Rasson Apollo Pool Table: Black Edition

The Rasson Apollo Pool Table, which will be used at ALL Ultimate Pool events, is available now!

(Video primarily showcases the Black Edition of the Rasson Apollo)

Over the last 4 years, we have collaborated with Rasson to develop an English 8 Ball pool table, made to the highest standards for competition use. Taking feedback from top players and our customers to ensure we provide the very best playability standards.  The Rasson Apollo is now the official table for all ultimate Pool events and has also been endorsed by the World 8 Ball Federation and is the official table in the World Pool Championships.  

The Rasson Apollo pool table is available exclusively from Home Leisure Direct.

We have designed the Apollo in conjunction with Ultimate Pool to meet the requirements of the highest level of competitive pool.

Ultimate Pool's Announcement (14.02.24)

Ultimate Pool is delighted to announce Home Leisure Direct as the Official Table Retailer of Ultimate Pool.

"Home Leisure Direct’s long-standing affiliation with Rasson tables made the British retailer the standout choice to assist in bringing the Rasson Apollo Ultimate Pool Edition to the market." Read the official press release here.

This is the best English pool table on the market, having features normally found on high-end competition American pool tables. The Rasson Apollo represents a significant advance over any other English pool table on the market.

This pool table is made for us by Rasson, who are the world's largest pool table manufacturer, supplying the very best pool and snooker tables to the world's biggest competitions, including the Mosconi Cup (American 9 Ball Pool) and the Champion of Champions (Snooker). And now the UK's leading English Pool competition - Ultimate Pool.

Which trim option will you choose?

The Apollo is available in either the Apollo Black Edition with black trim - pocket corners, rails and feet, or the standard version - which can be viewed here: Rasson Apollo 

What makes the Apollo Pool Table so special?

The Apollo has significant upgrades when compared to the standard English competition-style pool table in many areas:

 Solid wood cabinet - The Vanquish's solid wood cabinet offers the ultimate strength & durability compared to an MDF cabinet.

 One-piece cushion rail - rather than have the cushion rubber attached to a wooden baton which is bolted in 3 places to the cushion rail, the cushion rubbers are glued directly to the solid wood cushion rail. This gives a far better and more consistent response.

 Countersunk pocket liners - giving a sleek appearance these pocket liners are flat to the rail surface, making cueing over the pocket far easier

 Steel slate supports - the slate is supported by two steel bars to ensure it is adequately supported throughout the life of the table, providing a perfectly level playing surface.

 Precision slate - the premium slate has been ground and sanded within a tolerance of less than 0.1mm, ensuring a level playing surface for use at the very highest level.

 Cushion height - we have lowered the cushion height to 35mm, instead of 37mm or 38mm found on most English pool tables. This makes striking the cue ball against the rail far easier to make a clean contact. This makes no compromise on ball response from the cushions, in fact, in testing it is improved.

 Cushions bolted through the slate - traditionally English pool tables have the cushion rail attached by a series of latches inside the table. The Apollo instead has the cushion rail bolted down through holes in the slate to ensure it provides the most solid connection between the rails and the playing surface. This ensures excellent ball response from the cushions.

 No-lift levelling system - the feet on the Apollo have a screw thread that can be accessed with a screwdriver, allowing you to turn clockwise or anticlockwise and level your table without having to lift the entire table and rotate the feet, as is necessary on many pool tables.

 Cue ball separator - on nearly all free play pool tables, when potting the cue ball it will return to the black spot end like all other balls. For players who are used to playing on competition or pub tables, this can prove irritating, and so to remedy this, the Apollo table is fitted with a cue ball separator which will return the cue ball to the baulk end.

 Noise-reducing ball return box - some customers have told us that when playing pool later in the evening, or when others are watching television, the ball return on other tables can create an echoing noise when the balls arrive in the box at the end of the table. To eliminate this the Apollo uses high-grade foam to deaden the noise experienced when the balls pass through the table and into the ball return boxes.

 Undertable triangle holder - makes storing away the triangle nice and easy.

All these industry-leading features make the Apollo a truly exceptional pool table. 

For all of our Rasson pool tables, please see our Rasson Pool Tables section.

For our range of luxury pool tables, please see our luxury pool tables section.

Pub Style Pool Table Comparison Chart

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of pool tables and find your perfect match. Whether you're transforming your home game room into the ultimate hangout spot or adding some flair to your commercial space, this chart has got you covered.

We’ve lined up some of the best pub-style pool tables for you to compare:

• Signature Club
• Signature Tournament
• Supreme Winner
• Signature Champion
• Rasson Apollo

Explore the specifications, design features, and unique qualities of each model to find the perfect fit for your needs. 

Free Accessory Pack With This Table

Please note - The above picture features a Signature Pool Table Cover. This has been replaced by an Ultimate Pool pool table cover.

Colours / finishes may change on individual items received in free accessory packs.

Get ready to play as soon as your table arrives with this free accessory pack worth over £150.

It includes two 57" Whirlwind ash two-piece pool cues, a Rasson triangle, a cube of chalk in the colour to match your choice of cloth colour, an Ultimate Pool pool table cover and an Aramith 2" reds and yellows ball set.

All you have to do is buy this table and we'll provide all of this free when your pool table is delivered.

 Plus Free Exclusive Cue Success Online Tutorial:

That's right, not only do you get our standard free accessory pack worth over £150, but you will also receive an exclusive Cue Success Online Tutorial with this table.

Cue Success: Exclusive Online Tutorials

Featuring 4 times World 8 Ball Pool Champion Gareth Potts and 4 time Mosconi Cup Winner Karl Boyes, this online series of tutorials is only available from Home Leisure Direct. Gain over 3 hours of first-class pool coaching from two of the sport's most successful players. Check out our trailer below:

Note: This offer is available for a limited period only, whilst stocks last. This offer may be withdrawn at any time, without notice.

Customise your choice of Pool Table from these options:

Type of Pool Game:

The Rasson Apollo Pool table is designed for English Pool as standard.

English Pool - played with 2" Reds and Yellows. 

Choice of Pool Balls:

The Rasson Apollo pool table is supplied with Aramith Reds and Yellows balls as standard free of charge: 

Aramith Reds and Yellows - as used in many tournaments, 2" size reds and yellows, with regulation size 1 7/8" size cue ball.

You may also wish to upgrade these balls when specifying your choice of options. Make your choice from the selection below: 

Aramith Spots and Stripes - supplied numbered from 1 to 15, allowing you to play either 8 Ball or 9 Ball pool using the same set of balls. 2" size spots and stripes, with regulation size 1 7/8" size cue ball.

Super Aramith Pro Cup Reds and Yellows - every ball is crafted precisely so that each ball weighs within 1 gram of each other. Supplied with a spotted 1" cue ball. This ball set is the choice for the majority of English Pool competitions.

 

The Rasson Apollo is available in 7ft.

To ensure you select the right size of table please view our Will it Fit? page. This provides all the sizing info you should need for your choice of table type.

You may also find it helpful to plan the layout of your room using our Games Room Designer interior design software, which is free and easy to use.

If you need further advice please watch our video on measuring pool table sizes in our Buying Advice section. Or please call our friendly team of experts on 0800 622 6464 or 01454 413636.

The Rasson Apollo English Pool Table is available in a Black finish with black trim - pocket corners, rail trims and feet.

Alternatively, you may prefer the Rasson Apollo standard edition - with each of the black trims finished in silver.

We offer a broad range of different cloths that can be fitted to your pool table, so we're confident that there will be a perfect match for your individual needs, but with so many choices it's easy to get bewildered by all the different terms and colours when looking at a glance. For a quick guide, please check out the above video for a rundown on all your available choices to learn everything you need.

When considering the colour choice of your cloth, do bear in mind that owing to the natural fibres of the wool, lighter shades of any napped cloth can occasionally have blemishes, or speckles. This does not affect play, or durability of the cloth. If you would like a more detailed description of this, click here for an explanation from leading brand, Strachan.

Further information about each cloth can be read below. 

Cloth Colours:

We offer you the largest range of pool cloths on the market to allow you to make the perfect choice, both in terms of playability and looks.

If you would like us to provide you with any cloth samples please call 0808 506 4084 and one of our friendly advisors will be happy to arrange for whichever colours you are interested in to be posted to you.

All our Rasson Apollo pool tables are supplied as standard with competition-grade Strachan 6811 West of England cloth, available in the following colours:

• Black
• Blue
• Bright Red
• Burgundy
• Green
• Grey
• Purple

Premium Cloth (at extra charge):

Hainsworth Match Cloth:

Hainsworth Match is the tournament cloth that delivers the professional playing experience. Tightly woven from the finest yarns, Match provides spectacular speed and cue ball control with high levels of durability.

The cloth of ACBS, Matchroom Snooker, SPA, BAPTO, EUKPF, the World Pool Championships, French Grand National, British Open and many other tournaments, Hainsworth Match is the tournament cloth.

Strachan 861 & Superfine Cloth:

The Strachan 861 in Powder Blue is the official and exclusive cloth used for the International Pool Association tournaments. It's non-directional worsted meaning that this ensures a smooth and consistent play in all directions. As well as being a fast cloth, the 861 is also known for its durability. It's created to last. 

Strachan Superfine cloths have been treated with SpillGuard™ to protect against stains and spills, making it the perfect fit for any games room or commercial venue. This cloth is a 100% wool napped cloth that offers players professional levels of speed, consistency and control. Used by the Ultimate Pool, English Pool Association (EPA), World Eightball Pool Federation (WEPF), International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) and European Billiards and Snooker Association (EBSA).

Smart Cloth:

Hainsworth Smart cloth is hard-wearing and available in a fabulous range of 24 colours. It has a napped playing surface, giving excellent ball response and longevity. It's the slowest playing of all the cloths we offer, providing a longer wearing playing surface in a great choice of colours.

Hainsworth Elite Pro:

Similar to Simonis cloth the Hainsworth Elite Pro is most commonly fitted to American pool tables where a napless cloth is used. This type of cloth plays faster than a normal napped English Pool cloth. Its high-quality worsted weave provides long-lasting high speed play.

We have a selection of Accessory Bundles that are filled with a complete selection of everything you need for the perfect game of pool or snooker. We've gathered together some of our best-selling pool accessories into bundles, which offer huge savings compared to buying the items individually. Select your chosen Accessory Bundle in the Drop-Down menu.

Snooker Accessory Bundle:

Included in this bundle are Standard Snooker Balls, a 2-Player Snooker Scoreboard & a Chrome 'Butt' Cue Rest with a saving of over £50 (RRP £139.91). 

Jack Daniel's Accessory Bundle:

Included in this bundle are a JD Brush, JD Triangle & two English JD Cues with a saving of £70 (RRP £199.99).

Having a well-lit pool table is essential for the ultimate game of pool. Our excellent selection of Pool Table Lights are available in a range of colours, sizes & designs to suit any games room. The following are our best-selling Pool Lights, select your choice in the drop-down menu. Click here to view the whole range.

Pool Table Light - Brushed Chrome Bar and Shades:

A classic lighting choice finished in brushed chrome with 3 brushed chrome conical-shaped shades, measuring at 150cm long. For more info, click here.

As the UK's leading luxury pool table retailer, we are delighted to offer a 5-Year Warranty with all of our pool tables retailing for more than £1,997 (including VAT). This applies to all the top brands that we sell, and includes every model. Please click on the link below for full terms and conditions.

Please click here for more details.

Availability:

Free, friendly expert Advice:

If you are unsure of what options to choose please call us to discuss the options available on 0800 622 6464 or 01454 413636. If you are happy to proceed we can take your order over the phone.

If you place your order online through our website one of our product experts will call you to discuss your choices and finalise your order.