APA 8-Ball Match | Randy Mallett (SL7) vs Garret Mayo (SL7)

[@randymallett]

What made this loss hurt the most, was the fact that my opponent hasn't lost an APA 8-ball match in 2+ yrs (over 30 matches). And the last 2 times we played, it went hill/hill (LOL). I've also NEVER beaten him (0-16 lifetime). But that's ok. I still enjoy playing him, think he's a really good guy, and well - his day will come..... soon (maybe..... hopefully..... I mean.... surely?). ha

[@ChickenBoo1989]

Been watching your videos for the last few days now while working I really enjoy them. Barbox american pool isn't big in the UK here as we have UK blackball in its place which is a different game. But I play american pool as my main game which is heavily 9 and 10 ball over here. So it's nice to watch barbox matches which is something i want to play more in when I'm in the states for changes of pace and play in some barbox events!

[@randymallett]

@@ChickenBoo1989 Thanks for watching brother!

[@bubbawells8561]

Thank you very much for showing this video. You can't win them all. Both of you had a few mistakes here & there but it was exciting too watch. Keep up the great work Randy! Look forward to more videos!! 😀

[@randymallett]

Thanks again Bubba! I appreciate ya man. 🙂

[@AnalyzeSportsStudio]

anyone with the last name Mayo is def a hustler

[@randymallett]

@@AnalyzeSportsStudio 😂😂😂

[@sstjacques]

My game is more safety than going for it mostly. I like to try to get ball in hand every game like a sickness, LOL These 2 have great speed control and can run out if everything is open, but SL7's in my area run rack after rack in north east division APA, even with tied up balls, or safety you to death. Long winters lead to a lot of pool playing.

[@randymallett]

Yeah we both had an off night. We're better than this. But yeah, different areas have better 7's. Some have weaker 7's. Where do you play? We're in a VERY rural part of SE Missouri.

[@joekerpnwttv9433]

Interesting how much different the same skill level varies in different parts of the country.

[@justin7080]

SL7 is the highest attainable in 8-ball. The skill difference among SL7's in general is massive.

[@randymallett]

Yeah, there's a HUGE difference between a good 7 in, say, Dallas, compared to a good 7 (even the best 7) in, say, Malden, Missouri (where I play). LMAO!

[@randymallett]

Incredibly massive. I wish APA 8b SL's would go to 8.

[@wdiddy1]

if these guys ever play on a diamond they are going to miss a lot more. Bar table pockets are much more forgiving and a lot of these pots would be misses. They are good players not saying they aren't but their pocketing is going to have to be more precise on other tables. Hopefully they practice on a table with tighter pockets if they ever plan to travel to bigger tournaments that use Diamond or Predator tables.

[@randymallett]

Fair points. For the record, the pockets on my home table are 4 1/4". 😉

[@randymallett]

Thanks for watching btw!

[@HaveAnother775]

you suck @wdiddy1

[@HaveAnother775]

Randy Rules!!

[@jaypisme2343]

Those pockets look huge after shooting on 41/4 for ever. Good shooting!

[@randymallett]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@Seri-Katil]

44:45 unsportsmanlike conduct. That's an automatic forfeit according to the rules. I'm surprised you continued

[@randymallett]

He was conceding the rack by raking the 8 ball....it jumping off the table was a total accident. Garret's a great guy and I enjoy playing him (even tho he beats me every time!) Haha

[@stevothegreat]

So Randy won that game by Garret forfeited ,how come the number of your won games didn`t increase from 3 to 4 games total won ?

[@randymallett]

@@stevothegreat I messed up on my scoring. After the 6th rack, I added a win to both of our scores accidentally. It evens out this way. The final was 5-4 Garret.

[@stevothegreat]

Also I saw Garrett shot his ball to knock your ball in the corner pocket , is that a strategy to keep the pocket open for his next turn ?

[@randymallett]

@@stevothegreat Yeah I believe so. What rack was that?

[@jrarreola2728]

There's some players where they're "7s" and I say there's no way they are 7s coz they play like 5s..but watching players like Randy shoot. He's Defly a 7💯🎱

[@randymallett]

@jrarreola2728 Ha. Well regardless if I shoot like a 7 or not, I'm now locked in as a 7.

[@Deezy7ful]

First rack, 9,10,13,12,11,14,15 in the side roll forward for the 8 in the corner. Connect the dots pattern.

[@HaveAnother775]

Randy, your a great player man, after that 2nd rack I was convinced you were unstoppable brother...daaaaaaamn....what can you do right? Just know you played a mean game! I would love to meet you up at regionals sometime, it'd be an honor

[@randymallett]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words. 🙏🏻👍🙂 What division do you play in? Are you close to SE Missouri?

[@randymallett]

...and yeah, I thought I had him that time. But that last shot I missed did me in. Garret's a phenomenal player. I was lucky to get to the hill. 😜

[@Scorpsfan]

LOL!!! Hit the 8 ball with his stick WAHHHHHHH!!!!!! BABY!!!

[@Deezy7ful]

Do you ever go back and critique yourself? You shoot well, I like the speed up when racking and inning counter. Your patterns need some work. That first race was made me nervous haha. But like everyone when you’re at the table it’s not always easy to see the run out

[@randymallett]

Yes, thank you. Appreciate the words & critique. 👍💯🙏

[@NWIVeteranConstruction]

love the videos man

[@randymallett]

Thanks!

[@charlesc4925]

How do you feel about playing on Diamond tables? Would it affect your stroke?

[@randymallett]

I absolutely love Diamond tables. I feel I play just as good, if not better on them. Could be bc of how "true" Diamonds play, could be the confidence I have when playing on them, could be the shimmed pockets on my table at home (allowing me to transition from Valleys easier).... Could be completely wrong too, idk. 😂 I just know I'm more comfortable and confident when playing on/with good equipment. Thanks for the question! Cheers!

[@Scorpsfan]

You had it but for some reason your head flew up which I have noticed with most of your shots.

[@randymallett]

Yeah that's the most consistent part of my game - popping my head up on shots, lol.

[@barbarasteed3966]

Mayo plays more like a SL8 showing 9 at times..both players solid ..

[@jasonparker6138]

They are both good players, for sure. But this is 8 ball so SL7 is as high as it goes, right? I wonder what their 9 ball SLs are. Probably at least 8.

[@randymallett]

Well this 8 ball, but he's maxed out I'm both (7/9). He's one of the best players in the whole league actually (30+ straight 8ball match wins), so this was his extremely rare off night. And still beat me. 😂 Thanks for commenting Barbara!

[@randymallett]

@@jasonparker6138 Spot on Jason. Garret's a 9, I'm an 8. Appreciate the kind words my friend! 👊

[@jasonparker6138]

@@randymallett For sure. Thanks for posting this exciting match!👍👊

[@randymallett]

@@jasonparker6138 YW! More to come! Prob gonna be playing another 7 tomorrow. 👍

[@uski1977]

dam bro that sucks. you had alot of opportunities to win.. rack 3 you have to be more aggressive on that break out. and i think rack 4 or 5 you followed a ball and ran into the 8. im pretty sure 8 went in the side? and hill hill you have to get out 100% … couldn’t you jus use a low left drag shot to hold the ball and then come around for the 8 rather then try to go back and forth when im sure nerves were high? ugh i wanted you to win. im also a sl7 in nj.. try to really focus more and come up with easier outs.. i also know how it is playing someone that has your number.. def harder to win.

[@randymallett]

Thanks for the critique! Yeah I def had my chances, as you said. Plus the rack wheee I missed the 8 in the left side. And that last miss....the 9 ball. UGHGGHHH! 😂 Great analysis though. Appreciate it!!!

[@uski1977]

@@randymallett yea good stuff though bro. theres a guy in my leauge like the dude you played. he never loses, and always beats meeee . fucker! lol… i dont play my best against him because of nerves and wanting to beat him so bad. im sure you feel close to the same.. next time 💪

[@randymallett]

@@uski1977 I heard that. Well WHEN you beat him, you'll forget about all those prior losses. Hopefully I will too, lol.

[@mikethomas4570]

@@randymallett tough 8 ball shot in the side, thought the guy walking right in front of your shot didn’t help. You was in the zone first 2 games, I was rooting for you. Really enjoyed watching, thanks brother

[@randymallett]

@mikethomas4570 Thanks Mike! I'll get em next time. 😜

[@michaelg.6368]

Always like barbox pool matches. Tho' something about a toddler running circles in a pool hall that just don't jell lol. Nice game tho'...unlike the boring games like the pro's where neither player ever misses lol. Break run break run break run. I applaud the skill but boring to watch. Nice to see regular players battling it out on barboxes.

[@randymallett]

Thanks Michael! Appreciate that. And the toddler is our captain's son. He's such a cool, cute kid and the whole pool room has kinda adopted him. He loves pool and generally stays away from the tables when we play. 😉

[@michaelg.6368]

@@randymallett That's how Shane Van Boening started. Running around his father's pool hall at that early age.

[@randymallett]

@@michaelg.6368 Yep!

[@ERDG516]

Your opponent is undefeated in Missouri? That would change in CA, I played 4/5s better than him. Good composure by you, was hoping you win.

[@randymallett]

Ah thanks man. No, he's never even defeated by ME, haha. He's lost before, just not many times. And he's way better than he was in this match. Promise you. 😜

[@M.Mae.M]

Slop pool 🎱

[@randymallett]

Yep, similar to most WPA events. 😜

[@randymallett]

How many slop shots did we have in this match?

[@jsmith2986]

@randymallett How about that 9 ball at the end of the last match that you horribly missed?! That's just one of several that comes to mind 😄. For your skill level, that was definitely some slop shot pool, I would agree with her. There's no reason that match went to hill/hill...... maybe clean up your stroke or get a pair of glasses 🤔👍