The World Nineball Tour is thrilled to announce CPBA as the Official Cloth Partner of the tour following a ground-breaking multi-year agreement that will see the CPBA’s premium ROYAL APEX Series cloth used across all Matchroom major events worldwide.

The CPBA ROYAL APEX Series will serve as the official tournament cloth at Matchroom’s global professional events, debuting at the upcoming 2026 Premier League Pool, marking CPBA’s formal entry as core suppliers for elite, industry-leading pool competition.

Already trusted in top international competitions, national professional tournaments, specialised training centres and high-end clubs around the world, CPBA continues to collaborate with leading players and coaches to refine the touch and performance of its products, delivering a more stable and professional competitive experience for billiard enthusiasts at every level.

The partnership has been warmly welcomed by players across the tour. 2025 US Open Champion Aloysius Yapp said: “Congratulations to CPBA on the partnership with Matchroom — an outstanding collaboration. I am proud to represent the brand and compete on a truly world-class playing surface. I’m looking forward to the new season on fresh CPBA cloth. The Best cloth. The Best tour.”

2023 World Pool Champion Francisco Sánchez Ruiz added: “I’m very happy to see CPBA and Matchroom joining forces! CPBA is the future and I believe it will mark a new era in billiards. I’ve been training with this cloth for a long time and I can guarantee the quality and durability is incredible.”

Developed through years of research, development and testing, the ROYAL APEX Series has been engineered specifically for high-level match play. With over 90% wool content, the cloth provides a fine, uniformly resilient surface that minimises unnecessary friction and interference. Advanced weaving technology ensures superior flatness and stability even during long, intense matches, while precisely calibrated friction gives players clearer path judgement and more controllable spin performance.

Marvin Wang, CEO of CPBA, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Matchroom. The ROYAL APEX is not only a testament to our technical strength but also a tribute to global players’ pursuit of excellence. We look forward to working with Matchroom to enhance the spectator value and competitive level of billiards.”

Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport, said: “The World Nineball Tour is built on innovation and collaboration, and partnering with ambitious brands who share our vision for progress is a key part of that journey. CPBA has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing high-performance products, and we’re excited to work together to refine and elevate tournament conditions as the sport continues to grow globally.”

About CPBA
CPBA is a professional manufacturer of high-performance billiard cloth, combining advanced engineering with player-led innovation to deliver precision, consistency and durability at the highest level of the sport. Its ROYAL APEX Series is trusted by leading tournaments, training centres and clubs worldwide, setting the standard for elite competition surfaces.

For further information visit: www.cpbabrand.com