Quick answer: Jayson Shaw ran 714 balls in a row on January 18, 2022. A BCA video review found he touched an object ball on ball 45, which is a foul. So the BCA certified his run as 669. That still beat John Schmidt’s 626.
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What You Will Learn
- How the 714 run happened
- Why it was counted as 669
- How Shaw answered
- What it means for your 8 ball game
Five Days and 122 Tries
Jayson Shaw, a top pro nicknamed “Eagle Eye,” made 122 tries over five days. Then he ran 714 balls in a row. The run took 2 hours and 39 minutes.
The Twist
The BCA watched the unedited video. On the 45th ball, Shaw had touched an object ball by accident. Under the rules, that is a foul. So the run only counted up to that point, and the BCA certified 669.
Shaw still held the world record, since 669 beat Schmidt’s 626. But he wanted to clear up any doubt. He said the drama “put the bit between my teeth.”
The Answer: 832
On January 6, 2025, at BAK Room Billiards Studio in Lorton, Virginia, Shaw ran 832. The BCA confirmed it. That is the record today. You can read the whole story in Ted Mauro’s full straight pool record article.
Why This Matters in 8 Ball
A tiny touch of a ball is a foul in 8 ball too. It can cost you a game. Keep your sleeves, hands, and cue clear of the balls. For another cue game with tight rules, check out the rules of 9 ball.
The Bottom Line
Shaw could have just been happy with 669. It was still the world record. Instead, he went back to the table and ran 832 so no one could doubt him. That is a good lesson for any player. When something goes wrong, learn from it and come back stronger.
FAQ
Did Shaw really run 714?
He made 714 balls in a row, but a foul on ball 45 means only 669 counted.
Who certified the 669?
The Billiard Congress of America (BCA).
What is Shaw’s best run?
832, on January 6, 2025.
Was 669 still a world record?
Yes. It beat John Schmidt’s 626.
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