Rating Comparison
| Div. | Player Level | ABCD Rating | Fargo Rate | ARS (AZ) | APA/TAP 8-Ball | ACS BCAPL UPA VNEA |
| I | World Class Pro | A++/AAAA | > 770 | 10-2 | 7 | 10 |
| SemiPro / Pro | A+/AAA | 730-769 | 10-1 | 7 | 10 | |
| Upper Shortstop | A/AA | 690-729 | 10, 10-1 | 7 | 9, 10 | |
| Lower Shortstop | A-/A | 650-689 | 9, 10 | 7 | 9, 10 | |
| II | Upper Advanced | B+ | 600-649 | 8, 9 | 7 | 8, 9 |
| Mid Advanced | B | 550-599 | 7, 8 | 6, 7 | 8, 9 | |
| Lower Advanced | B- | 500-549 | 7, 8 | 6 | 7, 8 | |
| III | Upper Intermediate | C+ | 450-499 | 6, 7 | 5, 6 | 7, 8 |
| Mid Intermediate | C | 400-449 | 5, 6 | 4, 5 | 6, 7 | |
| Lower Intermediate | C- | 350-399 | 5, 6 | 4 | 5, 6 | |
| IV | Upper Beginner | D+ | 300-349 | 4, 5 | 3, 4 | 4, 5 |
| Mid Beginner | D | 250-299 | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | 4, 5 | |
| Lower Beginner | D- | 200-249 | 2, 3 | 2, 3 | 3, 4 | |
| Novice | D– | 0-200 | 1, 2 | 2 | 2 | |
This comparison chart is intended to be used as a guide in helping members to see which division they might be placed in when competing in AZBHOF State 8-Ball and 9-Ball Championships. It is NOT intended to be the sole and final authority on divisional placements. Players with borderline ratings, players disputing their ratings, and players of unverifiable skills, will have their divisional categories determined by the AZBHOF Board.