@byroncole8797

2 жыл бұрын

@ray Carlton billiards do you know who the interpreture was to Reyes? Just wondering seen Reyes hand him the check he won so figured he must know him?

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Byron: In 1988 Efren teamed up with long-time friend -- and very capable interpreter -- Rolando Vicente, his manager of many years. The relationship continues till the present.

@santiadarayan5105

Жыл бұрын

❤ see aww

@nicanorbenter3437

Жыл бұрын

😊

@gavinbennett-xu8qs

10 ай бұрын

1:53:40 jjj

There may be no prettier sight in the history of pocket billiards than watching Efren Reyes in full stroke. Doesn’t matter who this version of “Bata” is playing.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

*THE* perfect comment, Boyd! Couldn't agree more, as would any lifelong fan and player of our mutually beloved sport. It's worth noting that hands-down, *Efren has had the longest period of peak skills of any player in the 170-year history of professional billiards* . For more pool beauty (perfection actually) simply watch this video (link below) from beginning to end: kzread.info/dash/bejne/go17u6mrc8vUZaQ.html then give a reply here after watching it.* The skill displayed in this flawless 1992 performance was widely acknowledged by contemporary pool experts as a very rare display of perfect pool. I was lucky enough to have been in the NYC audience for it.

@robatwater4996

2 жыл бұрын

Total agreement

@WesMoran

Жыл бұрын

Would like to see him and Ronnie O’Sullivan play straight pool.

@thejoker-qr3sf

Жыл бұрын

I cant stop smiling this is amazing

@Wayne-gf9nm

10 ай бұрын

​@@raycarltonbilliards5798pp00lpp😊😊pp😊.

Everything on the line for Efren at 2:10:00 when he fires a length of the table shot at the 5 ball in the corner pocket. Not only does he make it with perfect shape but the speed he pocketed that ball was such that if I were playing it would be necessary to investigate and examine the right hand pocket for damage before my next shot. In his prime Efren is the strongest player I've ever seen or hope to see and his power left him on his break shot in later years but during his prime he really sledged the rack with strong power when he needed to. Strickland, in the game of 9 ball was his equal or slightly better. But Efren was a multiple champion at One Pocket, Eight Ball, and Carom Billiards. I feel so lucky to have witnessed this man play in my lifetime.

Efren is so fascinating to watch, so very good, very tough inside yet so humble. You can almost feel how mizerak squirm inside for all the expert defensive play of efren. Good video. Thanks.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Armando: Miz -- a three-time World 14.1 champion and BCA Hall of Fame inductee -- never once squirmed during his entire world-class playing career . . . *no matter who the opponent was.* He and Efren respected each other enormously.

Loved d attitude of Mr Mezerak, such a good sport, cool person!

Efren Reyes is a legendary pool player. Also a very humble and good spirited person too, would be an honor for any pool shark to play against him in a championship.

This is one of the cleanest position pool matches I've ever seen.....the kind of pool that makes an amateur viewer think the game is easy.

@mikepawlikguitar

4 жыл бұрын

The Dunning-Krüger effect. One knows not how much he doesn't know about something until one learns more about it.

@ramonsanchez2915

Жыл бұрын

Este si es juego los 2 muy buenos

I love these old matches! Thanks a lot for uploading, mr. Carlton.

These videos of Efren playing in the 90's are a gem. This was the time when he was at his prime. We will never see another player play at the highest level like efren does. One of the greatest to ever play the game, if not the greatest.

I had the great fortune to do a 'shootaround' with The Miz years ago before he passed on. RIP Steve you were the greatest in your time.

@vincestar4840

3 ай бұрын

Would have been more impressive if you had done a shootaround after he had passed on.

So very rare for a young man to acquire skills to this level and remain humble and focused, which let's you learn and dominate and eventually rise to legendary magical moments.

bravo to the MIZ for being a good sport and a true gentleman of the game!!!

The main guy has to be the best host I've ever seen in any sporting event. He keeps things moving along so well. Great rapport, great respect for everyone, good humor, etc.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

5 жыл бұрын

A spot-on observation, PZ and very well described. Thanks for the positive and accurate comment. Glad you enjoyed the proceedings and the warmth and color he added. He (Tom Kelly) had a long career hosting major golf tournaments and was much beloved for his ever-present unique style, golf knowledge, collegiality and friendliness. He passed away two years ago.

@JohnLoCicero

4 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 Yes, Tom Kelly was also the USC Trojans football play by play man and also did boxing and a lot of other sports. A very versatile and likable sports broadcaster.

What a joy to watch Mizerak and Efren! I've seen Efren play many matches, but rarely ever got to see The Miz play. Efren was a force to be reckoned with back then. Still is in my opinion.

Varner and Hall have to be two of the straight up chaps of this game. Hats off to those gentlemen

Ray, your videos are pure gold. Appreciate you uploading all of these.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to send those kind words, Riley. I''m very pleased that you're enjoying all the videos. Makes my time and archiving efforts worthwhile. Nice to give something back to our beloved sport that has been giving me *many decades of pleasure in playing it regularly, and while watching champions playing it with astonishing skill and confidence* .

I would have given anything to watch Mosconi and Reyes play!

Man the magician is truly magical with a pool stick .I remember watching all of his matches as a kid and he is a big reason I love the game of pool .

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear those kinds of comments, Kelly. Efren is not only a pool genius, but such a decent, wholesome man. I've known him for more than 30 years. He's a wonderful role model for young and older folks alike, and for emerging players everywhere. Pool players of all ages around the world (and millions of non-players too) all love Efren. His skills, sportsmanship and unmistakable human kindness dazzle everyone. *He has inspired more players to begin playing our wonderful sport, than any player in the 170-year history of professional pool.*

Love these old videos. Thank you

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, FLRaider, and I'm glad you're enjoying. Many thanks for the comment and your kind words. *

Nice! The Miz! Not enough of his playing on the internet! Thanks!

Thank you for this match. I went to high school with Steve Mizerack in 1962.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

As you'll already know, Gary, he was a very beloved school teacher back in Jersey for a few of his adult years.

@tomruth9487

7 ай бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 , He certainly has a nice smile and seems to enjoy it all whatever happens.

Miz made Efrin shoot his best game. Miz was a great player and he let his health hurt that. Magnificent breaks.

One of the best matches i've watched ever, can't wait to see who wins....

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying/have enjoyed it, Phil. Thanks for the comment. *

Its fun watching 2 of the Greats, not just great but both men are classy Players.

In todays world very rarely is a video viewed by an audience that wasn't targeted. For that reason the commentators have to be on point. Although Tom wasn't as knowledgeable as Nick and Buddy his ability to water down the pool terms for the laymen came in handy for the audience at that time. Great video. Being a lifelong pool player, I still find myself laughing to myself while I sit alone in my chair watching Reyes's mastery of the game.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

TY: Tom Kelly was primarily a leading golf and football commentator for various networks and very popular for those sports. Prime recruited him for their Pro Tour pool coverage. Tom was only a hobby-level pool player, but an excellent golfer. *Here he essentially served -- as you've perceived -- as a non-expert surrogate for the home viewing audience with lesser pool experience, and asking many innocent questions they might ask* and deserved easy to understand answers as to what was going on in certain situations . Sponsors rightfully appreciated his colorful presence in that role . Golf coverage often has a lot of dramatic language . . . pool not so much, as is appropriate. Sad to report Tom passed away four years ago after a long illness.

I'm an old geezer; haven't played in 50 years, never at this level but I spent a lot of time in pool halls in my raucus youth. Watching this match, besides being amazing, brought back good memories. This will sound corny, but I like these people; the players, the commentators, the referee (we used to call him the game master, I think), these are all nice people. There was not a negative word spoken by anybody in this two hour video. Pool halls back in the 50s and 60s in the USA were considered a bit low-brow, habited by shady characters (like me). Maybe that's why I liked them so much. Thanks so much for posting this. Oh, Reyes was unbelievable, and Steve Mizerak took it like a gentleman. Bravo.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Michael for starting 2022 off with a comment like that which so thoroughly radiates healthful positivity. I vote you "Man of the New Year!"

@michaelbailey1578

2 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 Thank you so much for your vote, it came at a moment when I really need badly. Thank you and keep posting your great videos.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

At this time in efrens life, there isn't a problem he can't solve! The best player in history in his prime! If his break is working you simply can't beat him. Safeties that would normally work on any other player doesn't work on him, you have to completely hid him because if he can see any of the ball, you're toast and even then if you leave the ball close to a rail you're still toast! No wonder he's every pro's favorite player!

@travisrhoades8074

5 жыл бұрын

Early Cuyler that's why I agree with Johnny Archer (who won a lot in the winner breaks format) when he said, "9-ball is more fair, and fun to watch when there's an alternate break." Efren showed in these matches how if he kept break, show was over, lol.

I remember The Miz referring to this match in the prologue for the Reyes - Rempe match, that happened a year later. Finally I can watch it! Thanks for uploading.

Reyes was flawless, just incredible. Back at this time he was almost invincible.

@travisrhoades8074

4 жыл бұрын

AngrierGorilla absolutely, anybody leave him a window of opportunity, he would capitalize. I love this era of pool.

@josephvalenzuela1029

4 жыл бұрын

Reyes in his prime

@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg

4 жыл бұрын

He's a lot better now.

@dariusalberto7690

4 жыл бұрын

@@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg with pain on his shoulder and 60 above old, yes, still best player on the world

@lucapoulsen4996

3 жыл бұрын

Efren don't want to win

1994 thru 1996 last years of normalcy, best years of Hollywood. People still smoked in bars, restaurants, at work and on airplanes. Kids bikes outside friends houses, playing outside was normal. If I could I'd be willing to get "groundhog day" stuck there and I don't smoke nor ever did.

@LavishPatchKid

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, everything has gotten weirder and weirder ever since.

Thank you so much for the video. Not being born on those prime years of Efren but I at least have watched this magnificent match againts Mizerak.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the appreciate feedback, Kev. Click on the colored balls logo to the left

thats awesome when efren misses doesnt show angry frustration just a nice smile.

@5000rgb

2 жыл бұрын

I'd smile if I only missed once a day.

Missing that combo is tough. And that left handed cut by Reyes is total magic.

Its really something else. Eren at 70 is ridiculous to watch. This is just poetry.

thanks for this .Efren Reyes the pride of the Philippines ❤

thanks for combining in this video the games of efren with Mitz and efren vs davenfort enjoyed the games. congrats to efren.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it all, Anita. Thanks the pleasant comment.

@charlestonbrown148

2 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 ok clicked it

@junyap8641

Жыл бұрын

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Efren Reyes great control on cue ball makes him the greatest pool player on planet Earth....LIVING LEGEND

Mizerak is one good guy with great sense of humor... ;)

I grew up watching Miz. I sure wish that he could have gotten his health under control before it was too late. I really loved that guy and enjoy seeing his old matches, even when he came out on the losing end. Of course, there is Reyes; what can one say?

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

What *one can say* is that one player has nothing to do with the other* except for the very important commonality that they were/are both BCA Hall of Fame inductees for all the right reasons. In the entire 170-year history of pool only 81 pool notables have that honor -- 75% of them as national or world-class players champions.*I totally agree about Steve. I knew him for 25 years. As you know he passed away in 2006, much too young. His career and life are well detailed here:* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Mizerak I was one of a rotating crew of L.A.-residing volunteer scorekeepers for most of the 1960s - early '70s years that Fred Whalen held his annual US Invitational 14.1 Championships at the huge downtown Los Angeles Elks Club. I score-kept many of Steve's matches. *He was very fit and in his early twenties then* and a supremely talented 14.1 master with many *300-plus exhibition runs* in his *teenage* years! . A nicer guy you couldn't find, and he went on to dominate Straight Pool for several of his prime years. Here's my vid of him in a 1997 tourney I saw in-person: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5alj5tufcudlcY.html I sure enjoyed chatting with him after the match ended. He remembered a number of the long conversations we had in the practice room of that L.A. Elks Club venue back in the 1960s. A brilliant, likable man who's still missed by many of us who were so privileged to have known him.

@hogsandsooners

2 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 thanks for sharing that. I always hoped that he was the man that he seemed to be. He was always so easy to root for because of his pleasant demeanor. I sure do miss the pool matches of the 70s and 80s.

I love the Ol pool videos of yesterday. Everyone had style. Now, they all look like robots shooting but damn they're all so good! Even the sound of the cue hitting the ball and hitting the pocket sounded different then... Thanks for the upload

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome, Al. Glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for the comment. (Click on the colored pool ball logo to the left of this reply to choose from 40 more of my videos you'll enjoy.)

@albert333pool

4 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 Trust me... I've seen them all. Been playing for about 25 years 👍☺

Mizerak - Incredible stroke and positioning.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, BB. That's why he was 3-time World Straight Pool Champion where both of those elements you cite are critical. He had a number of 300-ball exhibition runs *when he was still a teenager!* His early instructor in Elizabeth NJ? . . . _none other than _*_Willie Mosconi_*_ himself._ Willie said the Miz was his best student ever.

Thanks so much for posting this.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. *

Great match. Man Mizz had a smooth stroke. Counting down 12 more weeks to go until my 💎 pro am arrives. Can't wait!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent table choice. As Earl once said: "They tell the truth on every shot."

EFREN "BATA" REYES, HAD PROVEN HIS WORTH AS A BILLIARD PLAYER DURING HIS PRIME. I BELIEVE NOBODY CAN QUESTION HIS WORTH.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

. . . *_and his "worth" as the possibly the most decent, kind and humble man among all the world champions who ever played during the entire 172-year history of professional pool_*

@tomruth9487

7 ай бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 That is certainly a part of his greatness in my book.

Enjoy watching these matches. Thanks Ray!

I just turned 70 n I'd love to meet him before I die I too shoot pool he's the king 👑

@jerome6578

3 жыл бұрын

@@SheikhaSarah2010 god damn it karen!

Great upload! Please post more old school Efren matches if ya got 'em!

Steve Mizerak became Steve Mizery against Efren. But he's a class act and gracious in defeat. Buddy Hall always gave credit where it's due. Nick Varner on many occasions refuse to admit how great Efren is. People said Nick is a nice guy, but I sure know he's a sore loser.

@thomastien5860

3 жыл бұрын

To me Nick Varner is more like a pool room hustler

@henrysaul216

2 жыл бұрын

Effren is brilliant to watch

Nick couldn't digest, "The Magician's magic", he would be eating his words now. We should appreciate Steve for his sportsmanship and Davenport for giving a great fight.

My first time watching misrack .. I like his style of play

Thanks, have enjoyed watching

Thanks for posting this! PURE GOLD!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome; glad you're enjoying the vids.

Mizerak's stroke is marvelous - soft yet...blessings to all

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right, Paul. *All pro players and most 14.1 fans have made that same comment throughout Steve's entire playing career.* Hal Mix, a renowned "tune-up" coach to dozens of pro players (Varner, Davenport, etc.) once said that "only three pros in the world have [at that time period] a truly straight stroke . . . and Steve is one of them." (I have no personal knowledge of who he indicated as the other two.)

nice upload thanks...good to see classic pool.

Very enjoyable,,, thank you 🙏

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, Fred. Thanks for the feedback.

Some ppl can’t even play this good on a phone app

@solomiosisante5696

3 жыл бұрын

guilty here! LOL!

@rvondingofficial3005

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 man! You nailed it

Awesome video, miz post match humor during the interview shows what a class act he was. Rip. Efren is next level, had to be very intimidating to face.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Dee: I totally agree, about Miz. I knew Steve for 25 years He passed away in 2006 much too young. We miss him greatly. His career and life are detailed here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Mizerak *And here's the famous beer commercial that made him (and pool) more widely recognized by the general, non-playing public:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaiNrpR7pNvTmso.html

No doubt about it, Efren is the greatest player in the world!

Great matches. Thanks for the upload !

@raycarltonbilliards5798

8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them, Universe guy.

When Efren was unbelievable with both hands. Missing a shot was unheard of, in the ZONE.

@koenruysseveldt3848

4 жыл бұрын

Efren is in pool what Ronnie O'Sullivan is in snooker. Super talents with extreme skill and both great guys.

Such a class act- both players here. Much more enjoyable to watch as a fan than some other players who talk too much. The respect is palpable. Thank you for uploading this classic match!!!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, BH. Thanks for the kind words. *

@youcanbesmartaskhow3857

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 I very much do enjoy the vids I've seen from you and will watch the others!! Thanks again for sharing both the videos and your knowledge !

@Tom_239

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. No pretense, no swagger, just two great players who let their cues do the talking.

Played Miz in 78 in Houston. Buffalo Billiards. 9 call

Miss seeing matches played on Brunswick tables.

Steve is such a good player, and very polite player, just feel sorry about his back.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

*I totally agree. I knew Steve for 25 years He passed away in 2006 much too young. We miss him greatly. His career and life are detailed here:* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Mizerak *And here's the famous beer commercial that made him (and pool) more widely recognized by the general, non-playing public:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaiNrpR7pNvTmso.html

Brilliant.

Thanks for this.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Koko. Thanks for the comment. *

I realized how great was Efren when he was still young. He has nerve of still as shown in this pressure laden match. That makes him the greatest pool player of all time.Having 70 international titles is an inspiration for young players to strive .

@angelo6039

5 жыл бұрын

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5:46 Incredibly hard shot to hit it that slow with english.

Efren Reyes is "The GOAT"

@gyrgrls

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but Shannon is The Cannon. :`)

Efren can play both right and left hands. Truly a genius.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Yuki, Efren is completely ambidextrous with that same stroke; he rarely has to use the bridge. His positional and shot making results are world-class level with either hand. *Willie Mosconi -- also ambidextrous -- often ran hundreds at his 14.1 exhibitions, playing opposite-handed. Very likely no other player will ever be capable of such a remarkable thing -- hundred-ball runs opposite-handed* .

@loungchaidee7649

3 жыл бұрын

Just like R. O'Sullivan, a genius too.

@TheMightyBosstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 I'm working on my ambidextrous shooting. I can shoot really well with both hands. Always been good with both hands in Pool. I just started learning and training properly recently. Bought a pool table, some training tools and labels and im planning on spending the next year training and learning and playing in the APA. I want to become a pro pool player, even if i don't make money doing it, it'll be a ton of fun learning.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Michael: (1) Be sure to install a shelf or fixture in your home table location that can rigidly hold a camcorder or smartphone to *frequently* record & review your vital solo-practice sessions. The camera is an objective observer (a coach of sorts) that will privately see (and upon play-back, "report" about) strengths & weaknesses in your alignment, aiming, eye-movement,stance, bridging, and all elements of your stroking, position play,and the quality of shot choices you make. (2) A very vital tip I always give to emerging players is to acquire -- very early -- the habit of closely *observing* your performances in practice and in competition rather than *judging* your performances. This is fundamental to augmenting your strengths and correcting your weaknesses. *The better your observational abilities for even the smallest details, the faster and more certain your progress* . (3) And every couple of years or so, you'll hugely benefit from travelling to any recognized professional pool instructor in your region for a paid assessment and upgrade to your skills. *Great instructors notice things that other people would miss* . (4) Having a multi-decades-long career as a pro player takes an extraordinary amount of courage, resilience, passion for the sport, and productive *obsession* -- to a degree that even the most talented emerging players can scarcely imagine. -- From your comments, Michael, it sounds like your passion, dedication and unmistakable love of our wonderful sport are already firmly established within you. I predict that you'll be very successful in reaching your goals. Let me know from time to time how you're progressing.

@TheMightyBosstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 MY obsession with billiards starting at 14 when my mom would drop me off at school in the morning and I would spend an hour a day after school waiting for my mom at the Pool hall rather than the library. This is a lifelong thing to own a pool table for me. First time I've had the space, and the money, and the time to invest in it. So I am very excited.

1:00:10 one of the best moments ever , IN LIFE

i noticed that Bata has the same style after all these years, the way he moves, smiles and plays, of course he was thinner and faster back then,

@sjang816

8 жыл бұрын

+nguyễn thành công agreed, altho him and busty tho, shortened/modified their strokes somewhat compared to back then. also, efren seems to play with a closer to standard length cue nowadays

as was mentioned, reyes plays billiards, too. i've seen him play 3-cushion, and he's plenty good. so no surprise he has such great control of cue ball. and he's SUCH a gret shooter when he needs to make a tough one. magician, for sure.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

*I totally agree, Van. Excellent observations about Efren. Tyvm*

The Miz was nice. Smooth. A plethora of hand eye coordination...

1:39:00 " Magic shot, similar to his farewell Pool tour 2018... "

Kim is a year or 2 younger than myself and Efren is within 3 weeks my same age...... I remember both well.....Kim was such a tremendous player during those years.... Efren's longevity was amazing (I quit completely in 1997 and Efren was reaching his prime..... amazing guy)

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Efren at age 67 is still playing at a world-class level when the wager appeals to him. *He has had the longest period of peak playing ability of any player in the entire 170-year history of professional billiards.*

@DeeMoback

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 lol..... I believe you ...... and Rempe said he had a goofy stroke..... lol .... seems to work pretty well

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Efren is completely ambidextrous with that same stroke; rarely has to use the bridge. His positional and shot making results are world-class level with either hand. *Willie Mosconi -- also ambidextrous -- often ran hundreds at his 14.1 exhibitions, playing opposite-handed. Very likely no other player will ever be capable of such a remarkable thing -- hundred-ball runs opposite-handed.*

@5000rgb

2 жыл бұрын

It's funny how Davenport doesn't seem to have the same level of current recognition as so many others from that era. I don't seem to run across many of his matches but he definitely achieved a lot in his career.

Really wished the Miz could have changed his lifestyle and lost the weight. He would most probably be with us today.

Watching Efrens' games the past years he is really good, never watch thoe games before.

Iba ka tlga nung prime muh... kaso d naman permanente na bata ka lahat ay lumilipas ..pro ang mahalaga my isang efren bata reyes na nagbigay karangalan sa pilipinas ng maraming besis...champion ka tlga forever kahit hanggang ngaun nagiisa kah idol

@edwardtumanguil1839

7 ай бұрын

totally agree Efren "bata" Reyes the Magician the GOAT in this Sport!!!!

Thank you gentlemen. Pool is the best game in sports.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

As with all cue sports, it's also arguably *the most precise of sports* -- one in which scant millimeters regularly make the difference between a win and a loss.

Great win Efren the Magician!!! YAY!!! RIP Tom Kelly

I never appreciated "The Miz" until I concentrated on his stroke in this game. Great commentating in the set of games. Love to listen to Varrner as he walks thru these racks.

Back then if his break was on he was almost impossible to beat

Appreciate the greats!!! Thanks ☺️

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

We all appreciate them, BB, don't we.

What a great player Efren is. Amazing

@only4posting

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. But like all these sports where you need 99% skills, and 1% luck IN ORDER to win, Efren ALWAYS, but I mean, ALWAYS gets that 1% luck, during those deciding, crucial and critical moments. ALWAYS. How many dozens, if not hundreds of times, during quarter-finals, semi-finals or finals, Efren was about to lose, no way he had one single chance to win... and suddenly, out of nowhere, his opponent would miss that unmissable shot...would pot the cue ball..., etc etc ! ...or suddenly, Efron would pot a ball, with a 1- in-a-trillion shot, and that shot would totally change the outcome of the game! The kind of shot he could repeat 1 billion times and miss. The kind of shot one can't succeed, without that famous 1% luck ! Watch some of his matches, like a few a few against Strickland (without some eventual fan/fanboy goggles...), and you will see what I mean. But regarding his skills, talent, etc, he is absolutely marvelous. He is so precise, it seems like he is being controlled by an alien AI. He can think of shots like nobody else. He will try difficult tricks, during semi-finals or finals, while playing for 100 or 200k, as if he was playing for fun against some random dudes, at a local pub ! He is a genius, just like O'sullivan. But is he lucky ? Fuk, YES !

@lukewalker1051

2 жыл бұрын

@@only4posting Best players make their own lucky. Players don't play quite up to their level because they know who they are playing. Efren IMO is the greatest 9 ball player who has ever lived...and there have been a lot of great ones. They all run rack after rack until they play Efren. He plays better safeties and he kicks at balls better and plays better position than any other living player.

@hubertcarter837

2 жыл бұрын

“Luck is the residue of design.” - John Milton

Efren's offensive game is great, but his safes and kicks are the best. He has no weaknesses and answers any challenge. Just phenomenal.

@nikoh2286

5 жыл бұрын

William Taylor His break is weaker than many great players

@williamtaylor5193

5 жыл бұрын

@@nikoh2286 True. Just love his overall game though. Such a great thinker, such a cool head. Arguably the greatest safety player ever, particularly under pressure.

Reyes said in a TAR interview, that if he could have one American player as a partner, it would be Nick Varner. And this is the first time I've heard a commentator acknowledge Reye's carom background, which unquestionably elevates his game.

@mariamercedesjarder9352

2 жыл бұрын

Reyes also respects Sigel and Strickland a lot. The few players who can keep up with him

Love watching Efren play - GOAT and everything he does is instructional to any observer. Cue ball control far and above everyone who plays the game. Even when he plays around the Philippines today, he just plays with his opponents and doesn't get far behind, but you can see when he "turns it on" and comes back to win. True sign of the greatest of all time.

I love watching Mizerak play pool also.

Son los mejores me gusta verlos😊

The scary part is that efren said his prime was during his teenage years. That means the efren we see in this video is not even in his ultimate form.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

*Efren's jest that his teenage years were his prime was an illustration of his characteristic, anti-braggadocio, self-effacing modesty.* His teenage years ended in 1974. His *35 years of titles and achievements* (listed below) as a professional between 1985 and and 2019, vividly convey that he has had the longest period *of peak playing ability of **_any player in the history of poo!_* ------------------------------------------------------ *2019 "6th Annual Junior Norris Memorial Shootout 9-Ball Champion" 2018 1st Asian Culture Day Lifetime Achievement Award (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) 2018 Taiwan Pool Classic (Team Philippines) 3rd 2018 The Break Room 8-Ball Classi 2016 Accu-Stats Make-It-Happen One-Pocket Invitational 2015 Accu-Stats Make-It-Happen One-Pocket Invitational 2014 MP Cup Gensan International Open 10-Ball 2014 Smokin' Aces One-Pocket Shootout 2014 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2012 Chuck Markulis Memorial One-Pocket Division 2011 World Mixed Doubles Classic (with Rubilen Amit) 2011 US Open One Pocket Championship 2010 Spanish Open 2010 2010 Predator International Ten-Ball Championship 2010 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2010 Derby City Classic Fatboy Challenge 10-Ball 2010 Derby City Classic Nine-Ball 2010 Asia vs. Europe Challenge Match 2009 World Mixed Doubles Classic (with Rubilen Amit) 2009 Galveston World Classic One Pocket 2009 World Cup of Pool (with Francisco Bustamante) 2007 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2007 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2006 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Indonesia Leg) 2006 IPT World Open Eight-ball Championship 2006 World Cup of Pool (with Francisco Bustamante) 2006 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Vietnam Leg) 2006 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2005 IPT King of the Hill Eight-Ball Shootout 2005 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Indonesia Leg) 2005 All Japan Championship 2005 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2005 Derby City Classic Nine-Ball 2005 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2004 WPA World Eight-ball Championship 2004 On Cue 3: Intercontinental Conquest 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Singapore Leg) 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Vietnam Leg) 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Taiwan Leg) 2004 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 2004 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 2003 Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame 2003 World Classic Billiards Tournament 2003 Las Vegas Nine-Ball Open 2003 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Manila Leg) 2003 Mid-Atlantic Nine-Ball Championship 2003 All Japan Championship 2002 Asian Games Eight-Ball singles 2002 World Pool League 2002 Cafe Puro Challenge of the Masters 2002 Shooters Labor Day Weekend Open Nine-Ball 2002 International Challenge of Champions 2001 World Pool League 2001 Tokyo Open 9-Ball 2001 US Masters Nine-Ball 2001 International Billiard Tournament 2001 Accu-Stats Eight-Ball Invitational 2001 The Color of Money II (vs. Earl Strickland) 2000 U.S. Open One-Pocket Championship 2000 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 2000 Camel Pro Eight-Ball Championship 2000 Pennsylvania State Nine-Ball Championship 2000 USA Billiards Challenger Event 2 1999 ESPN Ultimate Nine-Ball Challenge 1999 ESPN Ultimate Shootout 1999 Sands Regency Open 29 Nine-Ball Championship 1999 World Professional Pool Championship 1999 Derby City Classic Master of the Table 1999 Derby City Classic One-Pocket 1998 World Eight-Ball Championship 1998 Camel South Jersey Ten-Ball Open 1997 PCA Shooters Challenge 1997 PCA Treasure Island Resort Event 1996 The Color of Money (vs. Earl Strickland) 1996 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 1996 PBT Legends of Nine-Ball Championship 1996 Camel World Nine-Ball Championship 1996 PBT Western Open 1996 PBT Florida Flare Up III 1995 Sands Regency Open 21 Nine-Ball Championship 1995 PBT World Eight-Ball Championship 1995 Pro Tour Nine-Ball Championship 1995 Maine 14.1 Event 1995 Bicycle Club VII 1994 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships 1994 PBT Bicycle Club Invitational 1992 International Nine-Ball Classic 1992 World Nine-Ball Open (Tokyo) 1990 World Cup (Taipei) 1988 PBA McDermott Masters Nine-Ball 1986 Sands Regency Nine-Ball Championship 1985 Sands Regency Nine-Ball Championship 1985 Red's Nine-Ball Open 1985 Tar Heel Open 1985 Willard's Open 1985 Chicago Billiard Cafe Open*

@dheybanta1252

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 990

Kim Davenport is such an underrated player, he's such an amazing player

@ericwall879

6 ай бұрын

I watched his videos from the sands regent in late 80s he was a great 9 ball player

@SkyWire88

5 ай бұрын

Never heard of him/her.

Efren is the best

Efrem best form

51:24 lol the commentator was like, "Are you kidding me!? How do you make a shot like that??"🤣🤣

That's the best of Efren Reyes! Period .

Thank"s Ray for postings this video possible

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, RB. Glad you're enjoying. *

great match

thank you Lord God Efren Reyes win ❤😊

"Miss cue" does not mean leaving ball in hand to your opponent.