@albertocabunoc2149

5 жыл бұрын

ray carlton billiards

@larrytreadway365

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rogerscottcathey

Жыл бұрын

Did the Challenge of Champions change names or what happened to it. I can find no reference to it past 2016

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerscottcathey They did change their name to "International Challenge of Champions".

@rogerscottcathey

Жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 : Thanks Ray👍

Efren Reyes. What a legend. I'm happy that I was born at a time that allowed me to witness such a player.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

*Eric: A well-stated appreciation of this great man and the **_unprecedented_** extent of his all-around skills -- an appreciation shared by millions of players and spectators worldwide.*

I have seen Efren play in person a few times and there is something very smooth about how he plays. It's hard to describe and it's unlike any other. You couldn't ask for a better champion.

@woodynawman7526

3 жыл бұрын

Koop loo

@antoniomacarayo6090

2 жыл бұрын

98

@kusaishahari5945

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodynawman7526 .

@josebrimon3898

2 жыл бұрын

Y

@mrnobody3949

9 ай бұрын

100% agree... that's why I study him, always calm and fluid.

The greatest thing about Efren is that he just makes everything looks easy I mean if you watched him playing pool you're going to think that playing pool is too easy but when you actually play and try to do what he does it's too different and that why I consider him as the greatest player ever lived

@raycarltonbilliards5798

6 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent comment that's quite spot-on. Interestingly, it actually applies to what everyone has experienced when they witness the skill of any top entertainment or visual artist, writer, actor, craftsperson, or athlete who is the best at what he/she does for a living. The good ones make it look so easy.

@christianemiller707

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine you have to start very young to be as good as Efren?

Efren Reyes, or the magician, did not gain his exquisite and unique proficiency from nothing. He started playing pool since he was 8 y/o and now he's 65 y/o (dated today) which means he has been playing pool for 57 years (born August 26, 1954). Efren has mastered the entire pool table angles, strikes force, unimaginable control and precision on the cue ball, and a very high self-confidence with absolutely no vanity (He's very humble and friendly by the way). Two more things about Efren Reyes, he has never underestimated any opponent, and he has never neglected the calculation of any hit no matter how easy the ball is. God bless Efren Bata Reyes.

@jackielouwalog880

4 жыл бұрын

A9 I'll o0

@jackielouwalog880

4 жыл бұрын

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@marchestonduno3574

4 жыл бұрын

He began playing at 5

The two commentators Mitch & Allen did their jobs very very well.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive and very apt comment, Angie.👌👍💪☺

"Tiger Woods is the Efren Reyes of Golf!" Well said!

I used to play with Efren when he’d visit Hard Times in Bellflower, Ca. Some great games with him. Very talented and down to earth guy.

@ChikoTheOGDog

29 күн бұрын

Priceless experience

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤the smoothness of his shooting, and composed style!😮😮😮😮😮!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

7 ай бұрын

Beautiful and perfectly expressed comment, Leo. Thanks for posting it.

As a Filipino we considered efren as a national treasure, a lot of new upcoming and good Filipino pool players now but i have to say reyes is one in a million, he's like an einstein of pool Micheal Jordan of pool and and tiger woods of pool, hes a living legend and no one can surpass his knowledge of pool knowing he just learned it through experiences

@gwolf7716

Жыл бұрын

As a Navy guy, I made the best Filipino friends shooting pool. I was raised with a table so I could usually hold my own.

@iankamweti1534

Жыл бұрын

Messi of pool

EFREN IS A VERY CALCULATED BILLIARD PLAYER.THE BEST IN THE WORLD.....PHILIPPINES .

Only Efren can do such a comeback like that....the magician...the greatest

Much love and respect to the legend himself, Mr. Reyes the GOAT !

Watching the Magician just makes you laugh. And it's funny, because I laugh even more when the commentators laugh. And I died when one of them said "this is fun to watch"!!!!! It truly is fun to watch. Especially when they think he set up a bad shot, and then he makes it like "what bad shot?"!!!! 😂😂

Efren reyes es único no pueden compararlo con nadie siempre tiene un as en la manga sensacional

Reyes is so cool under pressure. Wow

To my mind Efren is the greatest pool player I've ever seen and that is saying something when you consider all the other great players out there. It's very sad someone had to lose this match. They played equally well. It was a coin flip from the beginning. But I can't say I'm unhappy to see Efren take this one. He's such a humble champion and win or lose he always exhibits courteous and respectful behavior towards his opponents. How can you not want someone like that to win.

@MrRex1949

5 жыл бұрын

john noe : Efren gave Enemin the 1st rack when Efren forget to call his last ball. As Efren did that 2 times on the First rack. Efren on the 2nd rack gave Enemin a game again when he didn’t call his last ball in. Enemin is good. But in all reality. If Reyes wouldn’t of messed up not calling the shots on last pocket. I believe Efren would of taken Eminin the 1st and 2nd set. 👍👍🇺🇸🎱

Awsome final match.. Effron kept his cool and made very nice shots towards the end.. GOAT..

@raycarltonbilliards5798

13 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Naveen. Thanks for the positive feedback. ~ Ray C.

Absolutely 😊AMAZING WIN BY EFREN REYES. CONGRATULATIONS.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

5 ай бұрын

We agree !!! Thanks for posting this Norma. Glad you enjoyed it so.

The way to describe Effen's style of play is "PROFESSIONAL".

@robertmataya6225

5 ай бұрын

It's mystical!

somebody needs to make a movie about him already..

Legend..❤

La gran ventaja del maestro de maestros Efren Reyes es super humilde y sereno, despues de cada jugada queda en una exelente posisicion para la siguiente y maneja bien el brazo derecho e izquierdo ya me imagino que en trigonometria sera un capo.

@piteraritonang200

3 жыл бұрын

..ireyes remsja

@piteraritonang200

3 жыл бұрын

Efren reyes waktu remaja

What a priviledge to watch excellence at a chosen sport, thankyou gentlemen you will be inspiration for lifetime's.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sincere and well-expressed comment, Jonny. Glad you're enjoying the videos. *Click on the colored pool balls logo* to the immediate left of this reply, and you'll see 40 more of my billiards videos to chose from.

hello Bro EFREN, You r so gud till now, i like watch your matches till now,,,,,,i learned lot from your mind,,,,,,,make more magics ,,,,,, I am from INDIA -STATE ,GOA

Wow! That 7 ball hooking Mika was a big mistake. 😮 It was foreseeable too, I think he miscalculated the path of the 7. That cut on the 5 to get in a position to win was such a testy shot Efren made look easy. After that it was elementary. Great match!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 ай бұрын

Foreseeable indeed. Mika's a world-class player. He played the correct shot but *five things went badly wrong and you'll see them if you watch -- in slow motion* (a) the cue tip at the impact point (not anywhere near high enough on the CB), and (b) cue stick's follow through alignment after CB impact. As *Hopkins (the commentator) said: "he's got to use some POWER in his stroke or he can get in trouble here."* (c) Mika's stick slid sideways on his open bridge and (d) also went out of line way to the left; both of those things took half the power off the stroke and (e) it wasn't as powerful a stroke as it needed to be in the first place, to follow forcefully thru that "brick wall" in front of it to travel up-table for the next shots. *The stroke was too weak for the situation -- is what Mika said a few years later when I personally asked him about that shot* BIG chunk of money (and pressure) riding with that "Winner Take All" format.

Efren Reyes pride of the Philippines ❤❤❤

THE LEGENDARY EFREN BATA REYES WALA KANANG KATULAD ISA KANG ALAMAT NG BILLIARD

Efren is a hero in the PHILIPENES, HE!S MY HERO AS WELL..tHE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE eFREN.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Millions of players and fans, and hundreds of professional players from all countries would certainly agree about loving Efren. Efren has had the longest period of peak playing ability of any world-class player in pool history. And about the man himself: I've known Efren for more than 30 years and can personally tell you that he has no equal for a lifetime of being gentlemanly, fair, humble, and respectful of other pros and spectators always -- meanwhile playing with unearthly skill and the imagination and vision of a true genius. A humble genius -- that's a category of genius rarely seen in world history. Such a decent, wholesome man. 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 probably has inspired more players to begin playing our wonderful sport, than any player in recent history.

@jimtwotowns931

2 жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 very well said sir

@chewminem2044

Жыл бұрын

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 well said, love that he stays cool as a cucumber even in frustration. I know he has cussed many times in Tagalog which makes it funnier.

Thank you Ray Carlton Billiards for posting such incredible games. Nail biters if you ask me. Both Efren and Mika had their moments and their lapses. Excellent players, both of them. Efren of course the GOAT.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your always positive and perceptive comments Triple Uga.

@sabejreid2072

Жыл бұрын

We love Efren BATA Reyes! GOAT!

Good job, Congratulation Efren.

Efren Reyes is the best ever player in the world...

@lloydkline1518

2 жыл бұрын

Efren reyes vs invincible willie mosconi

What's great about Bata is that he really enjoy's playing the game and winning. It doesn't matter if it's for $50K or a fountain drink. Still today he's like that way! He just loves the game

Parami ver jugadores De villar profexionales Es Es Elmejor Entretemiento saludo 🤝 jugadores como Ellos

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Agradezco su agradable comentario, Alejandro, y estoy bastante contento de que esté viendo y disfrutando mis videos.

The true champions are..the fans :) Efren is a Hero :)

champion, champion Efren Reyes pride of the ❤❤

Efren we Love YOU

Man, those guys are good. Thanks again Ray Carlton Billiards for another fine show.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked this one too, Michael. *

Efrend Reyes is a very humble E-friendly pool player and Re-yes to allways have to win congrats for the greatest player of all time god bless, amigo💖🙏

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Millions of players around the world agree with you, Reynaldo

Once magician always magician. Efren all the best

@bendelmundo2908

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing "BATA"

He is always playing with the higher purse in one of the biggest tournament in history of 8 9 10, he must be a goat

Efren is always a crowd favorite. I can't blame them. He is always humble and a gentleman and a good ambassador to the sport of billiard!

@mikeserrano734

3 жыл бұрын

He teaches how to play this sport. Have uou noticed in Efrens games in Tournaments, you can see the other players watching him. Because everytime he plays, We All learn something new.

Efren is the Michael Jordan of billiards

@McDzy

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan is the efren Reyes of basketball…

@pargm9543

2 жыл бұрын

Arrogant comment

The god of billiard the legend the champions

The Best Pool Player Ever

People may someday acquire/duplicate Efren's skill/expertise in billiard but never his character and humbleness in the mid of all his triumph in life on and off the table.- - - jpr'62(C-1980 / O-4660)

Fantastic both players Congrats Mr Reyes

The difference in players in any sport is how they play under pressure. This guy (Reyes) just makes them wilt.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Applies to life in general -- pressure reveals character.

@mikerivers695

4 жыл бұрын

the iceman wilted when he made a costly error in the sudden death match

Reyes my favorite player. Watch these everyday. Hope to learn!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Good attitude, Christiane. Nice to hear comments like this from new players.

What a super shot by Efrain amezing

My 2 favorite players EVER!!!😎👍

I tell you nice legendary billiards matches collection you have.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending those kind words, Ronnie. I''m very pleased that you're enjoying them. Makes my time and archiving efforts worthwhile.

Mr. Cool! Mr. Excellent!

The Magician does it again what a great match Efren truly is clutch when it comes to the big money game he's the greatest ever in my eyes and I've been watching him for a long long time I hope he just keeps going on and on he's an icon back home and all the kids shooting pool idolizes him another filipino great we can look up to and be proud ..... God bless you Efren

@raycarltonbilliards5798

5 жыл бұрын

Great and totally accurate comment, Santiago. Many millions of Efren fans -- *in every country around the world where pool is played* -- feel the same way. Thanks for sharing your sentiments about this very beloved man who is definitely a pool genius.

belib ako. Magaling talaga si Efren. Mabuhay

Efren's face at 00:28 LOL who thought of presenting players this way

Excellent plays by both players!!

not calling the 9 ball for an obvious pocket as a foul is ridiculously stupid.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

6 жыл бұрын

It's not uncommon in TV matches in many countries.. It's primarily related to players not benefitting by accidently lucking-in the nine, and then the rule of calling it has to -- in the interests of uniformity -- be extended to even very obvious shots on the nine itself. Tournament directors, promoters and sponsors have discretion for a moderate amount of specialized rules for their productions, as do regional tournament promoters and even certain leagues.

Great presentation from ESPN

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, JT. I know you'll equally enjoy many of these other ones of mine that feature plenty of great pool: *

In His prime, he is the GOAT of pool 2nd is strickland

How's his eye site Mika? Seems pretty good to me

Reyes mantap

Most beautiful game in the world

@raycarltonbilliards5798

5 жыл бұрын

Well said, Russell. Millions of players around the world would agree with you. A game that brings a lifetime of pleasure playing and watching it.

Efren is the most calming person ever existed!!!

I'm glad Efren Won in this tournament. That taiwanese is good but Efren Bested him too on the way to becoming a Champ in the End. ...

The GOAT.

0:21 efren was like "You're already finished,my friend"

What a presure game. A prime mika and a legend magician

Wow wow now I now why Efren is Efren. The man fought wars on the table

Go go go efren bro from Saudi god bless

At that level,lucky is very important.Good video!😊

naalala ko pa to, napanood ko ito ng live.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

*Natutuwa akong muling nabuhay ang masayang memorya para sa iyo, sa video na ito, Alan* .

Respect handed back and forth on the end of second rack, love it!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

A very accurate and positive comment. Refreshing to hear sentiments like that. Tyvm.

Good luck Efren Bata

effren thanks im enloying your play big time

My first time to watch this game

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, Joseph. Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the match. *

To stay sane, a person like Immonen cannot think he LOST $50 thousand. Losing is when you have something in your possession and no longer do. Also, I remember a golfer had a long putt to win and made it. He was ask how he handled the pressure. He replied, No pressure at all. In I get $250 thousand. Miss I get $175 thousand.

God gave him a wonderful gift 👍

@raycarltonbilliards5798

2 жыл бұрын

And Efren is a gift to us!!!

@leroyzehner3513

2 жыл бұрын

The way he shoots is not just luck or skill

El mejor jugador de billar Pool,! Efren Reyes!

efren is fantastic to watch. its a joy to watch him play. i wish i could play him, though my eye sight isn't good for the 9' tables. its just a pleasure to see someone that capable with a cue. i've made more masse's than i've missed. i can shoot right handed, left handed, one handed right, one handed left. lol... n while i have the skill to be a professional pool player. i've been in 1 or 2 competitions and just hated it. absolutely hated it. the energy of the room chokes me out, n i just love playing in a pool hall with strangers, talking, joking, having a good time. the problem with people like me though, is they think i'm trying to hustle. n i have to explain, i don't play for money.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

3 жыл бұрын

Bo -- if you make your advanced skills *clearly obvious* as you unhesitatingly do, then no rational or *pool-wise* onlooker would think you're a hustler. The essential element (and moneymaking tool) of a seasoned "hustler" is to not reveal his/her true speed (ability level) until the "mark" (victim) and the wager, is ripe, and the stakes are sufficiently high. IOW, you can't possibly be there to empty the wallets of any player or player's backer. Only very naive room denizens would think you're a hustler of any kind.

Can someone explain why are there so many dislikes on every pool video, even on amazing games??? I come from darts community and when something is awesome sure as hell it gets appreciated.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

Milos: *A considerable percentage of the dislikes or adverse comments on almost all pool forums come from small-pocket fans* who personally don't like the pocket sizes used worldwide for 8-, 9-, and 10-ball games and tournaments And they have a perfect right to see things that way and to express their opinion, but a reasonable question to ask is *Why do some dislkers watch pool videos if they don't like the pocket sizes?* -- seems like a waste of their time. We all are partial to some things and not others -- that's probably why good restaurants offer so many choices on their menus. *Myself, I like any and all cue sports (including snooker, a wonderful game) and the champions who play any of them* .

Thank You For this Vid

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Andrew.

@letsgetrealable

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! It was a pleasure to watch

Really a great game.....fantastic match-up! Felt bad for Efren when he did not call; felt bad for Immonen when the balls got tangled up in final game. Lots of pressure I guess.....

Very entertaining finals match! Effren the beast 💯

@raycarltonbilliards5798

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Juan Carlo. Thanks for the comment.

I miss when espn actually used to show pool

@kathykeegan6504

5 жыл бұрын

Too much BS. Some players decided they needed to have agents. The fighting got so bad ESPN told them to grow up and stopped showing pool.

The best game I have ever seen

congratulations idol ❤

Got to play both. 🤯👍.

Reyes is the best !

Efferen has ice water in his veins to win like that

@kingstaff4

7 жыл бұрын

Steve Kurk you're absolutely right!!

This is so exciting!

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

that pressure cut on that nine THATS WHY BATA IS THE BEST EVER!!!!!

I much prefer to see ALTERNATE brakes. In theory, if a player keeps winning each rack when there is no ALTERNATE breaks, he could win the entire match and never give the other player any chance to win. Hardly seems fair.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

User-dw: Winner breaking; alternate breaking; trailing player breaking; have been, are always will be, the dilemma for tournament producers when they're formatting a production . _The fairness of alternate breaking, the come-from-behind appeal of trailer-breaks, the ticket-sales appeal of watching a totally in-stroke champion running six-seven- eight -- even nine or ten racks made possible by a winner-breaks format_ . . . *these are always tough decisions for promoters and producers and TV directors*

@danielrice5474

Жыл бұрын

Not me. If you want control of the table, you should have to take it and not give it up. Alt breaking lets players be more risky knowing they will gain control of the table soon again no matter what.

idol ng lahat efren bata reyez lodi

Bata the best hands down,legendary

Reyes, you only you're the best.....

Wow, that was a nail biter. It seems to me, with my beleaguered mind, the rule requiring a pocket call on the 9-ball is rather arbitrary and silly, particularly because there is no requirement to call the pockets with any other ball so it's easy to forget after running eight balls in a row. And it offers no insight into the inherent skills of the player. But it was a great match and I appreciate your posting it Ray Carlton.

58:56 did the cue stick touch the 8 ball?

@raycarltonbilliards5798

11 ай бұрын

That foul has been discussed hundreds of times here* by sharp-eyed viewers like yourself. It was a foul that no one caught that day -- not the ref, nor the commentators. In the heat of the moment even Reyes himself and Immonen didn't realize it. Believe me, Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed that 8 moving which would be his right to do *_Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket_* _ I personally asked Immonen about that foul a year after the event was televised_ From the partially obstructed view he had, he didn't see it, and like everyone else -- ref, commentators, all casino spectators -- his eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket

@elmerigni4470

5 ай бұрын

Certainly a foul by efren and the ref did not saw it, thats why efren gave that rack to Immonen😅

@ogezpb3927

28 күн бұрын

@@elmerigni4470 I've been in this sort of spot before. Nobody noticed my foul, but I just didn't feel right running out. Not really a conscious decision to throw the rack, but a feeling that just wouldn't let me make the money ball that time.

i like this sound when they shoot on this ball.

@raycarltonbilliards5798

4 жыл бұрын

All real pool lovers like that sound.

Talk about exciting.👍👍😊😊

@raycarltonbilliards5798

Жыл бұрын

You got that right, Brian. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback.