Kelly pool ball sets, the standard for the Australian pub game — numbered balls drawn against numbered marbles from a shaker, so every player has a secret ball to sink.

It is the format most Australian venues play, and a proper Kelly set is what makes the game work: clearly numbered, evenly weighted balls that are easy to identify across a table at a glance. The range spans every level. Formula Sports and Palko cover club and home tables at sensible money, Mitchell's Super Polyester Grade A sits a step above, and Aramith Premier brings phenolic resin durability and polish to the format.

Several sets here come with the marbles and shaker included, which is the tidiest way to buy if you are setting up a table from scratch.