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A maximum break (also known as a maximum, a 147, or orally, a one‑four‑seven) is the highest possible break in snooker in normal circumstances [a] and is a special type of total clearance. A player compiles a maximum break by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks for 120 points, followed by all six colours for a further 27 points.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has made fifteen official maximum breaks in professional competition, [1] the highest number completed by any player. This total only includes maximum breaks that have been ratified by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA); it does not include maximums compiled in exhibition matches, or in events that are not sanctioned by the world governing body.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 February 2025. Achievement in snooker Ronnie O'Sullivan (pictured) has scored the most century breaks in professional snooker tournaments at more than 1,200. In snooker, a century break (also century, sometimes called a ton) is a break of 100 points or more, compiled in one visit to the table. A ...
Shaun Murphy hit only the sixth 147 in the history of snooker’s Masters tournament as he beat semi-final opponent Mark Allen in style. Murphy potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before clearing up the ...
What is the World Snooker Championship prize money? Winner: £500,000. Runner-up: £200,000. ... Maximum break: £40,000, paid out in addition to the highest break prize. The break bonuses are ...
Ding made just the fourth maximum break in Masters history but O’Sullivan triumphed 6-3 in the first-round clash at Ally Pally
Pack of reds, not touching the pink. Snooker balls, like Billiard balls, are typically made of phenolic resin, and are smaller than American pool balls.Regulation snooker balls (which are specified in metric units) are nominally 52.5 mm (approximately 2 + 1 ⁄ 15 inches) in diameter, though many sets are actually manufactured at 52.4 mm (about 2 + 1 ⁄ 16 in).
2009 World Snooker Championship: 2: Ranking: Qualifying 2009 Championship League: 5: Non-ranking: 2009 China Open: 2: Ranking: 1 in qualifying Career total, end of 2008–09 season 51 R: 38 NR: 13 2009 Shanghai Masters: 1: Ranking: Qualifying 2009 Premier League Snooker: 4: Non-ranking: 2009 Masters Qualifying Event: 1: Non-ranking: 2009/2010 ...