{"product_id":"viking-smartshops-ss0426b-pool-cue-vikore-shaft","title":"Viking SmartShops SS0526B Pool Cue | Vikore Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eViking SmartShops SS-0526B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition, non-catalog Viking cue available only through SmartShops dealers. This exclusive design features an East Indian rosewood forearm and sleeve, accented by brass, black, and white rings along with new Solstice Pearl ring work at the joint and butt sleeve. A double-pressed Irish linen wrap provides a secure, traditional grip, while Viking’s ViKORE performance shaft and Tiger Everest laminated tip give the SS-0526B the playability serious players expect from an American-made Viking cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"specific_title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViking SmartShops SS-0526B – Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" class=\"td_specific\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, black, and white rings at the joint and butt sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Solstice Pearl rings at the joint and butt sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-pressed Irish linen - Black with Gold Fleck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Quick Release joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e ViKORE performance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Everest laminated tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited production of 25 cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance and Playability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS-0526B pairs Viking’s ViKORE performance shaft with a Tiger Everest laminated tip for a solid, consistent hit with dependable cue-ball control. The Viking Quick Release joint offers fast assembly with a secure connection, while the East Indian rosewood construction gives this cue a rich, classic look and a confident feel in hand. The double-pressed Irish linen wrap adds grip and comfort for players who prefer a traditional wrapped cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimited SmartShops Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eViking SS-0526B\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of Viking’s SmartShops limited-edition series, where select dealers receive access to exclusive, non-catalog designs. With only \u003cstrong\u003e25 cues produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model offers collectors and players a rare opportunity to own a numbered, American-made Viking cue that will not be part of Viking’s regular catalog lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrder with Confidence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fast shipping and 0% financing at checkout when available. This limited SmartShops model is available only while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're not completely satisfied, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/budgetcues.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereturn your cue within 30 days\u003c\/a\u003e (conditions apply).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eViKORE Performance Shaft Technology \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/4892\/4475\/files\/Vikore_Pool_Cue_Construction_Diagram_480x480.png?v=1765405477\" style=\"text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eViKORE Performance Shaft Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eViKORE shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e on the DE0108 is built around a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003elighter ViKORE center core\u003c\/strong\u003e set inside Michigan hard rock maple. Viking bores out the front of the shaft and replaces some of the maple with this lighter core material, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003ereducing front‑end mass\u003c\/strong\u003e so the cue deflects the cue ball less and channels more of your stroke energy straight through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInside the shaft are \u003cstrong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eViking Softouch® dampeners\u003c\/strong\u003e – one behind the core and another under the ferrule – which soak up excess vibration and buzz. That gives you a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003esmoother, more solid feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearer feedback and better speed control, especially on power strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe front is finished with Viking’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003eindestructible SUPER ferrule\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003eTiger Everest laminated cue tip\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you get a tough, long‑lasting contact point with the grip and spin of a premium layered tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; margin: 0; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eViking cues also include a \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (warpage included). 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