Quick answer: The 14.1 world record is 832 balls in a row by Jayson Shaw. He ran it on January 6, 2025, at BAK Room Billiards Studio in Lorton, Virginia. The BCA reviewed the video and confirmed it.
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What You Will Learn
- Where and when Shaw ran 832
- The table he played on
- How the run ended
- What Shaw wants next
The Run
Shaw played as part of the Legends of Pocket Billiards event. One try ended at 278. Then he got into the zone and ran 832. The BCA says the run lasted about three hours and forty minutes.
The Table
Shaw played on a 9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown I table with 4.9 inch corner pockets. Compare that to 1954, when Willie Mosconi ran 526 on an oversized 4 by 8 foot Brunswick table. Good equipment matters, but the player still has to make every ball.
How It Ended
He missed on the seventh ball of the 60th rack. AZBilliards says an 8 and 13 combination shot ended it. Shaw said, “I consider this one of the greatest accomplishments of my life.” He also said two fingers on his cue hand were numb most of the time after the run.
What Comes Next
Shaw has said, “My goal is 1000.” As of October 2026, 832 is still the record. Read how this record grew from 526 in the full 14.1 straight pool story. And to learn the basics before you chase your own high run, visit how to play billiards.
The Bottom Line
Shaw beat his own record with 832, after his 714 in 2022 was certified as 669. He did it on a standard 9 foot table, in front of a camera, with the BCA checking every shot. Until someone gets to 1,000, 832 is the number every straight pool player is chasing.
FAQ
What table did Shaw use for 832?
A 9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown I with 4.9 inch corner pockets.
How long did the 832 run take?
About three hours and forty minutes.
Did the BCA confirm it?
Yes, after it reviewed the unedited video.
Is 832 the most balls ever run?
It is the most in an official run. Schmidt ran 820 in 2026, but it was unofficial.
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