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When people ask, “How many pool balls are there?”, the answer depends entirely on which cue game you are playing. While a standard set of American pool balls contains 16 balls (1 white cue ball and 15 numbered object balls), other popular worldwide cue sports use anywhere from 3 to 22 balls. Whether you are …