America's Best PLAYER Thinks He is GREATER than Goat EFREN REYES

[@Downecker]

If only Earl didn't complain and act like a kid! He would have made a great example of a class act. Efren has the goods, Earl carries a crying towel!😂

[@trevorstevenson4038]

@@Downecker I quite enjoy Strickland's behaviour, struggling with the emotions of not playing at his best. It shows his desire to win and his restraint shows his respect for the game and his opponent.

[@poolpassion]

Earl Strickland may be the best 9-ball player but Efren Reyes is the only GOAT. Like this comment if you agree!❤

[@nicholasgranat2999]

I totally agree!

[@justjakewolverine4619]

@@poolpassion There is nothing like the magician. While others are adding and subtracting, he applies advanced calculus.

[@NotTheFakePeterParker]

@@poolpassion earl the best 9 ball? Since when?

[@marcuslarwa9098]

@@poolpassion yea I don’t think there’s any argument about Earl being dominant at 9 ball but he even said it himself that Efren is the best player ever. When someone others call the best states another player is better I don’t think there’s an argument anymore at that point.

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Magician and born-again!

[@BlackKnight_755]

I hate to even watch Earl Strickland. Efren is so humble even if he is winning. He knows that he is the GOAT but never brags or boasts.

[@wallyng3630]

Earl Strickland BAHM

[@Randy-nm2ru]

Exactly

[@ProMace]

I personally found Mike Sigel to be way more annoying with his constant talking.

[@jamesdrynan]

Strickland may play pool well but he lacks good sportsmanship. When he lost to Efren in Hong Kong, his attitude was reprehensible. Never a champion in my estimation.

[@24mojoe]

Not even a great player..he cant do 2 or 3 complex rail shots like Effren and no magic wonderous shots like Effren.. another game and he would lose for sure against Effren! Sometimes you are not in your top shape!

[@poolpassion]

Efren Reyes GOAT🎉 Watching 🇵🇭

[@V12FZ]

The difference is that the GOAT Efren is fun to watch, but watching Earl isn't enjoyable for me.

[@RichardsWorld]

Efren and his money man recently said Strickland was the best 9 ball player. But, Efren is the greatest overall pool player ever.

[@joebermuda6452]

Agreed

[@wafrasa]

Efren is the best billiards player in the world. I am from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@dominicwood3451]

Earl is a great 9 ball player who can do what I call a standard range of shots more effectively than 99% of professional players. Efren has far more mastery of the science of pool and and potential for playing unorthodox shots at critical times. Not only that but he is a master across all variants, whether it is 9 ball, straight pool, one-pocket or whatever. Never seen the like, will probably never see the like again in my lifetime.

[@dlucks174]

As an American you would think I would be rooting for Strickland. But I think he is conceited and classless.reyes is a gentleman and a legend .

[@jamescathcart4762]

Earl was the best nine ball player ever. Would love to watch Earl and Luther Lasiter in their prime play each other. Thanks for the video.

[@dibber43]

I asked Earl myself at the Super Billiards Expo who the greatest player of all time is and he told me that the greatest player he ever played was Efren Reyes.

[@Brian-gx7yx]

I like watching Efren win, but really like watching Earl Strickland lose even more

[@tamilselvanpr]

I don't know much about this sports. But i watched so many of his videos, thanks to youtube recommendations. But i kind of started liking him due to his humbleness, kindness and calm personality. I watched many of his videos. He is such a gem of a person who everyone should learn this attitude from him.

[@yngve6640]

Hello from Norway. I like watching Reyes. Such a down to earth Champion pool player. And it's so cool to watch when he does the impossible with magic. Thanks for this video 👍

[@louisbuzzi869]

Efren is the GOAT.

[@imyourpops300]

Stop it.... Earl already acknowledged Efren is the GOAT.

[@Lagnar]

The only reason I’ve ever watched Earl Strickland is because of Efren Reyes. He should show appreciation, not disdain.

[@kadestroud7848]

Earl is the 9 ball GOAT, Efren Reyes is the 8 ball GOAT.Efrens attitude and sportsmanship makes him much more fun to root for but you still have to give Earl his flowers, even though I’d love if I didn’t have to.

[@jamesquiroz9720]

Efren Reyes is the Magician and the Goat! and then its the rest !!!

[@bestway6032]

sure that why earl won...

[@edison-1103]

Both players are skilful and dangerous. I don't like Earl's behavior at all. On the other hand, Efren's behavior is stunning. Efren is my favorite pool player of all time. He thinks different. In my opinion he's GOAT. Thanks for share. 🇧🇷

[@rrsteamer]

Efren consistently shoots a ‘good stick’. I’m sure has his ‘off’ days, but as long as he still enjoys a game or two, why not continue to play. It is such pleasure to watch him play. He will slow down eventually, but the key that is finding something to fill in the time that will be rewarding (mentally, physically and spiritually). I think, however, he already knows this. It is a challenge to fully get into a retirement state of mind.

[@Brevo77]

These two had so many matches together over the years you couldn't count them all.

[@JohnAngeloCamomot]

Kung sa Boxing may rival na Marquez vs Pacquiao Dito sa Billiard may Strickland vs Reyes. Ilang beses na din sila nagkaharap. ❤

[@ghost6500]

I turned the volume down, I don't need an explanation of what the video is showing.

[@RingJando]

Great coverage! Salamat po!

[@navchetansingh]

Why all the breaks are done by Strickland?

[@legendefrenreyes]

Efren Reyes did made some breaks here. Some racks are cut for better viewing experience. Thanks for watching and for the comment! Click Like and sub if you think Efren is the greatest pool player of all time!!!

[@marcuslarwa9098]

I think winner brakes so he would be braking more because he won more games.

[@yunowot]

Earl is always a gentleman when he wins.

[@allgood6760]

Well done Mr Strickland on your success👍.. 2 great players but Efren Reyes is the greatest 👍🎱

[@Jms3424]

In Earls nightmares he’s playing Efren over & over & over

[@Mary-zd8xo]

When was this match?

[@jonahjameson272]

I mean theyre playing in such a tight space you have ppl right next to them and a wall right behind need to give these guys space

[@masaleov]

@@jonahjameson272 and maybe a weight limit for the front row?

[@ronaldalano4748]

Proud pilipino salute the Legend Efren bata Reyes🇵🇭❤️

[@wafrasa]

Efren is the best billiards player in the world 🌎. Mohammed from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@Jeff-rs1lz]

What make of cues do they use?

[@kustomking101]

Why did Strickland break even when Efren won, I’m confused. Did Efren give him the break?

[@GregBraden-o9j]

Efren Plays at a whole different level. he’s the goat.

[@coreycallahan7443]

I’d love to attain Strickland’s skill level but I could never have his attitude. As for Efren, he’s the GOAT and watching him is fun. I feel tense when watching Strickland because you never know when his inner bad sportsman is going to bubble to the surface in some embarrassing manner.

[@davidwayne5152]

Earl isn't close to the caliber of player Efren is. Mr.Reyes has class😎

[@jacobread9650]

As a snooker player it’s laughable some of the shots Strickland misses.

[@BGFCurt]

Efren Reyes GOAT!!! 🐐

[@stephaniechaffin1154]

Even Earl knows he's not as good as Efron.

[@AlfredoCervera-s2p]

en el juego todo puede pasar para ganar no debes cometer muchos errores y tienes que saber jugar por las bandas saber hacer los dobletes finuras y tener un control al cien

[@stevendphoto]

Love Efren....!

[@SuperJakoll]

I've seen them all and when Earl, in his prime, is at his best in 9-Ball, there is no one that can touch him

[@ronmann2755]

Reyes isn't in his prime either but he's still the best!

[@meshacktabane9277]

South Africa here 🇿🇦

[@johnbarrientes4807]

Earl has thought this for 40 years. Mean while efren beats earl pretty regularly

[@thomasstephens7293]

I would like to see Earl get in the ring.

[@dreia2405]

I think Earl admitted a long time ago that Efren is the GOAT

[@jeffreyfoster8413]

Did Reyes have to spot him the break? Seems Strickland is the only one breaking.

[@Gun_N_Roses411]

Watching from India

[@JohannesIII-XVI]

What has Earl on his hand? Looks like a guide rail for the cue...

[@MrHootsie]

Would have been better without your running commentary

[@joebermuda6452]

Ok look, although I agree that Reyes is better than Earl. In earls prime he was the second best player and rival against Efren. I wouldn’t say that Earl deserves to have that thumbnail as if Earl didn’t give Efren a run for the money. To me Earl is the second best player of all time and Efren is 1

[@diadem03destiny29]

Earl is a ruthless player that will take all your money at the pool hall. Efren is a humble player who will teach you.

[@savenatures1259]

First time saw Efren loss the match 😢

[@nikkonordevil2882]

Got to see them both play live in Manila in 2009. Ear the sh**bag will never overtake Efren . . .

[@MB-rl2om]

I lost all respect for Earl Strickland many years ago when watching one of his matches on ESPN. He moved an object ball, but the referee didn't see it because the ref was standing behind Earl. Earl played on as if nothing happened. Even the commentators Mitch Laurence and Eva Mataya Laurence remarked on it, because it was caught on camera. As far as I'm concerned, Earl is a cheat.

[@doug_1489]

excellent match whether you like Earl or not, he IS technically the better player. Efren is always a bit lucky but he pulls it off coz he's such a cool guy 🤙🏼...you always want Efren to win coz he's the pool ninja!

[@9BallBory]

No 1 person is luckier than another, it always evens out. Efren is 100% the better player and had a winning record vs Earl in his lifetime.

[@zorbakaput8537]

Yeah being cool makes you a better player LOL. Nothing to do with his skill record.

[@Danumurti18]

Just because the way he shoot is more correct "theoretically" (by American theory), doesn't mean he's the better player. Efren Reyes is far ahead than Strickland and have prove it many times.

[@javieracosta7219]

Por eso efren le ganó casi siempre, por suerte 🤣🤣

[@missoummohamed]

@@9BallBory Earl is the best no comment

[@nickyeow2278]

The winning podium has only got ONE place for the winner and that is eric

[@shaunallen2476]

Chesapeake va USA loves both players

[@daisysuperdog2814]

The special effects used did not do it for me.

[@legendefrenreyes]

Thanks for watching!

[@nocaphen]

Anyone else liked the video when narrator said "pool fans, if you have reached this far, consider a like on this video"

[@victorgaleas6134]

La Perla es muy bueno jugador,no por casualidad ha sido muchas veces campeon en muchos torneos,para mi son los dos mejores de muchos tiempos

[@CrownPiece786]

ᴇғʀᴇɴ ʀᴇʏᴇs 👑♥️

[@garyfletcher844]

Efren did not get lucky ? Good play is what one is known for;NOT getting lucky

[@savinggracechurch4112]

The Pearl in this match reminded me of the Tornado 😊

[@denniswoo9334]

Earl was right, he was not the greatest, he was the God of 9-Ball.

[@scottcov1]

Earl beat him in lots of matches probably the 2 best players of all time

[@joedanache7970]

Efren has easily defeated Earl in other matches.

[@antonyshavers5567]

How is Earl breaking when Efren wins?

[@legendefrenreyes]

Condensed match!

[@danielmbugua1328]

watching from kenya

[@UgyenWangchuk-i7h]

Watching from Bhutan🎉🎉🎉

[@trumpetman70]

Why is Strickland breaking every time Reyes wins the rack?

[@legendefrenreyes]

The match is condensed for better viewing experience!

[@rouman7]

Effron the best by a mile

[@kellycarter9847]

What made them choose to play 10 ball here to 7 and not 9 ball

[@JeffMiller-w7w]

Is it just me but did Earl break almost every rack in this match

[@900bnm]

Efren ‘phata’ reyes 😂😂 Busted and bursted 😂😂

[@satyajeet1930]

Please do not increase the video speed when the balls are travelling on the table

[@johngrose3361]

Both players missed too many shots.I wouldn't fear playing either

[@yep.fishing]

I love the colour of these balls

[@dennisschell5543]

Earl "The Girl" Strickland... 🙄

[@stick9648]

Is that a zipped up hoodie Strickland is wearing ? No heating fuel in Germany ?

[@ERDG516]

I can tell you re not at all biased to Reyes.

[@tjnetworksystemscash]

Efren may need to hang it up. He isnt as sharp as he was when younger. They say he is the greatest player, maybe not. I can say the greatest player to make *amazing shots*

[@waimeaguyz9074]

Win some, lose some.

[@plainwhitepaper3898]

Both are outstanding players, but the mental edge all day to Reyes. and he has personality. I can understand Strickland's frustration with some of the unreal Reyes shots, but that time when that Young Asian gal beat Strickland and went in for a hug, Strickland lost some respect there. Very poor sportsmanship.

[@robdickie9215]

I love earls glove and cue it's so ridiculous he should of had a whole suit made out of household goods 😂

[@pryderipwyll3479]

Why does one player break every time?

[@mr.t30]

But Efran is very liked 😏

[@yep.fishing]

Efren went dry twice? Earl once?

[@seanmcmanus867]

Earl is a bit simple unfortunately

[@jessecumbee6156]

Efren is the best player of all time

[@zedrickwhite8363]

They should have another match

[@jamesrayfurr534]

Reyes is the Greatest of all time !!! Strickland has a lot to learn to even be mentioned in the category of "The Best". REYES IS THE GOAT !!!

[@Yukiroedit]

Friends become enimies

[@serhan3636ify]

Shane is the best american Player ever

[@MikeTrujillo-fd2fn]

I'm the best player 🎱 I'm the king 👑 of pool. 😁

[@irenescorza9152]

I agree that efren reyes (bata) is the goat !

[@WillyEckaslike]

Strickland at 59 looks in far better physical condition..Efren looks like she is still living the party lifestyle and that tells on you when u you get into your 60s

[@CarrollConsultingAndRealty]

@@WillyEckaslike surprising as I used to play pool in party a bit with Earl when he lived in Richmond, KY… Back in the mid n late 1980’s we’d take on challengers in 8 Ball at Bottles n T-Bombarders Bars n line the wall with beers… 😂 Partying with University Students… Then meet for practice in the afternoons 9 Ball sessions preparing for Tournaments at Bobby Johnson’s Billiards (now dead n closed). I learned a lot from Earl when I use to Play, but chose University over the game…. During one of those practice sessions he told me I’d beat him more than he’d been beat the past 6 months on the Championship circuit… 😂 Drove him to Chicago for the Pheasant Run Resort. He introduced me as his manager… 😂. Hell, he just needed a ride as he’d wine a car, but lost his license drinking n playing all night before I’d met him… 😂 A way I did get him back in with Meucci Cues…. In fact, he’d let me use his stick during the tournament to play some pros in the green room n I’d warped it a little breaking…. Hence, the invention of the graphite breaking cue…. He was a bit superstitious I guess like a lot are n thought he had to play 27 holes of golf everyday to win… 😂. He told me that he wished cues were made of graphite to prevent me from warping his stick… 😂. I told him now that I’ve got him back in with Meucci maybe they will invent him one, and they did… 😂 Good memories. I haven’t seen him in decades… JR

[@teeoff7754]

America's best is a stretch.