9 ball is pro’s choice for tournaments and gambling. The rules for 9 ball are simple and straight forward. 9 ball is a rotation game, meaning the balls are pocketed in numeric order, 1-9. The game is a faster, more aggressive game compared to 8 ball and straight pool.

8 ball is the most popular game played by rec player. This game is generally the first game someone learns when they first start playing pool.