I actually like the L-shot more than the Z-shot, primarily because it's almost unthinkable to even be considered an option to begin with. Like who would have thought that hitting the cue ball straight up will make the cue ball roll straight to the left almost 90 degrees? It sounds ridiculous to even think about. Both shots are amazing, but they differ in HOW they amazed the audience. On the Z-shot, the audience were loud. The shot was well within their expected options. The cheers from the audience is them congratulating Efren in pulling off such a difficult shot. For the L-shot however, the cheers sounded like they they were gasping, in shock, trying process what just happened. When I tried to do the L-shot and Z-shot myself in practice, I was surprised how much easier the L-shot is compared to the Z-shot. It took me less than 10 tries to replicate the L-shot, but it took me 30+ tries to replicate the Z-shot. The Z-shot is easier to find, but harder to pull-off. The L-shot is almost unthinkable to even be considered a possible option, but easier to pull off. Both would garner amazement, but one will be loud and the other one will be in a form of shock, and I prefer the gasps more than the shouts.

@juliusmurage7912

9 күн бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊😊

@docuzi

8 күн бұрын

What the Z shot made it famous for was the intense situation it was on. It was a hill-hill rack and one mistake can cost a player the match. Reyes doing that shot on such a high stakes rack was incredible.

@rwatson2609

7 күн бұрын

What I think the crowds loved about Reyes, and still do to this day, is his creativity.

@kittyhawk7060

5 күн бұрын

It was the English on the ball that made it go to the number one ball.

@formalsleek

2 күн бұрын

I get what you are saying but I don't think its inconceivable to come up with that L shot, as I have played shots like that here or there in practice for fun (wont come off for me as often as him of course). The most impressive thing for me, is that he thinks of these shots while in competitive games. It is amazing how he has the courage to commit (go full blooded) to the shot that I would never try outside practicing/friendly game. This man is the Messi/Ronnie Sullivan/Federer of pool and what I love most about it is he is smiling the whole time due to his love of the game. I reckon he enjoys being snookered, loves the challenge of trying to get out of it (but also pot it) and thrives being in a tough match as it brings out his best. Such a humble man and the master of the game.

I've played a lot of pool, and I've seen some amazing players, but Efren is the GOAT!!!

One of the best parts of the “Z shot match” was that Earl showed a rare moment of good sportsmanship.

The POOL GOAT, POOL GOD.... A FILIPINO❤️

He still doing incredible shots until this day.. living legend

@JaoTom

7 күн бұрын

he is 69 yrs. old 💪

This guy does things that people don't see

Efrèn Reyes es un hombre privilegiado y amado por todos aquellos que disfrutamos del pool. No por otras cosas, al abrirse la sala de los famosos del billar, Efrèn quedò como el número uno y no por otra cosa màs que por hacernos felices con esos tiros maravillosos. 🤗😁🙏🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮👊🏼

I loved this. Don't know how I came upon it. But I love pool, grew up with it, played it in the military, played it at the VA, and played it to some town championships. And I watch this guy, and yeah. I could definitely compete here. In another 200 years.

@Ddax-td7qy

2 күн бұрын

That's how I felt when my coach thought I should try 9-ball. Fortunately, I have a good sense of humor.

This guy has perfected this so well that my mind is blown into another dimension.

TRULY THE G.O.A.T OF ALL GOAT!!! 👋👋👋🙏🙏🙏

L Shot fantastic incredible welldone Sir😁💓

#4 was something only Reyes could have come up with, nevermind pocketing it. A 4-rail kick shot is as rare & difficult as you're gonna get - just imagine hitting all 4 sides of the table, skillfully avoiding all the other balls & then ultimately sinking the target ball. Mind-blowing.

@jayflywidit7374

13 күн бұрын

It’s like Efren has that imaginary line bouncing off the rails like in video games!!! Efren Reyes 🐐🎱🇵🇭

@alekstufa1026

12 күн бұрын

Love his his shoots.....The king of pool....and I think in our life time nobody can reach his talent

@bigdeal6852

6 күн бұрын

Agree...#1 would be next.

@josesmanalaysay5063

2 күн бұрын

the way it avoided the 7 ball and 4 ball

I don’t play pool but I’m just a fan of the Magician Efren Bata Reyes. It’s fun to watch him play.

It is my best coffee to watch him play

Bata will ALWAYS be the GOAT!

A true Talented Player to be recognized as a Master in his field of play. You the goat, my Man.

Efren the best ever in world of pool.

After Erfen there will be no one like him ....❤❤❤❤❤ Ultra legend

The "L" shot 'cause, it's out of strokes and no one can think its possible.

The #1 it was not an accidental hit on the 8 ball bro. He pointed to it before he fired

Crazy shots, awesome play, Efren king

He’s the greatest pool player that ever lived, I enjoy watching him play

Bata 🐐🔥🔥🔥😎🤞🏼

#7 is my all time favorite Efren shot

Efren Reyes is my favorite of all time. Masconi would be next.

Whenever he starts surveying with his stick, something miraculous seems to always happen.

That is so well said I haven't tried the l shot yet I pulled the z shot off but the l shot fascinates me

Salute to u::: Efren Reyes!!!

100%the magical 👏

Any, the legend is GOAT 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Respect sir You are a Master😉👍

Everything from Efren is magic ✨

NO ONE CAN BEAT THE MAGICIAN.

4 Rail shot is the best! 👏👏👏

Amazing efren bata reyes

Legendary...

Efren always said he “makes his own luck” 😊😊 What a true sportsman!!

I love the Z shot. It's cool.

Using the corner of the pocket to make the hit, just unbelievable.

The king of pool table......

i used to play like him but i broke my knee 😅😅😅😅😅 the more i see this extraterrestrial play, the more i think he is not from this planet

The Z shot , its magic!

netflix should film a documentary series of the goat elfren

no.2 is the best shot

The GOAT 🐐 of billiard 😉💪👍

GOAT.

I think he is an alien

dude has save/load state ability in real life, if I get this ability I'd be like him

The Z shoot is the most famous

L shot is is the 💣

Efren ZATA Reyes.

Halimawwww

06:10 lmfao the camera man was waiting for that moment!

That top 7 was pretty good. Great work. Respect from Australia 👍

@JaoTom

11 сағат бұрын

Thank You! 🙏

No.2

12:30 Not so amazing because it didn't hit the 8-ball. It was amazing because of the way it curved away from the side rail. Putting that much english on it and _still_ being able to hit the corner cushion of the side pocket in exactly the right spot! Wow! Just being able to tell that that was the way to do it rather than let the cue ball bounce off of the side rail is incredible.

L shot is insane, but my favorite is #4 OMG 7:39

❤❤❤❤❤

the most famous billiard rivalry, reyes vs strickland

Put that cue stick up for auction! It's sure to be an easy score! 😄👏

Whaaaaaaaaaat!!??!!!

I think Strickland was crazy to concede that last shot on the 9-ball.

The Bruce Lee of pool. The one and only Efren Reyes. The magician.

Ffin' Reyes

#2 shocked the ****out of me

That was a gracious move on Strickland's part conceding the game not forcing Reyes to shoot the last ball into a pocket.

Can him a Pinpoint Pool Prodigy! 😆👏❤️

#4

When Reyez started walking toward the table where Strickland was sitting, he thought Reyez was walking toward him. For what? I dont know, but you can tell because strickland began to lean forward as if to concede with a handshake, perhaps?

Meist sehr glücklich

Tameme si ateng

Isa kang tunay na alamat ng bilyar... Efren magician reyes ❤

@JaoTom

20 күн бұрын

Proud Pinoy 🫡🫡🫡

@user-xk9nr2dz2j

19 күн бұрын

EFREN knows all the angles on the pool table that’s why Efren is the world best pool player 👍😊☝️

@mihaiganea2100

14 күн бұрын

Efren Reyes is from other planet, and live in Filipine.....him remain no 1 in the world forever ! No one play like him !

For me the "L" shot was the magic shot he ever made. No one can duplicte that on actual match!

Not t happy coz I don't lyk a egoistic person won, grt n brave feeling for the uncle hero

umiling na lang si The Pearl hehe

no accident on the 8 ball beofre the Z shot. he clearly called it previously.

The gaot

Efren the GOAT 🐐🐐

The Z.

I`m watching a court case above and reading about Efren below, whats up with that?

MICHAEL JORDAN OF BILLIARD!!!!

No way he meant to pocket any of those, apart from the L shot. The dude was lucky 😂

@user-qy5ne3xj3n

4 күн бұрын

thats what he always say, he is lucky 🤣

@zulkarnaensaridi6210

4 күн бұрын

yeah he said it many many many times

15:42 horrible role just wait oh no 16:01 😂😂🤧🫡

plot twist: efren will miss the 9 ball in #1

Replace 'the world' with America..

@slahser

3 күн бұрын

Shocked America of pool. You cornball

May umeksenang O.A. na senador 😧🙄

They not trick shots, they are called FLUKES :):)

Scientists should study his brain and try to find out if he has any special gifts for calculating and visualizing the ball bouncing and movement as he does. Maybe he is an alien, and we do not know it. 😂

@JaoTom

7 күн бұрын

like albert einstein

The L shot.

"Shocked the pool world" Really? I doubt that they were shocked...impressed but not "shocked".

@Lion-mx9wu

13 күн бұрын

whatever? you sucked!

There are impossible shots to make in pool. Only because Efren Reyes hasn’t tried them! 🫡