Pool Cue Parts List

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Anatomy of a Viking Cue - Pool Cue Parts List

Cue Tip
French Le Pro hard tip standard

Ferrule
made of proprietary material, capped and threaded onto the shaft, exceptionally durable

Shaft
made of hard rock maple, standard pro taper (12" to 14"), shaft diameter range of 12mm to 13mm standard

Joint
six joint styles available, type of joint affects the "play" or "hit" of the cue, joint collar materials include stainless steel and high-impact plastic, may also choose a true wood-to-wood joint with no collars, quick-release pin standard on all models

Forearm
often the most decorated part of the cue, traditional cue designs have points in the forearm, most common forearm material is bird's-eye maple, other woods may include goncalo alves, rosewood, or ebony

Points and Inlays
may be made of bird's-eye maple, goncalo alves, rosewood, ebony, cocobolo, bacote, vermillion, plastic, pearl, and exotic materials such as ivory, malachite, or turquoise.

Wrap
also referred to as the handle or grip, hard-pressed Irish linen. Viking offers a choice of 27 different linens, leather wrap is also available, most models can also be made without a wrap or with a finish over the wrap

Sleeve
usually decorated to match the forearm, consists of the same wood or materials found in the forearm

Butt Cap
protects the butt sleeve from damage, typical location for the Viking logo and engraving

Bumper
protects the butt of the cue from damage, remove the bumper to access the weight bolt cavity of the cue

Weight
18oz. to 21oz. standard, adjustable weight bolt system allows for easy weight changes

Length
58" standard length of overall cue, shaft and butt are equal in length (29")

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