1994 TREASURE: Efren REYES vs. Nick VARNER - FINALS of the 19th U.S. OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

[@CptFantaztic]

Mr Varner still runs his billiards supply business in Owensboro, Ky. Last year my buddy had Mr Varners company come to his pole-barn/ man cave to recover his pool table. After they were done, Mr Varner called to see how the job went and my buddy invited him over to check their work. He said that he would be in the neighborhood and would swing by. He came about a half hour later and talked with us for about 30 minutes. My buddy said it would be a honor for him if Mr Varner played the first game on the recovered table. He said sure and played my buddy a game(Mr Varner won). I played Mr Varner the second game(he won) I have to say that Mr Varner is truely a class act. Thank you sir, it was a pleasure

[@co7366]

Very cool.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

I would have asked him to autograph the side of the table after the game for provenance.

[@extraordinary_pan]

Liar

[@shortydancer]

Why are people complaining so much? Complaining about commentary, Nick chewing, and such. Dude, we are able to watch a classic match of a young Efren and Nick, for FREE! This is history archived for our pleasure. Just enjoy it!

[@samerbleik5475]

True

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Exactly! I thought the commentary was excellent, Also shows how the new equipment is so much better. They make more balls on the break, with the 9 on the spot, nowadays...

[@carlitoongco9682]

Yes...lets be thankful they brought us this game between two greats of pool.

[@jadekenniker4450]

Efren was 40 at that time

[@davidwylie9846]

Yeah and to add to list of complaints, one of commentaries has a really bad lisp that is severely distracting. Could the producers have possibly picked a worse commentator

[@kittyhawk7060]

All I want for Christmas is for Efren BATA Reyes to be young again. What a player!

[@geralddadap1761]

Maybe when ETs or Intergalactic guys upstairs are allowed to interfere directly to our affairs we could get the best technology for health and immortality.😅

[@AavonorcaA]

Thanks so much for this upload as it shows the whole match with all the safety battles (not like the ESPN broadcast). This is one of Efren's most important tournament wins b/c it was his 1st U.S. win (after dozens of 2nds). Talk about breaking belief barriers . . . . after he won this . . . . he literally won EVERY major U.S. tournament in 8-ball & 9-ball over the following years. One of the best classic matches in 9-ball . . . . ever.

[@nbdygivasht1919]

Hands down the greatest kick shot player ever! The greatest cue ball control ever ! 70 major titles damm the man is a G.O.A.T. Efren Reyes plays in a different level....

[@gordonfarina938]

Strickland too

[@marjorieyabot8757]

​@@gordonfarina938may have. ❤5discad

[@13_islander]

70 major titles ? Hahahah

[@hajirivera7772]

Thanks to the uploader... One of the best matches of GOAT Efren Reyes...

[@melc8049]

This was his Ice Breaker Win. His first Major Championship. People already recognized his talent and skill as above other champions. Its 2021, he's already retired, but we are lucky to see his greatness and career on video like this!

[@Alibadbad]

He is not retired yet until now this year 2023

[@Luckydad2]

One of my favorite matches of all time. Thank you Pat for documenting these matches over the years. I purchased the VHS tape of this match 20 years ago (along with a dozen other Accustat tapes), but sadly don't know where it is anymore. So thankful that I can still view Efren and Nick when they were in or near their prime. We appreciate you, Pat.

[@kevindean6600]

Thank you so much for posting this.

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaylaschroeder1]

Archer: "I tell ya what..." 😂 LOVED this match! Thanks for posting! Makes me nostalgic for the 90's.

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bryantoms3999]

thanks for showing these talented players,enjoyed every minute ,efren is the master of angles,he see's shots the commentators don't even consider.EFREN POOL GOD

[@MrPugsleyCat]

Another great match. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ugaugauga488]

What a great match. They both had to fight so hard for it. They both had incredible shots, especially in safeties. Thank you so much Accu-Stats for posting it.

[@714magik]

A jewel of a match. Thanks for sharing this.

[@willstuart4504]

Lol ... this must be early on in his career because Johnny saying... "..for whatever reason Efren can't win Championships ".... 😂😂 Yeah, I don't think anyone says that NOW ... when looking back at the Goat's Legendary career. True, there's players who have won more overall tournaments, but IMO when a World Championship Final, or any other Big Money Final, is up for grabs... I'd take the Magician everytime!! And there can only be ONE.... Greatest of all time. Efren Reyes. 👍

[@michaelschriner9889]

Efren struggled at 9 ball championships back then, one of the reasons being the elite playing abilities of Johnny Archer and many other American players.

[@xz7867]

@@michaelschriner9889 there's that and his disadvantage to other players back in the day was the break

[@michaelschriner9889]

@@xz7867 very true

[@ugaugauga488]

I agree 100%. Consider that after this match Reyes went on to win over 30 championships beating all the champions that played in all the major events. The name of the event is not the deciding factor because he's beating the same champs in a different venue. Furthermore, he dominated the Derby City Classics all over the place, in games where some of the other greats failed miserably. He also went on to win most of the major money events against the best of the best, and he did it when it counted, just when everyone said (more than once) that the event would prove who is the greatest. I could go on. He was not the best at 9-Ball, but he was better at 8-Ball and One-Pocket and other games than the 9-ball elite. So, overall, Efren definitely is THE GOAT. So say over 90% of the world, including the majority of the champions.

[@willstuart4504]

@@ugaugauga488 Yup, well said and agree completely!! His incredible WIN at the Color of money marathon with the Legend Earl the Pearl was an absolute CLINIC on mental and emotional toughness and Efren's undying belief in himself.👏👏

[@dotdecorandmore7480]

Thank you for uploading your videos and allowing us to see classic matches and players!

[@AccuStats]

Glad you like them!

[@coffmanlove2020]

Efren first nine ball championship and the first foreigner to ever win it at that point making history

[@TTIOTT]

This is a gem of a video. Thanks for the upload!

[@MrJdsenior]

I would have liked to have seen Efren from the front after that lag...he looked like he was wondering if he'd suddenly entered a time warp. He pretty much NEVER misjudges/executes that badly. Thx for downloading these historic vids, especially matches like this with such stellar players, playing in their heydays (though they went on long after this, especially in some specific game sub-categories...like Efren, still winning top level one pocket, even now at his advanced, world level competition wise, age). I would like to see someone come along and eclipse him, especially someone with his demeanor and class...but until then, he is my all time favorite, over all. Sad to see him mostly leaving.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Looks like Shane is taking that spot as far as humility ect

[@mikecabral1579]

Thanks for showing this great match. Wow the safety plays by each player were just great to see. I really enjoyed watching.

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@willstuart4504]

Lets be honest, the Pool Gods made Efren Reyes's "BREAK" average at best, so Fans would be able to enjoy some closer Matches. Because we all know .... had Reyes been blessed with a Killer BREAK on top of every other unmatched skill set 😬😦😧.... these awesomely close and dramatic matches would suddenly be ending much quicker. Lol

[@rolandoramon7515]

Best comment ive ever read about billiards

[@cebuanoninoy]

Exactly! I saw one game where Efren played with a very good Japanese guy who just beat Strickland. The guy was playing really good. But since Efren makes a ball every break, he has no chance at all.

[@zeanstephendeveyra447]

Amen to that...👍

[@2k_]

Amen

[@carlitoongco9682]

Correct!....and thus games were no longer excites us.

[@cliffhart6301]

Fantastic match! These 9 ball matches from 90s are great!!

[@andrewverrett568]

From watching documentaries it seems like in the 80s american players just thought the best players at 9 ball in the world were americans, thinking no europeans really played, they prefered snooker. It was a real shock when guys like efren came over not only just as good but with a unique style and way of playing.

[@troynjpoolplayer6604]

Thank you for the free stream. You are #1.

[@larrywhipit5204]

@Accu-Stats Video Productions Do you have any rare Keith McCready, St.louis Louie, or Ronnie Alan you could post?

[@jayarcasio8690]

I was 1 years old when this happened just appreciate when this accu stats to release this video this is legit treasure as a filipino thank you for showing us our hero

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

When Billy Incardona stated at 1:02:35 that I DONT SEE THAT ANYONE HAS I NDEPT IN A KICKING GAME THAN EFREN. Yeah he's correct. 29yrs after this, and until now in modern times, still NOBODY in Pool is better in Kicking game than Efren. I can say now in Modern era now in 2023, ALBIN OUCHAN is probobly the best Kicker today. But still not at the same level of Efren in terms of Kicksots.

[@teresasoliz842]

Thanks, Pat...great entertainment.

[@alexiaskolnick4449]

this is really treasure.. clear picture nice sound good commentaries.. and off course the legend himself at his best...

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed it! More classics to come!

[@1-Random-Subscriber]

Leagend's'

[@natyed1309]

An interesting game ,@!

[@tgh223]

accu stats thank u guys so much for all u do

[@LeeArmstrong-e6i]

The man's control of the cue ball is magical!

[@greeneyeddevil1]

Thank you for the great match. Four legends of the game, Reyes, Varner, Archer, and Incardona.

[@AccuStats]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

[@HelloKitty-yj2om]

+jim rempe

[@1000elochess]

GOAT. Dude's creativity in his shots are amazing to watch.

[@AccuStats]

No doubt

[@danatompkins4385]

its funny that when Efren is ahead and on a roll, they have a commercial break. Ive seen this happen more times than not.

[@vebnew]

Both players are absolutely fabulous, but Efren is the GOAT! - - - I played Efren in 2017; the game was the best three out of five in nine ball. Of course he beat me and I enjoyed it. - - - If you are ever in the Huntsville Alabama area just stop by Steve's Cue and Grill - - - as you walk in you will see a picture of Efren and I on the left just outside the entrance of my cue repair shop - - - I'm there every week, if I'm not in my shop just walk up to the bar and look to your right - - - I am normally setting at the first table having coffee or unsweetened tea if I am not teaching someone how to shoot pool - - - if you shoot pool, since I own all the Diamond pool tables in the bar, the table time will be on me and I will let you break!

[@lanecampbell7605]

I matched up with Efren playing one pocket; even, for $40 a game. I wanted the experience and the story. I won the flip and broke well. He pondered for a full minute. Then he kick banked a ball near my hole into his and then ran out. His turn to break. Made a ball, ran out. We weren't playing rack-your-own. So, I'm down two games after winning the flip, breaking well, and sitting down. Good times.

[@vebnew]

@@lanecampbell7605 Lessons come at a cost, what sweet pain

[@hermantorres5170]

I envy you guys who've met and played him. Well done!

[@MrJontyPatel]

Legend says Nick Varner is still chewing that gum 🤣

[@bruceperez2283]

1:02:44 that shot by Efren was one of the best i have seen. Archer even said "That shot is not taught in America:. Johnny Archer is one of the best gentleman and one of the greatest nine ball players.

[@alexbarredo1399]

just noticed'! they want to break efrens momentum by delaying when efren won every rack.

[@willstuart4504]

Lol ..... 🤣🤣 Efren about to shoot the 9 Ball in to take a 5 to 1 lead... as Archer says, " I don't know, this is one of those Shots you REALLY have to concentr..."... *POP* as Reyes snaps the 9 ball in before he even finishes his sentence. 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@0Caracalla]

@ 1:02:40 Efren.

[@5000rgb]

Couldn't believe Nick had an answer for that.

[@cleangoblin2021]

1st shot and it's already magic Was clapping every round for both players with their peak performance

[@ranchopatriot]

01:02:05 Best part. "I really don't give him a lot of a chance."

[@GregRearranger]

That bad a** kick shot on the one in the side was his first shot of the match! Thanks for posting - two of the best ever.

[@jaredhamilton6913]

When commentary is unbiased and considers the actual track record of participants, hundreds of internet know-it-alls will mouth off about it. Efren is my favorite player, and this was his beginning as far as winning majors, becoming a dominant player, and staying at or near the top for the next decade and a half.

[@Gmanu29]

Nice one Accu-Stats 👍Thank you. Btw, Do you have also those full version Japan tournaments in your archive? Love to watch those

[@AccuStats]

Sorry, no Japanese tournaments.

[@1-Random-Subscriber]

Thankyou for the upload

[@KarimRezwanHasan21]

When commentators were jawing for Varner....Efren silently won the match.....Hilarious

[@katiemcdavid4124]

Effin A.GO Efren.

[@mattedwards4533]

I never get tired of watching great pool players play pool and there is no one greater than Reyes!

[@Daveco82]

great commentary !

[@pha-thama976]

Undoubtedly Efren "The Magician" Reyes is the Greatest Pool Player Of All Time, pride of the Philippinnes.

[@MyCorduroy]

I know, listen Mr. Archer you and Varner are great friends but Effren is not your enemy. Unbiased commentary is what we want. You could have opted out of commentators job when you felt that you could not control your emotions favoring Varner and you could not digest Varner's defeat.

[@lincolnsst1662]

It's so obvious that both announcers are rooting for Varrner,

[@JohnSmith-en8vx]

This reminds me of Jordan hitting the 17 footer against Georgetown for the NCAA championship. After this, there was no stopping perhaps the World’d best 9 ball/8 ball player of all time.

[@Per409]

little did they know they were watching the greatest pool player ever

[@auroranarvasa1498]

Both ignorants and no professionalism in broadcasting

[@co7366]

Gem of a footage, thanks.

[@philliplabrie3674]

Of all the great players I've run into and played I never had the chance to meet him Efren he is truly a gentleman

[@darylkanofski9327]

Commentators have so much trouble knowing what Efren will do

[@andrewverrett568]

Love how efren wasn't afraid to use pocket speed to the maximum. Ball would hit both sides of the pocket. Its ugly looking but efren knew it wasn't about looking pretty on every shot. That's why he flows so well. The Americans always look so robotic and everything has to be in the heart of the pocket and hit hard. Efren changed pool by showing everyone kicks, but also showing guys that sometimes to look pretty you gotta make some ugly shots too.

[@StrawWeaver]

I think this is the first match I ever watched. I got a jolt of nostalgia :)

[@mattblankenship7660]

1:02:57 most emotion you will ever see out of Nick during a match. I had the privilege of taking a few days of lessons from him a few years ago. Very reserved and measured man. Efren has driven him crazy all match and that escape from Nick’s safety was the last straw...

[@fastone371]

Thank you Accu-Stats, this one is true diamond in a goats butt!!

[@jamesdrynan]

This is where Efren started his conquest of the top-ranked US players. In 1996, his victory over Jim Rempe is still the most exciting game on film.

[@southsidejonny9997]

Greatest Championship kick safety duel I've seen.

[@pascalguerandel8181]

Varner is so much better than Siegel. Equal to Efren! Efren has a slight edge because he is the magician!

[@ugaugauga488]

Yes. And consider that after this match Reyes went on to win over 30 championships beating all the champions that played in all the major events. The name of the event is not the deciding factor because he's beating the same champs in a different venue. Furthermore, he dominated the Derby City Classics all over the place, in games where some of the other greats failed miserably. He also went on to win most of the major money events against the best of the best, and he did it when it counted, just when everyone said (more than once) that the event would prove who is the greatest. I could go on. He was not the best at 9-Ball, but he was better at 8-Ball and One-Pocket and other games than the 9-ball elite. So, overall, Efren definitely is THE GOAT, as per over 90% of the world, including the majority of the champions.

[@francissycip438]

They always kill the momentum for Efren by putting the advertisement after his racks. Rigged.

[@randomvideos6228]

1:02:39 GOAT

[@McDzy]

GOAT SHT FOR SURE! Stole my comment LOL! DEF THE GOAT

[@randomvideos6228]

@@McDzy Animal

[@lastharvestPDR]

Aw, it was Johnny Archer that was commentating and had a negative comment for almost everything Efren did! EFREN REYES, is without a doubt the greatest Pool Player ever lived. This includes those deceased. He has only "one" weakness, (if you want to call it that). And it's not his breaking. He is a "Muhammad Ali" instead of a "Mike Tyson!!!"

[@words911]

What's his weakness if it isn't breaking?

[@lastharvestPDR]

@@words911 I watched almost all of Efren's videos and he makes just as many balls on the break as anyone else. "White" America can't accept the fact that the greatest pool player happens to be Filipino so they try to find weaknesses in his game. If Efren had the attitude of a Tyson (wanting to destroy every opponent) he would have probably won even more games.

[@jlobiafra]

​@@lastharvestPDR stfu with all this Americans are anti Reyes crap. First of all this is 1994 moron, efren hadn't established his GOAT status yet since he was just making a mark on the global stage. Ever since the 2000's american players and fans have given efren the upmost respect he deserves

[@edwardtumanguil1839]

he's no match to the calibre of efren and that's a fact...

[@EdMrEasy]

@@lastharvestPDR haha you're delusional in regards to both of your statements. wow

[@PostUp_Time]

*EFREN ONE OF ONLY PLAYERS WHO PLAYED THE GREAT PLAYERS OF THE LAST ERA AND THE NEWER ERA*

[@josephvanover6846]

I love when efren proves them wrong

[@rcortez911]

Efrén still kicking butt today. He is the pool GOAT

[@paleshelter4002]

aww the old tough Brunswick table..gotta like the sound !

[@rjancheta5895]

Every commentator on early efren days repeatedly say : "i dont like this shot" then immediately followed by : "ow no problem, what a great shot" something that separates efren from us players is his vision and creativity he does not settle on the 'right shot'

[@oddbodhobbies2840]

It's like just because they can't hit the shot then it's wrong but if they were in the same class of playing as Efren then they will be playing not running his mouth off.

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

@@251rmartin more creativity with the red circle, more " bending" the ball . As apposed to the take a straight line to the ball, middle of the table,measle ball crap...

[@jameshendrix9262]

Can you guys post stuff on Tony Ellin? There isn’t much on here

[@AccuStats]

We will be bringing a LOT of the classics to KZbin! Every Tuesday will be a new premiere. We will find some good Ellin matches in the future!

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Tony Ellin, Monster break. Imagine if Efren had his break! He was a class act! Saw him win his final tournament in Reno, in person. Whata tragedy

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Whenever Efren is asked who's the BEST PLAYERS he ever played against, his answer is MIKE SIGEL at number 1, 2nd is EARL STRICKLAND, and 3rd is NICK VARNER

[@PostUp_Time]

EFREN SAID SIGEL NOT BECAUSE OF HIS GAME BUT BECAUSE HE WAS MENTALLY STRONG. HE COULDNT BREAK HIM. EFREN MUST BEEN SHARKING PLAYERS SO SUBTLE WE COULDNT PICK IT UP. THAT WAS A GREAT INTERVIEW!! -SAW SAME

[@jaytomson7052]

This is the first Efren video that shows the process and production techniques of filming and commentary back in the day...

[@siddalida9778]

And from that time on, the dry spell was over, it got flooded by Efren's magic..

[@lynoj777]

Efren is way advanced skill wise, technique and envision… mentally he can sa more options and gaming. In controlling the cue ball and making a play. He is 2, 3, ,4 steps ahead all the time.

[@edwardtumanguil1839]

agree

[@Luckydad2]

Efren's always been my pool idol, but I also wanted to add that Nick Varner is a great, great player. Efren's always respected Nick's game. Also, as someone who's been playing pool for 30 years, I notice little things here and there. Nick has always looked his competitors in the eye as he's shaking their hand, whether it's after a win or after a loss. Very rare these days in all sports. Great sportsman, great player.

[@9Ballr]

Nick was actually a more successful tournament 9-ball player than Efren. He also traveled to the Philippines in the early 1990's to play Efren a race to 60, and won 60-47.

[@roccocicoria4888]

excellent observation

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

I spoke to him briefly at the Reno open, he had a match on the table I was coming off. I had( still have) the identical cue,( Meucci)I like that he enjoyed sweating matches, was in there watching all the time..A true Gentleman..

[@invictus9976]

Efren is the GOAT. I wonder how many would watch this games if he wasn't playing.

[@airofballin]

Even though he got re-safed, that kick shot and safe was the greatest i've ever seen

[@MrJdsenior]

Yeah, at this level, NOTHING is really safe. The knowledge and skill level of top pros is virtually unbelievable, at times. What often amazes me is they will be hopelessly out of shape on a very difficult shot, and they pocket AND place the rock "perfectly" for the next shot. Exactly where you would put it, ball in hand, more often than not. I do just the opposite...perfect rock...reasonably easy shot...to out in the weeds. THAT is my apparent specialty, unfortunately. :-(

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Look up the "Z" shot Efren Reyes!!

[@cIownie]

i believe one of the comentator the small voice is american, put him on the table with efren.. and see what happen.

[@OrrosGG]

That’s Johnny Archer

[@clivehanforth6283]

Hasn’t he shot efren before? Good damn match too if I remember correctly

[@nhactanthanh]

Both are among the top level players and their skills showed without doubts. Just a flip of second then from advantage got to disadvantages and Nick still had chance for the rest of the game after 1-1. Efren proved he was calm and not easily distracted to remain on his hard earned advantage til the end. As a commentator, he should learn in the game and be cautious in commenting with an underdog player like Efren because never know that player might be the brightest star among the stars. 12:12 After 1-1 and the advantage went to Nick, a signal given to start right away without delay. Later of the games when Efren on the winning, all his breaks got to for unnecessary long delay for camera. These were intentional anti momentum or cause distraction to Efren. Beside biased commentators and their horrible predictions plus deceiving the fact of hitting and set the cue ball for the next move from Efren, so obvious lack of professional skill of commenting despite they are at pro-level of players. They are paid to be in the role of commenting not one-way biasing from the beginning to the end! Well, pro-player and legends turn their losses to experience and get better in their career, not letting the opponent's skills become the hatred or the bias and that only digging the grave. This video proves the sour losers among pro-level when they take a role of commentator, they never reach the top or never become the legend because the attitude never accept the greatness.

[@heydude4630]

VARNER CHEWING THROUGH OUT THE MATCH THATS STUNNING JAW NEVER TIRES

[@tomshaw661]

same great gum every match

[@leopoldoesquibeljr428]

Watching in 2024

[@painkonan3916]

1:02:52 the depressed reaction from Nick Varner after The Magician kickshot. Godly shot by the magician himself 👏🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jameshendrix9262]

You mean the one where nick replayed by getting BiH?

[@painkonan3916]

@@jameshendrix9262 read my comment bruh

[@refiii9499]

I loved watching efren vs Varner! These two were incredible back in the day. Nick was a consummate pro! Obviously efren was and is gonna be the best ever and probably my favorite of all time but nick is a close second!

[@RolandoQuilon-g7n]

Efren Reyes is the greatest pool billiard player of all times

[@jackiejuhaszify]

I didn’t even care for billiards, but once I watched Efren play now I watch it all the time. I also learned that my wife likes pool too.

[@uaua11]

@1:23:51 how much do you think that ball costs now?😅

[@gmquizon6024]

Priceless period!

[@gracianomendoza8671]

People not complaining, commentators obviously one sided. Good thing Efren won to prove them he is now in the house.

[@williamrafaelpadillavergar3885]

Para que soy olvidadiso es super

[@dirtonknees2]

Oh no, people are 100 percent complaining lol

[@Jason-pl6vr]

Love watching these pool vids but 99 percent of the time the commentators run their mouth about nothing just to talk repeating themselves with pool lingo, very annoying. Gotta watch in silence

[@dibber43]

THE greatest pool player to ever walk planet earth...Efren "The Magician" Reyes🎱

[@CarlCramer88]

I’m pretty good to, ya know...

[@pac-man-ooo5520]

Commentator said no corner ball but he made something and it was the corner lol😂

[@johnevans1453]

They call commercial twice b4 Frens break. Rack sits there. Efren hits them splat both times. Dry breaks. Momentum killer.

[@journeyman521]

Its varner who's the real goat, he never get's tired chewing!🐐 plus the two rah rah boys of varner😂😂😂 they're so annoying

[@Poo0fi]

Buddy, you made me spit a mouthful of coffee unto my iPad. Varner the goat, indeed. 😂

[@albertbihis7530]

😂

[@9Ballr]

Amazingly enough, this is Efren's one and only U.S. Open 9 Ball title. I think Nick and Efren are two of the top five best all-around players in the history of pool.

[@0Caracalla]

90's era top US players were better than today's top US players imo

[@RockSpoon123]

@@0Caracalla Well today you have Shane Van Boening (one of the greatest), Billy Thorpe (an insane bank pool player and creative 9-ball player), Sky Woodward (consistantly a strong player). I can keep going but you get it. 90s players were insanely strong but I wouldn't completely discount the new folk quite yet.

[@Faltzerbeast90]

oh man how I wish they still showed pool on ESPN or TV in general...people watch golf..but not pool lol

[@MrRex1949]

Kevin D. E : I am not to keen in watching golf which I call goof. 😂 here. As I am a pool player & pool. Fan. I noticed that ESPN puts these dumb other sports on. But doesn’t allow pool to be played. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 ESPN has lost there ratings from me & others who Love Pool. Rackem up. Let’s play pool. 🎱 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

They have the corn hole championship but no pool it doesn't make any sense

[@tgh223]

@@MrRex1949 im 65 i remember when they did we were poor had outdoor toilets untill i was 11 that was such a pleasure turning on the tv and watching all them great matches on espn and wide world of sports we thought that was something

[@djamo1969]

@@251rmartin There was a reason a “pool idiot” was on those broadcasts, and that was to get get beginners and pool laymen to watch. The broadcaster who was uneducated in pool would ask questions that the people watching at home would be thinking to themselves and the pros doing the broadcast would answer them, hopefully keeping people interested in the game and piquing newcomers’ interest in it. That’s my theory, at least.

[@moneygivemenowplease]

Golf is class mate. American pool is fun to play but boring to watch as its just so easy especially for pros if anyone watched snooker or even Chinese 8 ball they'd quickly notice the tremendous gulp in class. I am a player myself and I'm bored in frame 4 cant watch anymore of this

[@pedropicapiedra3598]

Watching old games I wish jumping the ball was forbidden nowadays.

[@laurenceleadman4779]

The commentaries. Are full of it

[@tonym2513]

Johnny Archer was great here, but Billy just cross talked everything as usual and shit on the whole production. For the first 2/3s or so, Johnny was able to keep him in line reasonably.

[@Rick-ro8bf]

yep, full of knowledge

[@dannyorsello8668]

I enjoyed this immensely. Effren is/was very cool. Such a great pool player.