ASKA Poker Pool Ball Set – Premium – 2¼" (57.2mm) – 16 Balls – A, K, Q, J – PBPOKER

ASKA Poker Pool Ball Set – Premium – 2¼" (57.2mm) – 16 Balls – A, K, Q, J – PBPOKER

Mix up your game with the ASKA Poker Pool Ball Set — a completely different way to play on your pool table. Instead of numbered balls, this set uses playing card ranks: Ace, King, Queen, and Jack, four balls of each. The goal isn't to run a rack — it's to pocket balls and build the best poker hand. Poker Pocket Billiards combines the luck of the cards with the skills of pool for a great strategy exercise that requires you to think on your feet. Perfect for groups and ideal when you have an odd number of players.

What's In The Set

• 4 yellow "A" balls — Ace
• 4 purple "K" balls — King
• 4 red "Q" balls — Queen
• 4 blue "J" balls — Jack
• Total: 16 balls (cue ball not included — use your existing white cue ball)

Specifications

• Model: PBPOKER
• Grade: Premium
• Diameter: 2¼" / 57.2mm (tolerance ±3%)
• Weight: 167–170g per ball
• Quantity: 16 balls (no cue ball — use your own)
• Ball types: 4× Ace (yellow), 4× King (purple), 4× Queen (red), 4× Jack (blue)
• Finish: High-gloss polished
• Packaging: ASKA branded green gift box

Why Players Choose This Set

• A completely different game on the same table — no new equipment needed beyond the ball set; works on any standard pool table
• Great for groups and odd numbers of players — Poker Pool works well with 2, 3, or 4 players; no teams required
• Strategy meets luck — you need both shooting skill and card-game thinking to win; experienced pool players don't automatically dominate
• Multiple game variations — standard rules plus optional Wild Jack, Single Wild Rank, and Individual Wild Card variants keep the game fresh
• Premium 2¼" (57.2mm) balls — regulation pool table size, consistent weight and finish, plays on any standard table
• Memorable gift — unique concept in a clean gift box; stands out from any standard ball set

Table Compatibility

These balls are standard 2¼" (57.2mm) — the same size as a regular pool ball set:

• 7-foot, 8-foot, and 9-foot pool tables
• Any pool table where you currently play 8-ball or 9-ball

Note: A white cue ball is not included. Use the cue ball from your existing ball set.

Who This Set Is For

• Pool players looking for something new — if you've played 8-ball and 9-ball a thousand times, Poker Pool is a completely fresh challenge on the same table
• Groups and game nights — works especially well with 3 or 4 players; the poker element keeps everyone engaged even when it's not their turn
• Card game fans who play pool — if you enjoy both poker and billiards, this is the natural crossover
• Gift buyers — a unique, conversation-starting gift for any pool player; no one else in their circle likely has this
• Bars and game rooms — adds variety to a billiard setup without taking up any extra space

How To Play – Poker Pocket Billiards Rules

Racking the Balls
In Poker Pocket Billiards, the object balls are racked randomly with no specific order, using a 16-ball diamond-shaped rack. The rack is placed in the standard position, with all balls touching before the break. Below is an illustration showing the proper rack setup.

Start of the Game
Players may lag or draw lots to determine the order of play. The starting player begins the game with ball-in-hand.

Objective & Scoring
The objective of Poker Pocket Billiards is to finish the game with a stronger poker hand than your opponent, based on the balls you have legally pocketed.

Poker Hand Rankings (Best to Worst)
Four of a Kind (e.g., four Aces), Full House, Three of a Kind, Two Pairs, Straight (Ace, King, Queen, Jack), One Pair.

Pocketed balls remain off the table. A player may score no more than five balls per inning.

Break Shot
The player performing the break is credited with all legally pocketed balls, provided no foul is committed. The player continues shooting until a shot is missed or the five-ball per inning limit is reached.

Incoming Player
The incoming player accepts the balls as they lie and continues shooting until missing a shot or reaching the five-ball limit for that inning.

End of the Game
The game ends when all object balls have been legally pocketed.

Game Progression Example
One player may have five balls, another four, another three, and another two. If two balls remain on the table, a player with five balls may continue shooting by spotting one ball from their hand for each ball pocketed, attempting to improve their hand. A player with four balls may pocket a fifth ball and continue shooting for the final remaining ball, spotting one ball after each score. A player with only three balls ends the game if they pocket the last two balls, as they reach the five-ball maximum and do not spot any balls.

Determining the Winner
Once all balls are pocketed, players form the best possible poker hand from their collected balls. For example, a player with three Kings defeats a player with five balls forming only two pairs. A player with one ball defeats a player with none. A player with no balls finishes ahead of a player with none who owes a ball due to a foul.

Deliberate Misses
A player may deliberately miss a shot if they already have five balls and no remaining ball can improve their hand. On a deliberate miss, the player must either drive an object ball to a cushion or cause the cue ball to contact a cushion after striking an object ball. Failure to do so is a foul.

Fouls
A foul occurs if a player fails to hit an object ball, causes the cue ball or any object ball to leave the table, does not keep at least one foot on the floor while shooting, touches the cue ball with anything other than the cue tip on a legal stroke, touches any object ball illegally, or fails to comply with the deliberate miss rule.

Wild Poker Pocket Billiards (Optional Variations)
By mutual agreement, players may introduce wild cards. Wild Jacks allow any "J" ball to be declared as any card when hands are shown (e.g., three Aces plus one Jack may be declared as four Aces). In the Single Wild Rank (Shake Bottle) variation, one number is drawn secretly and, when revealed, all balls of that rank become wild. In Individual Wild Cards, each player draws a number, and any balls of that number they score are wild only for that player.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cue ball included?
No — the PBPOKER set includes only the 16 playing balls (4× A, K, Q, J). Use the white cue ball from your existing pool ball set. Any standard 2¼" cue ball works — or use an ASKA 6-dot training cue ball (see below) so you can read your spin.

How many players can play?
Poker Pool works well with 2 to 4 players. It's particularly good for odd numbers (3 players) where traditional pool games can be awkward.

Do I need a special rack?
Yes — Poker Pocket Billiards uses a 16-ball diamond-shaped rack, not a standard 15-ball triangle rack. We sell the matching ASKA 16-Ball Poker Pool Rack.

Can beginners play against experienced pool players?
Yes — the poker hand element means that luck plays a genuine role. A less experienced player can win by pocketing the right balls, even against a stronger shooter. This is one of the reasons Poker Pool works so well in mixed-skill groups.

What size table does this set fit?
Any standard pool table using 2¼" (57.2mm) balls — typically 7, 8, or 9-foot tables.

How long does a game take?
Typically 20–40 minutes depending on the number of players and skill levels. Games can be played in sets, just like traditional pool.

Everything You Need to Play Poker Pool

This set includes the 16 playing balls. To set up a full game, add:

• ASKA 16-Ball Poker Pool Rack — required to rack all 16 balls (a standard triangle only holds 15).
• A cue ball — not included. Use an ASKA 6-Dot Training Cue Ball (Red) or Black Dot — it doubles as your cue ball and lets you read spin while you play.
• ASKA Pool Ball Travel & Storage Case — 17 foam-padded compartments to store and carry your set.

More games for your table: the ASKA Boston Numbered Ball Set (PB01A) for 8-ball & 9-ball, and the ASKA Snooker Set (SB01).