Day 3 - 'The Decider' - Shane VanBoening VS Earl Strickland - 10-Ball

This was the 'Decider' Event, filmed in the summer of 2013 at The Soaring Eagle's Lodge in Helena, Montana - August 2nd - 6th.
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[@metrozlu4524]

you accidentally put some pool videos in your ad

[@harleydon]

It's been said that Earl is the only one in the world, that can hear someone give him the finger. Regardless, one of the greatest shot makers, ever.

[@davisb4645]

You're real good after Shane miscues.. 🤣🤣🤣 this is pool, everyone is so sensitive these days

[@MV-ch3mm]

Lmao

[@richardbates8423]

Yes, Earl can shoot pool almost as good as Efren. Good pool shooter lousy person. It's like a skunk a very gentle animal but stinks to high heaven. Earl and Efren shot pool at the color of money. Earls mouth was so floppy officials told him to shut up and if he didn't he would be disqualified from the tournament. Earl shut up and after leading 17 games Earl lost to Efren.. Earl has a mouth full of shut and can't help but have diarrhea of the mouth.

[@diehardfan173]

Lol

[@wvwIceMan13wvw]

I come back to this video occasionally, because Earl is the only guy I’ve seen that actively coaches the guy who is completely reaming him and making it look effortless while doing it.

[@samphilipp4997]

I love watching Shane and Earl playing each other👍

[@wombra8314]

at about 3:30:30 i think you can fit another ad in 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@alexfrasca673]

2:13:32 Shane says something along the lines of "maybe it skidded" and I almost died laughing. I love the way this guy plays pool. He rarely speaks, but when he does, he's worth listening to.

[@josealvarezydrpol8312]

85

[@godjhaka7376]

@alexfraca673 funny thing that's what I said about your momma... She rarely speaks because her mouth always full of 🍆 We've been together ever since.

[@ryanstocking6367]

Earl: (keeps talking to Shane throughout the entire match) Shane's response: "🙂🙂🙂" Lol priceless

[@bobheadzeek]

1:49:20 Insane!

[@wombra8314]

will utube even allow more ads than this in a vid,,,,or are we maxed out here?

[@gfsrow]

For those who like "safety games," snooker requires safety play for each game or frame of snooker. Safety, aggressive tactics, and strategic positioning, are all part of each game of snooker. (Plus there's big money in Snooker - the recent Shanghai Masters tournament provided $246,000 to the winner). That entire match for a field of about 32 players required over a week to stage the entire tournament.

[@craigcarlson1430]

I don't recall disrespecting Earl. if I did it was through ignorance I have since watched a lot of Earl and Shane and AM well aware of Shane's high regard for Earl.

[@charlesaston9892]

Just ask Shane who he looked to in his early years, watching these two at rail side is the best pool has. To offer. DISRESPECTING Earl just shows how little you know of Earl And your stroke.

[@miamiwax5504]

Does anybody ever consider earl genuinely has emotional/mentality probs? U can see some vids of him and he is the nicest guys, especially his older matches. U can't fault somebody for being unstable.

[@susangallina4391]

I've seen plenty of his earlier matches and he hasn't changed one bit. Still can't stand his behavior.

[@albertosamaniego2476]

he is diagnosed bipolar

[@new2POOL208]

@@susangallina4391 he is a great guy. Just has his moments, because he's bipolar

[@nyquil07na38]

He is bipolar for sure. It also appears he forgot to take his blood pressure apparatus off, lol. Jokes aside dude is a legend love watching him play.

[@RichardsWorld]

This table was way to easy. I just watched a match between these two on a 10 foot table with small pockets, and they had to take their time. This table was like shooting sitting ducks.

[@waydebaker33]

That 10ft Diamond match is probably the greatest match of all time.

[@WHITTLINGdesigns]

Watched the same video and I agree. This looked too easy for them for it to be as entertaining as that match was. SVB was shooting so fast here even though he won I think he still spent less time at the table.

[@tgh223]

watching a pool game on a 10 ft table is like watching paint dry

[@FloridaRaider]

guess that's the biggest table they got in Helena Montana

[@wendylabonte9330]

To FloridaRaider.:....It is the only Diamond brand pool table in Helena; and is privately owned ; it is one of two Diamond brand pool tables in the state of MT...(.I guess there are too many cowboy brawls in public owned places that sell alcohol that can and will damage top of the line pool tables!)... haw haw....the cost of a Diamond brand table is just not feasible for private owners....in MT money is better spent on good horse flesh and / or trucks and livestock trailers!

[@pine6163]

Earl Strickland is a great player, every one has problems !

[@sn0boarder89]

They make the game look so easy and they play so fast. I can't even fully consider each shot and the english required for a good leave because they have it all planned out and just execute shot after shot, many times without any practice strokes. And how do they pick up five balls in each hand with such ease? Amazing.

[@DRAG0NSIN7]

for me its easy to call the type of shot required but i find a hard time executing them. But remember these guys live and breath pool since it is their main source of income. But with a decent amount of practice we'll get there.

[@boosters23]

It looks like earl picks up 5 in each hand but he picks up 7 total. Then he grabs 3 in one hand and a rack in the other.

[@Bearclawwx]

It’s a little table with big pockets. Nothing to think about

[@MrRex1949]

Scott Splain : Lots of Practice on the table. To play a English game . Start off with 1 object ball. Roll it on the table. Put the cue ball anywhere. And measure with your thumb and next finger where the ball will be after shooting. Lay hand down flat on table. Put thumb in front of object ball. Make other finger stiff fully out & extended. Then you will see where ball will travel after you shoot the ball. Once you get the hang of seeing where ball lies. Then put 2 object balls rolling on table. Place your cue ball where you plan to shoot. But always check what English you will use. So you know what position the cue ball will go after shot. That is why the finger finder is good to see where you want to make the cue ball land. You can use the cue stick as well. Place it at a angle like you do the finger finder to see where cue ball will go. Good luck. I practice on pool tables for over 8 hours daily. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🎱

[@amiyamcclure1882]

How do they pick up five balls in each hand with such ease? Amazing.

[@scoobsmagoo7677]

They have elfs that hand them the other 4 balls......

[@robertrone1223]

you guys can say what you want, but who is still standing giving autographs, biggest draw in pool, anywhere and anytime.

[@ayicarandang9582]

I agree.its earl and e.reyes

[@Scorch428]

Shane has the ultimate defence vs Earl. He can turn his hearing aides down and not have to listen to the rambling.

[@RCBates1]

You talk your way out of a win Earl. Thanks

[@charlotte240]

@ 3:15:15 , Earl kindly lets us all know that he won the world championship "by himself".

[@davidbehrens4760]

What he meant was that no one was on his side / rooting for him. Playing tournaments feels different when you feel like everyone wants you to lose.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Man I really like Earl, even with all of his shenanigans.. but sometimes he's just a little exhausting.

[@hammerlane3871]

I understand being upset but he takes it too far sand I just can't stand him for it.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

@@hammerlane3871 I do understand, you would be a bit softer toward him if you knew how big of a kind & generous heart he has... most ppl have no idea.

[@hammerlane3871]

@@Blessed.2.Teach.4God I know people that have died saving complete strangers, doesn't give anybody the right to do that, especially if they're playing for money

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

@@hammerlane3871 I agree, just saying most ppl don't realize how big his good side is, that's all... take care friend.

[@hammerlane3871]

@@Blessed.2.Teach.4God the reason that shane is my favorite player to watch is because I've played him before at a few events, hes not only extremely humble but if theres time he will spend time to teach you things and help you become a better player. but I have very little respect for players that dont act professional and berate others (example, earl when he got spanked by kaci) and make excuses for why they're not winning.

[@godjhaka7376]

These are only 2 players still playing (aka not dead) to supremely surpass anything Efren ever achieved . Both Earl and SVB are the only ones to achieve 5 US Open titles, and SVB the only human in history to win 3 consecutively.

[@divided_and_conquered1854]

Can someone tell me what the foul was at 58:14, please? Thanks.

[@Cheezzepuff]

They probably considered it to be a double tap, where the cue ball hits the stick twice.

[@MV-ch3mm]

First frame caught me by surprise, thought it was done after the 9 ball. Earl's a character but he makes this look so easy.

[@myrio1]

At 58:25 why was there a foul?

[@drewfla]

34:45 man that cue ball was determined to scratch in that top left corner! It was headed right toward it, got kicked across table to the side rail and still came back and scratched!

[@loops_8837]

Strange to watch hey

[@ayicarandang9582]

earl is a great player..respect for the man..

[@Scorch428]

he just seems so less professional than Shane

[@andyharris3376]

Too many commercials

[@navtektv]

What exactly are the rules regarding pushing out after the break? How does it not result in ball in hand?

[@MrRex1949]

Navnit Kumar : No. the partner has the option to take the shot. Or give it back to the one who pushed the shot to begin with. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸😡

[@MrBurnthePriest]

What size tip/shaft does SVB play with? Also does he use the standard 13 mm Tiger Everest 10 Layered Laminated Pigskin Tip on his WCT break cue?

[@GreybeardGodzilla]

MrBurnthePriest 12.2 mm I believe.

[@winninggambler]

12.2 and kamui brown tip or at least he used to

[@tgh223]

u wouldnt think of a pool match between the caliber of these 2 in montana

[@wombra8314]

SVB's life must be surreal lol

[@EdWong2012]

As much as I like watching you shoot Earl, when you get to blaming everything except yourself, it hard to watch you. What happened to the kid that killed Mizerac in Tahoe. You let your game do the talking

[@Cheezzepuff]

A race to 30 is no joke, this is an extremely long time to be playing pool for 2 of the top players in the US to be against each other. I think anyone would start cracking under stress in this situation.

[@chrisparcley4501]

Yes, a 30 game race is taxing... but it doesn't matter if it's a race to 5 or 500... Earl The Pearl will whine like a little girl... I do appreciate you attempting to give him the benefit of the doubt but anybody that's ever watched him play knows that everything else is the problem... he's supposed to win them all... just ask him. Make no mistake, His skill is top-notch. His character on the other hand...🤷... well, let's just say that he is not someone I would point to as demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship.

[@drewfla]

@@chrisparcley4501 You're absolutely right. I've seen him act the exact same way at the Mosconi Cup in a race to 6. It's such a shame that we don't get to see a display of his talent like we used to.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

He’s getting older, it gets tougher and tougher, I know and I blame myself, screwed up shoulders really mess with strokes and steadiness, can’t see good enough to hit paint any more

[@RocketRoomVideo]

Ridiculous number of ads for a video you copped for free.

[@anon2414]

Sickening how good they are

[@scoobsmagoo7677]

SVB has come a long way since this match. He takes his time more. He sizes the shots better and plays smarter and mature. Not taking away from his game here with Earl but he was trying to play Earls game instead of his own.

[@godjhaka]

@46.29 Earl should have called combination 9 ball corner pocket off the 1. He had 2 chances: Either the cueball hitting the 9 or the 4 hitting the 9. Could also call 10ball corner or side pocket lol.

[@richardbates8423]

There casting a big movie called "The Complainer" Staring Earl Strickland

[@abdeslamboudrah6311]

Please , write the score after frames

[@WHITTLINGdesigns]

Strickland is like an active volcano blowing steam just waiting to erupt a moments notice.

[@Cheezzepuff]

No, that's Mike Siegal. No one in pool is worse than Mike, I can't even stand to watch him play. Unless he doesn't have a microphone on himself, which is very rare.

[@charlotte240]

I watched the first game, Earl got it. Then, Earl breaks the next rack, and the score on the screen says 3-1. What the whaaaa?

[@ronaldbaileyel8647]

WHAT SIZE IS THAT TABLE?? 9×41/2

[@TheAudiophile81]

Is that a 7-8 foot table? Or is it the camera fooling me?

[@steveistheman84]

wtf is everybody's problem with earl? he's by far the most entertaining pool player of all time. you'd rather watch johnny archer?

[@mattyfuture]

oh gawd... or..... even.......RAAAAALPHHHH SOUQUET...... people like that killed pool more than Hollywood even could

[@uwotmate339]

the prob is he often not respect his opponent & always nagging. but still he's my favorite player

[@TheMistacrazybones]

Archer is by far the best lint picker I've ever seen. That table is lint free when he's done stalling and his opponent comes to the table. I have a wedding to go to today and I wish archer was here to clean my suit...he even picks lint nobody else can see.

[@theshyguitarist]

No. Keith McCready.

[@geekbeef5522]

No. Id rather watch the Humble Magician!

[@Floridamanfresh111]

anyone know where they're playing at?

[@tlinjr]

Michael Bazemore Helena super 8 motel

[@bboobbee1965]

56:33 Why can't Earl call a referee over to check to see why the cue ball stopped and rolled back?

[@davisb4645]

Because this table is a joke to him and not worthy of calling in a referee..me myself, I love these 8 ft diamonds, I play like a god on them.. 4.5×9 ft not so much

[@ontheroadroe]

I loved the staying here and signing autographs for both their fans, thats totally awesome to see at any and all events!!! And I think its just something Earl has in his head that has him missing now, we all go through that, as Shane is one of the best players to go up against, and when you been on top for so long and then have a young player kicking ass, its a double hit to one's pride and ego to their game?

[@notnowchief.3089]

I still to this day think Earl is the greatest pool player in the history of the sport.

[@onggia850]

Mike Seigel also talks alot when he plays but it never bothers me, but Earl really gets on my nerves for some reason.

[@Andrew-vt2wq]

this just goes to show what a pro player would do to a bar table champ. this is child's play for them...

[@55XMOPAR]

Kinda comes off as if SVB is takeing down his hero!

[@voodazz]

Love watching Earl play, but it really weirds me out when he starts yammering away. Is he even talking to anyone?

[@paleshelter4002]

talking to his demons

[@Cheezzepuff]

@@paleshelter4002 Lol. That was good. I think it is a psychological thing, because he does not always talk crap when he is yammering on. I think it helps him concentrate on the game, as weird as that might sound.

[@kriskringle6173]

Earl is one of them.. soap operah guys. Boy will he make a heck of an addition to the local old folks holm. They're gonna enjoy this guy. Pool stories.. non stop. Who knows what Earl's gonna have going on in that place. I can only imagine

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

1:49:40 bravo Shane Van boening

[@alvinadrianus9640]

is it 9feet?

[@MV-ch3mm]

Lmao this Earl cracks me up, what a character.

[@dfynt1G]

2:34:35 shane jumps and hits the 2 ball first but 2 ball flys off the table....he hit object ball first why does earl take ball in hand? Should be plays as it lays right?

[@jasonmiller9738]

Any time a ball leaves the table, in this case the 2 ball, it's a foul. The ball stays down and it's ball-in-hand for the other player.

[@MrRex1949]

Daniel W : Don’t know why Earl didn’t take ball in hand. Should of. As that is considered a Technical fowl. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🎱

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Earl is, not quite, but close to as nuts as Crazy Bruce out of Ye Billiard Den in LA...

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

What a waste of time. Two of the best of all time playing on a kiddie table.

[@EdWong2012]

Is that a 4.5 x 9 table or 4 x 8 looks small from the camera angle.

[@jesuslovesyou5681]

It looks like a 7ft. to me

[@poolking36]

Is that a 9 foot table or 8 foot? Looks smaller

[@realmcneal2425]

1 diamond=1 foot so this is a 4x8 table.

[@charlotte240]

@RealMcNeal. That is the absolute worst explanation of the diamond spacing that I have ever heard. The diamonds are spaced apart evenly, no matter what size the table is. They are not always 1' apart...

[@brianlohse7672]

It's really funny I had an uncle that looked and acted exactly like earl. Everybody thought I was crazy hell I guess he was

[@roncerelli6841]

It doesn't state it but that table looks very small- 3 1/2 X 7 ??

[@fastone371]

40" x 80" with 4 1/2" pockets

[@Real-Americans-For-Trump-2024]

56:14 that ball did stop like it landed in a divot.

[@vernrogers1500]

mike.....helena montana

[@LeeWanner]

Could someone explain why it was a foul at 58:15?

[@antwan.]

Shane didn't make a ball or hit a cushion after contact

[@LeeWanner]

@@antwan. Thanks for your replay - but the 1 ball does it the side rail beside the pocket and Earl called foul while it was still in motion... there must be some other reason?

[@kingshamie1332]

Huge pockets 😂

[@RobertClinton]

Anyone mocking the quality of Earl Strickland's game can get played. I see a few of you with very big mouths. If you'd like to put 10 or 20 grand on that big mouth of yours Mr average Joe, I can have Mr Strickland get together with you for some up close and personal experience with just how average he is. He has won the US Open more times than anyone, which is one of the most prestigious tournaments with the toughest fields in the world . Many who know a lot about the game say he is one of the greatest players to ever live, but I would love to put him in the box with any of you armchair quarterbacks with the dough to cough up behind that big trap.

[@pashagolovin8034]

+Robert Clinton 6 months and no replies! Guess that shut'em up!

[@Disambiguateful]

+Robert Clinton You seriously need to get your head out of Earls a.. asap! Because I don't play football does that mean I can't comment on players like Ochocinco and the way they conduct themselves on the field? Try to listen to what people are saying about Earl ie he act's like a cry baby and needs to shut his mouth because all he does is complain and cause controversies. Nothing about his playing ability. If he could conduct himself like Shane does I would actually be able to respect Earl. Oh and if Shane plays for 22 more years he would run circles around the "accomplishments" that Earl has made.

[@chrismartin500]

+Robert Clinton Without a doubt, he is one of the greatest living pool players. Conversely, he is one of the biggest douche bags on earth. His personality is hard for a lot of people to stomach. I dont think anyone questions his talent.

[@zekekacz1404]

I'd take Efren over Earl any day.

[@bossramses5324]

Disambiguateful earl doesn't play with your respect in mind. I'm sure he could give a rats ass how you feel. he plays his game, his way. its fires him up. its pretty common for pool players to talk trash, especially hustlers. Minnesota fats did the same thing. and while you may whine and cry about how he conducts himself, he is still the biggest draw in pool. if you can't watch him without whining, crying and complaining then there's an easy solution: don't watch. irony: you complain and whine because earl complains and whines. I guess nobody should respect you either, huh? lol

[@bjarkenielsen8515]

1:45:15 bravo Earl Strickland

[@jadezee6316]

a 10 ft table is the only way to decide pool superiority....

[@BaconFrisbee]

Action resumes at 1:43:50

[@jandeband]

👍

[@EdWong2012]

Stop crying Earl. it's unbecoming of you.

[@MattyCakez18]

3:18:19 - I would love to know what Earl was thinking or what he was doing lol

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Why is Earl playing on a 4/8 bar table???

[@anotherOneMore7]

Strange how the acoustics of a room can make any table sound cheap and flimsy.

[@mt-nv4jd]

Only reason I watch Pearl is to see him get his hat handed to him.

[@AbelFarkas]

Earl is such an idiot.. makes me laugh so often! :D On the other hand I acknowledge, he is one of the best player.

[@tipaufderheide3623]

Maybe if Earl wasn't breaking like shit he wouldn't be so mad?

[@choward874]

Earl's still a monster.

[@BoBurson]

Obscuring the break shot with the score kinda ruins this guys

[@_I_KNOW_HOW_THE_FLOWERS_FELT_]

🤔🙃🤔 My absolutely favorite moment of commentary is a 3:16 / 3:17 ... " What's he saying " ? " TEABAGGER " ?¿? 🤔🙃🤔 ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 !!!

[@mohamedkamal-dm3sf]

Shan makes too easy on himself and so hard on you it's too hard to beat this guy I've seen him playing too many times he always doesn't lose that easy the other guy would have to make a great effort in order to beat him and he's so smart too if he catches a gear you're done

[@RubenSepulveda13]

Who’s gonna watch a match that literally has 50 commercials

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Especially when don’t watch anyanyway

[@RCBates1]

I love it when Earl blabs his mouth when he's losing it just keeps him losing. If he could just learn how to keep his big fat mouth shut. He could win many games he is losing.

[@brawney64]

i dont care if Earl loses, he will always be the MAN!!!!

[@lindastevens3547]

Exactly!

[@derekrison8461]

Hes probably the best american if not one of the best that ever lived

[@brawney64]

His respect for the game is bar none also.

[@miketumillo7875]

To be the man you have to beat the man!

[@joshuahaynes7413]

Derek Rison In his prime when earl hit his gear id put him up against anyone ever . easily the best shot maker and position player of alltime when he's focused and in stroke . . earls only weakness was his break and it wasn't horrible it was better thsn efrens at there primes just imagine if prime earl or efren had svbs break .

[@jaycoboliveri809]

You hear more of earl than the commentators

[@RCBates1]

If Earl could just learn how to keep his mouth shut. He would be a better person and player and winner.

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

I hate playing on cheap hollow tables, like this one? 😳

[@dragecardelean]

Rematch

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Two of my very favorite players to watch here. But guess who's not going to watch it ? Those two behemoth pool players are playing on a little 7 ft. kiddie table.

[@raymondphillips7107]

I'll watch world class pool on any size table.

[@ontheroadroe]

SPORTS is ALL about RESPECT! And BOTH these pool players demand that from all of us! GREAT MATCH GUYS!!!

[@RCBates1]

I hope Karma will shut Earl's mouth

[@RCBates1]

You talked your way out of a win Earl. Thanks

[@johnmccloskey2904]

Comments as entertaining as the match!

[@JohnnyBee1111]

Earls whining is amusing to watch.

[@donaldrandall9277]

Yours is amusing to read.

[@drewcamm7901]

Its just them showing off a little if they would play the table foreal theyed probably run out 80 % of these racks

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

Earl blames the white ball for losing this match? 😳

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

I love when we can hear Earl during matches. He's hilarious.

[@beefonweckeastside3323]

It's sad for Earl his demons win out way too many times

[@johnmorris008]

Enjoyed the match. However, it would have been nice if the commentators would I. D. the balls. I've played and taught the game for 50 + years, and it's still hard to follow if I don't know the lay out of the balls on the table. Thank you.

[@billycheng6729]

play nice now...if i live long enough i hope to play and teach for 50 years too. thats a sign of the love of the game.

[@billycheng6729]

its easier to i.d. the balls on tv that way. the only colors that changed is the 6 is now lime green and the 7 is that weird sorta blue. they're called tv balls. keep teaching...we need more people like you!

[@johnmorris008]

Billy Cheng Thanks for the nice reply. Keep playin' and enjoyin our game ... 50 years will pass before you know it! Rack 'em up and stay down only on the balls you wanna make.

[@billycheng6729]

ha ha ha good one...much appreciated