Rasson OX II Pool Table — Black Fluorocarbon — 8 Foot & 9 Foot

Rasson OX II Pool Table in Black Fluorocarbon

Rasson picked the OX II as the official table for the 2025 Reyes Cup, and this is that table in black. It sits on two sculpted arches instead of legs or a pedestal, and underneath the rails it’s pure Rasson pro spec: three-piece 30mm slate, MAX K55 cushion rubber, aluminum alloy apron and beam, LevelBox II slate leveling. In the black finish it looks like a piece of architecture that happens to have a pool table on top.

A silver version exists with the same build. Pick the finish that fits the room and you’ve made the only decision that separates them.

Why black fluorocarbon, and what to expect from it

The black is a deep, low-sheen finish. Rasson describes the fluorocarbon coating as comparable to an automotive paint job, which in practice means it resists the knocks and scrapes a game room collects. It goes especially well with dark floors, walnut, leather, and anything with a lot of glass.

Honest tradeoff: black shows dust sooner than silver does. A microfiber cloth once a week keeps it looking new. If your room is bright and white, the silver may sit more quietly in the space.

Slate and leveling

Rasson cuts its own slate for this table at 30mm, in three sections. Slate that thick is the norm on tournament equipment and resists sagging between supports over years of play, so the roll you get the first week is the roll you’ll have a decade later.

Two adjustment systems keep it that way. LevelBox II, Rasson’s patented slate leveling, trues the stone at the frame. Patented metal leg levelers deal with the floor. When a new table settles in its first months, those are what a technician uses to bring it back to dead level.

How it plays

MAX K55 rubber gives the cushions the standard pool profile and a consistent, lively rebound. The rail caps are African solid wood under an anti-fingerprint HPL surface, so a black rail doesn’t end up covered in chalky handprints by the end of a night. Reflective metal disc sights and alloy corner castings finish the rail.

Built on aluminum

Both the apron and the support beam that carries the slate are aluminum alloy. Wood frames can move with seasonal humidity. Aluminum doesn’t, which is why commercial and tournament tables lean on it. The arched legs are solid wood and plywood.

Since the arches sit at the two ends, the long sides of the table are open all the way underneath. You get full leg room along the side rails, which you’ll notice the first time you’re stretched out for a long bank.

Pocket options

Drop pockets or Rasson’s patented ball return, your choice. With drop pockets, each hole has its own TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) bucket and you collect balls from all six. The ball return carries every pocketed ball to one spot at the end of the table. Most home buyers who try both go with the ball return. Players who practice drills often prefer drop pockets, since the ball stays where it fell.

8 foot or 9 foot

Both sizes play on regulation playfields: 44″ x 88″ for the 8 foot and 50″ x 100″ for the 9 foot. Allow a full 58-inch cue stroke around every edge and you need roughly 13’4″ x 17’0″ for the 8 foot and 13’10” x 18’0″ for the 9 foot. Keeping a 52-inch short cue handy lets you shave close to a foot off each wall. When a room only just fits the 9 foot, the 8 foot is usually the better table to live with.

The question most people forget to ask

If you’re ordering the ball return, pick which end the balls come out before installation day. That end is where you’ll stand to rack every single game, so it wants open floor in front of it, not a wall, a couch arm, or a bar stool. Once 30mm slate is set and leveled, turning the table around is a job, so settle it on paper first and tell your installer.

How it compares to the Victory III

Rasson’s Victory III uses the same slate, cushions, frame, leveling, and finish options. It stands on a V-shaped pedestal in the center, where the OX II stands on end arches, and the Victory III costs more. On the cloth, you won’t feel a difference. Choose the silhouette you’d rather look at.

Why buy it from Billiards Direct

San Diego has been our home base for selling and installing tables since 2003, and we ship the OX II anywhere in the lower 48. Local delivery and installation covers San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles. We level the slate with a machinist’s level, and we come back if the table moves once it settles.

OX II Specifications (Black Fluorocarbon)

Rasson OX II black: common questions

Is the Rasson OX II the official Reyes Cup table?
Yes. Rasson supplied the OX II as the official table of the 2025 Reyes Cup, and it’s built to EPBF and WPA specifications.

What colors does the Rasson OX II come in?
Two: Black Fluorocarbon, shown here, and Silver Fluorocarbon. There’s no wood-grain or white version.

Is there a 7-foot Rasson OX II?
No. It’s made in 8 foot and 9 foot only.

Does black fluorocarbon scratch easily?
It’s tougher than painted wood and Rasson likens it to an automotive finish. It does show dust more than silver, so plan on a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth.

Which is better for a home, drop pockets or ball return?
Most households go with the ball return because racking is faster. If you practice drills and want each ball to stay in its pocket, drop pockets are the better fit.

Is the OX II cheaper than the Victory III?
Yes. It shares the Victory III’s slate, cushions, frame and leveling, and the main difference is the arched base in place of the V pedestal.

Can Simonis cloth go on the OX II?
Yes. Rasson offers Simonis 860 as an optional upgrade, and you can choose your cloth grade in the options before adding the table to your cart.