This cue has a threaded rubber bumper and a white pearl inlays and rings set into East Indian Rosewood. It has a double-pressed Irish linen wrap. The forearm sees a return of the white pearl inlays and rings.

The joint is a 5/16 x 18. The V-Pro 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:

The Viking A452 is definitely an older looking cue. Despite it’s unassuming looks, it plays great with ViKORE shaft and linen wrap. This IS your grandfather’s 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: East Indian Rosewood – Joint: Stainless Steel, flat faced with a brass insert – Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel – ButtPlate: White Premium Pearl with Viking Logo 0 Bumper: Threaded Rubber – Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage