1994 TREASURE: Efren REYES vs. Nick VARNER - FINALS of the 19th U.S. OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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An ABSOLUTE TREASURE from the Accu-Stats vaults! From September 1994, Accu-Stats presents the Finals of the 19th U.S. OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS between Efren Reyes and Nick Varner... Two Hall of Famers in their prime!! What else is there to say?? Time to set your clock... to way back!
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All I want for Christmas is for Efren BATA Reyes to be young again. What a player!
@geralddadap1761
5 ай бұрын
Maybe when ETs or Intergalactic guys upstairs are allowed to interfere directly to our affairs we could get the best technology for health and immortality.😅
Hands down the greatest kick shot player ever! The greatest cue ball control ever ! 70 major titles damm the man is a G.O.A.T. Efren Reyes plays in a different level....
@gordonfarina938
11 ай бұрын
Strickland too
@marjorieyabot8757
8 ай бұрын
@@gordonfarina938may have. ❤5discad
Mr Varner still runs his billiards supply business in Owensboro, Ky. Last year my buddy had Mr Varners company come to his pole-barn/ man cave to recover his pool table. After they were done, Mr Varner called to see how the job went and my buddy invited him over to check their work. He said that he would be in the neighborhood and would swing by. He came about a half hour later and talked with us for about 30 minutes. My buddy said it would be a honor for him if Mr Varner played the first game on the recovered table. He said sure and played my buddy a game(Mr Varner won). I played Mr Varner the second game(he won) I have to say that Mr Varner is truely a class act. Thank you sir, it was a pleasure
@co7366
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool.
@neuvocastezero1838
3 жыл бұрын
I would have asked him to autograph the side of the table after the game for provenance.
@extraordinary_pan
Жыл бұрын
Liar
When commentators were jawing for Varner....Efren silently won the match.....Hilarious
@katiemcdavid4124
Жыл бұрын
Effin A.GO Efren.
Why are people complaining so much? Complaining about commentary, Nick chewing, and such. Dude, we are able to watch a classic match of a young Efren and Nick, for FREE! This is history archived for our pleasure. Just enjoy it!
@samerbleik5475
3 жыл бұрын
True
@chrispafrieddreams9118
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I thought the commentary was excellent, Also shows how the new equipment is so much better. They make more balls on the break, with the 9 on the spot, nowadays...
@carlitoongco9682
2 жыл бұрын
Yes...lets be thankful they brought us this game between two greats of pool.
@jadekenniker4450
2 жыл бұрын
Efren was 40 at that time
@davidwylie9846
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah and to add to list of complaints, one of commentaries has a really bad lisp that is severely distracting. Could the producers have possibly picked a worse commentator
This was his Ice Breaker Win. His first Major Championship. People already recognized his talent and skill as above other champions. Its 2021, he's already retired, but we are lucky to see his greatness and career on video like this!
@Alibadbad
Жыл бұрын
He is not retired yet until now this year 2023
Lol ... this must be early on in his career because Johnny saying... "..for whatever reason Efren can't win Championships ".... 😂😂 Yeah, I don't think anyone says that NOW ... when looking back at the Goat's Legendary career. True, there's players who have won more overall tournaments, but IMO when a World Championship Final, or any other Big Money Final, is up for grabs... I'd take the Magician everytime!! And there can only be ONE.... Greatest of all time. Efren Reyes. 👍
@michaelschriner9889
2 жыл бұрын
Efren struggled at 9 ball championships back then, one of the reasons being the elite playing abilities of Johnny Archer and many other American players.
@xz7867
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelschriner9889 there's that and his disadvantage to other players back in the day was the break
@michaelschriner9889
Жыл бұрын
@@xz7867 very true
@ugaugauga488
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. Consider that after this match Reyes went on to win over 30 championships beating all the champions that played in all the major events. The name of the event is not the deciding factor because he's beating the same champs in a different venue. Furthermore, he dominated the Derby City Classics all over the place, in games where some of the other greats failed miserably. He also went on to win most of the major money events against the best of the best, and he did it when it counted, just when everyone said (more than once) that the event would prove who is the greatest. I could go on. He was not the best at 9-Ball, but he was better at 8-Ball and One-Pocket and other games than the 9-ball elite. So, overall, Efren definitely is THE GOAT. So say over 90% of the world, including the majority of the champions.
@willstuart4504
Жыл бұрын
@@ugaugauga488 Yup, well said and agree completely!! His incredible WIN at the Color of money marathon with the Legend Earl the Pearl was an absolute CLINIC on mental and emotional toughness and Efren's undying belief in himself.👏👏
Lets be honest, the Pool Gods made Efren Reyes's "BREAK" average at best, so Fans would be able to enjoy some closer Matches. Because we all know .... had Reyes been blessed with a Killer BREAK on top of every other unmatched skill set 😬😦😧.... these awesomely close and dramatic matches would suddenly be ending much quicker. Lol
@rolandoramon7515
3 жыл бұрын
Best comment ive ever read about billiards
@cebuanoninoy
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I saw one game where Efren played with a very good Japanese guy who just beat Strickland. The guy was playing really good. But since Efren makes a ball every break, he has no chance at all.
@zeanstephendeveyra447
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that...👍
@2k_
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@carlitoongco9682
2 жыл бұрын
Correct!....and thus games were no longer excites us.
Lol ..... 🤣🤣 Efren about to shoot the 9 Ball in to take a 5 to 1 lead... as Archer says, " I don't know, this is one of those Shots you REALLY have to concentr..."... *POP* as Reyes snaps the 9 ball in before he even finishes his sentence. 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣
its funny that when Efren is ahead and on a roll, they have a commercial break. Ive seen this happen more times than not.
Efren first nine ball championship and the first foreigner to ever win it at that point making history
just noticed'! they want to break efrens momentum by delaying when efren won every rack.
From watching documentaries it seems like in the 80s american players just thought the best players at 9 ball in the world were americans, thinking no europeans really played, they prefered snooker. It was a real shock when guys like efren came over not only just as good but with a unique style and way of playing.
I’ve watched this finals 5X and Efren Reyes proved these so called billiards experts wrong. Well of course they’re rooting for Varner. Reyes just shut them off!
@darylkanofski9327
4 күн бұрын
No commentator knows or anyone knows how Efren will play a shot
Legend says Nick Varner is still chewing that gum 🤣
Commentators have so much trouble knowing what Efren will do
Efren Reyes is the greatest pool billiard player of all times
I would have liked to have seen Efren from the front after that lag...he looked like he was wondering if he'd suddenly entered a time warp. He pretty much NEVER misjudges/executes that badly. Thx for downloading these historic vids, especially matches like this with such stellar players, playing in their heydays (though they went on long after this, especially in some specific game sub-categories...like Efren, still winning top level one pocket, even now at his advanced, world level competition wise, age). I would like to see someone come along and eclipse him, especially someone with his demeanor and class...but until then, he is my all time favorite, over all. Sad to see him mostly leaving.
@sheilamclaughlin963
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like Shane is taking that spot as far as humility ect
The man's control of the cue ball is magical!
These commentators don’t know what they’re talking about it’s the magician
Archer: "I tell ya what..." 😂 LOVED this match! Thanks for posting! Makes me nostalgic for the 90's.
@AccuStats
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
I never get tired of watching great pool players play pool and there is no one greater than Reyes!
little did they know they were watching the greatest pool player ever
@auroranarvasa1498
6 ай бұрын
Both ignorants and no professionalism in broadcasting
1st shot and it's already magic Was clapping every round for both players with their peak performance
This reminds me of Jordan hitting the 17 footer against Georgetown for the NCAA championship. After this, there was no stopping perhaps the World’d best 9 ball/8 ball player of all time.
It's so obvious that both announcers are rooting for Varrner,
*EFREN ONE OF ONLY PLAYERS WHO PLAYED THE GREAT PLAYERS OF THE LAST ERA AND THE NEWER ERA*
Thanks so much for this upload as it shows the whole match with all the safety battles (not like the ESPN broadcast). This is one of Efren's most important tournament wins b/c it was his 1st U.S. win (after dozens of 2nds). Talk about breaking belief barriers . . . . after he won this . . . . he literally won EVERY major U.S. tournament in 8-ball & 9-ball over the following years. One of the best classic matches in 9-ball . . . . ever.
GOAT. Dude's creativity in his shots are amazing to watch.
@AccuStats
2 жыл бұрын
No doubt
I know, listen Mr. Archer you and Varner are great friends but Effren is not your enemy. Unbiased commentary is what we want. You could have opted out of commentators job when you felt that you could not control your emotions favoring Varner and you could not digest Varner's defeat.
Even though he got re-safed, that kick shot and safe was the greatest i've ever seen
@MrJdsenior
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, at this level, NOTHING is really safe. The knowledge and skill level of top pros is virtually unbelievable, at times. What often amazes me is they will be hopelessly out of shape on a very difficult shot, and they pocket AND place the rock "perfectly" for the next shot. Exactly where you would put it, ball in hand, more often than not. I do just the opposite...perfect rock...reasonably easy shot...to out in the weeds. THAT is my apparent specialty, unfortunately. :-(
@chrispafrieddreams9118
2 жыл бұрын
Look up the "Z" shot Efren Reyes!!
this is really treasure.. clear picture nice sound good commentaries.. and off course the legend himself at his best...
@AccuStats
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! More classics to come!
@-Keyboard-Warrior.
3 жыл бұрын
Leagend's'
@natyed1309
3 жыл бұрын
An interesting game ,@!
Thanks to the uploader... One of the best matches of GOAT Efren Reyes...
Efrén still kicking butt today. He is the pool GOAT
Aw, it was Johnny Archer that was commentating and had a negative comment for almost everything Efren did! EFREN REYES, is without a doubt the greatest Pool Player ever lived. This includes those deceased. He has only "one" weakness, (if you want to call it that). And it's not his breaking. He is a "Muhammad Ali" instead of a "Mike Tyson!!!"
@words911
Жыл бұрын
What's his weakness if it isn't breaking?
@lastharvestPDR
Жыл бұрын
@@words911 I watched almost all of Efren's videos and he makes just as many balls on the break as anyone else. "White" America can't accept the fact that the greatest pool player happens to be Filipino so they try to find weaknesses in his game. If Efren had the attitude of a Tyson (wanting to destroy every opponent) he would have probably won even more games.
@jlobiafra
Жыл бұрын
@@lastharvestPDR stfu with all this Americans are anti Reyes crap. First of all this is 1994 moron, efren hadn't established his GOAT status yet since he was just making a mark on the global stage. Ever since the 2000's american players and fans have given efren the upmost respect he deserves
@edwardtumanguil1839
10 ай бұрын
he's no match to the calibre of efren and that's a fact...
@EdMrEasy
8 ай бұрын
@@lastharvestPDR haha you're delusional in regards to both of your statements. wow
Love how efren wasn't afraid to use pocket speed to the maximum. Ball would hit both sides of the pocket. Its ugly looking but efren knew it wasn't about looking pretty on every shot. That's why he flows so well. The Americans always look so robotic and everything has to be in the heart of the pocket and hit hard. Efren changed pool by showing everyone kicks, but also showing guys that sometimes to look pretty you gotta make some ugly shots too.
And from that time on, the dry spell was over, it got flooded by Efren's magic..
One of my favorite matches of all time. Thank you Pat for documenting these matches over the years. I purchased the VHS tape of this match 20 years ago (along with a dozen other Accustat tapes), but sadly don't know where it is anymore. So thankful that I can still view Efren and Nick when they were in or near their prime. We appreciate you, Pat.
Efren's always been my pool idol, but I also wanted to add that Nick Varner is a great, great player. Efren's always respected Nick's game. Also, as someone who's been playing pool for 30 years, I notice little things here and there. Nick has always looked his competitors in the eye as he's shaking their hand, whether it's after a win or after a loss. Very rare these days in all sports. Great sportsman, great player.
@9Ballr
3 жыл бұрын
Nick was actually a more successful tournament 9-ball player than Efren. He also traveled to the Philippines in the early 1990's to play Efren a race to 60, and won 60-47.
@roccocicoria4888
3 жыл бұрын
excellent observation
@chrispafrieddreams9118
2 жыл бұрын
I spoke to him briefly at the Reno open, he had a match on the table I was coming off. I had( still have) the identical cue,( Meucci)I like that he enjoyed sweating matches, was in there watching all the time..A true Gentleman..
Thank you for uploading your videos and allowing us to see classic matches and players!
@AccuStats
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
When Billy Incardona stated at 1:02:35 that I DONT SEE THAT ANYONE HAS I NDEPT IN A KICKING GAME THAN EFREN. Yeah he's correct. 29yrs after this, and until now in modern times, still NOBODY in Pool is better in Kicking game than Efren. I can say now in Modern era now in 2023, ALBIN OUCHAN is probobly the best Kicker today. But still not at the same level of Efren in terms of Kicksots.
VARNER CHEWING THROUGH OUT THE MATCH THATS STUNNING JAW NEVER TIRES
@tomshaw661
Жыл бұрын
same great gum every match
I love when efren proves them wrong
Watching old games I wish jumping the ball was forbidden nowadays.
Varner is so much better than Siegel. Equal to Efren! Efren has a slight edge because he is the magician!
@ugaugauga488
Жыл бұрын
Yes. And consider that after this match Reyes went on to win over 30 championships beating all the champions that played in all the major events. The name of the event is not the deciding factor because he's beating the same champs in a different venue. Furthermore, he dominated the Derby City Classics all over the place, in games where some of the other greats failed miserably. He also went on to win most of the major money events against the best of the best, and he did it when it counted, just when everyone said (more than once) that the event would prove who is the greatest. I could go on. He was not the best at 9-Ball, but he was better at 8-Ball and One-Pocket and other games than the 9-ball elite. So, overall, Efren definitely is THE GOAT, as per over 90% of the world, including the majority of the champions.
Efren is way advanced skill wise, technique and envision… mentally he can sa more options and gaming. In controlling the cue ball and making a play. He is 2, 3, ,4 steps ahead all the time.
@edwardtumanguil1839
10 ай бұрын
agree
oh man how I wish they still showed pool on ESPN or TV in general...people watch golf..but not pool lol
@MrRex1949
3 жыл бұрын
Kevin D. E : I am not to keen in watching golf which I call goof. 😂 here. As I am a pool player & pool. Fan. I noticed that ESPN puts these dumb other sports on. But doesn’t allow pool to be played. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 ESPN has lost there ratings from me & others who Love Pool. Rackem up. Let’s play pool. 🎱 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@chriscripplercruz1833
3 жыл бұрын
They have the corn hole championship but no pool it doesn't make any sense
@tgh223
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRex1949 im 65 i remember when they did we were poor had outdoor toilets untill i was 11 that was such a pleasure turning on the tv and watching all them great matches on espn and wide world of sports we thought that was something
@djamo1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@251rmartin There was a reason a “pool idiot” was on those broadcasts, and that was to get get beginners and pool laymen to watch. The broadcaster who was uneducated in pool would ask questions that the people watching at home would be thinking to themselves and the pros doing the broadcast would answer them, hopefully keeping people interested in the game and piquing newcomers’ interest in it. That’s my theory, at least.
@moneygivemenowplease
3 жыл бұрын
Golf is class mate. American pool is fun to play but boring to watch as its just so easy especially for pros if anyone watched snooker or even Chinese 8 ball they'd quickly notice the tremendous gulp in class. I am a player myself and I'm bored in frame 4 cant watch anymore of this
1:02:44 that shot by Efren was one of the best i have seen. Archer even said "That shot is not taught in America:. Johnny Archer is one of the best gentleman and one of the greatest nine ball players.
01:02:05 Best part. "I really don't give him a lot of a chance."
Every commentator on early efren days repeatedly say : "i dont like this shot" then immediately followed by : "ow no problem, what a great shot" something that separates efren from us players is his vision and creativity he does not settle on the 'right shot'
@oddbodhobbies2840
3 жыл бұрын
It's like just because they can't hit the shot then it's wrong but if they were in the same class of playing as Efren then they will be playing not running his mouth off.
@chrispafrieddreams9118
2 жыл бұрын
@@251rmartin more creativity with the red circle, more " bending" the ball . As apposed to the take a straight line to the ball, middle of the table,measle ball crap...
That Reyes guy might have a future.
@davidwylie9846
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah just barely LOL
@lovecamping5319
2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching pool all my life who is Reyes 😂
@snoopypaydo9915
2 жыл бұрын
@@lovecamping5319 he is the best pool player ever hes the michael jordan of the pool just search on Google who is the best player pool ever go for it 😂
@kaylaschroeder1
2 жыл бұрын
@@lovecamping5319 That's a joke, right...? 😐
They call commercial twice b4 Frens break. Rack sits there. Efren hits them splat both times. Dry breaks. Momentum killer.
Efren is the GOAT. I wonder how many would watch this games if he wasn't playing.
@ 1:02:40 Efren.
@5000rgb
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't believe Nick had an answer for that.
People not complaining, commentators obviously one sided. Good thing Efren won to prove them he is now in the house.
@williamrafaelpadillavergar3885
7 ай бұрын
Para que soy olvidadiso es super
@dirtonknees2
5 ай бұрын
Oh no, people are 100 percent complaining lol
Fantastic match! These 9 ball matches from 90s are great!!
Commentator said no corner ball but he made something and it was the corner lol😂
Sa last game, 8 balls pa ang natira peru parang alam na ng fans ang mangyayari... GOAT
This is a gem of a video. Thanks for the upload!
Of all the great players I've run into and played I never had the chance to meet him Efren he is truly a gentleman
This is the first Efren video that shows the process and production techniques of filming and commentary back in the day...
A jewel of a match. Thanks for sharing this.
accu stats thank u guys so much for all u do
thanks for showing these talented players,enjoyed every minute ,efren is the master of angles,he see's shots the commentators don't even consider.EFREN POOL GOD
Thank you so much for posting this.
@AccuStats
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Whenever Efren is asked who's the BEST PLAYERS he ever played against, his answer is MIKE SIGEL at number 1, 2nd is EARL STRICKLAND, and 3rd is NICK VARNER
@PostUp_Time
3 ай бұрын
EFREN SAID SIGEL NOT BECAUSE OF HIS GAME BUT BECAUSE HE WAS MENTALLY STRONG. HE COULDNT BREAK HIM. EFREN MUST BEEN SHARKING PLAYERS SO SUBTLE WE COULDNT PICK IT UP. THAT WAS A GREAT INTERVIEW!! -SAW SAME
Proud ako bilang isang Filipino dahil sa Talent ni Efren. The biggest pool player who won 500 k USD in the history of international pool
Americans invented the game but Filipinos, esp Efren killed it. Hahahaha!
@richardwagner9421
9 ай бұрын
Americans brought the game to the Philippines. It was the Europeans, possibly the French that invented pool.
@sephiroth6227
8 ай бұрын
@@richardwagner9421 you're you're wrong, Efren introduce the game to Philippines. Without Efren, this game will not be popular to Philippines. So STFU
@sephiroth6227
8 ай бұрын
It was invented in Europe not in America
@anthonygilmore5969
8 ай бұрын
Yep...especially with Francisco bustamante!
Every prediction by the illiterate commentators about what the player is going to do and where the cue ball and other balls are going to be went totally wrong..
Its varner who's the real goat, he never get's tired chewing!🐐 plus the two rah rah boys of varner😂😂😂 they're so annoying
@Poo0fi
3 жыл бұрын
Buddy, you made me spit a mouthful of coffee unto my iPad. Varner the goat, indeed. 😂
@albertbihis7530
2 жыл бұрын
😂
Greatest Championship kick safety duel I've seen.
aww the old tough Brunswick table..gotta like the sound !
Johnny Archer is not only a great player, he does a remarkable job announcing. Elequent, yet very experienced as a player. If ony Incardona would shut up and listen..............:-(
Dear God, please do not let Archer ever try and be a commentator again. He's a World Class Player, but absolutely horrible commentator.
@sews1523
5 ай бұрын
This happened 30 years ago
When commentary is unbiased and considers the actual track record of participants, hundreds of internet know-it-alls will mouth off about it. Efren is my favorite player, and this was his beginning as far as winning majors, becoming a dominant player, and staying at or near the top for the next decade and a half.
It seemed fairly clear to me that the two commentators were rooting for Varner the whole time, nervously nit-picking Reyes' "shortcomings" and continuously vaunting Varner's talents, talents that obviously weren't up to the task even though Reyes kept coming up with dry racks. The local home boy was being bolstered by the home folks. Reyes faced up to the pressure with grace and supreme skill.
@MrMarco855
2 жыл бұрын
They do the same thing in boxing. They favor the American over a guest and frankly it makes me sick. Just let them go at it and the best man wins, fair and square and put the bias in your pocket. You're suppose to treat a guest very well but we shit on guests when it comes to sports/competition. How petty is that?
@richterumali7828
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrMarco855 It's fine, it is expected. Filipinos would root for a Filipino playing in their country against a foreigner. That's what it is and it's a great feeling when they are proven wrong once the best man wins.
@MrMarco855
2 жыл бұрын
@@richterumali7828 God Bless you Brother.
@cleangoblin2021
Жыл бұрын
That's to be expected honestly. Can't expect total neutrality in homecourts
@billysikes1374
Жыл бұрын
They are Americans, that's why, And Nick's career was coming to an end, Nick got into making more money not playing pool, Archer and Incardona kept on saying, I dont like the way Efren played that, lol, only the GOAT of pool
Magaling talaga ang Pinoy, I'm proud of you Efren Kabayan, Mabuhay ka!
What a great match. They both had to fight so hard for it. They both had incredible shots, especially in safeties. Thank you so much Accu-Stats for posting it.
THE greatest pool player to ever walk planet earth...Efren "The Magician" Reyes🎱
@CarlCramer88
3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty good to, ya know...
Love watching these pool vids but 99 percent of the time the commentators run their mouth about nothing just to talk repeating themselves with pool lingo, very annoying. Gotta watch in silence
Commentator is so salty lol
Amazingly enough, this is Efren's one and only U.S. Open 9 Ball title. I think Nick and Efren are two of the top five best all-around players in the history of pool.
@0Caracalla
3 жыл бұрын
90's era top US players were better than today's top US players imo
@RockSpoon123
3 жыл бұрын
@@0Caracalla Well today you have Shane Van Boening (one of the greatest), Billy Thorpe (an insane bank pool player and creative 9-ball player), Sky Woodward (consistantly a strong player). I can keep going but you get it. 90s players were insanely strong but I wouldn't completely discount the new folk quite yet.
He prevail despite that his not the favourite player to win in these competition.
Another great match. Thank you for sharing it.
When efren pots a ball off the break on the last rack the commentators 'oh oh' tells you everything.
@Shintikibob
3 жыл бұрын
True
Every time Efren won the rack, they hold the match for some seconds trying to make Efren loose the momentum of the game. But when Nick won the rack, they let him break immediately. Funny trick they tried lol
@physicsguybrian
4 жыл бұрын
They were holding for commercial breaks. Timing was just coincidental.
@kboy5189
4 жыл бұрын
@@physicsguybrian ahh. Got it. Thanks for clarifying.
i believe one of the comentator the small voice is american, put him on the table with efren.. and see what happen.
@MichaelDavis-mn1me
Жыл бұрын
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@MichaelDavis-mn1me
Жыл бұрын
u
@OrrosGG
Жыл бұрын
That’s Johnny Archer
@clivehanforth6283
5 ай бұрын
Hasn’t he shot efren before? Good damn match too if I remember correctly
Didn't they know that Efren 'Bata' Reyes is a world class 3 cushion billiards player too and not just a very good pool player? So kicking and banking and all angles you can think off is easy for him.
@josephlee4337
3 жыл бұрын
It's without a doubt Efren is the best ever in pool and yes, he also plays 3 cushions billiard, but Efren is far from being world-class in 3 cushions. He plays 3 cushions billiard with friends for fun. He has never played in the competition.
@actionhunter93
3 жыл бұрын
Efren plays/used to play 3 cushion billiards and has picked a lot of knowledge from that and applied it to his kicking game. But with that being said, he was never elite at 3 cushion. There is a match against Blömdahl who is arguably one of the best ever. While Efren played some good shots, Blömdahl dominated easily.
@actionhunter93
3 жыл бұрын
@Packo_ Hubu I know Efren's story mate, I was just commenting on the statement that he is world class at carom billiards. That is very far from the truth and I stated some facts to prove my point that's all.
@chrispafrieddreams9118
2 жыл бұрын
It's the rotation background that makes him so good at caroms, kicking and combos..
@alexestipular1363
2 жыл бұрын
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I envy that last image of having that 9 ball signature.. at that time no one would know that Efren would eventually become the GOAT of billiards.
@Accu-Stats Video Productions Do you have any rare Keith McCready, St.louis Louie, or Ronnie Alan you could post?
I would love to hear Johnny archer and Jim Rempe being commentator together. their voices are very soothing. They seems a very calm men.. ❤️
Commentators, please be honest that you want Nick varner to win and Effren to fail miserably. If you are avid fans of Nick and biased, then you do not deserve to be a commentator.
@MF121655
7 ай бұрын
Nick should only play pool; commentating is not his forté. 😊
@katiemcdavid4124
6 ай бұрын
Neither one can kiss Reyes ass on a Sunday afternoon,!!!!!!!!!!
Did any body notice that the 3 dam commercial breaks held Efren up long enough to throw off his momentum on his breaks. Nick had a delay in his break for a commercial and he too came up dry on his break.
This is a good match, but everybody should watch The Color of Money classical match between Efren Reyes vs Earl Strickland. It has 3 parts: Part 1, 2, and 3 because the match took 3 days to resulted in a winner. Normally, it is too much pool watching even for a pool fan. So, I recommend you watch the 3rd day and the final day of the match, Part 5. This is a match, I guarantee you will never forget!
@cporteus968
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I will look that match up
@mervenmamunong4404
2 жыл бұрын
It took part 5,.
@michaelhutchins6496
2 жыл бұрын
I have watch all of it, will do it again someday. I played against efren in the mid 80s he was great, I lost money and local matches to him. Yes he beat at chess also.. we played cards also. I was glad there was this kid name pip who could translate.
You don't see nothing yet about Efren Reyes skills .
@willstuart4504
Жыл бұрын
Lol .... Right, if they only knew what he was about to unleash on all billiard tables from this point on, he was about to go on some kind of GOAT streak. Not just with 9 Ball, but 8 Ball, one pocket and he even won a Straight Pool Tourament. ( * that tourny win came only on his 2ND time playing the game of Straight pool... 😲 with a nice little 142 top run to win it. )
I think this is the first match I ever watched. I got a jolt of nostalgia :)
1:02:52 the depressed reaction from Nick Varner after The Magician kickshot. Godly shot by the magician himself 👏🙌🙌🙌🙌
@jameshendrix9262
3 жыл бұрын
You mean the one where nick replayed by getting BiH?
@painkonan3916
3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshendrix9262 read my comment bruh
I was there. 😁
@cygfyspatyvm3812
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! :D
That bad a** kick shot on the one in the side was his first shot of the match! Thanks for posting - two of the best ever.
Thanks for showing this great match. Wow the safety plays by each player were just great to see. I really enjoyed watching.
@AccuStats
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it