There have been some unusual sporting inventions down the years, but one which continues to enjoy a certain degree of popularity even up to the present day is the snooker dining table. Cue sports equipment manufacturers Riley international have continued this tradition with their dual purpose pool tables fitted with covers that slide shut to create a stylish-looking dinner table and open up to reveal a standard pool table which is ready to play upon immediately. The firm also has a good range of cues and snooker and billiard tables for sale. Some of the biggest names in the sport have enjoyed playing on the Riley range, with the firm’s flagship table, the Aristocrat Tournament Champion having been a feature on the world championship circuit for many years. Players such as Stephen Hendry and John Higgins have won the ultimate prize in snooker on just such a table. In fact, you can now buy a table that has actually been used in ranking tournaments, including the world championships, directly from Riley. The manufacturer is releasing ex tournament tables for sale, including one that was used as an arena table in the 2009 World Championships, won by John Higgins – it’s your chance to own a piece of snooker history!