrap. More white Pearl inlays and rings are seen in the forearm.
The joint is a 5/16 x 18 Viking Quick Release. The ViKore shaft comes standard and includes a Tiger Everest tip.
How It Actually Plays:
ViKore Shaft (13mm)
- Hitting the ball with a soft hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 1.75″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with medium hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 2.5″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with a firm hit, the ball hit the far rail right between the 2.75″ and 3″ marks.
eXactShot Shaft (12.75 mm)
- Hitting the ball with a soft hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 1.5″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with medium hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 2.25″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with a firm hit, the ball hit the far rail right at the 2.75″ mark.
Final Thoughts:
There’s not a lot of flair here but the pearl inlays do look really nice. This is an all-around great cue.
Manufacturer Information:
Tip: Everest® Laminated – Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft – Wrap: 100% Irish Linen – Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) – Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy – Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months – Taper: 12″ to 14″ Pro Taper – Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish – Forearm: Premium Birdseye Maple – Joint: High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced with a brass insert – Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel – ButtPlate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo – Bumper: Threaded Rubber – Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage
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