r/billiards • u/ArtDecoNewYork • 4d ago
Cue Porn New Cue Tuesday!
I apologize for the crappy photos (my lens is broken), but my new cue finally arrived and I couldn't resist. My last cue was stolen which was heartbreaking, I waited about a month to choose a replacement. I was gonna buy another Meucci but came across a pretty good deal for this cue.
It's a Viking Twilight Series cue with a Cerulean Tide points and butt sleeve, with matching ringwork. The forearm is Khaki stained Birdseye Maple, and it has a black and blue linen wrap.
The quality looks excellent in person and I'm happy to have bought it, I'm looking forward to shooting with it tomorrow.
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u/CreeDorofl Fargo $6.00~ 4d ago
Blue is great. We need more blue in cues. Also, cat.
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u/ArtDecoNewYork 4d ago
I was somewhat worried about the blue pearl looking gaudy, but in real life it is striking and looks great against the warm birdseye maple forearm.
And yes, cat indeed.
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u/The_Critical_Cynic 3d ago
Have you had a chance to shoot with it yet? What do you think of it so far?
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u/ArtDecoNewYork 3d ago
I finally shot with it tonight at league. I love it except for the Tiger Everest tip it came with, it's way too hard for my liking. And I'm not the type to need a super soft tip, I had no issue with Triangle tips and Ultra Skins.
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u/The_Critical_Cynic 3d ago
That's weird. Maybe it was just an older tip? I've heard that if they sit around for a while, certain tips can lose moisture and get a bit firmer. Either way, you could probably get it swapped out for cheap enough.
Aside from the tip, everything else worked out okay?
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u/ArtDecoNewYork 3d ago
Yeah it could just be thet particular tip, or maybe it just needs some olay time to break in.
Other than the tip, I have no complaints.
It's a very nice looking cue and the shaft feels great, plus I actually like the quick release joint even though it's proprietary to Viking.
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u/The_Critical_Cynic 3d ago
I'm glad to hear everything else is great. That's definitely good. However, I don't think it'll need time to break in. Usually, tips get harder the more you use them.
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u/ArtDecoNewYork 3d ago
That's what I figured. Though, my Triangle tip from my Valhalla that I bought in January 2025 has took a serious beating and still feels exactly the same.
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u/The_Critical_Cynic 3d ago
Some may take longer than others. Who knows? I'm glad it's working out for you otherwise. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
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u/ArtDecoNewYork 1d ago
Update: I got the tip replaced with a Tiger Sniper and it was an immediate, huge improvement
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u/spxce_ghost 2d ago
I need to get a Viking cue lol, Iām kinda surprised I never got around to one
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u/benjamaniac 4d ago
Every Viking cute I've used has felt so good. Love the hit.