It's awesome how strichland let him have it on the nine ball. He didn't even want to take the chance that he was going to miss that nine ball. He truly felt he earned and deserved it. True class and respect. What a gentleman's game.

@joedennehy386

Жыл бұрын

Billiards and snooker are gentleman's games.

@lawrencegoldworm960

Жыл бұрын

Well put Mike. An incredible shot was equaled with an incredibly classy gesture.

@turneround8963

Жыл бұрын

@@joedennehy386He wasn't such a gent when he was travelling round America as a young lad being a pool shark and taking loads of money off people 🤣

@yell0wberry

Жыл бұрын

Minnesota fats would’ve made the same shot in his sleep…….lol

@AmericansWillRise

Жыл бұрын

100%, a respect that is worthy. Two of the greatest, to ever hold a stick.

The concession at the end is one of the most sportsman-like gestures ever. It was the exact right thing to do.

@bjorneriksson6480

3 жыл бұрын

Why did he not need to shoot the last ball?

@jasonalisbo7457

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjorneriksson6480 earl conceded

@bjorneriksson6480

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonalisbo7457 Why did he do that? There was only one ball left?

@jasonalisbo7457

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjorneriksson6480 yes with all the difficult shot efren made earl sees that there is no point for efren to do the last and easy shot even theres a chance he could miss it but earl choose to concede as a sign of respect and sportsmanship . and that is the last rack of the game otherwise its a different story

@bjorneriksson6480

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonalisbo7457 Would it not be easier and more satisfying to let Efren win the normal way? Could not Earl stand it, he wanted control in being the one that finished the gane even if it ment resigning? Seems kind of petty but maybe it is the curse of people with need for control and a huge ego. He robbed the victory of its climax, the sinking if the last ball and left everyone feel like the match was unfinished somehow.

Strickland is a true sportsman. He didn't bother to wait for Efren to sink the last ball. For him, anybody who can make that kind of shot deserved to win. No need to take away the credit from him. Sending my respect to Strickland for that sportsmanlike gesture.

@brandoncollins4812

Жыл бұрын

He conceded just in case Reyes missed. He felt the game was already won with his previous incredible shot.

@dileepmv7438

9 ай бұрын

i think you haven’t seen strickland’s other games. Even in this game when Efren pocketed 8ball he was shouting “luck”

@anthonyparkinson5820

8 ай бұрын

Yes, and it's interesting because Strickland has been criticized in the past for not being a good sport in some of his losses but we see here that he truly rises to the occasion and acknowledges the great skill and abilities of The Magician. Well done, Sir. Class act.

@youaintready1006

5 ай бұрын

Strickland knew he was outmatched lol. If you can make that kind of shot under that kind of pressure with those kinds of stakes, you by default should win the tourney!

@WolfbloodJakeWilliams

5 ай бұрын

I find it interesting how 'conceding when you are definitely about to lose' can be either good or poor sportsmanship depending on the sport. Here, it is respectful, but in chess resigning just before a good checkmate, or in golf throwing in the towel before your opponent makes their final putt, would be incredibly rude.

Greatest pool shot ever by undoubtedly the greatest pool player of all time Efren Bata Reyes. Kudos to Earl the Pearl Strickland, class act.

Strickland conceding is incredible. Rather than sit there and hold on to the possibility of Reyes shooting a mistake, he saw the incredible player and champion quality of a player like Reyes, and gave it up to him. Skill recognizes skill, and to see the guy you’re trying to beat thrive under the pressure and turn it around on you. He probably wasn’t even disappointed. I bet he would tell the story of conceding to Reyes with the kind of enthusiasm that people regale others the best moments of their life.

@DavidMXXIV

Жыл бұрын

Him clapping for making the shot… nobody is that cool

@shannoncleveland5904

Жыл бұрын

🤔

@ADIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Жыл бұрын

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9no one cares you have no place in intelligent society bottom dweller

@johndeer8489

Жыл бұрын

Bs man he should.have let him take the shot o wanna see it

@mountainman78629

Жыл бұрын

Who better to lose to?

That last shot of Efren Reyes made Earl Strickland great too for being magnanimous in defeat. They're both winners!

@padraigosullivan9979

3 жыл бұрын

Both the best to ever grace a table. Earl always a bit temperamental but very respecting of the greatest shot I've ever seen

@hqd7561

3 жыл бұрын

First time ever that Earl is respectful in defeat.

@francneponin3413

3 жыл бұрын

Both high respect to this legends

@natemartinez4595

3 жыл бұрын

Except one guy lost, so...not a winner

@hqd7561

3 жыл бұрын

Earl is a good player. He could've been better if he knew how to control his emotions.

That’s class right there. Even acknowledging not only that he’s that good, but not even making him shoot the last out of respect and raising his hand at the end. Kids today could take a lesson from this.

@BOLLOCKS1968

Жыл бұрын

Exactly ... except kids today would have one or both parents there disputing and scrutinizing every single shot 😂

@zeo278

Жыл бұрын

@@BOLLOCKS1968 while making a tiktok dancing and wearing a dress

@BOLLOCKS1968

Жыл бұрын

@@zeo278 yep. I wouldn't doubt it at all. Cheers ✌

@macman975

Жыл бұрын

So a fluke is the best shot in pool ever?

@Neb-ie5mj

Жыл бұрын

We all could take a lesson from this

This should be show to all high school level athletes, even if you don't understand pool you can understand the sportsmanship he showed at the end, total class act.

@WillCamx

Жыл бұрын

Teach them to give up while there is still a chance, however small, to win?

@micahhawkins8233

10 ай бұрын

​@@WillCamxif you think that would be a victory then you don't understand competition at all

@WillCamx

10 ай бұрын

@@micahhawkins8233 I would have thought winning within the rules is the whole point of playing any competitive sport. Never give up while there is any chance you could still win. If he had missed that final shot then he would not have deserved to win.

@johnnytomahawk

6 ай бұрын

@@WillCamxu have a loser mentality. No wonder why you’re in KZread comments 😂😂😂

@entropybentwhistle

5 ай бұрын

@@WillCamxIf all you can think is rigid rules and not see the poetry of sportsmanship, I would suggest Chartered Accountancy as your game of choice.

Efren used to play GI’s at bars outside of Clark Air Base, Philippines in the early 1980’s. I had the opportunity of getting beat by him once. I broke and never got another shot. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet!

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Where from?

@stevekapp6462

3 жыл бұрын

I was stationed at Clark AB From 81 to 91. I now live in Oklahoma.

@antoinefigafetta6405

2 жыл бұрын

I believe you , Efren is from that province of Pampanga.

@jerycsschwartz6903

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's in the 80s that Efren was at his absolute best

@osamabinladen824

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevekapp6462 Damn that's crazy

Never watched pool and no clue who these two players are, but Strickland just getting up and conceding at the end there was top class. Not to mention the various clapping and expressions of disbelief throughout Efren's turn. Haven't ever seen that kind of respect in a sport as competitive as this. Two fantastic players no doubt

@boricacids

Жыл бұрын

It shows that Strickland's love of the game is greater than his need to win. He recognized great play and knew it would be a travesty to the game if he allowed Reyes to possibly lose after that shot. Good on him!

@lmoral222

Жыл бұрын

This shot solidified Efren's entry in the Hall of Fame, imo. Race to 13, both tied at 12, tournament on the line. Last rack. One mistake could very much lose the tournament for either of them. Efren shot a jawdroppingly difficult, full table, double rail, shot (Z shot) under this immense pressure, not to mention after, basically, screwing himself over in the previous shot. Televised with a crowd breathing down his neck as well. Efren's combined ability to handle pressure, recouperate between shots, and pull off unbelievable, nigh miraculous shots, is why they call him the Magician, and he lived up to that here. Definitely two of pool's greatest here, this match was one of the best of all time.

@lmoral222

Жыл бұрын

@@boricacids Great take. Strickland was known as loud, gregarious, and unabashedly outspoken, kind of like pool's "bad boy" at moments. But moments like this not only show his respect for Efren, but that his heart is for the game over himself. Class act. My respect for him did a 180° turn in this match. Truly two of pool's greatest.

@chintanshah6234

Жыл бұрын

Happens when u watch Americans and europeans play sports...I'll rarely see sportsmanship and appreciation

@pttwinning9221

Жыл бұрын

He was beat and he knew it. There was no chance Efren was missing that 9 ball. This happens a lot in pool

What a brilliant shot by Reyes, the clutch play of clutch plays. And what a class act that Strickland is. I actually teared up at that show of respect from one talented player to another. Such an inspiring human moment. Very glad to have chanced across this video.

@counterstriving

10 ай бұрын

Real sportsmanship may go out of fashion, but it can never die.

@carltaylor2975

7 ай бұрын

Reminded me of the way fighters show love and respect after fights with one another. Well, at least most of the time.

I love how he was walking around like he didn’t know what he was going to do when he was actually giving space for the announcers to talk crap before destroying everyone

@jericol9101

Жыл бұрын

😅

@TheGodofLightning

Жыл бұрын

LMAO

@rebbdrann7507

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Odaibajapan

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, i think efren bata knows all the position that will happen, that guy is a GOD in pool, he just want to make it memorable to strictland and the audience what he will do in the last Z shot

@JS-js3mu

4 ай бұрын

The announcers were giving him sympathy and then amazement. What you mean talking crap willis lul.

It never gets old, no matter how often I watch it

@josaldrichbogbog8838

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@CanadianNewYorker

2 жыл бұрын

Bet you Earl would agree too!

@___Anakin.Skywalker

Жыл бұрын

But it was so simple

@shoutg

Жыл бұрын

so true

@joeypavron7015

Жыл бұрын

I agree, in fact I have watched it many times.

The best shot ever considering the level of competition, the pressure and the money involved. Grace under pressure indeed.

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

yes indeed

@rolandparedes4366

3 жыл бұрын

@@EfrenReyesTV wow na wow ka nman.itago yng iba .baka sundin nla hahahap

@roniloargosooliva532

3 жыл бұрын

@@EfrenReyesTV bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbjbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbjbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

@ogs1mpson609

3 жыл бұрын

Was efren trying to make the 5 or just kiss it?

@kushilabisto3771

2 жыл бұрын

@@ogs1mpson609 at that situation he must try to make it, it is the last rack and if he can't make it he will surely lost.

A crazy shot and a humble opponent who appreciated and praised what he did. A pretty perfect situation

@Dabombtrack143

4 ай бұрын

Efren teaches strictland to be humble that time

The thing we all know about Earl is he doesn't mind losing as long as it is a well-deserved victory by his opponent. He is all about pool greatness whether himself or other players.

This is not only an AMAZING shot by Reyes, but also an AMAZING show of sportsmanship by Strickland!!! VERY rare to have Earl Strickland showing class and sportsmanship to anyone, AND to have it on video!!! VERY rare, INDEED!!!

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Youre absoultely right. Even the great Earl Strickland humbled himself on that shot. He too, could not believe it. What a rare scene.

@manoharsawant5423

3 жыл бұрын

Yes u r right

@johnpuruntong884

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@wendelcolita6831

3 жыл бұрын

He is being humbled by that shot.. one in a million..

@vgarrentv7046

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly? Strickland always drop his jaw when facing Reyes

When earl Strickland concedes the match and raises your hand in celebration, you know something epic has happened. He’s a hot head but showed his gentlemen side

@bigneiltoo

2 жыл бұрын

He knew that he deserved it after that epic two rail shot and it was better to concede than win on his missing somehow.

@bartholomewlyons

Жыл бұрын

Nah, he’d love to have won but knew the chances of Efren missing were extremely low so just conceded. Although i wouldn’t have. Let the guy make it as well. Who knows. It’s a game.

@mathprodigy

Жыл бұрын

@Bartholomew Lyons imagine he missed somehow and Strickland wins. This shot would still be famous but it wouldn't have that same notoriety. Instead Strickland wrote himself into the moment in his own way, probably the very best thing he could have done at that point.

@TheDoomer666

Жыл бұрын

@@mathprodigy so, if I understand it well, if person _A_ pockets the first 8 balls and then misses, and person _B_ pockets the 9, _B_ wins? if so, what if ball 9 gets in the hole earlier by a ricochet, then the winning ball would be 8?

@touchdown62

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDoomer666 the object is to be the one to pocket the 9 ball. In 9-ball, you have to strike the balls in order. You see many different balls pocketed on the break, but the first ball hit on the break is the 1 ball. As long as you can hit the lowest number ball on the table first, you can "combo" in a different ball. If you can get a combo with the 9 ball and pocket it, you win that round. That's why it was legal for the 8 to be pocketed in this clip when it was because it was off the (inadvertent) combo off the 5 ball.

I play a lot of pool, haven’t watched much… But just had to comment on how amazing that “Z” shot was. One of the most impressive shots I’ve seen, awesome to watch. Thanks for entertainment

@generalgrant3189

Жыл бұрын

If you play a lot of pool you might appreciate this story - and it is TRUE. That Z - shot was amazing, to get the cut to pot that ball on that much angle. I once was playing solids/stripes I believe it is called. Pick your colour and 8 ball last. I played pool/snooker some when I was a kid. This was just in a bar with live music. Many many years ago. 5 x 10 table. I had this shot I believe on a 5 solid ball which was close to the end pocket out straight in maybe 4 inches approx. Cue ball is maybe 1/3 up the table. Completely blocked to the 5ball no angle for a cross side or cross end of white ball to the 5. I decided to try a shot to this day I can't believe I made. Did a 4 bank of the white to get to the 5 going other direction up table. 1, 2, 3 banks came off then back down table to cushion by the 5 for the 4th bank, came off kissed the 5ball at about 15% cut of the ball which then dropped in. Guy I was playing with could not believe it. For that matter I was shocked myself. Absolutely true story. Not a the same level of this z shot but the best shot I ever hit in my life.

@yesyes3010

4 ай бұрын

Add to the fact that it was the finale round in a major tournament.

@newdiary6978

Ай бұрын

​@@yesyes3010the pressure but still make it. Skill + luck is really something else

That's sportsmanship at its best and Earl Strickland absolutely hates losing and for him to give Efren the 9 is so admirable bravo 2 of the greatest to ever shoot the game

@ThatOneWeirdChannell

Жыл бұрын

I understand that’s nice and cool, but why give up if it’s a competition. Sorry I don’t watch competition pool ever

@jonathanharris9321

Жыл бұрын

@@ThatOneWeirdChannell lol, so why even speak on it 😂 he gave up the shot out of respect for that man's game. He new it was over after that shot. If you knew the man who gave that shot up you'll know he don't give up shots no matter how easy it looks. Efferen Reyes is that good, why even waste time

Every time I see him play I'm just simply amazed at not only his skill, but his humble, gentle attitude. Well done, Efren

@yell0wberry

Жыл бұрын

They should’ve ended the match with the song by Eric Clapton from the color of money playing

@guirosasilva

Жыл бұрын

He seem's to be a very humble guy. This is a part his greatness, and this is a greatness for many others greats in the history, not just in the pool game, but also any area of human kind.

There is absolutely zero shame in losing to a man that can do that. Strickland was right to concede. Excellent show on both players’ part.

The way his opponent appreciates him is truly showing the spirit of sportsmanship 👍❤️

The Magician is phenomenal, bar none, but Strickland should be deeply recognized and commended for his just as exceptional sportsmanship for conceding and allowing Efren to take the win off the spectacular performance and execution

Now, if all athletes acted like that ... what a class act. Truly a man to admire! Let me correct this ... Truly a gesture to be admired! I since have learned Mr. Strickland has acted very badly at some of his matches.

@I.N.Nominate

Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K I said enough

@I.N.Nominate

Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K well Karl with a K ... I guess I'm not a WINNER like you!

@I.N.Nominate

Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K well Karl with a K ... we'll talk about this next time I interview you.

@I.N.Nominate

Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K Not English ... what? That's not a complete sentence.

@I.N.Nominate

Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K Well again ... I guess I'm not a WINNER!

Over the years that I've been watching and playing pools. This specific rack that he's playing will always be my favorite. I've never seen a pool player that plays like the magician. He always play for position and no matter what safety his opponent plays, he knows how to get out of it. "The best kicker-outer." There will never be another like him. He did and done so much for billiards.

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said my friend.

@dimimo1972

3 жыл бұрын

I know him personally. He is a very humble man. Never raises his voice or getting frustrated. He still plays. Mainly in Angeles City where he lives.

@KEVIN-eg6ld

3 жыл бұрын

@@dimimo1972 Very much true. He still plays to this day. I don't even have to meet him in person to know who or what type of person he is. Many players that have to be ignorant so they could intimidate their opponents but Efren is humbled yet feared by almost every person he has ever played, That's something 90% of players could never do.

@chrispafrieddreams9118

2 жыл бұрын

@@KEVIN-eg6ld A genourous humble, thoughtful man!!

Earl accept the defeat. He thought, how will Efren miss the 9 ball when he shot that 5 ball with ease ? Very sportsmanship indeed. Proud Filipino here.

@newdiary6978

Ай бұрын

Well, in the pool. Anything could go wrong. You might be shocked that it is common for pro players to miss the last shot 😅 due to the immense pressure + excitement to win the rack.

I use to shoot 9 ball alot back in the day and I was just shocked to see the famous z shot fall. Words don't discribe how difficult that shot was and to come from a man who loves the game and respects his competition and the match how it ended was such a class act of sportsmanship at its finest. I could watch this 100 times and never get bored.

If you notice Efren was so snookered that he had to strike the cue with top left English to have a chance to strike the object ball. No margin of error. Degree of difficulty off the charts. Truly the best shot maker I've ever seen...

@mortuc1

Жыл бұрын

What?

@johnnycastellanetta7183

Жыл бұрын

@@mortuc1 Clearly, you're not a golfer.

@Forzalanes

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnycastellanetta7183 The Dude

@johnnycastellanetta7183

Жыл бұрын

@@Forzalanes I prefer El Dudarino. I'm not into the whole "brevity" thing.

@joedennehy386

Жыл бұрын

That shot was what we call a double. Most reasonable players could have hit the 5. Sinking the five was one in a million

Sportsmanship such as this is iconic. Men like this rarely exist amazing all the way around such honor and dignity for both.

It’s a wonderful feeling when you play enough pool that you can see see the lines on the table that the ball will travel. It’s almost like magic.

As I kid, I can remember watching Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats who were the greats of their time but Efren Reyes is the best ever.

Too many can make or duplicate this shot but nothing can duplicate the tensions and pressure Efren was feeling that moment.. its the epic clutch shot in pool history..

@martinvanveldhoven8328

Жыл бұрын

Yeah , right.😂

@parentsbasement7734

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, ya know how many fall down drunk people playing pool with their friends have made that shot, but zero pressure no TV cameras or live audience watching. He's truly a magician

@johnmaynard3463

Жыл бұрын

It's not just the pressure. Sure drunk dudes in pool halls hit this...after missing 100 other attempts. This is like saying drunk dudes can hit a bullseye (or trip 20s for anyone that tries to correct me) in darts. Duh...but they also hit the wall a bunch too. A broken clock is right twice a day. Means absolutely nothing.

@fletchy88

Жыл бұрын

What the fuck does fucking "clutch" fucking mean in that situation!?! You fucking young people with absolute fucking idiotic words that you think makes you sound cool. . but doesn't and actually makes you sound like massive cock heads... I guarantee on my mother's life you will look back when your older and cringe at how you thought you were so cool... And you realise... No one gives a fuck. Shut the fuck up with your stupid fucking words! .. clutch .... Fucking clutch ... It's a fucking part of a fucking car transmission... Nothing else ... Fucking spastic sounding bell ends

@richardcerritelli9657

Жыл бұрын

But the amazing thing about it it's not like it's a fluke shot because he's known to do this numerous times in key situations he's probably the only player in the history of pool that made numerous unbelievable shots in actual competition look under the best pool shots in the history of pool and you can strongly say brought to you by Efren Reyes. He just knows the pool table better than everyone else in the history of pool. Efren is not the best 9 ball player ever or he's not the best Straight pool player ever however he is the best all around pool player ever so when people say who's the best pool player ever it would have to be Efren Reyes however if someone said who's the best tournament 9 ball player ever it would be Earl Strickland and then if someone said who's the best 8 ball player ever that would be a tough one add a 9-foot regulation table you can argue for like 10 players then the argument is who's the best money player that would be Dennis orcollo and buddy hall. So as you see it's not easy to say who the best is it's got to be under the circumstances of the actual game and the size of the table that you're playing on and so on.

That was an amazing game! I love Eric's reaction of astonishment when Efren pocketed that ball with the now famous Shot!

@Carl31072

Жыл бұрын

?

@kevinmacalino2226

Жыл бұрын

Who’s eric?

They witnessed history. Appreciate it. True sportsmanship

@macman975

Жыл бұрын

They witnessed a fluke.

@magicfive7173

Жыл бұрын

@@macman975 fluke ?? thousand of flukeshot reyes have in his pool career better than anyone else plays

@cyrillenavarro4156

7 ай бұрын

@@macman975 “fluke” i bet yo old ass cryin cuz reyes been beating the people u idolize

LEGENDARY G.O.A.T OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD. ☝

@bucsboy78

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know . Thanks for sharing, love the Philippines 🇵🇭

@franciscoalvarez4884

15 күн бұрын

The real goat, "Bata" Reyes.

What an incredible shot, and what great sportsmanship shown by Strickland. Two great players.

This is what I love about this game. It is so amazing to see the a creative shot fall, it makes it easy for true players to congratulate their opponents.

That has to be one of the best clutch shots in televised sports history.

My brothers and I grew up in the same city as Efren "Bata." We watched him play after school a lot. 3 of my brothers got to play with him in Southern California and terrorized the courageous and innocent players alike. Very humble and generous. The Magician 🎩 indeed!

@EfrenReyesTV

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Good to know from you! Keep it up!

Two legendary pool players colliding in the finals with the winner being decided only by one spectacular shot never before seen in pool history. This match will be remembered for all eternity both for Efren 's unthinkable game winning Z shot and for Earl's very rare outstanding display of sportsmanship.

@yell0wberry

Жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie can take them both

@j3n1us

Жыл бұрын

@@yell0wberry nah, Vince could though.

@yell0wberry

Жыл бұрын

@@j3n1us although Paul Newman taught Tom Cruise, everybody failed to notice that forest Whitaker beat Paul Newman

@j3n1us

Жыл бұрын

@@yell0wberry yes, but Vince is the new Fast Eddy basically. He would spank ole one eyed Willy 😂.

There is no way efren would have missed that nine ball after those amazing shots he made he was on fire! Absolutely sportman earl is. That is why they are two of the GOAT that ever played the game

Efren you are awesome!

I like them both, Reyes and Strickland. I've never seen Strickland concede though and him clapping after that shot. he truly appreciates a great one.

I've seen this shot many times and I say it again, the guts to take that shot and the nerves to make it, on a hill-hill situation against an equally potent opponent. Man, what a shot!

D cue ball just simply obeys Reyes. No one can duplicate dat z xot. A legend players, just thesame wd Earl for his sportsmanship character acknowledging concession raising Reyes hand as d victor of the game.❤❤❤

One of the greatest match in pool history

Strickland conceding the last shot is to perpetuate this historical event for Efren. Great sportsmanship. Of course, Efren can miss that last 9 Ball but Strickland wanted to immortalized this game and himself too by being a great competitor. That Z can be made by others too but the NERVE and the tenacity that Efren did it will never be duplicated. Do or die frame and a Championship at that at stake? of course Efren is not a GOAT, he is a LION...king of the Pool Jungle!

@alanrowley9540

2 жыл бұрын

You do realise that lions don't live in the jungle?

@nestordamullan5491

2 жыл бұрын

I love it he was a lion and not a GOAT😁😁😁

@bitfrosteseigeheim5605

2 жыл бұрын

*I got Lucky* Immortalise famous quotes from Efren The Magician Reyes

@kevinmclain6741

2 жыл бұрын

He is NEVER missing that shot

@johnnyblack3676

2 жыл бұрын

It's weird to see Earl do that considering he can be such a dick lol

Strickland is a goddamn class act, not many people would clap for their opponent making an amazing shot.

@thekinarbo

Жыл бұрын

Why would God damn Strickland's behavior?

@steveschindler2802

Жыл бұрын

Class act no doubt but I disagree on your second point. Maybe not in your average pool hall hustler game but true professionals recognize what a shot that was and I think most would applaud it

Used to practice that shot and rarely made it. Tried it many many times in a match and rarely made it. Truly a master on another level.

@WillCamx

Жыл бұрын

By made it do you mean hit the ball or potted the ball?

@TroysHIITsprints

11 ай бұрын

But to make it at hill hill and after the 5-8 shot before .

Strickland giving Efren the game was a class act. If you have ever watched the complete match, Strickland was talking and making remarks when Efren was preparing to shoot. Unclassy on those occasions. Efren acted like it didnt bother him. Nice that Stickland in the end clapped and conceded the match.

THE greatest player to ever chalk a pool cue...Efren "The Magician" Reyes.

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Who else do you have in mind?

@dibber43

3 жыл бұрын

@@EfrenReyesTV No one!!! Efren Reyes will ALWAYS be the GOAT!!!

@MrUsnavyvet

3 жыл бұрын

Great, but the greatest in his prime was Willie Mosconi.

@dibber43

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrUsnavyvet Nope. Mosconi would've NEVER been able to compete with the likes of the greats Efren Reyes had to compete against. Gimme Efren Reyes in his prime against ANYONE IN HISTORY in their prime, NO QUESTION!!!

@resnonverba137

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Snooker players are more skillful.

On the 12-12 tie moment, On that match strickland was highly regarded to win, but you know the ball is sphere then suddenly the momentum change and Reyes always put his stake in a dangerous situation, this man was really gifted. Mabuhay ka Efren.

The level of chillness this man carries is unbelievable!!

I love the way Efren returns the respect by NOT shooting the nine ball. Players with an ego would sink the nine to prove a point. Efren gladly walks away. A true humble man.

@counterstriving

10 ай бұрын

Excellent comment.

Both Earl and Efren are absolute gentlemen.

I love the way Strickland accepting his defeat, Reyes is one of a kind as pool player, he always showed his humbleness.

I'd never heard of effen until a few years ago but the man was some pool player his legend will live on long after he's gone

That's incredible. The sportsmanship on top of it. Amazing!!

Super down to earth and very humble person, He's just a normal person whenever you see him in the streets here in the Philippines.

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen him walk by?

@maximusdesmusmeridus119

3 жыл бұрын

@@EfrenReyesTV me yes.

@maximusdesmusmeridus119

3 жыл бұрын

@@EfrenReyesTV me yes.

@sidedude1641

3 жыл бұрын

He did not win because he's humble.. It is because he's sssooo good.. Take away the drama in sports will ya..

@easybreezy8936

3 жыл бұрын

God will bless those people who are humble. REPENT AND ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR FOR YOU TO BE SAVED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🥰

Seeing that shot played at that moment was enough to make Earl happy with second place. When you know a shot like that was made with pure skill you have to respect it.

@D_Syno

Жыл бұрын

Luck. There was such a low-probability of making that shot, that he just rushed through it. The look of surprise when it actually went in, says it all.

@vCLOWNSHOESv

Жыл бұрын

@@D_Syno That was certainly not luck. I'm a pool player and a billiard player and can promise you he's used that same shot countless times playing 3 cushion.

@vCLOWNSHOESv

Жыл бұрын

@@D_Syno Good things happen when you're playing good. I know the shot he took and have used it many times. Of course I've taken it many times but getting the hit isn't the usual outcome. Efren is so great and has so much knowledge he can take that shot all day and get solid hit after solid hit. Making it was the reward of a great kick but it wasn't luck. He was playing to make it because the way the ball comes off the long rail give you a great chance to do so. I've never seen a player kick as well as Efren. I seeing at that shot but he puts it in the whole when it counts the most.

Great shots and great sportsmanship! Awesome

Absolutely FANTASTIC, and wonderful sportsmanship as well! Mabuhay

Like the saying when you are too good even haters becomes your fan 😂😂😂

@securitaswork5252

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 That's truth. But this man is A real legend of 9&8poll

@johnkaylor3929

3 жыл бұрын

But I am someone who doesn't give 1 second of thought, let alone regard, to 'haters'. They deserve the worst fate can bring them - and in spades.

this was an epic sportsmanship performance by Strickland.....this was how he made "Bata" the best pool player to ever play the game.......EPIC by Strickland.....

I like how you just let that build by just letting the announcers tell us how bad the situation is. Good stuff

I don’t know how I ended up here at 00:13 on a Tuesday but I’m glad I watched the video! Thank you KZread algorithm.

Strickland: ok he made a mistake (raising his 2 hands) Reyes: its part of my plan to entertain all.of you...

I like going back to this clip every now and then. For me, it shows the world during simpler times, before cell phones, when every single persons eyes were glued to each stroke of the cue. It didn’t matter what was happening outside of the match. Seeing a crowd so engaged is a very happy sight for me.

@jcfiggy

Жыл бұрын

Are you living in 2077 or something? I’m pretty sure there are tons of events like this where crowds are engaged, you just gotta find them.

@dennesey

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@jacobniemann4756

Жыл бұрын

@@jcfiggy think he just means people are always in their phones recording or the like unlike the old days

@7stringst3r

Жыл бұрын

If you’re the one guy looking to see if anyone is looking at their phone you messed it up 😂

@celuiquipeut6527

Жыл бұрын

I use to watch this every sundays. That, dart, snooker and golf. It was an amazing time to be alive. I miss it. It is something that is lost to this generation.

HUMBLE SUPERSTAR" EFREN BATA REYES THE MAGICIAN....MY IDOL

Man that's sportsmanship for you. A true competitor recognizing that his opponent had just made history and knew he deserved the win regardless of the outcome of the final ball. I'm almost more impressed by that than the amazing shot, but maybe that's just a comment on today's sports culture.

This two already Legend in this sport game! thats why Strickland clapping on what Efren does, trick Z shot the ball.. co'z they really Love this game and they know how difficult that shot.. meanwhile concede in game and congratulate your opponent giving Sportsmanship - the sign on how you really Love your Talent in this sport

One of the first matches I ever saw. Fell in love with pool ever since.

I've seen a LOT of great shots from a lot of GREAT players but this one beats them all. I wonder though if he set it up in his house and tried it again, how many times in a row he made it.

@EfrenReyesTV

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think its purely instinct added with luck. But only the Magician knows. Watch how he made the Z shot and got good position on the 6 ball next? What else can I say.

@joseantonioandradebailon6367

3 жыл бұрын

The preasure too

@jetbac7991

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly following efren playing here i. The Philippines over the years i have seen him done it more than 5 times made, his accuracy at banking is unbelievable he is taking those shots because he knows he has a very very good chance of making it

@Otisthelesser

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t put money on him missing it.

@jacobjones5269

3 жыл бұрын

He might not ever make it again.. lol.. The reverse spin kills the cue ball so much, the accuracy is pure guesswork, and the energy transfer to the object ball leave the 5 ball short 99.999999999% of the time!.. lol.. The ONLY explanation is a Faustian bargain, or pure magic..

Pool is the best game ever invented. My first time hearing of him and I play pool casually but here I was thinking he was a newbie upsetting a world champion but after they announced he was winning his third title I was like "How good is this guy?" if witnessing some mathematical genius using cheat codes to play pool. Gonna go on a Efren Reyes binge now.

Efrén Reyes is a Monster !!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Bata Reyes, el mejor de todos!! Proud of my Philippino brother!! ❤ from 🇲🇽 !!

Incredible shot. Incredible sportsmanship from Strickland.

I love good sportsmanship like Strickland has shown us. Class act

Just an amazing shot from an amazing player I’m leaving for the Philippines 🇵🇭 April 20 I would love to meet this great man it would be a dream come true

Beautiful move to concede: it allowed the opponent to end on the high note and not risk choking on the last shot. Kudos to both men.

@rafscoe

Жыл бұрын

Very well said and understood

@CurtisTerranova

Жыл бұрын

Winning because your opponent screwed up is a lot less gratifying than winning on your own accord. I'm happy with him conceding, and it takes a real person to understand that he's playing a game for money and that's as good as it can get.

@whodidit99

Жыл бұрын

He would have made it anyways, but still a nice gesture.

We need a 30 for 30 on Efren!!! Hes one of sports ALL time greats! Right up there with Jordan/Brady/Gretzky/Woods in his respective sport

@daisy671

2 жыл бұрын

Also a 30 for 30 on John Brzenk.

@capzcelle2121

2 жыл бұрын

nope other sports have a debate for the title but in billiards there's only one and that's REyes for sure

@CastrolHondaSP2

2 жыл бұрын

@@capzcelle2121 🤣

@rafamorfin9472

2 жыл бұрын

@@daisy671 A professor in college had us watch "Pulling John", documentary on John Brzenk. Had no idea who he was, it's still one of the best documentaries i've ever watched.

@daisy671

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafamorfin9472 That is really cool! Thanks for the comment.

What a match! Two of the greatest pool players in history.

Legends never die

Not only a difficult shot. You need consider the pressure he had prior to taking that shot (if he has any). Score was 12-12 and this was an international tournament. Wow!

The GOAT in Pool History ft. The Best Shot in Pool History. Efren Bata Reyes 🔥

When I was 15-20 years old I loved to play pool w my childhood’s friends. About billiard history I only knew over someone named Adolfo Suarez whom was a world champion in the decade of 60’s competing in Europe, 3 bands pool. This was all that I knew about this fascinating game. But now at my 50’s I will remember to Reyes too and his epic “Z” move 🎱🏆

Hell of a shot and hats off to Earl for being a good sport and appreciating it too

That shot was extremely risky and equally phenomenal. Simply amazing. Great sportsmanship by his opponent.

@nofurtherwest3474

Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand the rules. When he made the 8 ball was that bad? You don’t have to make them all in order? Any order?

@MarcSherwood

Жыл бұрын

@@nofurtherwest3474 you have to hit the lowest numbered ball first, then any ball sunk counts.

@nofurtherwest3474

Жыл бұрын

@@MarcSherwood Oh interesting. so hitting the 8 ball wasn't a big deal.

@MarcSherwood

Жыл бұрын

@@nofurtherwest3474 as long as you hit the lowest ball first, any ball sunk means you keep shooting. The game I used to love playing was straight pool. Same rules as 9-ball save for when there was one ball left on the table you would re-rack (leaving last ball where is sits) and keep shooting. Each ball you sank was a point, which you could assign any dollar value to. Oh, the money you could make per game was fun.

Congrats:: Efren Reyes!!!Amazing shots!!!✔✔✔

All stars had allign in the sky on that very moment. Incredible shot by the Magician, Strickland's sportsmanship gesture and the crowd cheering on both sides

Efren Reyes, a Filipino surely let his cue let the talking; legendary talent

I like Efren Reyes' confidence even before he makes his shots .... You could always see him smiling ☺ Saying: "I've won this too'

Galing ni Sir Efren. I hope the Philippines will do something to honor this man. God bless you Sir Efren! Galing mo!

As someone who doesn't play pool and has never seen this clip (I didn't even pay attention to the thumbnail), I was thinking he was gonna bounce only once not twice. I couldn't even have imagined the shot.

Earl is such a legend and a sportsman and was even happy to be defeated by another legend. These two are my favorite pool players.

@geekytroll7968

Жыл бұрын

A rivalry with no hate involved. The golden days of pool 😢

@paulallen7366

Жыл бұрын

Earl is the biggest bell end in sports

@nassiglutt6587

Жыл бұрын

💯

Efren has a natural knowledge in his brain, specially in Physics, Momentum and Collision calculation in others words. He is born extraordinary...

@jasonsdodd

3 жыл бұрын

GOAT, likely. But Natural? Only if you consider this, from Wikipedia, natural: He moved to Manila aged five to live with his uncle who owned a pool hall. He cleaned the hall and would sleep on the tables. Because he was not tall enough to reach the pool table, he played while standing on Coca-Cola cases that he moved around.

@chrispafrieddreams9118

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonsdodd I use to use a Milk Carton... And he slept UNDER the tables...❤️🙏👉🇺🇸

@janjamesramos247

2 жыл бұрын

Somehow... but it's a product of many years of learning techniques.

i saw this when i was younger when my Father watch this Efren Bata Magician magic's all balls in the table!until now that im also a Father..it still made me Goosebumps!😘☝️

Earls sportsmanship is something to be admired.

@jglg7238

Жыл бұрын

no

@a2a918

Жыл бұрын

@@jglg7238 yes

If you know how Strickland is that gesture right there is truly genuine appreciation and sportmanship.