Billiards US Open 9-Ball Championship: Efren Reyes v Schmidt

[@sbhcmcc]

I’ve never seen Efren in person but as good as he is, he appears to be one of the most humble players you’ll ever meet

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

The loudspeaker announcer noise overpowering the commentators ends @ 6:40. You can turn off the mute feature after that. You're welcome :)

[@lanmat5765]

Thanks man! I was using headphones too.

[@davids11131113]

Scott 'The Shot' Smith, I recently played him for $100 to 10 9ball I won.

[@BackSeatHump]

Thank you.

[@mariosanidad2137]

Lord Jock not

[@JulianaJuliana-sr6tz]

Mmp

[@elanges93]

Efren Reyes always the BEST... thumbs up if u like him

[@lloydkline1518]

Efren reyes vs young invincible willie mosconi 8 ball (1940s)

[@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719]

thumbs Up 👍👍👍

[@mikeserrano734]

3.4M viewers Wow! Everybody loves Efren the GOAT of pool.

[@kintsugibjjproject3623]

You know you’re a legend when all the other legends come to see you play.

[@syntaxerror4981]

Efren the G.O.A.T ( The Greatest Of All Time).

[@harrymundy5393]

Can’t say that he wasn’t around during Greenleaf and those other great players ( just saying )

[@Alibadbad]

@@harrymundy5393 if ever he was around, greenleaf and other great players would be unknown ( just saying )

[@rogerscottcathey]

2020 and one can still watch games with Reyes almost every day uploaded from the Philippines.

[@mustangw8ford415]

yes

[@afsheenmirshafiei9266]

True statement.z

[@robertocanlas2114]

@@afsheenmirshafiei9266 P1\....

[@apolonioramon7089]

I have just discover this amazing pool games.I can't get enough!! I wish to have known about it,when i played the game. You can really learn from these guy's.

[@MrKinghuman]

the professionalism in announcers, speakers, noise and commentators all on top of each other is beautiful to watch

[@florenciayacat1278]

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[@florenciayacat1278]

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[@dibber43]

The G.O.A.T. Efren "The Magician" Reyes

[@rayhack4255]

There can only be one. Efren Reyes.

[@dannyorsello8668]

This was very enjoyable to watch, thank you.

[@phixxwutwut]

i dont understand why people are complaining. if you dont like the guy talking in the background, fast forward. its a free video, stop being spoiled brats and appreciate what youve been given.

[@harrymundy5393]

I learned so much watching videos and matches my game improved at least 35% thanks so much

[@nibols23]

efren reyes is not the best palyer of all time he is the greatest player of all time..he's almost 60 yrs old and still kickin ass now thats magic...

[@JM-zm6fl]

I love watching Efren play, he is simply the best!!!

[@lloydkline3265]

Efen and willie mosconi, Ralph greenleaf greatest at pocket billiard

[@NinaLou]

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[@hajimahsus7169]

@@NinaLou .

[@jlloydb1of9]

I'm wondering why Schmidt bothers to clean the cue ball at 46:25, seeing as he already bounced any potential floor dirt off of it and onto the cloth at 46:13.

[@MrRex1949]

jlloydb1of9 : You can get very fine partials on the ball 🎱 which will throw the ball off is why you need to clean the ball when it goes off the table. Even if the ball stays on the table. You get particle from off the nap on the table . Or fine chalk particles or chalk dust from the table. Allowing your ball or cue balls to wobble off sink. And not making the ball in the pocket OK.Rackem Up! 🎱

[@willbergie55]

Efren Reyes is the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be.

[@jayski100]

No I am just you watch remember my name

[@mikepawlikguitar]

I don't know about that. Billiards is a lot bigger in the Philippines than it is in the US so I wouldn't count on it... A lot of excellent Filipino players!

[@clarkquismundo789]

@@mikepawlikguitar he is the best even among the greatest Filipino billiard players. You can bank on it.

[@SlickRick4EVER]

@@mikepawlikguitar - Please stop... Efren is way passed his prime, now. If he and MANY eyewitness Pinoys have said that he was the best in 1973, then I can clearly believe that. The young guns of now are going to be nowhere near as close as Efren was at his prime. The closest thing to great is going to be a young kid named Anton Raga. Even then, he is nowhere close to how Efren was when he was his age.

[@RyzennnnOG]

@@SlickRick4EVER meh, they using jump cue 🤷🏻‍♂️ they cant make 2-4 rail shot

[@charlotte240]

@4:55 , Efren makes an amazing shot through traffic, up and down the length of the table.

[@andrewshoebridge1673]

The over kill of the megaphone in the back ground is so annoying the great work that everyone has done and to be broadcast around the world is fantastic

[@Krushard]

I'd have packed my cue and leave after that kick at 5:00. Efren plays in a parallel universe.

[@robertwyndham4837]

😊

[@regalo1979]

thanks for uploading this:D

[@JasonMitchellofcompsci]

Having multiple commentators talk over each other sucks.

[@piersonbowling7946]

M?

[@RajeshJustaguy]

Also. I like the old man commentating... i really cant stand the younger guy :X

[@mikepawlikguitar]

@@RajeshJustaguy that "young man" is one of Canada's best snooker players of all time and is more knowledgable than any of us here. His name is Jim Wych and his announcement of this match is awesome. You have to get used to Calgarians' style of speaking. It's not for everyone!

[@RajeshJustaguy]

@@mikepawlikguitar Yes ... i guess.. I think I do not know him so I pass judgement on him. My mistake.. i apologise .. Yes its not for everyone lol :X

[@SlickRick4EVER]

@@RajeshJustaguy - Danny Diliberto has great knowledge but is egotistical and painful to listen to.

[@bluetoad2001]

wow, the shot on the one was totally nuts✅😎❤️✌️

[@32KOAST]

i love the camera work of this event. You're really close to the action. A lot closer then other productions.

[@repro7780]

Audio sucks, tho

[@PoolStarzLive]

Billiard Club are my favorite pool videos of all time.

[@rvrmdude]

Reyes is my favorite seems like the kind of guy I´d find in my local bar

[@UniversalUnibrow69]

2020 and still so cool to watch. The great Efren Reyes. Simply outstanding.

[@tommyrolle9150]

0o

[@manymedina2087]

5:00 madre mía, que tiro, ni se lo piensa ya sabe lo que tiene que hacer, este genio filipino sin duda es el mejor de todos los tiempos Don Efren Reyes 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@raffluht]

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[@DaveLopes-l4q]

What do you call a person❤in a rank never heard of nothing he has opened a door proof of a mew kind of genius has emerged I've done the math and yes he is key word perfect

[@Stiletos]

Don't shorten the races, simply show the single match in 2 parts if you must. Poker tournaments are doing this all the time. Show the match from 0-0 until 6-4, and then show the second part later. Or you could do as the IPT tried and show parts of many matches being played at the same time, key shots, good outs, in the final 8 on the A-side you could follow each of the 4 matches showing only parts of each of those and in that regard breaking a match up does not make it so discontinuous.

[@dannygjk]

Wow why the hell have the public address system sound in the video!?

[@technowey]

Dan Kelly - I agree. The PA announcements are extremely annoying.

[@baycamerino2534]

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[@DPHZH67666]

With this referee, I couldn't play a ball accurately anymore! 😍

[@rjohnson8ball]

She wasn’t a referee. She was there to advertise the Sardo Rack.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Efren's speed control on the shot at 10:00 was very nice. I like watching matches from the "Sour-Dough" era. They are great racks.

[@rockyj2008]

Efrens speed control of cue ball is 99 percent spot on!

[@enjoypool4052]

Good match thank you for posting

[@leannamaycayabyab2195]

Efre n vs strickland

[@technowey]

I like John Schmidt. It's good to see someone who is a good sport when they lose. Of course, I'm a big Efren Reyes fan. He's great, humble, and has a great disposition.

[@leannamaycayabyab2195]

6 d2 xxx

[@leannamaycayabyab2195]

Efren 4 vs jim rempe Xbox

[@newstarcadefan]

Efren Reyes is no joke. He and Bustamante will make an up-and-comer re-evaulate why they are playing the game period.

[@TheAvenstar]

Reyes plays in another zone -- higher than the others despite their greatness. He sees shots, banks, angles, kicks, feathering, and speed control way beyond what they see. That makes him unbeatable by anyone ...unless by unforced error, which is rare.

[@hajimahsus7169]

T55 . Juga

[@davidoppelt2897]

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[@davidoppelt2897]

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[@ArtFrailey]

Maybe others do see those other shots, they just aren't as prone to make them.

[@vicentegrafane-gq8mr]

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[@SantaCruzOM]

My friend and I were talking about this and came to the same conclusion. That makes perfect sense. Thanks for your comment.

[@joeasuncion7854]

See all the pool players watching Efren play? that's Respect. also Class is in session.

[@johnholmstrom4212]

Not much of a lesson though this time lol

[@frankienoel9937]

The old ads in these are cracking me up lmaoo

[@leroyjenkins4183]

44:55 holy shit

[@jamesholmen9725]

That device used to rack the balls takes away a lot of what makes the game great!

[@donaldhenak4585]

But the girl in the black dress, really does have a very nice-rack (ing technique).

[@DanFrederiksen]

the audio is rather messed up on this one

[@masterofnone11]

The racker is a beautiful ball handler ;)

[@bungal251]

Schmidt played great but, even though Reyes made a few mistakes, he is still the best world player of this time. His play reminds me of Willie Mosconi who won more world titles than any player. Both are usually very consistent in their play. Love to watch them play.

[@ThatsAggravating]

The difference though in Reyes and Mosconi (or any great pool player for that matter) is what's going on inside of Reyes' head. Reyes plays a psychological game.

[@bungal251]

Yes, very common in Filipino play but part of the game.

[@mirlwilson8165]

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[@mattruther7154]

Mosconi only played straight pool not like Efren. also mosconi was a hothead by his own sons admission read the book out About great pool shootout

[@dgaven8576]

John, you’re an excellent player for your age. You gave us an outstanding performance. I truly regret that the two of you couldn’t come in first place.

[@bebottimbol2964]

Hggggtg for. Hggggtg tgg

[@johnschmidt4150]

Thank you and I actually win the tournament the very next year

[@FlavianoBabasa]

​Zz be

[@christopherdelislemusic]

Yeah, watching the greatest pool player alive play one of the best young pool players in the world is nothing to like at all... I can't even imagine why you didn't like this match.

[@aldrinpersia5378]

Still watching 2021 💯

[@AkshatSaini]

John Schmidt played an amazing game!

[@ultimaabreu9524]

Efren reyes el mas humilde de todos los tienpo que Dios le Bendiga tanks you Have a nice Day

[@ultimaabreu9524]

DOMINICAN REP

[@ronlyon4645]

the magician still wins it. Great! but schmidt is great too he makes efren not easy to reach 11 racks

[@tfn105]

@gumaming No, 9 ball is about positional play. Snooker is about accuracy AND positional play.

[@tiotito31]

Jesus the sound is absolutely awful.

[@dannygjk]

That announcer has his mouth too close to the mic.

[@chesleyweddleton2483]

iPhone instruction

[@crevisslim598]

Be lucky you can hear you fucking prick

[@GIitchclan12]

@@crevisslim598 No, that's not how this works. The sound is most definitely unacceptable and almost impossible to understand any commentary.

[@crevisslim598]

@@GIitchclan12 you didn't get my comment. I was already in a shit mood that day. People always complain about the commentators but some people were born deaf and would appreciate it. Thats what i meant

[@julianvelasco243]

Love watching efren reyes picked up a lot tried them played 30 years of pool g.o.a.t

[@thodeus]

5:00 I have to watch again.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

jEEzzz does the guy on the bullhorn EvEr shaddapp? 😵‍💫

[@RudyB-ti8ye]

Turn off the sound and improve the event.

[@u.s.s.steamroller990]

It would be much better if we could hear the analysts clearly.

[@dennisfreund7032]

efren is a true legend!

[@nicanortiongzhon8785]

@4:56The Master :)If you want an hour of happiness. Watch Efren' play.

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

Yes. That kind of shot being pulled off while the intercom announcer is blaring loud into his ear drums is all about years and years of intense practice. It looked like a good safety and then Efren takes little time to set up and nails a kick bank shot he's done before.

[@Wazzup1991]

Efren Reyes is probably the best 9-Ball player ever

[@theburningelement.6447]

Lol you're kidding right you ever seen willy masusconi

[@allenbonusOFC]

45:44 guy at back of efren looking at smidth.. Saying bruhhh 😂😆

[@jamesstrong3320]

How am I supposed to listen to 2 ppl at one time?

[@jeromegoodwin3848]

You have two ears. LOL

[@tonycarver9570]

You should have edited this better. Between the announcers and the guy on the loudspeaker, I had to turn the volume off.

[@haiztanime]

don't play safe with efren or you'll trigger his legendary safety kick...

[@elmoranas]

Always the legend. Mang Efren

[@williambeckwith9394]

the great Efren Reyes

[@jamesdavison744]

@benlaroza he taps the cue BALL... read up on push outs... it wouldn't be a scratch, that's when you pocket the cue ball and it's ball IN hand...

[@SkyWire88]

That announcer in the background killed it for me. I'm gone.

[@PoolStarzLive]

Yeah I can see how the audio just kills the video. Its really annoying. The sound on my Videos picks up a lot of jukebox music. Any Ideas on How to fix this? Feedback would be great for my channel. I am thinking of just only streaming from my home so that I can control the sound better.

[@captnnero]

Mute

[@lo0ksik]

i liked it stop complaining about little things spoiled

[@robloxpepsimax]

@@lo0ksik shut up you dumb ass we want quality audio so it doesn't sound like marble going down a drain pipe

[@rogerscottcathey]

It got better after 8:00

[@not2tees]

Efren hands Schmidt the 17th game, but then Schmidt hands it right back. Pressure!

[@bobshick2975]

Thankfully the irritating voice in the background was either told to shut-up or he gave up shortly after the first game.

[@BackSeatHump]

Some pool admirer probably pulled the plug out of the wall.

[@CarlCramer88]

Probably fired or suspended without pay for a few days😂

[@jologsborja]

I try ro leave because I thought there is also annoying music here but glad that it is only on the start.

[@evanlockhart]

"You see what he did there!? Now you see what he did there!?" Yes, we did see. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@velascoisrael8314]

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[@oscarcuevas9956]

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[@edgarramos2740]

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[@ceretomer5987]

That was piss-poor behavior of that establishment for blaring that loud speaker during a championship tournament. Good grief.

[@GetMeThere1]

You could sure see the level that these guys are at with the duel over the 1 ball on the very first rack--really, the most exciting/impressive playing in the entire match. Schmidt got cold sitting for so long (Reyes was up for about 4-5 racks, almost steadily). Then, Schmidt choked because he got "cold," and talked himself out of it. You could see him lose his confidence--only because he sat too long. Except for the few blatant screw-ups, this was STRONG playing from both these guys.

[@donaldhenak4585]

It's called hustling when Efren does it, lots of rail-birds don't catch that when Mr Reyes is competing. He definately did it in this match, soon after he had established himself as the Alpha Dog in Schmit's mind-set. A bit later he begins to reel them in and gives them one more last chance. And next they often fold-up (mentally-broken) and only-then, he goes on claim the win. He turns matches into a visual feasts for us all.

[@marksmyre2643]

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[@red88alert]

reyes is the greatest cueman ever!!!he has even beaten ronnie osullivan and jimmy white at arace to 5 in snooker with his pool cue make a couple century breaks!!!

[@Wartonite]

Feels like I'm watching Fast Eddie and Minnesota Fats but playing 9 and in color! Note the physical contrast and their body language. That classic opening rack is pure poetry.

[@esiangrosal7656]

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[@sukadibroto]

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[@MrOmniblast]

@benlaroza I'm not that far into the video, but I'm assuming this was right after the break, and he had no shot on the one ball. And he did was is called a "Push" the opponent can either "Accept" the shot you've given them, or reject it, thus giving it back to you. The push can only be performed on the very first shot right after the break, by who ever is shooting first right after the break.

[@trueleyes]

here is an example of a very good event being broadcast to viewers around the world via KZbin with some top participants playing a great tournament but the creation of this event is extremely poorly structured with a very loud megaphone off in the distance so laud that even the commentators of the players at hand could not be heard. This is some of the worst examples of a totally lack of foresight in promoting TV Pool championship viewing. where did they get these guys who planned (and I am being very kind to assume they did plan this event) who put together such a poorly ran event totally not respecting the players or the fans. Utterly unforgivable and should be fired.

[@jaredhamilton6913]

As a former sound tech, I can say that the problem you point out has really nothing to do with the planning, but with the camera crew. The top of that building is a good place to build standing waves, which, if you notice, the megaphone voice is boomy. If you listen to the commentators voice recording , it sounds like they are using omnidirectional microphones. That sir, is the problem here. However, it is usually a good idea for commentators to do that. Why? It picks up the ball clicks, audience response, etc with fewer microphones, and therefore, less total noise due to less channels. Northern Danny D nor the mediocre guest commentator are audio engineers. Why does that matter? Anyone I. Front of a microphone should realize that background noise is goi g in alongside your voice. Singers, narrators, etc. Recording professionals…. The whole problem could be solved with phasing, as the out of phase signal from one mic would “cut” the background noise of the normalized mic. To make matters worse, the mic signal is running through a compressor of some kind, which cuts the loudest signal a bit and brings out lower signals in the mix :). This is compounded by the fact that the room is boomy. Why? Lower frequencies blow right through a cheap compression circuit. PA system-2, microphone-0. The knowledge I just shared is not common, to say the least. Most filming crews, accu-stats included, don’t know that u less there is a sound guy present :) Chances are, the voices over the speaker, that drown out the commentators, was not anywhere near as loud as the recording makes it seem. The “new look” of the arena at the time contrasted the “old look” of the Sands, WPBA tournaments of the 90’s. Why does that matter? The cloth on the front row seats, along with the wood tables they sat on, dampened sound. The newer hard-coated countertop look of the era this video was from, reflected sound. Considering that, and the fact that this was among the first of the wave of tournaments to adopt that look, it is understandable that it turned out like it did. Accu-Stats, OTR, whoever is reading this, if you want a guy that can give you sound, hit me up.

[@jlamchek7718]

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[@RocketRoomVideo]

Unwatchable without muting the audio.

[@davids11131113]

Danny is a good guy and hall of fame player, but he's got the 'old geezer' thing where everyone else knows nothing and he knows it all.

[@crevisslim598]

Just by how he talks i can tell he wouldn't be a tough win

[@andrewmeneely9774]

CREVIS SLIM... U WOULD AND ARE WRONG... DILIBERTO IS A PROVEN PLAYER AND WAS A GREAT GAMBLER ! THEY DONT PUT YOU IN THE HALL OF FAME IF IT AINT SO ! HAVE SOME RESPECT

[@afsharpolomonty9036]

what happens in the 5th minute is NOT something i can get my mind around , if i watch it another 63 times , i still won’t .

[@sandeepsmartest]

Omg I couldn't believe magician12:27 missed it!!!

[@royrasmussen9738]

Great vid...thanks

[@berylman]

Schmidt played a great game but really blew it near the end; his poor attitude was obvious. Reyes had several unexpected unforced misses, a scratch and a cue off table on the break but still deserved the win overall.

[@donaldhenak4585]

Also S bounced off of other balls and got very lucky.

[@kennyrealz]

Nice shooting!

[@58scallop]

worst sound quality EVER! I just want to watch the match not hear a constant droning in the background

[@jackbelk8527]

The mute button is my favorite control and mute everything.

[@SurfingTheMentawais]

It's like holding a pool tournament in a bus station with the announcements going on continuously.

[@ChummyChime]

There is only one thing to describe this guy. "A Real Champion" he is humble but great.

[@johnkmwatale9875]

I Love watching efren play

[@andrewverrett568]

Johnny archer sitting front row drinking beer the whole time lol

[@stephenclickard9428]

To make all the shots ,and than be set up for the next ,wow!

[@axisgr]

37:16 Epic commentator fail

[@ahmadsoughar4918]

lmao the chalk-off sign in the back xD hilarious.

[@lemonite1]

i met Earl after he lost a match to Efren, trust me, Earl hates Reyes.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Took twelve years but I'm going to say that he doesn't hate him he just hates to lose to anyone especially Reyes but Earl has more respect for Reyes and outside of competition than anyone else

[@babyyoda1462]

Source: Trust me bro

[@eriks8382]

@@babyyoda1462 that’s the highest level of credibility

[@babyyoda1462]

@@eriks8382 indeed

[@KeenanTims]

Audio level is way too hot, crazy distortion and way too loud.

[@DJBigMD]

HOW THE FUCK DID THEY MESS UP THE AUDIO THIS WAY????!!!!!! JUST TERRIBLE!

[@COGsoldier17]

Watch the shot that John shoots on the 7 ball at 38:37. He has a long straight shot, and he lines up like he is gonna cut it alot, but he swerves his cue ALOT!!!! and still makes the shot. Weird!!!

[@kiethdavis9502]

Free Headache

[@Deathugee]

hey Bclub thanks for posting will you be posting any more games in the future?