Apparently John Schmidt ran a 820 recently

[Positively Ralf]

Post from the straight pool fanatics Facebook page

 

[Bob Jewett]

Post from the straight pool fanatics Facebook page

So close. I think we need a challenge match.

 

[KeithK]

The video is already up for free on YouTube. There is nothing to take away from Jason Shaw's record which is astounding but it's really cool that John got way up there, his knowledge is readily apparent in how efficiently he runs balls, creates break shots and key balls and keeps his cueball movement to such a minimum. You can really learn by watching him.

 

[Wayne Crimi]

To run that many balls is amazing and should have made him feel euphoric, but to be that close to the record and not break it monumentally frustrating, especially because I think it's possible the miss was on a skid and not a scratch or lockup. All time great 14.1 player.

 

[Wayne Crimi]

The video is already up for free on YouTube. There is nothing to take away from Jason Shaw's record which is astounding but it's really cool that John got way up there, his knowledge is readily apparent in how efficiently he runs balls, creates break shots and key balls and keeps his cueball movement to such a minimum. You can really learn by watching him.

I agree.

Shaw runs balls with brute pocketing and cue ball skills. John plays 14.1 like it used to be played years ago. There's obviously a ton of skill and knowledge involved, but sometimes it feels like art.