West Virginia here. Been watching Efren since the late '80's. Met him, the first time, in 'new' airport, in Denver, in 1994. (When the new airport still wasn't open due to baggage handling problems.) They had to move us to Stapleton. He was surprised anyone (me) recognized him. We spoke for about 30 minutes. It was an honour. His English wasn't as good, as it is now, but he was so graciius, and humble. Most players, were anything, but. Throughout the later '90's, I was fortunate enough to watch and even get beat, by him, quite a few times. He has certainly lost a step, but at his age it's no wonder. (My eyesight started going when I was in my early 50's.) I quit playing 15 years ago. The kid he played, played like a scrub. Each shot he took, in a couple racks, he got more out of position. Regardless, Mr. Reyes *is* the G.O.A.T.!

@toddo.7819

2 ай бұрын

Would that be the city of West Virginia 🤪

@whyis45stillalive

2 ай бұрын

@@toddo.7819 No, it would not.

@fatbastard3372

2 ай бұрын

That's not Efren talking in the video. It's an Artificial Intelligence.

@whyis45stillalive

2 ай бұрын

@@fatbastard3372 Hehe I know. I just know his English has gotten much better, over the years. When I first met him, we had a hard time communicating. As time went on, it got much easier.

@willstuart4504

2 ай бұрын

You may be the perfect person to ask this question, I too am a massive Reyes fan but I unlike yourself, have never gotten the chance to meet him... My question is this, people say that as insanely talented and incredible Erfen was in the late 80's and 90's, his actual PEAK PRIME self was much earlier. Like early 80's even late 70's. It's very difficult to find video of Efren earlier then 88'.... so I'd love to know if this is true or not??

It's really generous of Efren to continue playing against top tier players in public events even when he's well past his prime. Many more egotistical players would hang their jersey to avoid public humiliation, but the Magician keeps performing for all his fans.

@goofystrats6485

3 ай бұрын

Because he has bad spending habits. Too many debts to pay.

@saillsha

3 ай бұрын

That's surprising to hear given he's such a humble guy. What kind of things does he splurge on?

@AP-yd1wz

3 ай бұрын

And I presume also the money he receives to play. Plus, it's pool, not rugby. He probably can play for another 10 years before being past his pool prime. 😂

@digitalian99

3 ай бұрын

​@@saillsha Don't believe the guy... He doesn't know Efren personally

@digitalian99

3 ай бұрын

​​@@saillshathere's a documentary/interview on Efren where he mentioned that he and his family don't know how to handle money (meaning not really financially savvy)... So whenever he earns money... They just buy properties... And just leave it... Efren doesn't splurge.... You can see videos of him playing in the Philippines wearing sandos and sandals In essence... Efren is property rich but not financially liquid (if you get what I mean)

Opponent "I only need one more win, and he needs four." Efren-"I've got him right where I want him." 😂

EFREN looked tired but somehow he managed 🎉 GOAT

@lendouma3224

Ай бұрын

I like the video but not the fake gasping from the crowd. It’s distracting and so fake.

Too many interruptions / clips. Let the pool speak for itself .

I will say, Efren still has one of the best full strokes the game has ever seen. These days in the pro game, pool strokes are fairly short and controlled, but Efren still takes full strokes on his shots and his feel is still incredible. I miss seeing the artistry in pool Watching from Maryland, USA 🙏🏾

@matthewweber9859

2 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Watching from New Jersey, USA.

@malcolmr3

2 ай бұрын

I’ve always envied his stroke. It’s so smooth, full and fluid. I’ve practiced and practiced but I just can’t get his stroke down.

No need to have the crowd fake “oh!” after every miss. Terrible.

@HS-zy1ff

2 ай бұрын

I have no idea why he thinks adding in all the extra sound effects is a good idea.

@darkmaster450

Ай бұрын

My fellow countrymen seem to adore the idea 🤷🏾 I never understood that concept

@christophermartin8366

28 күн бұрын

As a snooker fan, I find those sounds to be quite annoying. Efren is a sublime master, snooker fans won't like these effects.

@user-jw2bm4wr2n

26 күн бұрын

You are very right! Disgusting.

@lowlife-

25 күн бұрын

overly edited video with sound effects, the content is just enough to enjoy without it all

I have seen Efren do this sooo many times in the last several years of watching him on YT. you just can't give the GOAT an Opportunity or all is lost. great video thanks for sharing. ECF

@EfrenReyesTV

3 ай бұрын

No doubt! Thanks!

72 yo from Virginia here. If I knew “ The Magician “ was going to be in, I’m guessing, Richmond I would have loved to come and watch in person. I have watched many of his tournaments over the years via KZread and enjoyed how he is very humble and no ego driven like some of his opponents.

@malcolmr3

2 ай бұрын

I love the contrast between him and Earl Strickland when they played. As “expressive” as Strickland was at any given time, I think that Efren was quiet and never got flustered caused him to be even more vocal and I think Efren knew that and took advantage of it. 😂

@Albe3331

2 ай бұрын

@@malcolmr3 agreed. You could see it in the twinkling in his eyes and the suppressed grin on his lips.

@Downecker

Ай бұрын

@@malcolmr3 Right you are! In poker you can spot some move or "tell ". All Efren has to do is play his game and snooker Earl into an emotional state if mind@ it's done all the time !!

@KordrunHunter

22 күн бұрын

He was in the beautiful city of Virginia. News to me that VA has become a city, but I guess it is what it is. I also didn't know that Times Square was part of Virginia. Turns out it was actually at Street Lights Billiards Academy in Alexandria, VA.

The added background crowd noise really takes away from the great pool and also the video itself. Really could do without the fake crowd noise. Either way, I still appreciate the video!

I'm a retired Canadian living in Mindanao. My neighbour introduced me to Efran and I've enjoyed watching a few matches.

In my opinion this is a textbook example of a hustle.

@jax9074

2 ай бұрын

I love Efren but this was just bad shooting, on both ends.

@malcolmr3

2 ай бұрын

@@jax9074definitely not Efren at his best. He missed some shots that, in his prime, the ball would have just said don’t bother and moved itself into the pocket. 😁

@justinkauffman731

Ай бұрын

Old man eyes. A curse

@mistermyself1128

Ай бұрын

Yea. He was laying up a lot. Playing with his food.

Honestly, it looked like he was letting him win the first half. Pure skill 💯

@realamerican911

2 ай бұрын

That's not skill. He was setting the kid up. He had another guy trying to set up side bets with the gamblers. The kid was shook after the 3rd match. He lost in his mind and Efren knew it. Once you tell yourself that the other person won because you missed a simple shot... Your brain goes to mush. You hit survival mode. Praying for another chance. Then... It doesn't eben matter. He can give you ball in hand and you won't win. Because you told yourself that you already lost. It takes a stone cold player to blick that crap out. Efren is able to do that. But he ain't the GOAT.

@arreoneperryfordan8426

2 ай бұрын

​@@realamerican911 Efren frequently engages in this type of dramatic acting, even during competitions, to make it appear more captivating. It will no longer be fascinating if he demonstrates his genuine abilities, that much is certain.

@Astrobrant2

20 күн бұрын

I got the impression that he was sandbagging, but watching the whole video, maybe not. Time for Bata to go fishing. He has nothing more to prove, and playing now must be very frustrating for him.

Nothing like watching the OG still at work! Toronto, Canada

I think he let the kid get a 4 game win to give the kid a chance 😂

@user-tq7dl1wy7e

3 ай бұрын

Sfxsuaagfx haahhh!!!0aoa

@user-tq7dl1wy7e

3 ай бұрын

TooIoilo efrenbut hate ,thischannel!!

@user-tq7dl1wy7e

3 ай бұрын

The edit yes very bad

Ich bin großer Fan.. es sollte als Privileg und Ehre gesehen werden mit sich mit Ihm messen zu dürfen..!!

@chozusmakavelli

Ай бұрын

ich bin the don.

Efren is now and always the G.O.A.T.! I love these videos.

It appears and based on Efren's spectacular skills, he was playing with this young man who was not yet born when Efren was already winning tournaments.😂❤🇵🇭 GO EFREN KABAYAN!

As much as I like watching Efren play pool, I hate the phony crowd gasping sound effects. I’m out.

@thomaspettusg8316

2 ай бұрын

You ain’t lying. I almost turned it off when it said “the city of Virginia, United States”

@user-dn8us7yh5o

2 ай бұрын

​@@thomaspettusg8316Yeah, I did shut it off at that point. (I found your message first)

@Mattfreeman89

2 ай бұрын

Yep. Can't do it.

@charanabasnayaka1926

2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@firegod6907

2 ай бұрын

It's way overused

I am in Israel. I am sorry to see age finally catching up with Efren. He is still the GOAT imo and I am glad he came back to win here.

@wateringflower

3 ай бұрын

Please pray for the Palestinians

@raeeskhan6

2 ай бұрын

Free free Palestine 😤 From River to the sea 🇵🇸

Watching from Al Khobar , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia my favorite Efren Reyes

Seeing from the misses he did here, Efren must have lost a lot of his magic touches due to aging, BUT not all! I wish him good health n may the Magician still keep a good chunk of magic up his sleeves to keep entertaining us all. Salute from Indonesia!

@davidrobinson5365

3 ай бұрын

I think he missed on purpose

@kamoteman8860

2 ай бұрын

Ahahahaha you dont know anything about efren

@glennj.r.9493

2 ай бұрын

@@kamoteman8860 ... OK, you know everything about him, you're the living encyclopedia about him... Satisfied now, dude? Just send him respect and best regards from me, the guy who knows nothing about him. 🙏🏼😂

@naturalmystic1262

2 ай бұрын

I'm from the Philippines and we know he purposely missed those shots

@Charlie08Alpha

2 ай бұрын

@@naturalmystic1262 stop dreaming bro.. efren is old. Our eyes will be obscured when we get old that's a fact. The eyes are the most important in playing billiards because that's where you gauge where to hit the ball, measure the distance, and determine whether the you should hit the shot soft or hard.

From New Hampshire in the North East USA. Efren is the best ever.

15:22 Love seeing him play! From Chicago! awesome shooting GOAT!

I like when he gives his opponents false hope then bam

Watching from Vancouver and I'm Filipino. .

I love watching the old masters (Mosconi) but Efren is definitely the GOAT. It would have been fun to watch him and Mosconi play when both were in their prime. THAT would be a match for the ages.

Ive never seen Efren miss so much, but I love the comeback. The Magician still has it.

@Astrobrant2

20 күн бұрын

"The Magician still has it." Well,....

@GGT_PRODUCTION

15 күн бұрын

I think it's intentional 😄

HELLO from Florida my friends...I am a 61 Year old man that has been a long time 9 ball fan and amateur player. Love the challenge over 8 ball. Faster games and more skills required. I find that I play better when I play with a good player. .the better they are the better I get. I lost my que a while back in a divorce.....kinda stove up now so I am more of a fan than player anyway...

Efren just toyed with him.. win or lose efren is a great sport and a humble man

No one should ever underestimate the skill of Efren Reyes!!

You learn so much watching Efren play! Even at his age, he's still a great player! Lucky to have met him in person at a tournament in L.A. Such a humble and nice man! He is indeed the GOAT- No debating it!

Wow...what a great from the legend...All the way from India

I only beat people that say they are good and lose to people that say they don't know how to play and I make the hard shots look easy..65 still enjoy the game...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC

I'm convinced that Efren purposely finds ways to extend his matches in order to enjoy the game more.

I love the competitiveness of Efren (The GOAT) even now. Hats off to Broner, and he will learn to never give the old guy any extra chances. I hope Efren keeps on playing. He is wonderful for the sport. Johnny Henson Professor Pool USA

🥰 Efren is very kind perrson. He likes to give a chance if necessary.🤗

This guy is so gay for Efren , every video he makes is a love letter to that man

@yowitzalleeennn1046

Ай бұрын

HAHAHHAHAAHAHA exactly!

I'm hope that kid didn't lose a pocketful of money with that hustle. 🎱😎

Watching from Texas, USA. I’ve always loved watching pool matches!

virginia is a state

Washington, USA. Love ER !

That miss in the last frame was an obvious deliberate miss.

Im from SOUTH AFRICA..and have a passion for Pool. Efren is the Worlds Best.. and my Mentor aswell.. i admire his skills and patience.. love you Sir Efren

I live in Angeles City, Pampanga, and was fortunate enough to "play" one game with Efrin at the old "Blind Beggar" here in Clarkview about ten years ago. He was great fun as he would let players break then he would "play safe" for about ten shots before running the table..."Next!"

Pinay viewer :)) Proud of our magician!

Hello, i'm watching The G.O.A.T. from Denmark. Thanks for these great uploads. Shoot em straight and stay safe. /Chris.

Getting a rare opportunity to play against the GOAT is as good as winning the game itself.

Long time fan of the magician! Viewing from the surface of the globe ;)

A fan from the Philippines

Didn't know that Virginia was a Beautiful City. I'll have to go there sometime.

@davehertle

Күн бұрын

Try Virginia City - - Nevada

Rule number one when playing someone at Efren Reyes' level - don't miss. One mistake is costly. Nice to see he's still playing! He and Ewa Mataya were my two favorite players back in the day. I always liked their strategies, and learned a lot from watching them. Bought the books, did the drills, got good myself. :) I always liked Ewa's strategy for getting around the table, and Efren was unbelievable at playing safety.

He is the greatest shot I have ever seen< Go Efren Reyes GOD bless you. California, USA

EFREN IS A BEAUTIFUL, UNASUMING GENIUS. Thanks for your video. Oliver from Brittany (France)

First, Virginia is a state, not a city. Second, that's my friend Brandon (not Broner) playing against Efren in the exhibition and he is one of the nicest, most humble up-and-comers in our area and was so happy to even get the chance to play the GOAT.

Watching from the philippine. We used to live in the same neighborhood with Efren

Great behavior from the second player, was very smiling and very nice

Efren is such a champion, not only in his skill but also in his quiet, humble demeanour. Respect, sir. From Australia.

i love Efren truly the king. watching from Northern Ontario, Canada.

I’m in Texas. I’ve seen a lot of Efrain’s matches. But I’ve never seen him miss so many shots

All of Efren is the best man! Thanks for the vids

Watching in the Philippines. Efren still the G.O.A.T.

Watching The Goat from South Africa...

Watching from The Republic of Texas. Love the humor.

From the Philippines here. That is why he is called the Magician!

Great match! Congrats Efren Bata Reyes!!

Watching from York PA!

don't mind the haters brother, you are unique and great at what you do. ❤ be yourself and never let anyone tell you what to do❤

Always have respect for the big dog never underestimate the legendary Ethan Reyes

I discovered him on this channel. Favorite player 🇨🇦👍

Efren is the Man!

THJIS HUMBLE MAN HS WON MY HEART!!! I LOVE WATCHING HIM -PLAY OVER AND OVER AGAIN... NO METTER OLD HE IS!!!

Long Beach California says Reyes is the goat😎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Virginia being a city and not a state is crazy

Broner has been very good in this game. He's one of the best out there. As for Reyes, he will still be here to entertain and disappoint many best players for the years to come.

Reminds of a 72 yr old hustler I played against growing up. He would always take his time getting warmed up I thought) we started out at $2 up to $5 then to $10 by 20 all the pressure was on me and I beat myself.

I always wanted to see him play live. However, this may be the the next best thing.

Tuning in from Canada

Efren see's the table different than everyone else. He has every angle already in his head. And his follow up shot placement is unbelievable.

I say Efren was not lagging. He was giving his opponent a chance to show his stuff.

The boy, of course, gave in in order to prolong this game longer. I constantly watch broadcasts of Efren “Bata” Reyes’ games in 2024. (on different channels), he still plays quite well, although the magic has become less. He was clearly out of shape in this game, which is sad. But even after this game he had great matches with magical shots. Thanks for the channel and your work!

@EfrenReyesTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Watching from the Philippines.

North Carolina USA Efron is the man. Thanks for the video.

An Australian in Paris. I love watching Efren play.

Clearly Efren is still in his prime, 4-1 down, no problem! Mind you I had a match with a friend where I was playing poor and I was 7-1 down with first to 11, then I picked things up and my friend did not win another game and I was first to 11! I like the longer games, because you have time to warm up! Had we been on a first to 5, my friend would have won!

Cleveland Ohio area. Really enjoy your work.

Roanoke, Virginia. Love watching the great Efren. Just to clarify, Virginia is a state, and the lead in pics was not any part of Virgina. But love the great Efren.

From Vancouver Island BC 🇨🇦

The editing makes me feel subhuman for watching

Watching from The Adirondack Mountains, Upstate New York. I LOVE POOL!

Amazing Efren Reyes....love watching him work his craft! I'm out of Washington Mo...home of Spitball Charlie, trick-shot specialist and great guy!

Watching from California . . . always a pleasure to watch his playing.

EFREN REYES BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME

Efren now has an old kung Fu master aura. Lol

Congrats our living hero Efren Reyes.

US over here. after plenty of misses, the great Efren settled in and found his groove. pool is like that...tiny tiny angles equal sink or miss...

Watching from the Philippines...yes I agree efren is also 68..he is old

Great match. Watching from Thailand.

San Antonio Texas,efran will always be #1!!!

Virginia is not a City inside the United States of America as you say. It’s a State.