Carmeli Silver Diamond by Viking

The Carmeli Silver Diamond by Viking is part of Viking's Ariel Carmeli Diamond collaboration, aimed at players who want custom-cue styling backed by Viking production and warranty support.

36 Ivory IMA Inlays and Full Laminate, Maple Cored Construction give the cue its collector-grade look, while ViKORE Shaft and 3/8x10 Modified Joint Pin keep the build practical for serious play.

• Full Laminate, Maple Cored Construction
• 36 Ivory IMA Inlays
• ViKORE Shaft
• 3/8x10 Modified Joint Pin
• Black/Silver Double Pressed Irish Linen Wrap

Specifications:

• Tip: Tiger Everest Medium
• Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft
• Wrap: Double Pressed Irish Linen
• Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple, Low Deflection Performance Shaft 
• Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy
• Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months
• Taper: 12" to 14" Pro Taper 
• Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish
• Forearm: Laminated Maple, Cored, West African Ebony
• Joint: High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced  
• Pin: 3/8"x10 Modified
• ButtPlate: High Impact Modified Acrylic

Carmeli Silver Diamond by Viking

Where the Blue Diamond announces itself in color, the Silver Diamond speaks in contrast. This is Ariel Carmeli's more restrained entry in the Diamond Series — deep West African Ebony set against 36 Ivory IMA inlays, silver and black ringwork, and a Black/Silver Double Pressed Irish Linen wrap. The result is a cue that reads as quietly authoritative: classic in its palette, unmistakably Carmeli in its execution.

The Carmeli Legacy

Ariel Carmeli didn't set out to be a cue maker. A furniture builder by trade, he landed a job at the legendary Best Billiards in Santa Ana, California in 1991 — and when the shop owner arranged for Hall of Fame cue maker Tad Kohara to mentor him, the course of his career was set. By 1992 he had founded Carmeli Custom Cues; by 1994 he was doing it full time out of a 700-square-foot shop near his home in Eastvale, California.

A true Carmeli custom today carries a wait measured in years, not months. His cues are sought after internationally for their exceptional playability, exotic wood selection, and the meticulous laminated maple coring technique he applies to nearly every forearm he builds — a step that most production makers skip entirely. His stated priority has always been the hit of a cue above all else.

The Diamond Series exists because Viking approached Carmeli with a straightforward proposition: bring the aesthetics and specifications that define a Carmeli cue to players who can't wait five years or spend five figures. Each cue in the series is built to his exact specifications — wood selection, materials, weight, balance, fit, and finish all directly influenced and overseen by him. The Silver Diamond is the understated jewel of that collection.

• Full Laminate, Maple Cored Construction with West African Ebony forearm and butt
• 36 Ivory IMA Inlays
• Tri-Color Real Maple Veneer Points
• Silver, Black & Black/Ivory IMA Index Rings
• Black/Silver Double Pressed Irish Linen Wrap
• ViKORE Low Deflection Performance Shaft
• 3/8×10 Modified Joint Pin
• Tiger Everest Medium Tip
• Lifetime Warranty — warpage included

The ViKORE Shaft: Built for Accuracy

Carmeli has always put playability before aesthetics — which makes the pairing with Viking's ViKORE shaft a natural match. The ViKORE is Viking's flagship wood performance shaft, built entirely in the USA from premium Michigan Hard Rock Maple. The wood is aged, then turned 9 to 11 times over 18 to 24 months, allowing the fibers to fully stabilize before the shaft reaches its final diameter. The result is a shaft that is radially consistent, predictable, and warp-resistant — qualities that are difficult to achieve and easy to feel.

At the center is a proprietary Reactive ViKORE Core that enhances energy transfer at contact while Softouch® Dampening Technology reduces the vibration felt in your bridge hand — giving you clean feedback without the buzz of a conventional shaft. A 12" to 14" Pro Taper transitions smoothly to the tip end, accommodating a wide range of bridge styles and stroke preferences. Up front, a Viking SUPER Ferrule — threaded and capped directly onto the shaft — pairs with a Tiger Everest Medium tip for durability and consistent feel shot after shot.

For a cue designed by someone who has spent over thirty years chasing the perfect hit, the ViKORE holds its own.

Specifications

• Tip: Tiger Everest Medium
• Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft
• Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple, Low Deflection Performance Shaft
• Shaft Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy
• Turnings: 9–11 over 18–24 months
• Taper: 12"–14" Pro Taper
• Wrap: Black/Silver Double Pressed Irish Linen
• Finish: UV Urethane, 3-coat
• Forearm: Laminated Maple Cored West African Ebony
• Joint: High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced
• Pin: 3/8"×10 Modified
• Butt Plate: High Impact Modified Acrylic
• Bumper: Threaded Rubber
• Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage

Viking cues also include a Lifetime Warranty (warpage included). Register your cue here: Viking Lifetime Warranty & Registration.