Viking's New LD shaft: eXactshot

J Soto

J Soto

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Anybody try the new Viking eXactshot yet? If so how does it compare to Predator or OB? They thought outside of the box and added sight lines that run the entire length of the shaft.

http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/viking/viking_exact_shot.htm

They also have a promotional video. But I wonder why they have somebody that clearly can't handle a pool cue in the video. It doesn't seem like a smart marketing plan, but maybe they are targeting beginners.

http://youtu.be/X-cRVUzrDIo
 
If I lived another 100 years, I don't think I could ever get accustomed to a cue with "sight lines" running the entire length of the shaft.

Many players, whether knowingly or not, spin their cues in their grip hand and that would make the "sight lines" virtually unusable.

Maniac
 
I would be interested in knowing how one performs.

I like the lines.

Not sure about the 4 piece pie.

It looks like that composite? material that sections the wood goes all the way to the surface,what happens if the wood wears slightly will you feel the raised edge?
 
I do believe that's one of the main points for the sight lines. Because so many players do not know that they are spinning their cues in their grip hand, when they see the effect on the shaft, they have the means then to correct that error in their shot making process. That seems like a good idea in my book, and would help players tremendously.


Maniac said:
If I lived another 100 years, I don't think I could ever get accustomed to a cue with "sight lines" running the entire length of the shaft.

Many players, whether knowingly or not, spin their cues in their grip hand and that would make the "sight lines" virtually unusable.

Maniac
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J Soto said:
Anybody try the new Viking eXactshot yet? If so how does it compare to Predator or OB? They thought outside of the box and added sight lines that run the entire length of the shaft.

http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/viking/viking_exact_shot.htm

They also have a promotional video. But I wonder why they have somebody that clearly can't handle a pool cue in the video. It doesn't seem like a smart marketing plan, but maybe they are targeting beginners.

http://youtu.be/X-cRVUzrDIo
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Where is the claim that it's LD?

pj
chgo
 
It's not an LD shaft. I've already tried it. The shaft is well constructed and it has a nice feeling but the LD is to low to be mentioned.
It was made for begginers and it helps you aim, but for me was a mess cause I am not used yo look along the shaft when I am aiming. I am B+ player regarding few TD's...so you might consider this if you're looking to buy one.
I do belive that thus shaft will be more than helpful for those who want to improve there aim and stroke. I am to old for that and I really like my "Busti" look alike back swing...

Hope this was helpful.

Ps: I love Viking and their products. ( Extincted race)

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Maniac said:
If I lived another 100 years, I don't think I could ever get accustomed to a cue with "sight lines" running the entire length of the shaft.
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It looks odd, that's for sure. But it's not a new concept, though. Snooker players have used the "chevrons" of the ash wood (facing up, towards the ceiling) as an "assist" for decades. (A snooker cue is considered a "positional" cue, rotationally-oriented, due to its design.)

Maniac said:
Many players, whether knowingly or not, spin their cues in their grip hand and that would make the "sight lines" virtually unusable.
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Concerning the bolded part, pool players, yes; snooker players, no.

One thing, though -- I'm not sure Viking is correct in saying their "X"-core is "revolutionary". Cuetec has been doing that for years in their Vortex shaft line:

Not that I'm sticking up for Cuetec over Viking, though. I have a couple Viking cues (one that is 20 years old) and their craftsmanship -- for a production cue -- is great!

-Sean
 
sfleinen said:
It looks odd, that's for sure. But it's not a new concept, though. Snooker players have used the "chevrons" of the ash wood (facing up, towards the ceiling) as an "assist" for decades. (A snooker cue is considered a "positional" cue, rotationally-oriented, due to its design.)



Concerning the bolded part, pool players, yes; snooker players, no.

One thing, though -- I'm not sure Viking is correct in saying their "X"-core is "revolutionary". Cuetec has been doing that for years in their Vortex shaft line:

Not that I'm sticking up for Cuetec over Viking, though. I have a couple Viking cues (one that is 20 years old) and their craftsmanship -- for a production cue -- is great!

-Sean
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At the risk of being labeled TheGreatContrarian or whatever, I don't know any snooker player that looks at, notices, or cares about the markings on their cue, and, regarding spinning the cue, Jimmy White does it routinely.
 
sfleinen said:
It looks odd, that's for sure. But it's not a new concept, though. Snooker players have used the "chevrons" of the ash wood (facing up, towards the ceiling) as an "assist" for decades. (A snooker cue is considered a "positional" cue, rotationally-oriented, due to its design.)



Concerning the bolded part, pool players, yes; snooker players, no.

One thing, though -- I'm not sure Viking is correct in saying their "X"-core is "revolutionary". Cuetec has been doing that for years in their Vortex shaft line:

Not that I'm sticking up for Cuetec over Viking, though. I have a couple Viking cues (one that is 20 years old) and their craftsmanship -- for a production cue -- is great!

-Sean
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Difference is that the lines are visible. Cuetecs are not
 
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