{"product_id":"viking-blue-diamond-by-ariel-carmeli-playing-cue","title":"Viking Blue Diamond by Ariel Carmeli Playing Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Diamond brings Ariel Carmeli’s unmistakable design style together with Viking’s American cue-building heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated through a collaboration between Viking and renowned custom cue maker Ariel Carmeli, each cue in the Diamond Series is manufactured according to Carmeli’s exact specifications. The result is a premium playing cue that combines exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive materials and high-performance construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA West African ebony forearm and butt sleeve provide the foundation for tri-color real maple veneer points. The design is elevated by 48 natural Larimar stone and ivory-colored IMA inlays, complemented by silver, black and Larimar-patterned index rings. A navy blue and white double-pressed Irish linen wrap completes the cue’s striking presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the design is a full laminated maple core engineered for strength, stability and consistent performance. The included ViKORE low-deflection shaft delivers exceptional control and accuracy, while Viking’s modified 3\/8\" × 10 stainless-steel joint pin provides a solid, dependable hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by renowned custom cue maker Ariel Carmeli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Viking to Carmeli’s specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull laminated maple-cored construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest African ebony forearm and butt sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTri-color real maple veneer points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 natural Larimar stone and ivory-colored IMA inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver, black and coordinating index ringwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy blue and white Irish linen wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViKORE low-deflection performance shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViking Lifetime Warranty, including warpage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Viking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection: Ariel Carmeli Diamond Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Blue Diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCue Type: Playing Cue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Tiger Everest Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple Low-Deflection Performance Shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft Construction: Nine to eleven turnings over 18–24 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaper: 12\"–14\" pro taper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForearm: Laminated maple-cored West African ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlays: 48 natural Larimar stone and ivory-colored IMA inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap: Navy blue and white double-pressed Irish linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Three-coat ultraviolet urethane finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint: High-impact black IMA, flat-faced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Pin: Modified 3\/8\" × 10 stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButt Plate: High-impact modified acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumper: Threaded rubber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty: Viking Lifetime Warranty, including warpage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to experience Ariel Carmeli-inspired design with the consistency, performance and lifetime protection of a Viking cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking ViKORE is a low-deflection performance shaft crafted from premium Hard Rock Maple. Its carefully controlled construction—including nine to eleven precision turnings over 18–24 months—creates a stable, consistent shaft designed to deliver exceptional cue-ball control and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12\"–14\" pro taper provides a smooth, comfortable stroke, while the capped and threaded Viking SUPER Ferrule and Tiger Everest Medium tip produce a responsive, dependable hit. The ViKORE is an excellent choice for players who prefer the traditional feel of maple with the added accuracy of modern low-deflection technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance: Low deflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Tiger Everest Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaper: 12\"–14\" pro taper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: Nine to eleven turnings over 18–24 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Benefit: Improved cue-ball control and accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fedor Gorst Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67582893392182,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/3926\/7638\/files\/SG-AC-BD_gallery__64482.jpg?v=1790463450","url":"https:\/\/fedorgorst.com\/products\/viking-blue-diamond-by-ariel-carmeli-playing-cue","provider":"Fedor Gorst Official Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}