Viking Red Diamond by Ariel Carmeli Playing Cue

The Red Diamond brings Ariel Carmeli’s unmistakable design style together with Viking’s American cue-building heritage. Created 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, dramatic aesthetics and high-performance construction. A West African ebony forearm and butt sleeve provide a rich, dark foundation for tri-color real maple veneer points. The design is highlighted by 80 red premium pearl and ivory-colored IMA inlays, complemented by silver, black and coordinating index rings. A black and red double-pressed Irish linen wrap completes the cue’s bold presentation. Beneath 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. Highlights Designed by renowned custom cue maker Ariel Carmeli Manufactured by Viking to Carmeli’s specifications Full laminated maple-cored construction West African ebony forearm and butt sleeve Tri-color real maple veneer points 80 red premium pearl and ivory-colored IMA inlays Silver, black and coordinating index ringwork Black and red double-pressed Irish linen wrap ViKORE low-deflection performance shaft Viking Lifetime Warranty, including warpage Specifications Brand: Viking Collection: Ariel Carmeli Diamond Series Model: Red Diamond Cue Type: Playing Cue Tip: Tiger Everest Medium Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple Low-Deflection Performance Shaft Shaft Construction: Nine to eleven turnings over 18–24 months Taper: 12"–14" pro taper Forearm: Laminated maple-cored West African ebony Inlays: 80 red premium pearl and ivory-colored IMA inlays Wrap: Black and red double-pressed Irish linen Finish: Three-coat ultraviolet urethane finish Joint: High-impact black IMA, flat-faced Joint Pin: Modified 3/8" × 10 stainless steel Butt Plate: High-impact modified acrylic Bumper: Threaded rubber Warranty: Viking Lifetime Warranty, including warpage Bold, refined and built to perform, the Red Diamond offers Ariel Carmeli-inspired design with the consistency, performance and lifetime protection of a Viking cue. The 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. A 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. Specifications Construction: Hard Rock Maple Performance: Low deflection Tip: Tiger Everest Medium Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded Taper: 12"–14" pro taper Production: Nine to eleven turnings over 18–24 months Primary Benefit: Improved cue-ball control and accuracy