The History of Viking Billiards Pool Cue Sticks

Gordon Hart began constructing pool cues in the basement of his home in the 1960’s. Once perfected, Gordon would travel to tournaments selling the two-piece pool cues. Within a short time his pool cue became popular with top players and Viking Cues Mfg. Inc was born.  Viking Cues popularity grew so rapidly that Gordon had no other decision but to expand to their current location in Madison, Wisconsin. Once expanded, Gordon began production in both the United States and abroad. Since the beginnings the company has always been a family business all of Gordon Hart’s children have been involved and now the third generation of the Harts are working for the company.
 
In the mid 1980’s the movie Color of Money was released and with it the billiard industry experienced a phenomenal growth and changed forever. As a result Viking Cues invested in state-of-the-art equipment to insure a quality product. With doing so Viking Cues became a household name and positioned themselves as a leader in the billiard industry. Viking Cues with their craftsmanship and state-of-the-art machinery continue to produce a flawless, quality, two-piece pool cues.
 
Viking pool cues range in style, variety, and price. They have a cue to fit every budget; prices range from $170-$1400. Viking has 12 different series of pool cues to choose from; the newest of series are the Vortex, Negotiator, Twisted, Dominator, Crown Jewel, and the No Luck Needed. If these aren’t to your liking they have their always high quality standard built G-Series, F-Series, W-Series, and the Decues Series. They also offer the Fat Daddy break and jump series along with their Harley Davidson Cue Series. Viking Cues also has a customize option for those who know what style they like but want to add their own touch and flare.

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McDermott Pool Cues is still a High Quality Pool Cue Stick Company

McDermott Handcrafted Cues has consistently raised the standard in what billiard players expect from a high quality pool cue. McDermott only uses the latest technology and the finest materials in the world. McDermott finds their inspiration through introducing new products and technology. They find challenge in developing better performance products and are dedicated to the development of new product through the need to step up the game. A process that includes over 150 separate producers in the construction of each cue is utilized. Each shaft is hand crafted from the finest Kiln-dried, North American Hard Rock maple and is turned 11 times for stability. Exotic woods from around the world are used for all forearms, handles, and sleeves.

As a leader in supporting the industry through tournaments and billiard events, McDermott shows that if it’s important to the customer it’s important to them. Through live events, online promotions and social networking McDermott strives to support the sport of billiards. If you’re in need of a cue, McDermott has them. McDermott offers a wide range, the McDermott, Element, Star, Lucky, Stinger Jump/Break, Sledgehammer, are the standard and proven pool cues. The Prodigy for the little tikes who are eager to learn and play, also perfect for small spaces and tables, The Zorro named after the famous “Z” himself. McDermott has also partnered up with Orange County Choppers for a line of pool cues, same high quality built with a little metal and a lot of attitude. If you have the cue and need an extra shaft McDermott has you covered there, with the G-Core, I-Shaft, Big Boy, and their standard Maple Shaft.

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Get Everything For Your Billiards Pool Game Room Instantly

Buying every single billiards pool table accessories individually can be a pain, so get everything in one shot with a complete pool accessories kits that comes with every thing you need to get your game room going instantly. Most complete pool cue sets are quickly manufactured and are poorly made. Official PRO Sports only carries the highest quality of complete pool sets with cues, triangles, pool cue racks, pool balls, and even pool stick bridges.

This offer is a better value for the customer because buying each individual item can run you over a thousands dollars but when you get a complete billiards pool table set you will be ready to rock and roll instantly at 1/3rd the cost. Official PRO Sports now offers complete billiards set from some of the hottest brands in the industry HJ Scott and Hampton Ridge Billiards.

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Pool Players should always have a Cue Stick Bridge Head

In billiards and pool I have learned never assume every pool hall or bar has the tools you need for success this include pool cue bridge heads. And especially in Pool halls because for every 20 sticks they may only have 1 cue stick bridge, and out of those bridges it may be impossible to find one immediately when you need it. Most pool cue shooters are rhythm shooters which means if you are in the zone, meaning you are shooting really well and you have to take 5 to 10 minutes to find a cue stick bridge you may sink out of your rhythm which may create a border of making your next shot. The best advice is to purchase your own pool bridge and buy a large cue stick case to hold it.

Create your own pool enviroment and always be prepared and this includes a good pool cue stick bride with you at all times.

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CueTec Pro Player Pool Cue Sticks and Allison Fisher

You may not play pool and billiards like Allison Fisher but having a pool cue stick just like hers does not hurt. Allison Fisher hall of fame women’s pool champion plays like a hawk swooping down and taking out the competition and that is why she is sponsored and plays with a CueTec cue sticks. Getting a pool cue that a professional player will trust is hard, and many of them go and get custom-made cues from proven cue stick makers and staying away from high-end cue stick manufacturers but Allison trust CueTec pool sticks. So much in fact they have developed a pool cue stick customized just for Fisher.

Now everyone and anyone can use the same cue stick that Fisher trusts with the backing of Cuetec cues and a signature on the butt that officially makes this cue an Allison Fisher promoted product. The pool cue she is using in the picture has a white clear colored butt, and 4 progn design across the top.  The shaft is Tru-Glide fiber glass and a clad maple shaft with a Veltex and Irish linen wrap for grip and cue ball control.

Official PRO Sports now offers the full CueTec professional player signature pool cue sticks from Allison Fisher and Earl Strickland.

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Proper Pool Billiards Etiquette Rule 4: Make Sure the Runway is Clear

When you or and opponent is racking the most important this is always, always, always, let the racker clear before breaking a rack. First of all the noise of the rack can scare or startle the person who just rack a nice set of ball for you.  And the second best reason is that if it’s a wild break you do not want to hit your opponent, especially in the face, with the cue ball this may create a little aggression towards the breaker of the balls.

Personally if someone broke a rack while I was still barely leaving I might have to give them a warning asking them nicely to not do that again, the second time a chair may be thrown.

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Pool Cue Breaking Speed and Power and how it relates

One of the greatest common mistakes in pool is breaking power and how a break stick will sometimes not destroy and separate a rack well. The real destruction in separating a rack is accuracy and speed if you feel your self tensing up and trying to muscle a cue ball into the rack then you need to step back relax and give aq full stroke. Most people who sue power will tense up and not follow through with a cue shot into the rack. This is why nothing get separated.

A great excercise to just relax and when you fire your shot into the rack is to see where you cue stick extends to. After the break if your cue is not fully extended it probably from your tense cue shot. Relax and think flexible and we guarantee if you have a full stroke you will end up with a separated rack after the break assuming the rack is tight. Not to mention a good Break cue sticks can help incredible a most break cues are also combo jump cues.

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Predator Pool Cues 2010 still top in the market

Predator pool cues are still top in the market with high-end pool cues. The new pool cue line has not changed much in style but in performance the Predator pool sticks are still the top of the line featuring elite professional players sponsored by Predator such as  Charlie Williams, Dennis Orcollo Gerda Hofstatter Jennifer Baretta, Ralf Souquet, and Chia-Ching Wu every one of these player represent predator cue sticks.

The predator Pool cues are custom made with highly pressed Irish linen and with a sure shot with every pool cues stick.

You can now get the full 2010 Predator pool cue line at Official PRO Sports everything from the predator pool cues, Predator Jump and break pool cues as well as the Predator cue shafts to replace on any stick.

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3D Second Generation Pool Cue Sticks are different!

3D2 Pool cue sticks are different from anything else in the Billiards and pool market today. These new cues have an insane pewter painted model incased in pure acrylic plastic and are different than any other cue on the market. Truth be told the original 3D cue sticks were built for looks but were destroyed in played. But the company that produces the Hampton Billiards have perfected the cue and are now called 3D2 pool cues. The original cue would warp and fall apart which would make consumers extremely unhappy. But the new 3D2 pool cues are constructed for looks and playability.

Hampton Ridge has now made a pool cues that is gorgeous to look at and with all the ability of a really playing pool cue. Each one has a hand painted pewter item incase in a pure acrylic plastic pool cue butt. And incredible reliable hit and sweet spot for extreme pool shot control. High impact XTR ferrules for maximum feel with  a premium maple timber butt to insure straight gran and reliability. Cover in a UV gloss finish for higher protection against the weather elements and an Irish linen wrap for grip and stroke control.

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Adrenaline Pool Cues are Perfect for Pool Players on a Budget

Adrenaline Pool Cues are perfect for pool players on a budget made from Grade “A” North American Hard Rock maple for the shafts and the Butt of the stick is made of Premium Maple wood timber. Not to mention extra or replacement Adrenaline pool shafts are even more affordable if anything goes wrong. For the most part you get what you pay for with these cues they will last you at least 3 to 5 years of hard play but they are built to last and as straight as any other high-end cue stick. Each one also is covered in high gloss with a UV finish for protection with high impact XTR Fiber Ferrules and triangle tips.

These pool cues are prefect if you are just starting to play pool and not sure if you want to spend 200 dollars plus on a stick that may only be used once in a blue moon.

You can now view the complete Adrenaline Pool Cue line everything from pool cues, Adrenaline Pool Cases, Adrenaline Pool Shafts, Adrenaline Junior Cues, and more at Official PRO Sports who carry only the top pool cues in the market today.

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