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Viking VIK561 Cue

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(1 customer review)

Original price was: $1,025.00.Current price is: $922.50.

Viking VIK561 pool cue featuring 29″ VIKORE Performance Shaftÿ shaft. ViKORE shaft technology.

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SKU: VIK561 Categories: Pool Cues, Viking Cues Brand: Viking

The Viking VIK561 Cue is a Viking playing cue sold by Quarter King Billiards. It has a Viking Quick Release joint and a 13.00mm classic wood shaft. It lists at $923, with free shipping over $98 and 30-day returns.

Description

Leather sets the Viking VIK561 apart from most of the linen-wrapped cues in Viking’s catalog, paired here with a blue and brown finish. It runs a 29-inch VIKORE Performance Shaft at 13.00mm in classic wood and the Viking Quick Release joint standard across the brand. A leather wrap gives a firmer, less absorbent grip than linen, a texture some players prefer for a drier feel in the hand. At about $920, the VIK561 sits toward the upper end of Viking’s range and is in stock now. Buyers deciding between a linen and leather wrap on a Viking cue will find this model representative of the leather-wrapped end of the catalog.

Additional information

Weight	1.4 lbs
Dimensions	3 × 3 × 34 in
Tip	13mm Tiger Everest
Ferrule	1" Viking Super Ferrule
Color	Blue, Brown
Shaft	29" VIKORE Performance Shaft
Pin	Viking Quick-Release
Collar	Stainless steel
Forearm	Rosewood with red, white and blue pearl inlays
Butt Sleeve	Black with the american flag inlay
Butt Plate	Black with Silver Viking Logo
Bumper	Black rubber
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBVIK
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Comes With Extension?	No
Comes With Case?	No
Select an option	18, 19, 20, 21
Warranty	Lifetime
Made in	US
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood

1 review for Viking VIK561 Cue

Rated 5 out of 5

Jesse R. – custom

Love American made!

Fantastic construction at a reasonable value. Swift, friendly service A+ purchase.

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Weight & Balance

This cue is offered in WBVIK, Yes. A lighter cue is easier to accelerate for a whippy, spin-friendly stroke; a heavier cue plants more solidly and drives the cue ball with less effort. Most players settle between 19 and 20 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for Viking VIK561 Cue
Tip	13mm Tiger Everest
Ferrule	1" Viking Super Ferrule
Color	Blue, Brown
Shaft	29" VIKORE Performance Shaft
Pin	Viking Quick-Release
Collar	Stainless steel
Forearm	Rosewood with red, white and blue pearl inlays
Butt Sleeve	Black with the american flag inlay
Butt Plate	Black with Silver Viking Logo
Bumper	Black rubber
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBVIK
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Comes With Extension?	No
Comes With Case?	No
Warranty	Lifetime
Made in	US
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
SKU	VIK561
Shipping Weight	1.4 lbs

Questions about this cue

What joint does the Viking VIK561 Cue use?

It uses a Viking Quick Release joint. That means any Viking Quick Release shaft will thread straight onto this butt, so you can add a spare or upgrade later without changing cues. If you are matching a shaft you already own, check its pin against Viking Quick Release before ordering — joints are not cross-compatible.

What shaft diameter is the Viking VIK561 Cue?

This cue ships with a 13.00mm shaft. Thinner shafts put more spin on the cue ball and feel crisper through the stroke; larger diameters feel fuller and are more forgiving on off-centre hits. Neither is better — it comes down to how you like the cue to hit.

Is this a carbon fiber or wood shaft cue?

The Viking VIK561 Cue comes with a Classic Wood shaft. Carbon fiber will not warp, ignores humidity and deflects less; quality maple gives the traditional feel a lot of players still prefer. Both play at a high level, so pick the one that matches how you want the cue to feel.

What is the Viking VIK561 Cue built for?

It is set up as a playing cue. Playing cues are balanced for control on shot-making, break cues are heavier with a harder tip for power transfer, and jump cues are short and light to get the cue ball airborne. Using the right one also protects your playing cue from break wear.

What kind of grip does it have?

The grip is leather wrap. Irish linen wicks sweat and stays tacky, leather is plush and premium, and a no-wrap finish is fast and needs no maintenance. If your hands run warm, linen is usually the safer pick.

Is Quarter King an authorized Viking dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Viking dealer, so this cue is genuine and carries the full manufacturer warranty against warpage and defects in workmanship. Warranty claims go through us — you do not have to deal with the factory yourself.

How fast does it ship, and can I return it?

Shipping is free on orders over $98 in the contiguous US, $5.50 flat otherwise, and you get tracking as soon as it moves. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unchalked, unused product — contact us first for a return authorization so it is credited without delay. Because this one is over $600, a 10% restocking fee applies to the return.

Specs checked and written up by Quarter King Billiards. Last reviewed October 20, 2026. Ask us about this cue

Compatible Shafts

This cue uses a Viking Quick Release joint, so these shafts thread straight onto it. Not sure? Send us the cue and we will confirm the fit before you buy.