The Viking Defender DF1211 is built for the player who treats every rack like ground worth holding. From its Birdseye maple forearm to its embossed leather wrap and smoke pearl butt sleeve, this is a cue that looks the part of a high-end build and backs it up with the control to protect a lead and close out the game. Like every Viking, the Defender DF1211 is 100% American-made, with 99% of its components manufactured in-house. That vertical control over the build is why Viking has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted names in the billiards world, and it's why this cue carries a lifetime warranty against warpage and all components. Design & Craftsmanship 138 Smoke Premium Pearl inlays running the length of the design 5 White Premium Pearl inlaid points set into a Birdseye maple forearm White Premium Pearl butt sleeve for a clean, high-contrast finish Embossed leather wrap for a secure, premium feel in the hand Smoke Premium Pearl, Black (IMA), and White (IMA) index rings Smoke Premium Pearl butt plate with the Viking logo Performance The DF1211 ships standard with the ViKORE Performance Shaft, turned from hard rock maple aged five years and shaped to a 12" to 14" pro taper for extreme control and accuracy. The Viking Quick Release stainless steel joint pin makes assembly fast and repeatable, and the Tiger Everest laminated tip gives you consistent, predictable feedback shot after shot. Specifications Tip: Tiger Everest Laminated Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple, aged 5 years Taper: 12" to 14" Pro Taper Forearm: Premium Birdseye Maple Wrap: Embossed Leather Finish: Ultraviolet urethane 3-coat finish Joint: High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced with a brass insert Pin: Viking 5/16 Quick Release, Stainless Steel Butt Plate: Smoke Premium Pearl with Viking logo Bumper: Threaded Rubber Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage Customize Your Build The Defender DF1211 is made to order. Choose your performance shaft (ViKORE standard, V-PRO conventional, or upgrade to Siege, Whyte, or Triple 60 carbon fiber), tip size from 11.75mm to 12.75mm, tip type, and weight from 18 to 21 oz. Custom engraving is available for a personalized finishing touch.
Vikore Performance Shaft ($240 value) - $0, V-Pro Conventional Shaft (+4 weeks) - $0, Siege Carbon Fiber Shaft (+1-2weeks) + $284, Whyte Raw Carbon Fiber Shaft (+1-2weeks) + $384, Whyte Pearl Carbon Fiber Shaft (+1-2weeks) + $384, Whyte Wood Grain Carbon Fiber Shaft (+1-2weeks) + $384, Triple 60 FG 57 Signature Carbon Fiber Shaft (+1-2weeks) + $434