{"product_id":"viking-pool-cue-im0500","title":"Viking Impero IM0500 Pool Cue | Vikore Shaft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eViking Impero IM0500 Pool Cue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking Impero IM0500 Pool Cue is an Impero Series Viking cue for players who want refined material choices, detailed rings, and a performance shaft in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 Silver, South American Cocobolo, Birdseye Maple and Black IMA Rings shape the cue's feel and look, while ViKORE Performance Shaft and Tiger Everest Laminated Tip keep the playing side clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e33 Silver, South American Cocobolo, Birdseye Maple and Black IMA Rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eViKORE Performance Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTiger Everest Laminated Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eViking Quick Release Joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDouble Pressed Black\/Walnut Irish Linen Wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: E\u003cspan\u003everest® Laminated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e100% Irish Linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eShaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extreme Control \u0026amp; Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: 12\" to 14\" Pro Taper \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eForearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Ceylon Satinwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJoint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eHigh Impact Black (IMA), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflat faced with a brass insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Viking 5\/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eButtPlate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBumper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Threaded Rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Lifetime, including warpage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left; margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginning in 2024, all Viking cue models are built with a slimmer butt taper - \u003cstrong\u003e1.250 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the previous \u003cstrong\u003e1.295 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. This updated profile provides a more comfortable grip and improved stroke control for today's players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left; margin:0; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003eViking cues also include a \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (warpage included). Register your cue here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingcue.com\/viking-lifetime-warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#0066cc; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eViking Lifetime Warranty \u0026amp; Registration\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking","offers":[{"title":"19oz","offer_id":48672692273407,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18oz","offer_id":48672692306175,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.5oz","offer_id":48672692338943,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19.5oz","offer_id":48672692371711,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20oz","offer_id":48672692404479,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20.5oz","offer_id":48672692437247,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21oz","offer_id":48672692470015,"sku":"IM0500","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4892\/4475\/files\/im0500-google-promo.jpg?v=1781404827","url":"https:\/\/budgetcues.com\/products\/viking-pool-cue-im0500","provider":"Budget Billiards Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}