The reason they all get 9s is because every ball, with the right condition, surface prep, and line to the pocket...will work. There are no magic balls -- there might be a few that are more versatile, or give a reaction shape more conducive to your game, but put any ball in the hands of a good player, and I guarantee you, 110%, that player will strike with the ball. BJI, by the way, only assigns numbers for breakpoint, total hook, and length...I might not agree with the numbers given, but honestly, BTM's subjective rankings are complete BS. How can you say one ball got a 10, or a 9.5, or a 7, on a condition? You know what? I can strike a lot with my Blue Dot when I hit my mark and make good shots. So, based on that, I give it a 10 on every pattern...