Viking eXactShot series is one worth mentioning in our series of Viking’s Pool cue reviews. The thing that makes this series stand out is its unique design and unparalleled performance. After manufacturing such an impeccable product, the company claims “it has no competition”.
Like all of Viking’s cue series, this cue series gained tremendous popularity in little time, as with every new series the company further innovates and introduces new features. Some of the common features that this series brought will be discussed in this post.
Keep reading till the end, this post will help you to decide which of these cues you should buy.
Any cue review would be considered incomplete without thoughts on the cue’s tip. The thing is, for a pool player (professional or beginner), cue’s sturdiness and durability is an important factor. A fragile tip neither promises powerful shots, nor a longtime solution. Besides paying the extra price for replacing the tip, it takes time to get used to the new tip and its precision, when you are frequently replacing tips.
The Viking eXactShot series has a Kamui Black® tip, designed to add more spin to the cue ball with minimum effort. This is because the elasticity of the leather absorbs the momentum of the cue which results in the desired and precise spin. If you are looking for an explosive and low deflection shaft with astonishing response and precision, this cue series could be your best choice.
Besides being aesthetic, the design is so precise (rounded shaft, perfect finishing) which makes the brand sure that their product has no match. And to some extent, this is true as this series can easily stand among the best pool cues available. Moreover, the visually striking sightlines function as a scope for a pool player to focus on their next shots. It features a sturdy specially-formulated, high impact resin ferrule that is reactive and ensures perfect fit on your cue.
From its sturdy tips to the indestructible ferrule, high-performance shaft to American wood forearm, rubber bumper to urethane finishing, the customer gets an equal amount of value in his cue for the price he pays for eXactShot X2.
The brands feel proud to affirm that their cues can help one to take their performance to the next level. Whether you are struggling for low deflection, or you feel your cue is not performing as per your expectations, Viking eXactShot cues are worth giving a try. The Viking cue’s vertical sightlines down the length of the shaft help you shoot where you mean to.
Viking’s reputation has drastically improved over the years in the pool industry. The reason is the brand emphasizes a lot on the quality of their cues, thereby taking it to the next level with every series.
And then comes the lifetime warranty. With it, you can be damn sure you won’t have to rebuy a cue, even in case of warping, as you have a lifetime-warrantied cue in your hands. No worries at all!
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Though it is completely up to one’s preferences and budget, which one of these he might fancy buying, let us highlight some of the differences between the two. A few people may mistake both as the same.
There is a significant difference between the price range of eXactShot X2 and eXactShot. eXactShot X2 series is slightly expensive, but at the same time it has more features.
On the other hand, eXactshot series is cheaper, nevertheless, of very fine quality.
Custom engraving is something that makes you feel proud when your name or your favourite player’s name is etched on the cue. This option is available in both eXactShot cues, eXactShot X2 cues, however, in eXactShot cues, you’ll get engraving option in different colours/multiple colours.
The quality of wood used in eXactShot X2 is stronger, as its other features including the tip and butt. This is why this product costs a little more than eXactShot series.
It is a pretty straightforward fact that the better cue is in your hands, the more likely your game is going to improve. Over the years, the Viking has thrived to produce some very fine quality cues, and it eventually succeeded, in the form of Viking eXactShot X2 & Viking eXactShot cue series we have reviewed. Though some may find its prices little higher than other cue brands, their features and durability make them cost-effective in the longer term.
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