When you're playing snooker, you probably have heard the term'maximum break'. It's the highest break in one frame. For example, a player could make a maximum break by potting all 15 reds and all 15 blacks for 120 points. Another way to break the maximum is to pot all six colours in a single frame for 27 points.
Stephen Hendry's 147
After breaking the record number 147, seven-time World Snooker champion was in the news. The break came in the seventh frame of his first-round match against Stuart Bingham in Sheffield. The world number 1 is now defending his title, and is in line to win another major prize. Hendry doesn't believe that the extra incentive offered by the Crucible's 147 break is worth the risk.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's 147
Ronnie O'Sullivan has made 15 competitive 147 breaks. His first came during the 1997 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. His latest maximum was achieved at the 2018 English Open against Allan Taylor and Elliot Slessor. This is the World Championship's most fast maximum by a male tennis player.
Jimmy White's No. 147
Jimmy White's 1992 147 break was one of the greatest snooker breaks. This British professional was a great player and had a long career. He won the UK Championship, the Masters, and six World Championship finals. Despite his successes he didn't win The Crucible.
Jimmy White's 147 vs Tony Drago
Jimmy White's 147 against Tony Draga is considered one of the best billiards shots ever. It was shot by the former world number 1 in only three minutes and 31 seconds. It was the fastest century split in a ranking race. Drago is a gifted player, but not without his faults. His temperament is sometimes shaky and he has played poorly against the rest.
Jimmy White's 147 against Jimmy White
A break of 147 is a great achievement in the world of table tennis. However, few know that Jim White achieved this feat in 1992. White broke the reds during a match against Steve Davis. After that, White seemed to be on his way to reaching his career-high of147. He faced a long pot on his 10th black. After kissing a red, White chose black. This earned him PS114,000. After the match, Drago welcomed him with a warm welcome.