Many people have suggested that Chris Melling's shot sequence (Shot 2) should be #1 instead of Efren's Z-shot. An argument can certainly be made for that choice, and I was honestly torn with the decision. However, I chose Efren's shot because It wasn't just the shot. It was the match, opponent, situation, shot choice, difficulty level, outcome, etc. For more info, see my "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT Is So Legendary, and Bending-Kick Follow-Up" video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lat4mtSmeKu0lcY.html Some people have also suggested that Jimmy White's long kick bank combo (Shot 22) should be much higher on the list. Some people also think it shouldn't even be in the Top 25 since it was so fluky. Regardless, the shot was certainly spectacular. I had a hard time deciding where it should go, but I can see how some people might think it should be in the Top 5. *CORRECTIONS:* - at 16m17s, it was a 5-8 combo, not a 3-8 combo. - at 1m42s, sorry if I offended any Sid Waddell fans out there with my “British gibberish” comment. Sid was a great commentator and I always enjoyed listening to him, even if I couldn’t always understand what he was saying. RIP Sid. - Shot 16 is missing the full sequence since KZread cut out part of the video due to a Copyright complaint. The whole shot sequence is still available here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2Gho9qQYM6bgc4.html *Contents with Source Video Links:* 0:00 - Intro *0:11** - Shots 25-21* - Shot 25 - Efren Reyes - two-rail kick with carom off three rails: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3-YpMqJl5OXhqTY.html=47m18s - Shot 24 - Jayson Shaw - massé kick: kzread.info/dash/bejne/epqFxNCrZrrKf9Y.html - Shot 23 - Shane VanBoening - kick jump carom for the win: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hW2ZsdSxp86deJc.html - Shot 22 - Jimmy White - long kick bank combo: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWaptraPepW7n7Q.html - Shot 21 - Shane VanBoening - jump two-rail bank combo for the win: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6OB2tFrZ9LOoJc.html *2:24** - Shots 20-16* - Shot 20 - Efren Reyes - jump over obstacle ball for shape: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXaMrJOcdK2TYNY.html - Shot 19 - Shane VanBoening - two-way-shot carom for the Mosconi Cup win: facebook.com/watch/?v=520615962017728 - Shot 18 - Efren Reyes - four-rail kick shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKBmrKiId8_UpNo.html - Shot 17 - Corey Deuel - bank with kiss clearance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHpsyrduk9Ldfdo.html - Shot 16 - Luong Dung - three-foul-rule jump escape sequence: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJVt25qFpsKnYdY.html *4:47** - Shots 15-11* - Shot 15 - Jeffrey DeLuna and Corey Deuel - full-table-length power draw: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZuFsLGghtKaYbg.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKVn262LoKa8obQ.html - Shot 14 - Efren Reyes - perpendicular kick off side-pocket point carom shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK2nxrCbptnbps4.html - Shot 13 - Earl Strickland - two-rail kick combo for the win: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5d9lM-lhNHUhto.html - Shot 12 - Efren Reyes - two-rail kick at pocket hanger with a carom for the win: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5tm0qhplpDHY9I.html - Shot 11 - Corey Deuel - jump draw off the end cushion for up-table position: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2uB15KoXdy6qbQ.html *7:37** - Shots 10-6* - Shot 10 - Albin Ouschan - double-the-rail break-out position shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zo2WkrGxZ9OwpNo.html - Shot 9 - Carlo Biado - reverse spin across the table for shape: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipqG2pewXaeZlqg.html - Shot 8 - Efren Reyes - amazing safety sequence and one-rail back-cut hide: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGlkusygYtLaXbg.html - Shot 7 - Mike Dechaine - hop over obstacle ball with massé break out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ao6D0aRyl7K1gbw.html - Shot 6 - Alex Pagulayan - OB jump to clear obstacle and get position: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmWukrWolq_Up9o.html *10:54** - Shots 5-2* - Shot 5 - Corey Deuel - fancy power draw across the table: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIp41LyEZrnWpbg.html - Shot 4 - Alain Martel - incredible rail-jump-carom safety escape: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH2ij7x6YrWbn7Q.html - Shot 3 - Nick Varner - amazing sequence - two-rail kick bank, long one-rail kick, and finesse runout: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6iCtJKdldSXes4.html - Shot 2 - Chris Melling - amazing sequence - timed carom kick combo, long massé shot, and four-rail bank through traffic: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qH94maedqrDQcbA.html *14:57** - Shot 1* - Efren Reyes - famous Z-shot: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5tm0qhplpDHY9I.html 16:10 - Wrap Up 16:44 ---- shot collage *Additional Resources:* - Shot analysis and recreations: ---- TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them - kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGWX3Lepac6Yhc4.html ---- TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME … And How to Shoot Them - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2Gho9qQYM6bgc4.html ---- More MOST FAMOUS POOL SHOTS of All Time … And How to Shoot Them - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hW2ZsdSxp86deJc.html ---- Top 10 GREATEST SAFETIES of All Time by EFREN REYES - kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6iiqJN9qreTfJs.html - Top 10 BEST SAFETIES of All Time … And How to Shoot Them - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyqlbpypamribA.html ---- GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html ---- Analysis of the MOST SHOCKING POOL MATCH of All Time - Sigel vs. Varner - kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6iCtJKdldSXes4.html - collection of great one-pocket shots: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/game/one-pocket/ - collection of great safeties: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/safety/examples/ - collection of great pool shots: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ - “I Got Lucky” shirts, mugs, and posters: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZread Channel:* kzread.info

@2869may

2 жыл бұрын

Great kick at 10:30 by Shane...! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fK2ptsermprPo7A.html

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@2869may Thanks for the link. That is not Top 25 worthy, IMO, but I've added it here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Thanks again.

@2869may

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards It may not be top 25, but it's a hell of a shot for sure..!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@2869may Agreed.

@davidmellish3295

2 жыл бұрын

I'm British and I can't understand Sid half the time lol I don't think you have offended anyone

I am a Filipino, Efren is our neighbor. I saw he playing everytime. There are more amazing shots that camera didn't record. I love Efren he is funny and positive all the time. 😊

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

That's one of the best things about Efren, his great personality.

@vhinvhinantonio

Жыл бұрын

@Maiahi Fact sir

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

@Maiahi That's the kind of person he is.

@Zombie_Octopus

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear the legend is really as humble as he appears on tv.

@MazDanRX795

Жыл бұрын

He got lucky

There is something about Efren saying " I got lucky" that makes me laugh and smile all the time. Boy, he is such an awesome and chill dude.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

He GOaT Lucky. :)

@kroon275

2 жыл бұрын

That's because he 'gets lucky' so often lol

@mad7medieval7

2 жыл бұрын

He carried 7 rabbits feet around with 100 lucky pennies and uncashed winning lottery tickets. So much lucky he's got tier lucky!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@mad7medieval7 I must also have a GOAT's foot in his cue case. :)

@mad7medieval7

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards idk but it looks like witchcraft when he on the table! His cueing is unmatched

Not just one player, not just one game. This a good archive of pool shots.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated. Thanks!

7 out of 25 coming from the one and only Magician. :D He’s clearly the GOAT.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

No doubt about that.

Love the Efren "I got lucky" voice over on all of his shots!! What a great touch....laughing every time!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I never get tired of hearing it.

@MagnoliaGumbo333

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed everytime also

@dlumis

2 жыл бұрын

made me chuckle every time too, too funny

@dpatrick5164

2 жыл бұрын

I once lost a game of 8 ball to a friend who ran the rack without shooting a single ball into the pocket he was aiming for until he was left with a straight in shot on the 8 into the side pocket. If Efren thinks he got lucky, he needed to meet my friend.

@dlumis

2 жыл бұрын

@@dpatrick5164 LOL, you should know that IPA 8 ball rules require a player to call all shots, so your friend would be very much out of luck playing by the right rules. Still laughed my ass off though.

Dr. Dave highlighting Kaci's response to Jason Shaw's masse shot is the attention to detail we all needed.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked that. I tried to pick out things like this throughout the video.

@MrJdsenior

2 жыл бұрын

IIRC it was pointed out by the commentators at the time, but I agree with the sentiment. And true elsewhere. It was hilarious, as was Shaw's response. He literally threw his head back and let out a belly laugh. I thought the funniest part of that segment was Dave deeming it a "decent safety". I would kill for a safety of that quality at certain times. It looks like he may have a natural bank there, but it also looks like there would have been some 'forcing' going on, had he attempted that route. Hard to tell from the videos frequently though, as when they get on the shot lines with another camera you can clearly see the player doesn't have that option. It's amazing when these guys pull off these VERY low percentage shots, but also they miss those shots even more routinely (I doubt that is nearly a fifty percenter, even from the' pool gods') and that's not worth showing. I do realize some of their 70% shots are about 10% for mere mortals, so there's that. If you've ever watched them (pros) goof off in practice, or in very low money games when they are just freewheeling, you see these type shots accomplished much more often. I watched Justin Hall pull off several shots virtually at this level, playing one pocket almost in a row one day. They do play at a level that begs belief, at times.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJdsenior Good points and well stated.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielmclaughlin376 Me too, especially Jayson's good-natured enjoyment of Kaci's reaction.

@dan8pool

2 жыл бұрын

👍 🎱

“Well i got lucken” 😂 literally got me every time I heard it

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of hearing it.

@brucemiller1696

5 күн бұрын

​@@DrDaveBilliardsin my opinion, he sounds like a doofus. Most of his shots are pure luck or misses that turned out in his favor. Very few of these shots were skill or called.

@DrDaveBilliards

5 күн бұрын

@@brucemiller1696 The better you are, the “luckier” you get.

That 4 rail shot by Efren is worthy of top 5. That side pocket 90 degrees shot by Efren is worthy of top ten for being so unique that it might be the only shot ever attempted.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Those Efren shots were definitely special. If you want to see a lot more amazing Efren shots, check out the links and videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!

The Chris Melling run was the greatest run I've ever seen. The difficulty of shots, and the creativity to find the shots was amazing

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@julieberbuni7454

10 ай бұрын

Easy to pull off when it's not a Hill - Hill Championship shot.

@DrDaveBilliards

10 ай бұрын

@@julieberbuni7454 … still not “easy,” but definitely easier.

Thanks Dr. Dave. I've actually seen every one of those before, but it was nice to seeing them in a compilation like this. Great job, nice to relive these amazing shots.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I tried to sneak in a few shots that haven't appeared much in lists like this, but any hard-core pool player or fan has already seen them all.

Efren kicking off the pocket point just shows how much he's practiced his whole life

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He knows all the shots because he has practiced all of them before.

@arconeagain

6 ай бұрын

I used to practise that sort of thing. Applying it in the pressure of a game, different kettle of fish. So the fullest of respect.

That Efren " I got lucky" cracks me up every time! Great video Doc!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks!

Very good compilation! I was waiting for that Chris Melling runout and you had it ranked well. Of course the "Z Shot" is legendary!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad I didn't disappoint.

@bobrodneys6694

2 жыл бұрын

I would’ve put Jimmy Whites kick bank shot in top 10, to be honest.

@bobrodneys6694

2 жыл бұрын

But that’s just my opinion, I’m glad he’s still in this vid :)

@__muzika___24

Жыл бұрын

2016 All Japan Championship: Oi Naoyuki vs Efren Reyes kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooGYrbxmZ5OdfLg.html at 20 : 37 of that video, Efren did an incredible shot estimating the speed of both one and nine balls

The "I got lucky" part from Efren reminds me of a phrase my old school teacher used to say "Luck in nothing but the byproduct of Hardwork"

@kennybuttons1763

Жыл бұрын

He's representing the Philippines in the World Series of pool this year! It's in a couple weeks!

@dwarner9158

Жыл бұрын

I got lucken

@rocktalk7906

Жыл бұрын

I got lucken lol

@dwarner9158

Жыл бұрын

@@rocktalk7906 lol that’s what it sounds like

@rocktalk7906

Жыл бұрын

That’s what he said. I knew someone would mention it lol

The Z shot on hill hill is just phenomenal.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The drama surrounding the shot, the opponent, the match situation, and the shot all contributed to making it #1. For those who want to learn more, I show highlights and discuss the match here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html Enjoy!

@lindalarracas606

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards and 2 legends opposing each other

@magnusesophagus8195

2 жыл бұрын

Indeeeeeeeedd!

Some nice words at the end there by Strickland for Efren Reyes, thank you for that audio. Strickland may be ornery & a jerk sometimes because of his competitive nature but one can sense the amount of respect he has for Efren. After all, they've had some epic & memorable matches against each other.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Earl isn't "classy" often, but he was at the end of this match.

Thank you very much for this well-considered and presented video. I really appreciate the extensive comments and links that you made available to everyone. This is really going above and beyond what would normally be expected. You are the best.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for the supportive comment.

My grandpa loved billiards, I wish he was here to see this channel

@DrDaveBilliards

7 күн бұрын

That is nice of you to say, for me and your grandpa. Thanks.

Imagine all the great shots, from great players, that unfortunately, we'll never get to see. At least we have these to watch. Thanks to Dr. Dave, this compilation saves us from having to search through KZread for hours. (Days? Weeks?)

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I have collected links to these shots, and many others, for many years. If you want to see more, check out the videos and links here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!

@kurtkensson2059

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you.

The Z shot is famous because its first of its kind. Its like the signature Air Jordan jump from free throw line. Anybody could do it now but none have shown its possible before Efren Bata.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated.

Thousands of awesome, truly incredible shots happen in bars and pool halls every week, they just don't get filmed. It's part of what makes the game so awesome.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. If everybody had every shot of every game video recorded over their life, everybody could have an awesome highlight reel.

@tomjohnson3141

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards :) For sure.

@CryptoSniper

2 жыл бұрын

But the nerves playing before the camera and huge audience is different compare in bars and pool halls.

I certainly couldn’t have picked any better shots, or better order. Awesome stuff, as always Dr.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. Thanks!

Efren is the GOAT. It's gonna be a sad day when he leaves us 😭

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

The pool world has definitely been blessed by his presence.

@jonnycarroll6676

2 жыл бұрын

Efren will never (immortal) leave pool memory.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt about that!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I've done my part to help ensure this by featuring Efren in many of my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" video series here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Check them out.

"I got lucky, nhehe" lmaaaaaaaaooooo!!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

The better you are, and the more you practice, the luckier you get.

Glad to see Chris Melling near the top, prolly the best clearance I've seen. Efrens shot deserves the no 1 slot though. Great selection.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated. Obviously, I agree! :)

Im filipino and im happy that dr dave always features great pool players here in the philippines. thank you dr. dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

The Filipino players have certainly earned the right to be on these lists, especially Efren (the undisputed GOAT).

This was one of the best "top X" videos I've ever seen, very thorough and detalied, organized. Great video!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What am absolutely beautiful and inspiring compilation! Thank you so much, Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your supportive comments. I appreciate it.

The Z shot was great and 2 of the shots on the list were from this same game. However, the tables at the Sands had buckets for pockets in this era. You could literally hit quarter way up the rail and still make it with pocket speed. Nice compilation Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. The tight pockets of today make some of these Top 25 Shots tough propositions. I'm glad you liked the compilation. I enjoyed putting it together, even though it did take forever (but it was worth it).

Great choices on the 25. Spectacular shots by everyone. Most folks don't realize how awesome those shots actually were.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Every time Efren say "well, I got lucky on that" make me smile... Ty. for sharing this awsome video.. Efren is the GOAT of billiard.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

He GOaT lucky! :)

#2 was epic and great shots one after the next, #1 one was well #1 for a reason

Such a very nice collection. Great job. Well, I think “I got lucky” to stumble onto this video. 🎱😁 Still amazed to see the score was dead-even before Efren made that Z shot. All at stake.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you "Got Lucky." :)

I haven’t watched or shot pool in 30 years. These are amazing

I mostly watch snooker, having just discovered your yt channel after playing pool for 6 years is such a reward, thank you.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you think so. Enjoy!

Muy buena selección, gracias por el video

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, and you're welcome.

Great video again, Dr Dave. How about recreating those you hadn't done so far? To give us the real insight.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

FYI, I have already recreated all of them except Corey's clearance bank (17) in all the videos here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD I think the Corey shot is actually fairly easy to shoot once you have the balls set up right because the bank and kiss are wired. Enjoy!

@coffeeenglish4051

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards well then, that is fantastic, thanks once again. Keep swerving 😊

Thanks Dave! That was fab!! So super! I enjoyed that video great work! 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤣🤣🙂🙂🤖

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

Some increasable talent in this vid. I love me that it's all in and under comparisons.

I think there was a couple from Efrens farewell tour and a couple from earl strickland but other than that, this really is the best 25 shots ever in pool history great job.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I purposefully included only shots from pro tournament matches. There are also lots of great shots from exhibition matches. I have many linked here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ If you or others have more to share, please post links here. Thanks!

I kept hearing “like a dragon” 😂

Hindi ako tagahanga ng billaird...pero ng makita ko sa youtube ang pag lalaro ni efren humanga ako at napabilib...and that is you call " Magic"...ang galing talaga !!...

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Anybody can appreciate a GOAT, regardless of the sport or level of participation.

Efren is the best of all times. This ranking was a lot of fun. Thank you!!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

He GOaT lucky! :)

I shot a lot of pool in the late 80s and early 90s, including them, truly an era...

@QueLastima

2 жыл бұрын

The heyday of pool in the late 20th century.

Fantastic list.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Absolutely top compilation of great pool shots. The thing with top players is being able to play the sublime shots regularly. And play good shots most of the rest of the time. I was a bog standard 9 ball pool league player in a pool hall in Rotherham that had a dozen 9 foot US pool tables. I'll tell you now that I've played shots as spectacular as most of these single shot ones in my time. And sometimes I even meant to do it lol. The thing with pool is that if you just go for the most ridiculous shots all the time, sometimes they work. And mostly they don't. But bog standard pool players can't always capitalise on your mistakes.

Some of Jayson Shaws shots are outstanding.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

"The more i practice the luckier i get" - Efren

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

He GOaT lucky! :)

As a fan of Efren.. I must admit that Melling's run was by far the sickest of all. In fact, his first shot after the break was the craziest.. But the one of the yellow.. Thats pure intuition how to use force in order to bend the cushion like that. Regardless of that, amazing vid.. I consider myself as someone who watched so manyyy vids on pool, but some of these shots u showed, Ive never seen.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Melling's amazing shot sequence was definitely a close 2nd, but the situation/opponent/outcome surrounding Efren's shot made it more epic, IMO, per the info here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html Enjoy! PS: I'm glad you liked the video and saw a few shots new to you.

Great video, love the context you gave when necessary

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

Omg! Those were amazing. Thank you for sharing them!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. You're welcome.

Awesome shots!! Idk how Shane’s double bridge jump shot in the US Open against Dennis didn’t make the top 25.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. FYI, I have links to lots of cool creative bridge shots in the video description here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIupzcurcc_IZLw.html Check them out.

Dr. Dave, I would say the only thing you missed was the priceless reaction Chris Melling had after that runout. He sat down, looked over at Mika, giggled and shrugged his shoulders like, "I don't know what happened." It's my favorite part of that video.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I should have included that.

@5000rgb

2 жыл бұрын

The Mika had to come over and shake his hand and congratulate him on the epic runout.

The cue ball graphic make these videos more than enjoyable but informative. Best pocket billiard training online.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you think so.

Excellent compilation. Alvin Martel's shot is one of the sickest, considering the level of difficulty

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Agreed!

Wish I could've seen more of Efren Reyes in his prime, remember being mesmerised by Francisco Bustamante/Earl Stickland when I 1st started watching 9 ball but my fave current player is Jayson Shaw

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

All the greats are fun to watch. Luckily, there is a ton of Efren match videos available online. FYI, some of the best are linked here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

So inspiring! Loved this! Oh yeah and “I got lucky!” Hahaha

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

That was excellent, like all your other work. Thank you.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

Thank you for another great video! I was wondering...are there any comparable really great shots by any of the very talented pro ladies?

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been compiling female pro shots here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ But I don’t have enough to make a good video yet. I hope I will some day.

@timaloha

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you for your response and the info! I appreciate it..

Even after 100 years, Bata will always be the ultimate player of all time

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

You are probably right; although, I hope you are wrong. That would be awesome to see players even better than Efren.

@gamerxzon3827

7 ай бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliardsthat time will eventually come

@DrDaveBilliards

7 ай бұрын

@@gamerxzon3827 Agreed. The human race continues to improve at everything (except in the political/government realm).

Earl Strickland admitting that anybody is even good says a lot. He actually tells us all that Efren is the best he’s ever played. Case closed.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Earl calling Efren the Greatest is very meaningful.

Elaine Martel's is the winner for me. The creativity, skill and balls to play it were magical!!!

@DrDaveBilliards

9 ай бұрын

That was definitely one of the "lowest percentage" shots in the list.

Thanks for the vid. Keep it coming

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. FYI, I already have a lot of videos like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

I was just waiting for the magical Chris Melling rack 🙌🏻 Great video! As always Dr. Dave 🎱

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

As was appropriate, you had to wait nearly to the end. I contemplated making it #1, but the drama around Efren's shot is tough to beat. See: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html

Ooohhhh.... I gotta see the Doctor's list of best shots. There may be a few I've seen not mentioned.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think after you watch it. Were there any surprises?

@poolhustlersinc

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards It's a great list. 👍 I hoped #4 was going to be on here. I know you were probably just going over professionals... but this is one of the best shots I've ever seen. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIGo25SkYtreoLg.html

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link. You are correct. I included only pro shots from actual pro tournament matches.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@poolhustlersinc All the shots in the Top 5-10 (especially Shot 4) are worthy as the Top 1 shot of all time.

@poolhustlersinc

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards YOOOO!!!! I SHARED THE WRONG LINK: kzread.infoIAB7KACV4eM?feature=share

Great video! One question though, Dr. Dave. Regarding the #11, Corey's jump from the cushion with great shape: Do you think it really was draw, or was it a slight hop onto the short rail to send the white back up table (which is what I think it was)?

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

When I recreated the shot, I used hop onto the cushion nose: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2Gho9qQYM6bgc4.html Corey might have had a little bit of this effect, but not much.

i like pool as an outsider and didnt know about all these terms so it was interesting learning as i watched, also unfamiliar w some of the rules but this seems like a great channel, subbed

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard. FYI, if you want to learn more about pool terminology and rules, see the videos and info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/terminology/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/ Enjoy!

Well done , highly entertaining stuff . I wish I had 10% of Reyes' talent . This man is so good and relaxed , not like these loudmouths Sigel and Strickland. I watch them only on mute, and playing music . Saw almost all my favorite shots . Couple of new ones too .

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for watching.

Efren the magician is the most skilled player

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

... especially with kicks.

Don’t comprehend how I could be so casual about such shots, I’d be spinning on my head if I saw some of these in person

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Spinning on your head would make a good video too. A career on TikTok might be in your future. :)

“The commentary sounds like British gibberish, but is still fun to listen to.” LOL 😂

The greatest pool player of all time, the Magician Efren "Bata" Reyes!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

No question, certainly in the “modern era.”

@gc5633

2 жыл бұрын

You need to get out more.

@new2POOL208

2 жыл бұрын

@@gc5633 because he liked the magicians

@new2POOL208

2 жыл бұрын

@@gc5633 hug?

@dan8pool

2 жыл бұрын

👍 🎱

Alain Martel's shot is my favourite all-time shot and should be placed at number 2 or 3 imo, but a great selection of super shots all the same.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

That may well be the most impressive pro match pool shot that was ever captured on video (even if it was a little fluke-ish). But I stand by my Top 5, taking everything into consideration (the player, the opponent, the tournament, the match situation, etc.).

@trailerwookie

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Alain's shot was truly a bit of a fluke. He was just trying to make contact with the OB and possibly fluke it it. Instead, he got a larger fluke with the rebound carom.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He got a huge fluke beyond the large fluke he was probably hoping for.

@jdbankshot

Жыл бұрын

@@trailerwookie nope. not a fluke, trust me.

Great video. Great commentary. Thanks for this.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

all of these people are on a different level

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. That's why most of them are world-class pros.

”I got lucky on that one.”, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Yah, 👌🏻. 😎

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

The better you are, and teh more you practice, the luckier you get, and Efren is the best ever. :)

@rayb1966

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Your videos are spot on great. Thanks for spending the time to create them. ❤️

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like my stuff.

That Sigel/Varner match is my favorite match ever I think. So much drama. Sigel jumps out to a crazy lead, Varner has that rack we see in this highlight, then the last rack is sooooo dramatic.

@akhil7110

2 жыл бұрын

who won?

Thank You for posting this!!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more videos like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Check them out.

Great video Dr Dave!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The timing on Corey’s 8 ball combo/kiss is so unbelievably impressive. Most people would look at that and not realize what it takes to accomplish that shot

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Mr. Reyes did get lucky. As hard as he has worked, he was lucky to be born so gifted. And we are lucky he didn't waste that talent, instead becoming possibly the greatest to ever hold a cue stick. He is so fun to watch.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

The better you are, the luckier you get. He GOaT Lucky. :)

Nice compilation. Good job Dave. If you can do top 100 best pool shots of all time, I swear to God you will have at least 10m views in that video.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. FYI, I sort of have the Top 100 already in the video collection here: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

Great video Doc, love these kinds of compilations

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. FYI, I have a lot more like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/

I knew it had to be the “Z” shot as soon as I started watching. Lol. Considering the hill hill score and how he inadvertently put himself in that situation, no question the greatest shot ever!! There are a couple of other completely amazing shots I didn’t see on here. I’ll try to find them and get them to you. Excellent compilation. Thank you for putting it together!!!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing your links to other great shots. FYI, I have a bunch here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ but I'm always looking for more to add.

@MrKeith75

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That cleared up a lot of them. Lol. There’s one in particular I remember, jason shaw or SVB I believe. Had a long rail bank on the 8 about straight in and had to jack up to draw all the way back for the 9. He powered up, banked the ball and drew all the way back for the 9. I’ll try to find it.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I look forward to seeing and adding it.

This Efren guy looks pretty good. He sould join more tournaments

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I bet he would win some, even at his ripe old age of 66.

@thedream6791

2 жыл бұрын

I don't get your joke

@ChillingFacility

2 жыл бұрын

Check google on how many tournament wins he has

@jaspereggs2749

2 жыл бұрын

Wtf this guy talking

@thedream6791

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChillingFacility He probably is too old now to participate.

I gotta work in the morning. Every time I watch these videos, it's so hard to not go play "a couple games"......which actually means about 30 games

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Watching great play and seeing great shots is inspiring.

So many magical shots by Efren

@DrDaveBilliards

10 ай бұрын

That’s why he’s called “The Magician.”

1:19 When this is #23 you know the list is about to be insane

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt about that.

@KvnDWr

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Honestly, it should be higher... It's top 15 for sure, should probably replace Efren's #12 shot, but I guess it's all subjective and preference when the options are this good

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@KvnDWr All of these shots are so good, it is tough to rank them. Although, there is no doubt that the Top 2, Top 5, and Top 10 are fairly solid. See also the info in the pinned comment.

@KvnDWr

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Absolutely, not criticizing just offering my opinion. Your vids have helped me take my game to another level and i'm very grateful for the effort you put in!

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@KvnDWr I’m glad to hear it. Continued good luck with your game.

Jimmy white,did have a fricking AWSOME SHOT.

@realeyesrealisereallies97

2 жыл бұрын

He is honestly one of the most talented snooker players of all time, absolute genius

Thanks for that compilation Dave. I'll take more. They don't have to be ranked or "the best" just great shots.

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I have a lot more like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

Really nice compilation. Thanks.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome. FYI, I have a lot more like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: kzread.info/head/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Check it out.

Why am i not surprised to see the top 1.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

... because the GOAT belongs there.

Isn't #2 just obviously the best shot AND best shot sequence of all time?

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Any of the shots or sequences in the Top 5 (or even Top 10) could have the top spot, but the whole story around Efren's shot makes it the clear winner, IMO. See: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html

@nickpatrick7021

2 жыл бұрын

Which shot from #2? I might agree if you mean the masse. The four railer is actually a pretty predictable shot. Still really good though

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickpatrick7021 None of Melling's 3 shots is worthy of the Top 25 list on its own, but making all three in the same game ... that's special.

@nickpatrick7021

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards No doubt. I've never seen a better out in 8 ball

@dan8pool

2 жыл бұрын

👍 🎱

Great vid. Well explained but not too much. Perfect. Cheers

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. This one was fun to make.

Thank you for this Video !!!

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. FYI, many more like it can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/

@simonwright4807

Жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you for this Link .

@DrDaveBilliards

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

Some fantastic shots here. I'm a big fan of Reyes, but as a rookie player I don't get why the Z-shot is #1. Surely some of his 4 walls are better, what am I missing?

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I chose the Z-shot as #1 mostly because of the drama surrounding the shot (the match, opponent, situation, shot choice, difficulty level, outcome, etc.). For more info, see my "GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot" video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyc1M6cktHTiKQ.html

@avienated

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDaveBilliards ok, thank you for taking the time to explain.

I think most of us have made similar shots as those in this video……But I’ve never done it in the situations that these masters have done it…..The pressure is truly amazing…..

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated ... and true.

So much memories and new shots never seen

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got to see some new shots.

These were awesome.

@DrDaveBilliards

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. FYI, I have a lot more videos like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!