I've been playing pool at a high level for 40 years and Efren still has me saying how the Fuk did he do that? His ability to kill the cue ball in impossible situations is still unrivaled to this day.

@malemanjulpax2155

Жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@dennisrodgers80

Жыл бұрын

@@malemanjulpax2155 3à

@Boombatz11

Жыл бұрын

I mean alot of these shots if not all are sped up and slowed down they had me in the first half but efren has never been one to hit the ball hard as the video shows when it’s sped up then slows down giving the illusion of kill

@Boombatz11

Жыл бұрын

But I do agree he does have that ability im not takin anything away from the man

@CidKagenouNotShadow

Жыл бұрын

It does take a lot of knowledge & experience to do that. But one guy says it was the editing and I have my doubts. The shot is possible but very hard, the only thing that I don't doubts is Efren's skill

No one can ever replace this man when it comes to pool😊🇵🇭👌❤

@earthnwaters

Жыл бұрын

I can

@Iksmohj1

Жыл бұрын

@@earthnwaters yeah?in playstation?

@earthnwaters

Жыл бұрын

@Jhom Eduarte was thinking more real life " some what 15yrs ago have replaced few 🎱 this game will always be a part of me I've played the best I beat the best and i know every engilish in the book of pool won 3rd place in tournament and I was only 14 yrs of age 😀 I love the game of course you can't win them all but I'm just that confident that in this world any shark is just another test

Making the ball is only half the shot. Controlling where the cue ball goes is the other half. I am amazed at Efrin's mastery of cue ball control.

Efren is the best ever hands down, his attitude and his game. He is a Champion!!

there always a debate whether who's the goat in every sports Basketball has Jordan or LeBron Football has Messi or Ronaldo Boxing has Ali or Robinson but with Billiards we can all agree that Efren is standing alone at the top

I hope he keeps playing forever, though whenever he is ready to retire, we will have plenty of footage to rewatch and to enjoy for years to come. He's been a true blessing to this sport.

Funnest pool player to watch I've ever come across. Efran can still play better than most at his age. His eyesight is still strong.

@TAROTAI

Жыл бұрын

at his age? he can play the pants off of 90% of the pool players out there

@Billy-jo3bt

Жыл бұрын

The man is legendary

@deeb.9250

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say his eye sight is strong... he says he's due for cataracts surgery. At this point, he's just magic

@OscarHernandez-df8zm

Жыл бұрын

Su vista y su pulso están intactos, todavía juega al más alto nivel. Decimos acá en México... "A Efrén se le cocina aparte".

I think he is far from his former self, you cannot afford those to errors in top level competition and at his age and eye sight it would be difficult for his aging body to handle the pressure especially if the match involve time pressure. Just like the saying goes "The mind is willing but the body is weak". Efren is really a super human because at his age right now he can still defeat quality opponents like this one, at this level of opposition yes he can dominate but to compete for the top level competition I think he is still capable but the chances of winning is very small. Our old pool hero still wants to play and show his bag of tricks to the audience and their will come a time that he will truly hang his sticks and call it quits, their will never be another Efren Reyes and his contribution and exploits to the world of pool is really phenomenal.

@spongegidar6624

Жыл бұрын

Actually, surprisingly even the modern top players make "easy" mistakes from time to time, so he can afford a miss here and there, as long it isn't too often. And also he compensates it with incredible shots from difficult positions, which a lot of modern players aren't capable of doing to the same extent.

@jimitb7960

Жыл бұрын

Jim It B I see where he came in third overall at the 2023 Derby Classic...that's a big tournament isn't it? Efren keeps on strokin!

He’s still the master he won’t put his Q down until he can’t move ❤️ won’t be another player or person like him just like Muhammad Ali

@ryanfernando7033

Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳 that's too much respect sir,I appreciate it though,thank you! ... there's only two people we respect the most in this country, it's Pacquiao and Efren ...who make a name for themselves and for this country, they're more famous than our presidents.

@sabugdalantx

Жыл бұрын

Ali was great but also Pacquiao

Efren is g.o.a.t….. he is still a brilliant player,this is down to the fact he loves the game, god forbid but when he passes I think it will be with a cue in his hand and chalk on his shirt.🙏🏻

He can definitely play exhibitions like this one....but the grueling pace of tournament, where you have to play 3 or 4 matches in a day...I don't know if he can do that. He clearly hasn't lost his touch. Great video...I was smiling through the whole thing. I never fail to learn something watching Bata. He's the best.

On and off the table, Efren is a great roll model for generations to come. May God bless his remaining years.

Even at 68, Efren is still a phenomenally skilled player! As far as I'm concerned, he is still the #1 player in the world! I am also 68, and have been playing pool since I was 14. One thing I've learned is that you never stop learning no matter how old you are and how much you think you know!

@EfrenReyesTV

9 ай бұрын

Very well said! Thanks for your comment! ❤️

You know when Earl Strickland declares you as the best ever you most certainly are... Bata

@danielhicks4826

11 ай бұрын

I love how just in awe Strickland was of Efren lol, dude went through the stages of grief on live tv with him lol. Respect to both legends but yeah Efren stands alone at the tippy top. I get it though to be better then 99.99999 percent of all men ever born at something like Strickland was only to play against and be defeated by some humble farmer looking quiet dude who is simply greater than even you are musta been quite the mind screw ya know! at the time.

Whenever Efren plays a new player in his list, he’s really good at letting them own the first rack so he can study their abilities and weaknesses!

@tjjavier

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I need to watch more of Efren's matches to observe this. So cool! 🙌

@roadshowautosports

Жыл бұрын

@@tjjavier pay attention to how he toys with anyone new before really start playing. Sometimes it’s the second, sometimes the third rack depending on how the opponent is playing.

@mrmikes4553

Жыл бұрын

I don't think he or anyone does that technic ever in a high stake game. You play to win. You never give someone a chance to run 20 racks on you.

@psijicassassin7166

Жыл бұрын

@@mrmikes4553 In the middle of the game where the score was tied, Efren had already taken the full measure of Martin and let off one trick shot after another. The first with the ten ball [ 15:04 ] and the next one which flopped. [ 15:21 ]. When Efren starts feeling confident with doing trick shots, you know he can afford to have some fun with his opponent.

@roadshowautosports

Жыл бұрын

@@psijicassassin7166 and I firmly believe this is what makes him a different and loved player! He sorta play like he’s in a bar playing for a crowd! He’s awesome and such an inspiration! Thank you for your reply!

I hope efren lives to play competitively till he hits 100!! I love these videos, everyone youve made blows my mind away👍

Efren Manalang Reyes ("Bata" - meaning “the kid”) arrived in the US during the 1970s and won his way into pool history with a $14.00 Chinese manufactured pool cue he bought in Japan just before he arrive here…. I have played Efren a few years ago he is still a very, very great player!!!!

@rectalspewage

Жыл бұрын

$5 bro, watch the videos

when his gone noooo one is covering the space. master of the table even after he retires 🎱🤴

The old man still plays like a boss

As we just saw, Efren still has it and can compete with the best of them, as he is STILL, the BEST!!!

Smoothest stoke ever. Magnificent position play. Keep on "truckin", Efren!

If he is serious enough when he was 14 racks ahead, he will have won that rack. Guess did not wanna destroy the spirit of a rising star.

@crissaturn3524

Жыл бұрын

Yes, same thought. He still wants to enjoy playing 😊

@handsdown5x

Жыл бұрын

Exactly ! That 8th ball he missed was obvious he didn’t want to win yet ! Reyes such a nice guy

@zzzetsulive

Жыл бұрын

14 racks ahead? It was 14-12? At the 27th rack no? 14 ahead would mean 15-1 or 14-0

@erisorvillebernardez4066

Жыл бұрын

@@zzzetsulive guy literally even said “made another mistake again” ..the redundancy

@OscarHernandez-df8zm

Жыл бұрын

​@@erisorvillebernardez4066 ignora eso, aquí no son clases de ortografía.

Not only "the Majician " but he is most Humble. May GOD bless him.

Nunca ví un jugador más capaz que el Gran Maestro Reyes. Su juego parece magia. Dios lo bendiga siempre

He truly is a great Magician !

No one can ever replace the GOAT

I really appreciate Efren’s skill at playing pool. I want to know how at his age he can physically cope with the travel. It takes me weeks to recover from the travel to/from the Philippines. I just find it magic he can travel this much and play at this level.

@rectalspewage

Жыл бұрын

He has done it for over half his life bro

@slik00silk84

11 ай бұрын

WEEKS TO RECOVER? WHAT? Do you swim there?

His skill level at that age is a thing of beauty

He's The great Magician, end of discussion.

EFREN IS IMMORTAL LAGEND !!!! LOVE FROM INDONESIA

Great to see Efren's still got it.

I have the feeling some mistakes were intentional out of some kind of respect for the opponent. Justin didn't jump shot neither once I think because he knows Efren doesn't like it... What do you think?

@psijicassassin7166

Жыл бұрын

The trick shot at [ 15:22 ] was a risky one but even though it failed it would still end as a safety shot.

I saw a video of this same match where at the end, Justin asked Efren to repeat the 3 rail kick that he tried to attempt, as if Efren is his tutor. That was a very wholesome moment that shows Justin's respect to the Maestro

@Okinaawa_

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for that vid brother?

@nuketurnal2

Жыл бұрын

not sure if i could post links, so i put a space there. thank me later

@Okinaawa_

Жыл бұрын

@@nuketurnal2 seems even with space it's filtered out. Thx anyway

@nuketurnal2

Жыл бұрын

@@Okinaawa_ channel "77.billiards" title: "EFREN REYES TINURAN NG LEKSYON.." maybe that'll work

We all got 2 retire one day, never underestimate an old school legend.

God bless Efern Reyes 🙏🏼

Thank you for these videos! Also thank you for using less cut shots to comedy clips. It really shows how much you have respect for Efren!

@EfrenReyesTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Bobba8590

Жыл бұрын

Still too many shitty dated memeclips

His table vision and ability to capitalize on mistakes is still top tier in pro level play. He could definitely continue his career. As long as he can stand up and hold a pool stick, he can play

Efren has forgotten more about pool than most players will ever know. He is capable of beating any player young or old.

@slik00silk84

11 ай бұрын

I don't think he has forgotten much.

Humble tlga ni manong efren bata reyes pwde na yon sana taposin pero pinag laro pa tlga nya kasi yan ang dapat ❤

Efren is still a good player, that has the capability to SOMETIMES play at an elite level. But he is no longer good enough to compete successfully at 9 or 10 ball against the best players in the world. This is why he doesn't play in anymore of the big tournaments. But for him to still be playing as good as he does is amazing.

@jimitb7960

Жыл бұрын

I see where he came in third overall at the 2023 Derby Classic...that's a big tournament isn't it? Efren keeps on strokin!

Efren just played around with the kid!!! His thinks 4-5 balls ahead in his brilliant mind. He is truly a pool genius! That kid did not stand a chance. Efren was probably controlling the odds of the game!!!

Master of grandmaster in pools

The legend is hustlin the young talent 😂 he is giving many chances to catch up with scoring. Always does that. Efren old trainer Jack English or Pektus always cite it is not in the pocketing. How you carry or control the Madre or mother ball or white ball❤

Efren is the best the ULTIMATE GOAT

God's willing. Yes he can still play while enjoy with his family ❤

WHOAAAA 😮😱😮😱 Bata is Supersensational⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏🏽 Congratulations on a magnificent performance 🙏😃 Mr. Martin will certainly reach to the top of his game with a credible performance against a Legendary Master… who is also a “Teacher” learn well urchin!!! Thanks for sharing 🙏😊

Legend!

Forever the goat. However already retired once so he will never hang it up until he physically can’t keep his stroke. the legend!!!

just one word....magician 😎

No signs of retiring..he still have it..

Reyes has mutant powers. He hasn't told anyone and only uses his abilities for pool.

Rey is Spanish for King. Reyes translates to Kings. Efren is the King of Pool many times over. Writing from Virginia, USA.

Efren the great

@mzikayisenjiyela

Жыл бұрын

His a master of pool this guy

@mgakawifi3075

Жыл бұрын

@@mzikayisenjiyela me too

Not really easy to play against Reyes, congrats to the talented American guy he has excellent control and a unique low reverse shot on the cue ball.

I don't think he'll retire as long as he's having fun.

He’s still Great let him play all the way to his heart desire. He’s still the best. Are you trying to take that from him earlier. (Title of the best)

You can play billiard for as much as you want. For Bata Reyes, he is a living inspiration and no retirement, and guess what, he is far better, now when he started billiard.

Salute to EFREN .HE IS POOL MASTER G.O.A.T...GODBLESS HIM WITH GOOD HEALTH...🙏🙏🙏🥂

Efren can still play probably as well as ever. He had some thin cuts and tough hits, he did as well as always. I think he still practices plenty and plays his favorite games. BUT I DOUBT Efren still wants to grind out tough traveling tournaments at his age and with his career winnings.

Pride of the Philippines...EFREN "BATA" REYES!!! 👏👏👏👏 Take care of your health always po. God bless you more, kuya.

I think he can still play well in matches like this. Saw him play live vs my friend here in Philippines from bout 3 metres away.. man can definitely still pot n play position like a maniac. It's just.. the hunger from real competitive play seems to lack compared to the younger players.

like brazilians like to say: "the one who is king never loses royalty". Efren is the fu..... goat

Still at the age of 68. No one can beat him to be god pf pool

I believe he is now on his final tour for the rest of 2023.

Efron Reyes if you ever get this comment or anyone to get this message to him please please don't forget to make a pool lessons we would love and need your lesson to ad to the great game of pool if you can please make this a lesson for your students and fans who will always appreciate your legacy the magician Efron Reyes just a bucket list item for you to think about thanks

@EfrenReyesTV

Жыл бұрын

Ofcourse. But you can learn a lot just by watching him play. Please view this channel for more matches like this. You really can learn just by watching our videos! Thanks!

Efren BATA THE LEGEND👍👍

Justine is the type of player that Efren beats here in the Philippines everyday in money bet battle. So don't underestimate Efren because of his age he still wins a lot. If you really want to see Efren's greatness put money on it and you will see how a true master he is.

I hope Efren does what ever makes him happy! If that means playing competitive pool, then so be it! Whatever the case, I wish him good health and much happiness! ☮️🖖🏽

A few shots it seemed like Efren was going easy on his competition, especially that 8.

See the problem is with us Americans pool is just a game for fun we were taught but as a person from the Philippines they take the game so much more serious and efrain is the greatest ever of all time period!!!

this man can not be retired

Really enjoyed it. Thank you.👍👍😊😊

Yes he can do it today and keep doing it for what he wants to do

winning this game with efren is just a bonus, playing with the living legend is already a win and an honor for justin martin

Retiring soon? Hell nah. He will continue to be the magician on Earth, heaven, and after life

Helloo idol ang galing tagala ni Efren bata Reyes

@EfrenReyesTV

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Have a nice day

Younger player is a beast but probably mentally he broke down just a bit but by the time he recovered it was just a bit too late. Just remember he played the 🐐 Goat of billards and should hold his head high as he played great.🎉

Magaling parin si sir efren sa kabila ng kanyang edad! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Reyes stroke is as smooth as honey.

The GOAT right there! Still got that touch!

The goat was literally not serious he's just like Playing exhibition 😅

My goat Efren Reyes

That was a great match!

He is still an excellent player! I don't know when he's going to retire, but it doesn't really look like anytime soon.

Age is only a number ❤❤❤

You should ask, will anytime, ANYBODY, reach his level, he is the ONE, he proofs Age doesn´t matter !

He is amazing !!!!!!

Que Campeón es Bata Reyes. Le da guerra al que sea.

the goat idol magicians ph..

He is the king of pool full stop!!!!

Men like this don't retire, unless their body does.

Almost dropped my phone on that combo.

Yes Efen can still play

He is like fine wine aged wine

He is The Best of the Best! THE GOAT! The One and only Efren The Great

He IS the best at what he does; in the entire 🌎

BATA GOAT 4 EVER

He is a legend

That was a great match to watch.

It's great to watch a master show them how it's done!!!