{"product_id":"aska-grade-a-poker-balls-set-16-balls-2-14-inch-pbpoker","title":"ASKA Poker Pool Ball Set – Premium – 2¼\" (57.2mm) – 16 Balls – A, K, Q, J – PBPOKER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eASKA Poker Pool Ball Set – Premium – 2¼\" (57.2mm) – 16 Balls – A, K, Q, J – PBPOKER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 yellow \"A\" balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 purple \"K\" balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — King\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 red \"Q\" balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 blue \"J\" balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 16 balls\u003c\/strong\u003e (cue ball not included — use your existing white cue ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PBPOKER\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2¼\" \/ 57.2mm (tolerance ±3%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167–170g per ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 balls (no cue ball — use your own)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall types:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4× Ace (yellow), 4× King (purple), 4× Queen (red), 4× Jack (blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gloss polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASKA branded green gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA completely different game on the same table\u003c\/strong\u003e — no new equipment needed beyond the ball set; works on any standard pool table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for groups and odd numbers of players\u003c\/strong\u003e — Poker Pool works well with 2, 3, or 4 players; no teams required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrategy meets luck\u003c\/strong\u003e — you need both shooting skill and card-game thinking to win; experienced pool players don't automatically dominate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple game variations\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard rules plus optional Wild Jack, Single Wild Rank, and Individual Wild Card variants keep the game fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 2¼\" (57.2mm) balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — regulation pool table size, consistent weight and finish, plays on any standard table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemorable gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — unique concept in a clean gift box; stands out from any standard ball set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTable Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese balls are standard 2¼\" (57.2mm) — the same size as a regular pool ball set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7-foot, 8-foot, and 9-foot pool tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny pool table where you currently play 8-ball or 9-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e A white cue ball is not included. Use the cue ball from your existing ball set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Set Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool players looking for something new\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you've played 8-ball and 9-ball a thousand times, Poker Pool is a completely fresh challenge on the same table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroups and game nights\u003c\/strong\u003e — works especially well with 3 or 4 players; the poker element keeps everyone engaged even when it's not their turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard game fans who play pool\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you enjoy both poker and billiards, this is the natural crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a unique, conversation-starting gift for any pool player; no one else in their circle likely has this\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBars and game rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds variety to a billiard setup without taking up any extra space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Play – Poker Pocket Billiards Rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacking the Balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/6289\/9390\/files\/poker-pocket-billiards-racking-diagram.jpg?v=1769026349\" alt=\"Poker Pocket Billiards rack diagram\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart of the Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlayers may lag or draw lots to determine the order of play. The starting player begins the game with ball-in-hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective \u0026amp; Scoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoker Hand Rankings (Best to Worst)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour of a Kind (e.g., four Aces), Full House, Three of a Kind, Two Pairs, Straight (Ace, King, Queen, Jack), One Pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePocketed balls remain off the table. A player may score no more than five balls per inning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreak Shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncoming Player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe incoming player accepts the balls as they lie and continues shooting until missing a shot or reaching the five-ball limit for that inning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd of the Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe game ends when all object balls have been legally pocketed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Progression Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetermining the Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliberate Misses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFouls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Poker Pocket Billiards (Optional Variations)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a cue ball included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many players can play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPoker Pool works well with 2 to 4 players. It's particularly good for odd numbers (3 players) where traditional pool games can be awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Poker Pocket Billiards uses a 16-ball diamond-shaped rack, not a standard 15-ball triangle rack. We sell the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-16-ball-rack-for-pool-poker-game\"\u003eASKA 16-Ball Poker Pool Rack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan beginners play against experienced pool players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size table does this set fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAny standard pool table using 2¼\" (57.2mm) balls — typically 7, 8, or 9-foot tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a game take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically 20–40 minutes depending on the number of players and skill levels. Games can be played in sets, just like traditional pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything You Need to Play Poker Pool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes the 16 playing balls. To set up a full game, add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-16-ball-rack-for-pool-poker-game\"\u003eASKA 16-Ball Poker Pool Rack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — required to rack all 16 balls (a standard triangle only holds 15).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cue ball\u003c\/strong\u003e — not included. Use an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-billiards-pool-training-6-red-dot-ball-grade-a-2-14-inch-tbred\"\u003eASKA 6-Dot Training Cue Ball (Red)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-billiards-pool-training-6-black-dot-ball-grade-a-2-14-inch-tbblk\"\u003eBlack Dot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — it doubles as your cue ball and lets you read spin while you play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-pool-billiard-ball-travel-storage-case\"\u003eASKA Pool Ball Travel \u0026amp; Storage Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 17 foam-padded compartments to store and carry your set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore games for your table:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-billiards-pool-boston-numbered-balls-set-16-balls-including-a-cue-ball-2-14-inch-pb01a\"\u003eASKA Boston Numbered Ball Set (PB01A)\u003c\/a\u003e for 8-ball \u0026amp; 9-ball, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/aska-billiards-snooker-balls-set-sb01-2-balls-including-a-cue-ball-2-14-inch\"\u003eASKA Snooker Set (SB01)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44442419134654,"sku":"PBPOKER","price":189.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/6289\/9390\/files\/POKERPB.jpg?v=1772053987","url":"https:\/\/www.askabilliards.com\/en-ca\/products\/aska-grade-a-poker-balls-set-16-balls-2-14-inch-pbpoker","provider":"Aska Billiards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}