THE BEST MATCH of 2016: KO PIN-YI vs. JAYSON SHAW: 2016 U.S. OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

From the 41st U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships in October of 2016 comes what has been hailed as THE BEST MATCH of 2016! Watch for yourself! Exciting to say the least! Ko Pin-Yi vs. Jayson Shaw
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[@sagechrzanoski]

We need these commentators for every match they are honestly the best I’ve heard made the match so fun

[@AccuStats]

Mark Wilson and Ra Hanna. Yea, good job.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@AccuStats Ra is doing too much WHOA! ba-da-bing type! stuff. Hard to listen to. Pool announcing functions better as intellectual, relaxed, camaraderie.

[@edwardborgias]

​@@johntallanger4036 Hahah! Couldn't agree more.. came to the comments to see if I anyone else thought that and the first comment was how good it was. To each his own but it was too much for me.

[@zgoosekeeper]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@peterfinley8516]

This is a fantastic match and I really enjoyed the commentary. I don't need a professional from ESPN with a pro with a telestrator, dumbing it down for me every time a pro is going three rails. These guys are genuine, honest and excited. They agree and support each other without trying to "one up" each other, they disagree without being disagreeable, they are knowledgeable but admit they are surprised when a player takes a different path or makes a different strategic choice. They use metaphors and analogies, blended with colloquialisms. You feel like you are hanging with a couple of veteran players from your pool hall. We need more of this.

[@gnolan4281]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Kentucky_Blue]

Whoever lights this arena and sets up the cameras deserves credit. Makes for awesome brightness and color to view. This vid will be watched for the next 60 years given the vid quality and great play of two giants.

[@AccuStats]

We like it too. 😃

[@alexcastillonetwork2468]

One of the greatest comeback I've seen.. Jayson is on fire!

[@caklnl]

One of the best matches I've ever seen. Stone-cold, Jason!

[@MegaDragonXII]

Great match from 2 great players. Commentators were good as well.

[@whoamifoo9075]

Thank you for these videos. I've been buying your videos for 20 years and they are worth every penny.

[@gnolan4281]

The commentary on Accu-States is the best. Finally I can watch 9 ball at its best without all the irritating razzmatazz and absurd camera misses.

[@EfrenReyesTV]

1:13:17 Bustamante style

[@johnathanportwood7177]

Phenomenal match with superb commentary

[@robmckennie4203]

*makes an illegal break, without even making a ball* "that's the perfect break"

[@dhirenvisnuprasad1144]

This games were shot too bad. Most times table is not Bisbee fully.

[@dhirenvisnuprasad1144]

Not visible

[@EfrenReyesTV]

1:27:31 This shot is phenomenal. Perfect speed.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Actually he got lucky bcuz if you look closely you can see he hit the shot wide... wider than he had to.

[@johnstorton]

GREAT COMMENTATORS! They're lively and fun, and they comment well on the game.

[@AccuStats]

Glad you like them!

[@johnstorton]

@@AccuStats There are others (I won't name names) who are very knowledgeable and informative, but are like listening to that Ben Stein "boring teacher" character. These guys brought color to the commentary.

[@raydoherty5419]

Fantastic!!! That was just amazing

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Excellent match, thanks for posting! And that discussion comparing standard and LD shafts was informative. I have noticed some pros still use standard, and you hardly ever hear about the "drawbacks" of LD shafts.

[@AccuStats]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dylanho8608]

Commentary was actually better than the match. Credit to the commentators! They were like 2 giggly schoolgirls fawning over a guy.

[@josephhadley]

Who was commentating?

[@sintar02]

@@josephhadley Mark Wilson and Ra Hanna

[@getezra1]

Great match.

[@Lauranyyfan]

Great match... couldn't stand the commentary!! One more oh, boy and are you kidding me....couldn't stand it!! Yes, it was exciting, but damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prayforit]

Omg!! What a phenomenal vid 🔥🔥 Thanks for uploading ♥️

[@147denys]

40:00 Shot of the match!

[@Permik123]

Thank you for these videos

[@dannyberkabile265]

You've got to get rid of that illegal break rule. It's setting a precedent that will be harder to change. Jayson makes a hard break and deserves to run his rack but loses it because of this rule. If a soft break is so feared, measure the ball speed, say less than 15 mph or 12 mph would be illegal or non-regulation. That would do it much more fairer.

[@whitelion204]

That's what I've been thinking the whole time. The only problem with this solution is the pool world is not only about tournaments. There are casual matches, money games, amateur leagues, etc., and not every one of them will be equipped.

[@nickpatrick7021]

I agree in principle, but on the flip side, this match would have been what it was if Jayson hadn't gotten hit with the break rule a few times

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Yeah I agree, fantastic solution in theory, but the practicality of the large scale application would be limited.

[@jlsmith4054]

"Funk Master Flex." I'll be looking for the half hour infomercial any day now. Awesome match.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Increase your funk by up to 13% in just 7 weeks!

[@Kierron85]

Great commentary. You can feel their energy building!

[@richardbates8423]

Wll we get to see people we had a good time with I this time element.

[@miketmcquinn]

Great commentary!

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sagechrzanoski]

Truly amazing

[@sargentomor4019]

What game. Amazing

[@jesusislord7526]

Love that commentator. "You got action!"

[@robmckennie4203]

look at the ref when jason touches the 3 ball lol, he doesn't even believe what just happened

[@walterluisguevaraelizalde7459]

great Shaw

[@mikehernandez570]

In the USA there are A LOT of pool players that are NOT professional coz we can't afford it. We have no sponsors etc. Personally I don't care about the prize money, i just love to play.

[@rickvassell8349]

There's really no money in the game and who wants to hustle others?

[@shuchengchao]

48:11 That was unusual

[@farrelfenn]

Epic comeback from shaw but both of them doing great!

[@jewby08]

Hey gang. Jason does some borderline magic with his chalk. Is it in his hand, or in his pocket, or on the table!!!?? it's at 1:32:24, so smooth.

[@xcruciator2269]

The chalk is right over the second diamond on the right hand side cushion as we watch. He just grabs it as he walks past the second diamond.

[@mikehernandez570]

One more " Are you kidding me right now? " and I would have muted this video. Damn.

[@brutalion2295]

I didn't recall hearing too much of that to be noticeable, but "that's right", and "absolutely" are definitely up there. lol

[@brutalion2295]

Okay, now I'm hearing it a lot more prevalent during Shaw's comeback xD.

[@mikehernandez570]

@@brutalion2295 yeah it's a lot more towards the end.

[@licoricesaffron]

ra ‘adverbs’ hanna. so excited he cannot help himself!

[@neuvocastezero1838]

@@brutalion2295 He wasn't actually saying it. There was an "ABSOLUTELY" button in the booth.

[@jaimesonsales6384]

34:35 i love when they eat their words 🤭

[@wesley5806]

Jayson is a monster!!!

[@nnazmussakibb]

Jayson plays straight forward. Always keeps the que ball on the center of the table

[@Anu_Sol]

Ja ja ja ja ja ja ja ja! Jayson Jayson Shaw! Jayson Shaw! Jayson Jayson Shaw!

[@congdominic2118]

Exalted !!! Respect my idol SHAW

[@truthwarrior122]

how fun was that

[@johnstorton]

If Magic Racks are so great, why do they spend so much time adjusting the racks?

[@diegoguerrero3100]

The eagle 👏👏

[@dannyberkabile265]

The commentator says adversity does not build character, it reveals character. BUT how can character be revealed unless it's built. So what then builds character so it can be revealed? Probably adversity has a lot to do with it.

[@hieuvovan2747]

Quá đẳng cấp!

[@TheBilliardCorner]

Both monster players.

[@dominicadomin4181]

Waoo perfect

[@zitterstandy]

Wow, that's gonna leave a Mark

[@pat7504]

Seen a couple of comments about the commentators in a negative. I thought they were excellent as pool commentators go. Some of the more recent videos the commentary has been pretty dire. Didn't like the commentary at this year Mosconi either.

[@mehdim544]

Pool is such a cruel game, can you believe he was breaking for the match and did an illegal break, hence why he had to kick at the one ball and ended up giving ball in hand. Ko only came to the table once / twice to safeties that were well played by Jason. Ko had a lot of luck with the 6 dropping and the white staying up, but Jayson Shaw just absolutely ripped the table apart and played like he had nothing to lose until the last tense rack. What a match!

[@huydoan1382]

when he was down 4-10 he really had nothing to lose. it was his advantage.

[@user-gt6ci8ob6l]

秉逸第十一局的衝球怎麼沒想說push~

[@nhavodich89]

can someone explain why in round 6 and round 4 shaw cannot continue his turn after breaks ? are there any rules about breaking ?

[@AccuStats]

There is a 3-point rule on the break. You get a point for each ball pocketed and a point for each ball that passes the head string. Score less than 3 and it's a non-compliant break. The opponent has the option of shooting or giving it back to the breaker. It's an insane rule.

[@wombra8314]

1:37:48

[@MrKevgra71]

Who are the commentators? Theyre great 😁

[@AccuStats]

Mark Wilson and Ra Hanna

[@MrKevgra71]

@@AccuStats awesome thanks abunch🖒

[@akquicksilver]

Oh yeah!

[@TheAudiophile81]

There is a video where Jayson runs a 30 pack on a Chinese table with 3.8 inch pockets you have to see it guys!

[@ohsoleohmio]

link ?

[@catchmeifyoucan322]

Lol nobody can run 30 rack at any table

[@brucelee4348]

why couldn't ko push out on the rack when he's on the hill

[@orangindodinewzealand8038]

Why is 16:08 is illegal break? Can someone explain me thoroughly pls

[@AccuStats]

On his break, he pocketed one ball and another ball passed the head string. A total of three balls must pass the head string or be pocketed.

[@mikethebeginner]

1:11:11 Why does it matter if it's a legal break or not when he didn't sink a ball anyway? He loses his turn to the opponent in either case. I've seen this before, where the breaker didn't sink a ball and the commentators argue about whether the break was legal or not. I don't understand that.

[@AccuStats]

When the break is not legal, the opponent has the OPTION of accepting the table or not. If he is hooked, the breaker will be forced to kick.

[@mikethebeginner]

Ah, I see now. Thank you!

[@EfrenReyesTV]

48:10 How can you do this for a serious match like this.

[@Seeka-re6lg]

since when are there double checks on the rack from both players??

[@AccuStats]

Was allowed then. Now at the International 9-Ball Open, neither player may inspect the rack .

[@justinripley7530]

@@AccuStats makes the game more fair IMO

[@Bearclawwx]

1:27:27 was wondering why they never miss. There’s your answer. Buckets

[@TheAudiophile81]

You call 4.5 inch a bucket?

[@whoamifoo9075]

Us. Open plays on 4 1/4 in. pockets.

[@KeithJawahir]

A Diamond Pro-Am with 4-1/4" pockets is a tough table. You should play on one if you ever get the opportunity.

[@destinylags6863]

Don't worry guys I'm sure bearclaw c could beat shaw and pin yi very easily on these tables that's why he's thinking he can talk. What a joke

[@whoamifoo9075]

@@destinylags6863 he probably doesn't know these are two of the best players in the world at the time. He probably thinks snooker players are better.

[@mikea5205]

I'd rather have Ko's hair over his pool skills, I'm not greedy.

[@keyserv2]

Wow.

[@ramynameer1671]

at 16:16 why the Referee considered it illegal break ? Can anyone tell me

[@tantann289]

3 balls must be passed the kitchen

[@manuelromero7618]

WoW

[@rafizzaman8928]

1:31:01......was there no push out rule?????

[@azmathismail1611]

So, did that commentator come at the end..?

[@wombra8314]

1:37:48 😳😂😂😂

[@kafkaesque44]

"eagle focus now." "I like that! Eagle eye with eagle focus." Who are these two guys?

[@wombra8314]

kafkaesque44 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😲

[@wombra8314]

o_O

[@wombra8314]

👀🔭🦅👁🦅👁🔬🐛

[@wombra8314]

kafkaesque44 1:37:48 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😲

[@wombra8314]

kafkaesque44 2:01:28

[@kafkaesque44]

these commentators can't stop gushing over these players. "I was looking down the pipe and it was a piston." Can't make that up. (around 54-55 minutes, but listen to the first 20 minutes to see what I mean in general).

[@justinripley7530]

Yeah and I was a witness after this match. I seen both commentators sucking off shaw in the bathroom. Walked in on it. Mark was asking to be poked in the rump roast. He said not to fast though you have to have good speed.

[@spanar233]

28:12 non regulation break? What does it means?

[@sasastresnjak3533]

You need to pot 3 balls on the break,or 3 balls need to pass the head string,or combination of both.If you don't do that,your opponent has the option to shot or give the shot back to you.

[@matternst5310]

So many scratches and illegal breaks. Great shooting though.

[@user-vb4sy3vw9c]

太可惜了唉

[@jamest3552]

I don't know what you said, but it looks cool.

[@user-vb4sy3vw9c]

@@jamest3552 ya I know

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

Who is this mutt by the name Ra Hanna disrespecting the players who competed in the 2016 US open 9-ball by calling them "dogs"! I never heard of him I've been playing and watching tournaments since the 60's. And mark Wilson never said a word to the contrary! I for one am getting sick and tired of these commentators down grading the player who compete. I know of guys who love the game and play every chance they get and don't rise the the pro's just because they can't afford to spend 8-12 hrs. a day on the table because like myself have a family to feed and make sure there children have a roof over their head. I for one "like a lot of guys worked 8hrs. a day and played after work for a couple of hrs. So who is this mutt? is he a player or just a banger. Listen if it weren't for these "dogs" as you call them there wouldn't be a US Open or any other tournament. I for one hope I never hear "Ra Hanna"" or Mark Wilson's" name from the commentators box. I much rather hear Danny D or 'Jeremy Jones" ,someone who has a lot more tournament experience.

[@shirzaisediqi3074]

💣💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@megagagnon1]

It's not a blood pressure monitor, it's a heart rate monitor.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Both would be relevant.

[@SexySexyGirl]

The table looks so small 😆😆😆😆😆

[@lencac7952]

The break rule thing is perhaps the stupidest thing I think I've seen in rules making in billiards. If they are worried about Corey Duel type break then I think break speed would be a better more accurate type of break rule. It's not like that technology isn't available. Say something like a break speed over 18mph is legal, less than 18mph is illegal break.

[@AnonymousWon-uu5yn]

The illegal break rule needs to end.

[@Arnie.Y]

Keyboard shortcuts: Toggle mute (m)

[@wombra8314]

Arnie Yuan lmao

[@rcfowler1238]

That 3 point rule on the break is BS. You have got to come up with another way to avoid the soft break.

[@AccuStats]

I agree!

[@kboulhane]

Help pls! How those 2 breaks of JS were illegals??

[@yipkeith254]

3 point rule Balls pocket + ball pass the head string has to equal to 3

[@bripi244]

Why did Ko keep using that stupid breakshot? He scratches too many times, and when he did not scratch, most of them because it luckily got kicked by other balls

[@JCBeAtS1000]

These commentators man. Jesus, too much.

[@rickvassell8349]

That one announcer is a walking cleshey.

[@VpersieM]

Wrong one ball .. Losed the match!

[@sealand000]

The biased commentators were babbling like giddy groupies.

[@51Dss]

one of the best 9 ball matches I have seen but that guy chattering away with Marc Wilson was annoying as hell...almost as bad as Bill Incardona.

[@Brofabloke69]

These commentators are so annoying

[@josephhadley]

Who is commentating? And yes, I agree

[@smenci]

@@josephhadley The commentator is Marc Wilson, he was the coach of the us mosconi cup. I don't know (and I don't care to know) who is the other guy who is really annoying and can say only absolutely, correct and anything else that adds no value

[@llltrac9143]

The last 3 or 4 games, do yourself a favor and mute that crap.

[@roccocicoria4888]

Ko pin yi made serious mental mistakes; there is no sense in pulling that push out and leaving the ball; paid the security of the score. The other push also played badly. A lesson that will long remember. Honor to Shaw for believing it.

[@whoamifoo9075]

You should worry about yourself. Ko won the world 9 and 10 ball the year before. Your opinion means nothing.

[@dizzz0922]

@@whoamifoo9075 exactly. It's like questioning Steve curry , one of the best basketball player in the world. Funny guy

[@phillipwilliams2249]

Mark wilson is always an excellent commentator, however I do not care for his commentating partner here, he sounds like he grew up near harlem..and Im so sick of all the "wows" he said...someone who has a old sweaty sock..please insert into his mouth, thankyou in advance. And as far as shaw, I always want him to lose due to his unsportsman like behaviour, when he was playing earl, and ref sided with earl, then shaw kept crying..so senior ref looked at tape..and they both sided with earl, then poor sport shaw takes ball and slings it across table and forfiets.. but you never hear this brought up by commentators.. Its mindless players like shaw that give pool a bad name. earl and shaws game was either straight pool or one pocket.

[@philipocallaghan]

We this, we that, like Americans actually know how to play, 9 ball= meh, 8 ball=Skills ,it's like American football v actual football, we tried to make it our own, then failed......... That's why Americans call everything the world cup(But only in america) because in the actual world stage WORLD CUP is only a dream.

[@Rickbearcat]

The first 18 minutes of the match have had 3 scratches on the break and a 4th illegal break. This is definitely not the best match for 2016 based just on this. I don't know who titled this video, but they are wrong. Try again.

[@dennisschell5543]

Jayson PUNKASS Shaw...

[@whoamifoo9075]

Thats the perfect name for him. Lol

[@wombra8314]

😜👍

[@bill3536]

"republic of china players" lmfao.

[@user-tp3vt9ys8o]

Ko is not (China) player . He is TAIWAN player