Created by a Champion, For Champions
The story of On Cue World is one rooted in family, passion, and a lifelong love of cue sports.
Michaela Tabb, a former international pool player, professional snooker referee and experienced sales professional, has always had a strong connection to the game. With years of industry insight and a natural flair for customer service, Michaela decided to channel her skills into something of her own. Alongside her husband Ross, they created Blackball Tables, that’s grown from strength to strength. In 2023, the company was rebranded as On Cue World to better encapsulate its offering, which extends far beyond bespoke pool tables to include cues, cases, and accessories.
Joining her on this journey is her son, Morgan McInnes, a talented professional pool player in his own right. Morgan brings a fresh perspective, deep product knowledge, and a player’s eye to everything they do, helping shape a business that understands the needs of customers at every level of the game.
Together, Michaela and Morgan have helped grow the business beyond just pool tables. They’ve built On Cue World into a trusted online destination for pool and snooker fans, offering a wide range of tables, accessories, and essentials — all backed by their personal touch and commitment to service.
Meet the Team
Michaela McInnes
Managing Director
Michaela McInnes, otherwise known as Michaela Tabb, is not just the heart and soul behind On Cue World, but also a figure revered in the cue sports industry. Widely known as the “Queen of the Baize,” she has established herself as a top Professional referee in snooker and American pool events across the globe. Throughout her career, Michaela has officiated at high-profile events like the Mosconi Cup, the World Snooker Championship, and the UK Championship to name a few. Beyond her achievements, she’s celebrated for breaking gender barriers and setting a high bar for integrity and professionalism in the sport.
Beyond the table, Michaela’s influence has been pivotal in shaping the Cuesports community. Players, fans, and fellow referees respect her dedication to the game and her consistent, fair decision-making under intense pressure. At On Cue World, we’re particularly proud of her efforts to promote the sport and her initiatives to encourage more women to take up roles in snooker and pool as players and officials.
Owning and leading On Cue World, Michaela continues to channel her passion and experience to foster growth and innovation in the Cuesports world. Her legacy as a top-tier referee and business leader underscores her commitment to the game and its community. On Cue World is a testament to her vision, and we are excited to be part of her journey, impacting cue sports for years to come.
Morgan McInnes
Operations Director
Morgan McInnes joined the business in August of 2021 when the demands were sufficient for a career change to the sport he loves. Coming in as Operations Director Morgan introduced several new products and has grown the retail arm by an impressive 400% to date.
Morgan is a keen English 8 Ball Player in the top 4 in Scotland and will be turning professional in 2024.
At On Cue World, Michaela and Morgan represent more than just talented individuals; they symbolise a family’s shared love for all Cuesports. Their bond and collective contribution to the game set them apart. As they continue to inspire and lead, we look forward to supporting and celebrating their journey, reaffirming our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence in the world of Cuesports.
Designing the perfect playing table
I wanted the table top to be secured all the way around so the cushions provided a uniform reaction and bounce. This has been achieved with the addition of extra table clips to hold the cushions down, a mammoth twelve on each table. We have also reduced pocketed ball bounce outs to a minimum. Add all of this with tighter pockets on the Blackball Elite table and you have one fabulous table, perfect for International and European standard pool. The decision was then made to make this quality product available to every standard of pool player by introducing the Club table to the range. All the benefits of the Elite with standard sized pockets.
The table top has been designed to perfection, but any table can look poor if the wrong cloth is put on it. Throughout my years of playing one cloth has stood out as the best of the best and that’s Hainsworth. Blackball Tables is delighted to confirm we have an agreement with A W Hainsworth and all our tables will have Hainsworth Match cloth fitted as standard.
Giving something back
It was particularly important to Ross at the beginning of the journey to reinvest in the game that he loves. ‘I have watched over the years as the 8-ball pool market received little or no investment from the manufacturers of anything related to the game. At Blackball Tables we are going to hold at least one annual competition with at least a £50k prize fund for our customers and it’s only open to amateurs.’ 2019 saw the inaugural event with a prize pot of £50k which grew to £67,600 in 2023. The next event is planned for February 2025 and the team are hoping to increase the prize money further.