Viking G57 Cue

Don't listen to all these elitists on here. A cue is a cue. Nuff said. There's no reason to spend thousands of dollars on one. It will hit the same as a cue that's less than a hundred. I bought my cue for $40 and I've made a couple grand with it. Vikings play perfectly fine, if you like it, buy it.
 
That cue is sweet, I like it..

Viking cues are good cues, production or not, Viking makes some damn fine playing cues.. I say go for it...


SPINDOKTOR
 
Drew said:
Don't listen to all these elitists on here. A cue is a cue. Nuff said. There's no reason to spend thousands of dollars on one. It will hit the same as a cue that's less than a hundred. I bought my cue for $40 and I've made a couple grand with it. Vikings play perfectly fine, if you like it, buy it.
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Hmmm, no doubt some cheap cues can be servicable, but I have owned between 75 and 100 cues and I coudn't dissagree more with your logic..

there is a huge difference in quality between cheap China made cues and custom cues that have seasoned wood.....

Protege----- You see how hard it is to sell the Cuetech you have now....
A viking is almost as hard to sell, and you will never get back anything close to what you pay for it....
Buy a custom cue, with no points, or a cutom sneaky, and add whatever shaft you like..... A used custom with a nice shaft can be attained for the same price as the Viking, and will hold it value, and probably play much better....
 
there is a huge difference in quality between cheap China made cues and custom cues that have seasoned wood.....

Protege----- You see how hard it is to sell the Cuetech you have now....
A viking is almost as hard to sell, and you will never get back anything close to what you pay for it....
Buy a custom cue, with no points, or a cutom sneaky, and add whatever shaft you like..... A used custom with a nice shaft can be attained for the same price as the Viking, and will hold it value, and probably play much better....[/QUOTE]



While I agree a custom is certainly the way to go, I think your post is somewhat misleading....

Im not trying to start anything, I just think its wrong to frown on any USA cue maker..

I certainly wouldnt be embarassed walking into any hall in the country with that cue...


SPINDOKTOR
 
"While I agree a custom is certainly the way to go, I think your post is somewhat misleading....

Im not trying to start anything, I just think its wrong to frown on any USA cue maker..

I certainly wouldnt be embarassed walking into any hall in the country with that cue... "


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No one said anything about being embarassed... And Vikings are not near the quality that they were 15 years ago.... I don't know why you would recommend something that is lower quality and won't hold its value....

That Viking is a Bad Investment....
 
BPG24 said:
"While I agree a custom is certainly the way to go, I think your post is somewhat misleading....

Im not trying to start anything, I just think its wrong to frown on any USA cue maker..

I certainly wouldnt be embarassed walking into any hall in the country with that cue... "


SPINDOKTOR
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No one said anything about being embarassed... And Vikings are not near the quality that they were 15 years ago.... I don't know why you would recommend something that is lower quality and won't hold its value....



That Viking is a Bad Investment....[/QUOTE]



Lower quality? Than who's Custom? you cant say for certain every custom out there is Excellent quality. Im looking at the long standing relations between Viking, and players.. and a guarentee that your getting a flawless finish, and an absolute straight cue. I have held many custom's that I wouldnt own, Ive taken the risk and have been burned. so absolutely, Id recomend Viking..

Only those cue maker's I have tried, and trust get my recomendation.
Im a player, not a collector, so my point of view may be very differnt than yours, I dunno.. I personaly feel that in perticular, Schuler, Viking, Pechauer, Schon and even Joss are a good investment for a Production player, while certainly not the Absolute best quality of materials, these cue makers I know and trust.


Considering, every production Ive ever owned I have made money with, I cant say any cue is a bad investment, you could very well win the first tourney you play in, pay for the cost of the cue, and make a profit.. resale value? well, Ive made enough money with all my cues if I gave them away id be way ahead, the money from a used cue is useualy just for beer money anyhow..

Give me a cue any cue, and it will be a wise investment.. I play..


SPINDOKTOR
 
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SPINDOKTOR said:
No one said anything about being embarassed... And Vikings are not near the quality that they were 15 years ago.... I don't know why you would recommend something that is lower quality and won't hold its value....



That Viking is a Bad Investment....
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Lower quality? Than who's Custom? you cant say for certain every custom out there is Excellent quality. Im looking at the long standing relations between Viking, and players.. and a guarentee that your getting a flawless finish, and an absolute straight cue. I have held many custom's that I wouldnt own, Ive taken the risk and have been burned. so absolutely, Id recomend Viking..

Only those cue maker's I have tried, and trust get my recomendation.
Im a player, not a collector, so my point of view may be very differnt than yours, I dunno.. I personaly feel that in perticular, Schuler, Viking, Pechauer, Schon and even Joss are a good investment for a Production player, while certainly not the Absolute best quality of materials, these cue makers I know and trust.


Considering, every production Ive ever owned I have made money with, I cant say any cue is a bad investment, you could very well win the first tourney you play in, pay for the cost of the cue, and make a profit.. resale value? well, Ive made enough money with all my cues if I gave them away id be way ahead, the money from a used cue is useualy just for beer money anyhow..

Give me a cue any cue, and it will be a wise investment.. I play..


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Ok, well you go pay $500 for a cue that might bring $250 after a week of play... and I guess for you that is a good deal... I know better, and was trying to help the original poster... He may not gamble or use it for making money, so your only valid point might not matter at all.....
And not all customs are great, but if you do a little research before you buy one then you should be ok....
You can't come out good buying a Viking at Retail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want a production cue, buy a schon... they are the standard of quality, and online prices allow 20% off to anyone,,
You can get a 4 point Schon for $500 at almost any online retailer....
 
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production line cues will always be a better value than any custom cue. lower cost, better service, faster delivery, more consistent quality.

an investment grade custom cue is just that, something you want to escape from down the road, hopefully for a profit.

bottom line, if you like the cue, buy it. dont let these gooses on the internet influence your decision. my best customers are the ones that listened to some cue guru and they try everything, but never stick to one cue long enough to get used to it. there is no magic.

RR
 
Rockin' Robin said:
production line cues will always be a better value than any custom cue. lower cost, better service, faster delivery, more consistent quality.

an investment grade custom cue is just that, something you want to escape from down the road, hopefully for a profit.

bottom line, if you like the cue, buy it. dont let these gooses on the internet influence your decision. my best customers are the ones that listened to some cue guru and they try everything, but never stick to one cue long enough to get used to it. there is no magic.

RR
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Forget it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried to help..... Buy the Viking.... Its better than the Cuetec

And there is no such thing as Gooses..... Nor is there any need for name calling...
Classy move Robin
 
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Any Cue, Production or custom is only as good as the tree that created the wood. some are better some are worse each piece of lumber is unique, therefore each wood cue is unique.

Unless you are a collector looking for something you don't already have.

A player will find a cue they play well with I would never buy a cue online that I intended to be my main #1 cue. the cue doesn't earn that distinction until I know it, how it hits, how it deflects, how it feels. no picture or description in the world can tell me that, it takes hours upon ours to learn the properties of that unique piece of wood.

that said it looks like a nice cue if you like it buy it.
 
Not only does Viking Cue make a great product and back it up with a Lifetime Warranty, they also SUPPORT OUR SPORT!



http://vikingcue.com/pages/support/warranty.html

Viking cues are meticulously handcrafted in the U.S.A. from the finest materials and subject to the strictest quality control standards to bring you the best cue in the industry. Viking cues are warranted to be free from material and manufacturing defects.

Viking Cue Mfg., Inc. warrants against warpage and all components of the cue for the life of the product, but excludes replaceable parts such as the tip, ferrule, finish, wrap, and bumper. Viking cues covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced without charge.

In the unlikely event your Viking cue has a defect, you may contact the nearest authorized Viking dealer or Viking Cue Mfg., Inc. directly at
(800) 397-0122 for instructions. We also have Warranty Handling Instructions here on our website.

This warranty applies to Viking cues purchased from an authorized Viking retailer or distributor and must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt from the authorized Viking dealer. The warranty applies to Viking cues belonging to the original owner and is non-transferable. All claims are resolved at the discretion of Viking Cue Mfg., Inc. Viking does not warrant its cues against any damage caused by third parties.

This warranty is void if your Viking cue has after-market products or if it has been subject to mishandling, abuse, or worked on by an entity other than Viking Cue Mfg., Inc.

If you have any questions about our warranty, please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions - Warranty & Repairs section of our website.

For information regarding the proper care and handling of your cue, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions - Care & Maintenance section of our website.
 
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Stick a 314 shaft on there and you're golden.

Those kinds of cues are a bit....loud for my taste - but Vikings make good cues.

You could always invest that money in a Bob Frey Sneaky and you'll never need another playing cue.
 
Matt_24 said:
Stick a 314 shaft on there and you're golden.

Those kinds of cues are a bit....loud for my taste - but Vikings make good cues.

You could always invest that money in a Bob Frey Sneaky and you'll never need another playing cue.
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Thats good advice....
 
i have a viking with314 shaft mine was a f37? now a G48 very nice you cant go wrong

i have recently gone back to the original shaft and it plays great

strangley i had to change the f37 to green pearl cause it looked better now the new one is green maybe they agreed ha
 
thanks for all the input guys. i realize that a Viking is not a top of the line custom or production cue. as most on here know, i already own a Chad Carter Custom, Nova Custom, Schon, and Jacoby. the main interest in this Viking was the looks of the cue, i like the ebony and ivory combination.

the cue caught my eye due to aesthetics, not because i thought it would catapult me to the U.S. Open championship. and i dont think i would pay $500 for it either. if i can find a better deal somewhere, who knows?

DCP
 
I say, if you like it ........ then go for it......you only live once, do what makes you happy!!

There were many people who told me to paint my GCI black, I didn't .....and I love it.

Everyone has different tastes.......

:)

Russ........
 
isnt the "G Series" a fairly new line of Viking cues? if so, does anybody out there know who is selling them? and who gives the best price?

or do you have to order directly from Viking for these?

DCP
 
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Ok, well you go pay $500 for a cue that might bring $250 after a week of play... and I guess for you that is a good deal... I know better, and was trying to help the original poster... He may not gamble or use it for making money, so your only valid point might not matter at all.....
And not all customs are great, but if you do a little research before you buy one then you should be ok....
You can't come out good buying a Viking at Retail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want a production cue, buy a schon... they are the standard of quality, and online prices allow 20% off to anyone,,
You can get a 4 point Schon for $500 at almost any online retailer....[/QUOTE]

I think the majority of people buy cues to play with, not to resell them later.

You can't go wrong with the playability of a Viking, yes for the money he want's to spend he could get a decent custom cue. Does the custom cue come with a lifetime warrenty? not always.

I think the model DCP picked is very classy and you might have a hard time finding a custom cue for that price that looks so good.

DCP go for it, you won't regret it.
 
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