{"id":1988,"date":"2019-08-17T23:22:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T06:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsbilliards.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1988"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T21:21:16","slug":"viking-a256","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/arsbilliards.com\/?product=viking-a256","title":{"rendered":"Viking Helix HL0116\/B2506"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Viking Helix HL0116 (Formerly\u00a0B2506,\u00a0A256)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ocean Blue \/ Smoke \/ Ocean Blue Faded Stain | HardRock Maple |NEW FOR 2020 Sapphire Star Premium Pearl, Silver and Black (IMA) Rings |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingcue.com\/joint-styles-1\/\">Viking Quick Release Joint<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingcue.com\/tips\/\">T<\/a>iger Everest Laminated Tip\u00a0|\u00a0ViKORE Shaft<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Viking Cues, we know that better cues lead to better games. Over the years, Viking has become recognized as the leading cue maker in the industry. Our reputation is owed to the superior quality and craftsmanship of our products. Because of our focus on making great playing cues and our time-honored tradition in the billiards world. Viking&#8217;s reputation continues to be the industry leader.<\/p>\n<p>From the leather tip, to the rubber bumper, a Viking cue is constructed with the best components, experience, and care in the billiards industry. 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