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The older Excalibur cues from the 90s had designs like these plain Jane’s and I believe that Viking made many of them if not all.
Several , though, came with those older thick heavy brass joints. The shafts on the old Excaliburs were often very good quality wood
Several , though, came with those older thick heavy brass joints. The shafts on the old Excaliburs were often very good quality wood
Some Excalibur cues were made by Viking. Many were made in China though.
The issue with the Viking made cues is that they lost all their records when they shut down. The company was resurrected, but much of that history was lost. At some point someone at Viking said they were working on rebuilding that history, but I don't think I heard anything about it since then.
Viking made many cues for a variety of brands.
From Gemini AI (could be errors):
Notable Professional Players & Ambassadors
Notable Professional Players & Ambassadors
| Professional Player | Career Highlights / Notes |
|---|---|
| Fedor Gorst | WPA World Nine-ball Champion (2019, 2024) and Mosconi Cup Team USA member; plays with an official signature Viking Ovation series cue and a Whyte carbon fiber shaft. |
| Justin Bergman | 2019 Mosconi Cup Champion and multiple-time Mosconi Cup selection; joined the Viking ambassador team. |
| Jeanette Lee | Famously known as "The Black Widow," she frequently endorsed and played with Viking cues during her legendary career. |
| Steve Mizerak | Billiards Hall of Famer and legendary player known as "The Miz," who utilized Viking cues during his career. |
| Shawn Putnam | Two-time WPA World Pool-Billiard Association champion known for powerful breaks and precision using Viking equipment. |
| Steve Markle | Professional player and renowned trick shot artist representing Viking Cues as a long-time brand ambassador. |
| Margaret Fefilova Styer | Elite professional player and European champion representing Viking Cues as an ambassador. |
| Angela Janic | Professional player holding records for high-level NAPA 8-ball performance, affiliated with Viking. |
Gemini AI (could be errors):
Modern Pro Models & Co-Branded Series
Fedor Gorst: Plays with his official, co-branded Viking Ovation OV0400. It features a West African Ebony forearm, a Pau Ferro sleeve, premium pearl inlays, and an exclusive "FG" logo inlay. He pairs this setup with his low-deflection Whyte Carbon FG57 Signature Playing Shaft. [1, 2, 3]
Justin Bergman: Utilizes a model from the ultra-premium custom collaboration line: the Carmeli by Viking Red Diamond playing cue. He typically pairs it with a high-performance Viking Siege shaft. [1]
Historical & Professional Endorsement Series
Modern Pro Models & Co-Branded Series
Fedor Gorst: Plays with his official, co-branded Viking Ovation OV0400. It features a West African Ebony forearm, a Pau Ferro sleeve, premium pearl inlays, and an exclusive "FG" logo inlay. He pairs this setup with his low-deflection Whyte Carbon FG57 Signature Playing Shaft. [1, 2, 3]
Justin Bergman: Utilizes a model from the ultra-premium custom collaboration line: the Carmeli by Viking Red Diamond playing cue. He typically pairs it with a high-performance Viking Siege shaft. [1]
Historical & Professional Endorsement Series
- Steve Mizerak: During the peak era of his endorsement, "The Miz" was heavily associated with the iconic Viking Mizerak Professional Series (often designated within the legacy catalog lines like the M or early vintage series). These cues were built to his exact preference for traditional, solid-hitting wood designs featuring birdseye maple and premium exotic hardwood combinations.
- Jeanette Lee: Endorsed multiple special runs and promotional lines, frequently utilizing high-end models from the Viking V Series and VK Series, which showcased elaborate pearl inlays and bold aesthetics matching her iconic persona. [1]
- Shawn Putnam: Competed at the highest international levels using high-performance cues selected from the specialized Viking SE (Special Edition) Series to support his powerful breaking and precise positioning. [1]
Gemini AI (could be errors):
Major Championship Wins with Viking Cues
Major Championship Wins with Viking Cues
- The "Gorst Slam" (2024): Current world #1 Fedor Gorst put together one of the most dominant single-calendar years in pool history using his official Viking Ovationbutt paired with a carbon fiber shaft. During this run, he won:
- WPA World Championships (2006): Legendary Filipino pro Ronnie Alcano famously captured both the WPA World Nine-ball Championship and the WPA World Eight-ball Championship back-to-back in the mid-2000s while competing with a standard Viking cue setup. [1]
- The Mosconi Cup: Multiple Viking-sponsored players have won pool's most famous team event. Fedor Gorst helped anchor Team USA, and Justin Bergman captured the title as a crucial part of the victorious 2019 Mosconi Cup Championship team. [1, 2]
- Artistic Pool World Titles: Trick shot virtuoso Steve Markle won the prestigious 2025 Premier Billiards Masters Artistic Pool Championship utilizing a mix of specialized Viking equipment and the Viking Punch jump cue. [1, 2]
- Modern Open Titles: Justin Bergman secured a major individual victory by winning the 2026 Ultimate Pool USA Florida Open Championship playing with his Carmeli by Viking setup. [1]