Style
Viking cues are famous for having a gigantic selection of pool cues from which to choose. Their cues are always very eye-catching and stylish. You really can’t go wrong with a Viking.
Build
Viking cues have been made in the United States for the last 50 years so they have a history of excellent construction. If you’re looking to buy 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 A381 from every angle. It’s almost like trying it out for yourself!
Build Quality:
This cue has a threaded rubber bumper and a high-impact, modified acrylic butt cap. It has a dark burgundy butt plate and 100% Irish Linen pressed wrap. The burgundy coloring continues up through the forearm and up to the solid black collar.
The joint is a 5/16 x 18. The V-Pro shaft comes standard and includes a V-Pro 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:
The A381 cue by Viking is a great playing cue. It doesn’t have too much flash to it but it has a lot of elegance. The ViKORE shaft plays great and makes this cue a solid choice.
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: Birdseye Maple – Joint: High Impact Black (IMA) / Stainless Steel, 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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