How it plays:ú Viking cues have a soft to medium hit due to the plastic joint and collar. Various joints will change the playability.ú Greater cue ball control and shot accuracy due to the proprietary ferrule material and pro-tapered shafts. ú Improved structural integrity, straightness and playability are brought to you through proprietary methods of manufacturing. Selling Points:ú Pro players like Dawn Hopkins, Denny Coulter, and Larry Nevel play with Viking cuesú Viking is the oldest manufacturer of cues sticks that are made in the USA. They have been in business since 1965. ú With the exception of the tips, weight bolts and bumpers, Viking manufactures all of the materials used to make their cuesú All Viking cues are covered with a UV polyurethane coating, which helps protect the cue and keep the wood and inlays from fadingWeight Changes:ú Viking cues have a changeable weight system. You can change the weight by using a ¬" allen tool. ú 2 to 3 ounces is the maximum changeSpecifications: Tip: 13mm Lepro brand, hardFerrule: Proprietary material, capped and threaded onto the shaft Shaft: 29" long, 12" to 14" pro taper, hard rock maple Collar: Black proprietary plastic with a thin white pearlite ringJoint: High impact plastic, flat faced with a brass insert (joint #5 in Viking catalog)Pin: 5/16 18"- Quick release, stainless steel Forearm: Birdseye maple with blue pearlite twisted points with white pearlite on the other side of the twistRings: NoneWrap: Irish linen, black with blue specs Sleeve: Birdseye maple with blue pearlite twisted points with white pearlite on the other side of the twistPlate: Black proprietary plastic, usually where you will find "Viking" logo Bumper: Threaded rubber,stamped with "Viking" logo
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