At $150, Viking or Lucasi?

I'm looking to spend around $150 for a cue, and I'm wondering if I should get a Viking or a Lucasi, and why one would be better than the other. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!

[parrothead]

I would get a Viking, I have owned two in that price range and they were great. Good quality and an awesome hit.

[dags_lax]

This one is a no brainer. Viking. Quality and you are supporting american craftsman and a company that pays american taxes!

[dhammis]

Definitely go with the Viking. The beautiful thing about Viking is that the $150 Viking is of the same awesome quality that the $1500 Viking is. Not many other manufacturers can have similar claims.

--Damon

[StB]

Viking. Great quality and lots of options.

[Cardinal_Syn]

i like the hit of a viking better than the lucasi..

[New Kid In The Hall]

$150...either one. I own both, low end and top end...with the Lucasi, you get the Uni-Loc joint. It has a VERY NICE hit.