But, with a maximum break of 147 in his grasp, the sport's most charismatic. Leave room for a better ending next time. English snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan was a few pots away from achieving perfection in a frame of snooker on Monday. "There is no point in giving them the best ending they've ever had. You want them to come back and watch the next one. Now they've got something more to look forward to. "But the punters still got value for money today.
"Certain things have value, and a 147 is a special moment. He was a charming man, great company, a brilliant player and commentator and, of course, always immaculately turned out. Rack up a century break, and if thats not challenge enough - keep trying for your first 147. To wake to the news of the death of Willie Thorne today is simply terrible. Most maximum 147 breaks in snooker history Play Snooker, Pool and American 9 ball against up to 16 computer opponents or with hundreds of friendly players from all over the world. PRO147 logo badge on the butt of the cue. Machine spliced 4 prong black hardwood butt. Matching Ash grain shaft sanded for a more natural wood feel. 9.5mm leather stick on tip with brass ferrule. "It's like going into a Mercedes garage and when they say that you can have the car for £3,000, you reply, 'No way, that's too cheap. Cue Features: A two-piece cue with a brass centre joint, suitable for both snooker and pool. So I've tried to let it build up until it's worthy and then go for it," he said. When multiple fouls are made in one shot, only the most highly. I could have done it, but I didn't think the prize was worthy of a 147. Description Snooker is a cue sport played by turns on a baize. He also asked the commentary box for information and looked visibly disappointed when told he could win up to £12,000. The £10,000, which is boosted by the £2000 on offer for the highest break of the tournament, is a rolling prize fund at ranking events which has not been won since Neil Robertson made a 147 at the UK Championship last year.Įnglishman O'Sullivan had scored 80 in the break when he asked an official what the prize was for the highest break. Anything less than playing to their best ability is unacceptable and disrespectful to the paying public." "Players have a duty to the fans to deliver the best standard and entertainment they can. He said: "This is not a crime, but a shame. Despite the change of policy on pay-outs Hearn, the World Snooker chairman, thinks any player who turns down a 147, or does not think about attempting one, does not belong in snooker. Hearn described O'Sullivan's actions as "unacceptable" and "disrespectful". In this three-way competition, best-of-25 matches are played out over two days, with each competitor scheduled to play the other three times. He told BBC Sport: "If it had been more, I'd have gone for the 147." The maximum possible break is now 210 points Joe made regular snookers first official maximum 147 break in 1955, and a mighty new record will surely be in his sights.