EFREN “Bata” “The Magician” REYES TRIBUTE … The GOAT’s BEST SHOTS EVER

Dr. Dave presents a fitting tribute to the greatest pool player of all time (The GOAT): Filipino player Efren “Bata” “The Magician” Reyes, showing many of the greatest shots and moments of his long career. This is the most comprehensive collection of Efren’s best shots ever assembled.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Longevity
0:41 - Great Moments
2:04 - Kick Master
3:48 - Creativity
5:45 - Pure Skill
---- 6:43 - Z-Shots
7:07 - Lucky Shots
7:57 - Well Rounded
8:48 - Showing Off
10:17 - Wrap Up
CORRECTIONS:
- at 1m19s, I said that the COM match was in 1997, but it was actually in 1996.
- at 1m33s, I said $200,000 was the largest purse. It was at that time. But in 2006, Efren also won the IPT World Open Final, where he won $500,000! I should have mentioned this also.
- at 6m18s, an image of Mr. Bean appears very briefly. This was not a subliminal test. I borrowed that clip from another video and wasn't as careful with my editing as I should have been.
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- “TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS” video: • TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAM...
- great pool shots: billiards.colostate.edu/video...
- great pool matches: billiards.colostate.edu/video...
- Efren’s Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Longevity 0:41 - Great Moments 2:04 - Kick Master 3:48 - Creativity 5:45 - Pure Skill ---- 6:43 - Z-Shots 7:07 - Lucky Shots 7:57 - Well Rounded 8:48 - Showing Off 10:17 - Wrap Up *CORRECTION:* - at 1m19s, I said that the COM match was in 1997, but it was actually in 1996. - at 1m33s, I said $200,000 was the largest purse. It was at that time. But in 2006, Efren also won the IPT World Open Final, where he won $500,000! I should have mentioned this also. - at 6m18s, an image of Mr. Bean appears very briefly. This was not a subliminal test. I borrowed that clip from another video and wasn't as careful with my editing as I should have been. *Supporting Resources:* - “The MOST EPIC POOL MATCH of All Time” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iqeGyBirqtkLc - “TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 - great pool shots: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ - great pool matches: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ - Efren’s Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Efren_Reyes_championships - Efren Reyes themed T-shirts, caps, mugs, posters: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's KZbin Channel:* kzbin.info

[@trumanhw]

Glad to see a video of mine made it into your compilation Dave. :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@trumanhw Thank you for doing such great research to make it easier to find lots of great Efren shots.

[@princeofasgard9301]

Everybody loves Efren, not just Filipinos. The GOAT is a true people's champion. Thank you BATA.

[@beercanbrian1880]

I have a picture of Efren on my Wall of Fame as you walk into my home pool room. Never gets old watching him play.

[@icerag]

I don't think I've ever seen a greater standing ovation with loud cheers after a non-final shot. Saw the Z-shot in TV live back then and I was shouting. Great hill-hill drama and a marvelous houdini execution. Nothing like it since.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed, for all the reasons in my "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT is so Legendarykzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U

[@kardongpatikar2736]

Efren is truly GOAT among the GOATs. I think the other billard greats will not be called if he is given the chance to play in his prime because he is disqualified in every tournament, and no one is willing to play with him. Just need more interviews from him while he is still alive to enlighten all billard fans and sports fans about his pool journey. Such a waste, if not documented and seen commercially. He is truly a treasure of the billard sports itself around the world that may compare and align to other sports.

[@user-pt5nx1np5t]

Thanks Dr. Dave, Efren is a legend that will not be forgotten in pool history. I think we need to establish a tournament having his name like Mosconi.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That's a good idea. You should suggest it to MatchRoom Sports.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Matchroom is already preparing that cup.

[@kikimomikuto6689]

I truly believe that Efren is the one who revolutionized and modernized how pocket billiards is being played today.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed.

[@kikimomikuto6689]

@@DrDaveBilliards Efren is still very much active playing in the Philippines almost every day for money games. It's always a treat and educational watching him play 15ball rotation rather than 10ball.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I don't doubt it.

[@jongmacinas2580]

in his interview by Mark Wilson, he called the american players back in the 80's great straight pool shooters but lacked the thinking aspect of the game which he possessed by playing a lot of rotation games. And according to him, that's how he beat them all aside from his raw skill. I also thought the red dots in the cue ball was initially to study his game because most filipino's like him and Francisco hides their strokes.

[@joshid8402]

Happy I had the honor to meet him 2-3 weeks back here in Michigan. He was very humble and had a great sense of humor. Great video Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!

[@dkb6465]

I will never forget meeting him in Oklahoma

[@psijicassassin7166]

The new generation of players like Alcaide, Filler, Van Boening and Shaw have all played games with Efren. Great to see him touching their lives.

[@kasey9067]

I'd love to meet him!

[@jpdoc5722]

“the more I practice.., the more I get lucky” -Efren Reyes

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He GOaT lucky! :)

[@rexking3513]

Hahaha

[@hermandeguzman107]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@BMack37]

This guy is my billiards hero. He also made me the most annoying player to play against. If I don't like the layout, I do a safety. I let them do the work then when it's runable, that's when I go offensive. The safeties open up opportunities for caroms. I can't do anything close to what he does but I copy it as best as I can. After I learned about him playing one pocket and carom, I started playing those for practice and it made me 3Xs the player I was before. Banks and caroms became second nature. Great video Dr Dave, Efren is the greatest ever.

[@shark9311]

This is by far the best video on the Internet talking about Efren Reyes, and there are many!!!, very professional and impressive that you shrunk all that in 11 min. Congratulations.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!!!

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

Yes, the doc does Mr. Reyes a great service. I found a far more entertaining video, perhaps the most entertaining pool video I have ever watched... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ3Vmnitq5ijadU

[@chrismcnair8691]

Absolutely mesmerizing video, Dr Dave. Efrin is one of the greatest sportsman ever! 110% class act!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@adnan.hasanhodzic]

This is the definitely the best video tribute about Efren on KZbin. Well done.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so.

[@kasey9067]

I agree, it's wicked excellent! 👍

[@RedEggRed]

Efren Reyes' humility is truly remarkable and sets him apart from other pool greats. Despite his unmatched skills and numerous accomplishments in the world of pool, Reyes remains incredibly grounded and modest. He never lets his success get to his head, always maintaining a down-to-earth demeanor. He really is the GOAT!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Efren is the GOAT in every way.

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

This living legend has given so much pleasure to people all around the world. May you have a long long life Efren - the greatest of all time!

[@jedidiah710]

That’s some crazy Jedi shots right there! This man is absolute genius! 🤩

[@nuggers23]

Love him. Once met him in Warsaw before his 9b final with Steve Davis. What an evening that was!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Efren has had several great moments against great snooker players. I almost included them, but the video as getting a bit too long for the attention span of most KZbin viewers.

[@nuggers23]

@@DrDaveBilliards my attention span for Efren videos has no limit 😃💪

[@DrDaveBilliards]

If you want more Efren videos to binge-watch, see: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ and: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

[@nuggers23]

@@DrDaveBilliards ❤️❤️❤️

[@flighty93]

Great video Dr Dave! Anyone who truly loves pool would surely agree with this one, Efren's legacy is one of greatness and humility in a sport where it's hard to find those hand in hand.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! Well stated.

[@leizlsicad9222]

This greatness overload but believe me, there were lots of amazing shot he's made but never recorded on video said Efren.. GOAT

[@DrDaveBilliards]

No doubt about that. Most great players have very few of their great shots recorded in video. Fortunately, this is less a problem going forward since so many more tournaments are being video recorded or streamed.

[@tommyjones9872]

Very nice and professional accolades to Efren! Well done Dr. Dave! Kudos to you sir! Loved it!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks Tommy! I'm glad you liked it.

[@dewberry3043]

Wow 👏 might be the best Efren Reyes compilation shot.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

I always loved Efren's game and how humble he is. Makes me respect him highly and I very much enjoy watching his matches. I've noticed when I'm shooting pool I'll stumble upon a shot that seems like something Efren would do.

[@muhweziblessings]

His longevity is not talked about enough thanks for bringing this up too Dr. DAVE

[@Arclight24]

Efren is always be remembered and adored. Thanks to KZbin and his hours of recorded shots, the magic, the icon, the legend will be in all our hearts and mind as the greatest of all time 🎉❤☝🏼 thanks dr. Dave for this tribute 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 love to hear your commentaries beside jeremy jones and billy incardona sometime soon! ❤❤❤❤ 👇🏻 As Danny d’ilberto once said “efren is a player that comes once every 200 years”

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for the kind words.

[@vulcanraven4813]

Its sad that Prime "Bata" Reyes 70's - 80's not recorded.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@vulcanraven4813 Agreed. All the younger players today are lucky to have so much online video coverage.

[@QueenPH23]

Efren the magician Bata Reyes the 🐐 forever ❤🇵🇭❤️

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

Love watching! And keeps on watching..again and again! Godspeed Dr. Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Even I like watching this video again periodically.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Beautiful I love the fact that he was a very humble plus gentleman full player Keith ❤

[@jacklamata2544]

A Monster at this game!!! The second one it’s not born yet… Live well G.O.A.T

[@johnmay3341]

Such a humble man. Lots of respect

[@timlavado7278]

Thank you for this video sir! What a fitting tribute to the GOAT of pool. I've been watching Bata since I was a kid back here in the Philippines. It was always a watch party for our family especially if it's against his fierce rival, The Pearl. His brief rivalry with The Iceman was a classic too.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it. It is certainly a deserving tribute.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Super awesome video Dave. I am digging the music at around the 3 minute mark and beyond.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked the video and the music.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@DrDaveBilliards Super great my super Dave I mean doctor

[@capoman1]

EFREN IS KING. There is no one more exciting to watch.

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

Nice video sir Dave..I cant help but to comment first before I continue watching..truly..you're a fan (sir Dave) of our treasure here in the Philippines..God bless Efren..God bless you too sir Dave..and More Power!MABUHAY!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words.

[@entropyachieved750]

And such a humble person as well.

[@akatsuki1986]

DrDave Billiards is one of the Legit Billiard channels on youtube not only youll enjoy the video but also you get to learn alot with this man.

[@kasey9067]

Efren Reyes is everything we love in a champion... his skill is unparalleled, his technique is impeccable & his sportsmanship is humble and grateful win or lose. He truly is the G.O.A.T. 💯❤️ This is a fantastic tribute to this amazing man, I love it!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated.

[@TheHippiWitch]

Nothing I like better than watching Efren shoot. Amazing.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Me too. If you want to see more, see the Efren videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ and: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/

[@OrrosGG]

Thanks for this video, he truly is the Greatest Of All Time.. 🇵🇭🏅🇺🇸🏆 Among us Filipinos he’s truly a National Hero.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It is certainly a fitting tribute.

[@kasey9067]

I absolutely believe he is. 💯

[@samuelleevallongo9752]

Always loved how easy he made it look and his banks when I was a kid had me hooked. On top that he was incredibly sporting.

[@vinko8237]

Dave, thank you so much! You should be promoted from Doctor to Primarius! About Efren's luck I hope he would have admitted sometimes. About his showing off... I would say he really liked entertaining the public, for example when he used to walk around the table like he didn't know what to do, when it was clear he knew - an humble showman!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you. Well stated.

[@TheDeghohun]

He sees things no one else can see. I could never imagine such shots. He simply is and will be one of a kind. Others are standard straight shooters with great bank shots and safety. Efren has that and then a whole other level. He loved playing for the joy so if he won he won, if he lost it didn't matter. If he won money he won money, if he didn't it didn't matter. He wasn't money driven he was "love for pool" driven. Watching those shots - they were really high risk shots, yet he still took them. Anyone else would have thought about the money at stake and play it safe. Not Efren. He is an entertainer. He made us see things never seen before. Hence, to be the GOAT you need to have something special, something unique no one else has. That's EBR!!! THE GREATEST Of THE GREATEST EVER! Mark my words you will never ever get to see someone else like him again. Whoever comes next are imitation. Never the real deal. God bless you Efren!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He GOaT lucky! :)

[@jimtwotowns931]

Totally agree..maybe top 1, 2 or 3 GOAT in all sports

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@jimtwotowns931 Michael Jordan (or Lebron James) and Wayne Gretzky are tough competition.

[@jimtwotowns931]

@@DrDaveBilliards forget about lebron james...self-proclaimed, greatest flopper, turnover king, airball king, drama queen, walkout king....not on efren's level....lebron and floyd jr are comparable

[@louismarquez82]

...Thanks Dave ...Seeing the videos really lightens up the day ! Always brings us smiles !!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. Working on the video brightened up several of my days.

[@kemjey]

Truly the GOAT. Man we are lucky that the video camera already exist so to witness the greatness of Efren Bata reyes🤩.I hope i meet him in person one day.

[@resistor8735]

Great enjoyment watching Efren play almost every day. Thanks For this video and thanks Efren.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Yes one of my favorites the Z shot

[@LouTullo]

Excellent video! I have great memories of playing against Efren while stationed at Clark AFB between 75-82.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. That’s a great experience for you. I hope he didn’t take too much of your money. :)

[@DireDepiction]

Thanks Dave! Really cool video. I live out in Brighton, CO and was so excited that you are close for lessons. Unfortunately I cannot afford to train with you, but I'm sure you've made some great billiards players over the years! Cheers

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it, and I'm sorry I'm so expensive. :(

[@Branj28]

I could watch his highlights for hours!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Me too. Actually, I had to when working on this video.

[@xianandchristiansplayhouse]

Awesome as always thanks Dave

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you're welcome.

[@djromelee8708]

The GOAT! The magician, Efren "Bata" Reyes. A beautiful human being

[@Stonefalconetti]

We always love an Efren video! 👍👍👍👍

[@Jordvntorres]

This was much needed 🙌🏼

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Well deserved.

[@aseqteam3520]

Thank you Dr. Dave for a wonderful tribute to our one and only GOAT Efren BATA Reyes.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You’re welcome. The tribute was well deserved.

[@pacman4ever143]

Hello Dr Dave its me again thanks again for your tribute to our national treasure Efren Bata Reyes and acknowlodging him together with Billiards Congress of America? as the GOAT of billiards! 🐐 💯 What I cant comprehend was how he acquired his skills to a level higher than other countries just by playing here in the Philippines? Where did he learn it from? Coz I believe America invented billiards. Watched so many youtube Efren videos. Im not even sure if he was well educated or did he even finish high school? I just cant explain it, especially when he said in his interviews that his peak was when he was in his 20s before he went to USA in 1985??? 🤯 I really cant what I know is he must be a genius to learn these skills kicking pocketing etc all by himself because no one could beat him here. I noticed that even with Pacquiao although Im not sure if he was able to finish high school he had the intelligence to outsmart his opponents to become one of the greatest if not the greatest in their sports.😤😤😤

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Simple. He totally dedicated himself to the sport at an early age and worked at it much harder and smarter than most people. He was also surrounded by other good pool players the whole time. He also obviously had some natural ability to excel at the sport.

[@jei1036]

whats unbelievable is Efren is so humble. even when you tell him he's the GOAT, he will just smile and scratch his head.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He GOaT lucky! :)

[@kasey9067]

So true 🙂

[@reeseyvuitton4257]

An equally great tribute to the undisputed greatest all around pool player in the world

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you.

[@tonycarbajal6843]

I remember the shot at 2:26. This was against Johnny Archer at the 95 US Open in which Efren placed second to Reed Pierce. Buddy Hall was commentating and he immediately knew what Efren was going do do and said that this was a textbook 3 cushion billiards shot. After the safety, Johnny tried to connect legally, but couldn't, then dropped his cue as he knew the match was over.

[@Stonefalconetti]

Any link?

[@tonycarbajal6843]

@@Stonefalconetti Sadly can't find one. You could subscribe to the Accu-Stats channel and make a recommendation that they upload the match. I have the shot committed to memory as I have this recorded on an old VHS tape. (I have to digitize this!!!!) Thanks.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

The Magician is a living legend, guys mind work different then most Pool Players.

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

Beautiful tribute truly a great man

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you think so.

[@MagKing001]

Greatest strength is his humility. Peace.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... plus all the other stuff.

[@gtzaskar6353]

I'm just glad to see him in person at DDC many times. Last year was unreal.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope he continues to play at events even though he is “officially retired.”

[@chino1619]

7:45 I just saw the most endearing Efren after the 2009 WCOP Championship victory in Manila vs Germany 💝

[@edholt3842]

DrDave I believe you could possibly beat Efren these days! Would definitely be a match worth watching.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I honestly don't think I could ever beat Efren, even when he gets old. :)

[@edholt3842]

@@DrDaveBilliards tell you something the both of you have probably forgotten more about the game of pool than I will ever know especially Efren!

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

Nicely done thanks

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

[@shawnlorde3411]

Efrin open mouth laughs....always kill meee😂😂😂😂😂

[@hungnguyendo13]

Truly GOAT ❤

[@pusoyangbano5968]

What makes me like Efren is that he uses kick shot a lot than jump shot and the most impressive is he does impossible shots on a professional game

[@jeewilly321]

Going to have to try that shot at 5:22. Such a pretty shot. Possibly worth a breakdown video? Great video as always Dr. Dave. Thank you!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

See Shot #3 in my “TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80

[@peterhunts3624]

you may also try the L shot 3:37

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@peterhunts3624 See Shot #2 in my “TOP 10 EFREN REYES FAMOUS SHOTS ... And How to Shoot Them” video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80

[@WJen8]

He truly is a magician among us 💯 I can only hope to be like 50% as good as he was 🙏

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He still is good at age 68!

[@haroldricafort]

Wow..always goat lucky humble lengendary pool master efren bata reyes 👏👏👏 🇵🇭

[@meravids6740]

Thank you for this tribute Doc, don't you think its time the EFREN REYES CUP ASIA vs EUROPE AND USA materializes it would truly immortalize the GOAT's legacy

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Sounds like a great idea to me. You should suggest it to MatchRoom Sports.

[@meravids6740]

@@DrDaveBilliards I keep posting that on their comments, I hope it enters their psyche.

[@raphcleary4706]

Great tribute video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!

[@BlackDynamite901]

He deserves to be labeled the goat. Humble and skilled.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

There is no doubt about that.

[@harolddasynth795]

Wow man,you are indeed a big fan of Efren,love your channel..

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Damn right. He has certainly earned the respect.

[@crisfirestar4857]

In basketball, boxing or other sports the term GOAT is often debated but in billiards there’s one and only one name that came out, stands out and agreed and that’s Efren BATA Reyes!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Efren is definitely the undisputed GOAT of pool.

[@dkb6465]

Agree this is #1

[@ginostrings]

This man's brain dude. GENIUS!

[@voidlingdev]

btw these shots are not your usual tiktok show off shot, this is high stakes, pro level, best of the best tournament shots. The GOAT

[@kuwatslamet]

The legend forever!

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

I'm composing a poem (in Filipino dialect) dedicated to the Champ! Efren "Bata" Reyes, a present to his 69th birthday.. and this video is a great material to begin with..hope.I can make a good one. MORE POWER!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good idea. You can call it “Ode to Efren.”

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

Sir Dave, i include 1 English verse for you..and this is subject for reaction..I am just a beginner Sir Dave,,this is my 3rd compositiin in the making..Godspeed! Before I'll raise my hand, signaling for its final wave, Let me first greet the man, the one and only Dr. Dave; With his high respect to all Filipinos, whose paying tribute to the G.O.A.T.; That may produce more champions someday who knows, that is why in return we love them both.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@justgotluckygodspeed9878 Good job. Thank you for including me.

[@justgotluckygodspeed9878]

Thank you Sir..the rest are written in Filipino dialect..its a 21 verse poem for now..maybe i'll try to add 1 or 2 verses and later on try to translate in English (whew!)😅

[@conor44HD]

Dr Dave! Awesome video, I’m from the UK and player snooker more than pool. I’m interested to know if your peace symbol technique applies to snooker in the same way, as the balls are smaller. Does the physics change dependent on the ball size, say hypothetically if you were hitting marbles, or bowling balls does the idea change? Thanks!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The 30 degree rule applies to balls of all sizes: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ Only if the CB and OB have different weights and sizes do things change a little: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/ball/weight/

[@jaimelunio2695]

9:38 imposeble shot

[@reivaxmit4323]

(2 types of pool player) 1. Efren 2. Others

[@jasv49]

Have you considered making videos explaining some of those other types of billiards, like 3 cushions and 15 ball rotation? You definitely should!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I've done lots of videos dealing with kicking and banking systems (Corner-5 System, Plus System, etc.) useful in 3-cushion here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/

[@rneumediamanila]

The best and most definitive Efren “Bata” Reyes tribute video ever on youtube!!!!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you! It is certainly my favorite. :)

[@rneumediamanila]

Showing this video to anyone doubting Efren’s billiard supremacy ( and yes there are still a lot of them)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good idea. Me too.

[@sayplease4932]

The way he hide the ball is epic that guy sleep on billiard table 😴 since birth the living legend 🙌

[@Luckydad2]

Actually, I believe about a year later the IPT held an even more lucrative tournament which Efren also won, and Hawaii's own Rodney "Rocket" Morris came in 2nd. The North American Championship? I forgot already, but the IPT couldn't pay Efren at the time (that's when Trudeau started getting into financial and legal troubles I believe) and ended up paying him in installments. Not sure if he got the full amount in the end, but I think he did after a few years.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you for pointing this out. FYI, I just added this "CORRECTION" to the video description and pinned comment: CORRECTION: - AT 1m33s, I said $200,000 was the largest purse. It was at that time. But in 2006, Efren also won the IPT World Open Final, where he won $500,000! I should have mentioned this also.

[@ThiccEagle]

Absolutely the goat especially with his recent 1 pocket performance

[@zanethind]

Earl and Efren are the two greatest rivals of all time also dont forget Efren also played snooker doubles in the Indonesia games of 1985

[@marcusm3555]

The Goat. ❤️

[@nope3920]

great video man, love it 👑

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Efren certainly earned it.

[@sonnysparkbenitezpisces29]

This is one of his best collection video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks!

[@prafull3313]

I had never played snooker or watched it. One day a random suggestion came and I became a fan of this magician ❤️

[@DrDaveBilliards]

It is easy to be an Efren fan (as clearly shown by this video).

[@libertadbansag9229]

" BEST OF THE BEST GOAT EVER LIVE IN THE HISTORY OF BILLARD!!"♡

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The undisputed GOAT!

[@rolandhufana5173]

I love your video dr dave❤

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@Chichi441544]

The music reminds me off the show how its made lol...efren the best

[@DrDaveBilliards]

"How the GOAT Was Made"

[@kingstonkhuliso4008]

Nah how does this Guy do this ? The version like the way he hides the white ball nd escape is out of this world

[@pacman4ever143]

Hi again Dr Dave I got a question for you. I just watched now again in youtube shorts Spain champion David Alcaide at the airport hand over to bystander GOAT Efren his cue stick coz he didnt know how he'll pocket a no see difficult shot. Youre familiar with this moment right? So Efren says " no shot" and David laughed and got Efren's coffee. Efren thinks for a few seconds ,with bag on his shoulder, shoots the ball 2 rails and pockets in the corner! Applause!😄 Now it made me think again and I want to get your opinion on this. I believe and have concluded, that what makes Efren Reyes the GOAT is because of 2 things: First is hes the best in billiards history in making Kick shots ,positional or defensive play ,etc. And 2nd is his natural ability to see and make shots where no one else could see? So basically hes the best in coming out from complex positions and also creating complex positions for his opponents. But this just repeats my first proposition. Because as he said in his interviews when he came to USA he saw that you could not outshoot the Americans but if you give them difficult positions that was were they struggle and that is where he will outplay them. Your thoughts please.🙂

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I agree with your GOAT analysis.

[@pacman4ever143]

@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks Dr Dave. I know you know more about billiards and the players and its history etc etc than me. Much appreciated.🙂

[@frankviterise7333]

If you are pretty good at playing pool and I was you can really appreciate the mind-blowing shots that Efren makes the better you are playing pool the more he blows your mind! The magician for sure he can pull an elephant out of his hat when he needs to!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He GOaT lucky. :)

[@peterbrummer492]

Ronny O Sullivan in Snooker and Raymond Ceulemans in Carambol....Efren Reyes in Pool Maradona Soccer, Carlsen Chess, Taylor Darts and the best Sportstar of all. Michael Jordan. Sport needs Legends Like Efren