EFREN REYES is the GREATEST POOL PLAYER OF ALL TIME!

Excited to have spent time in the company of the GOAT Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes. The Magician talked about his favourite pool shots, his worst shots, when and where he started playing pool in the Philippines.
Efren then talked about his love for 15 Ball Rotation and Carom Billiards.
We then got a couple of highlights shots from Efrens warm up for his exhibition at the Matchroom Pool Hanoi Open in Vietnam.
Efren went on to play Local celebrity pool player Do Khai in a fun exhibition game.
Let us know in the comments what you thought. Please like and subscribe to the Channel. Please share it with your friends. Thanks for watching
#poollife #efrenreyes #efren #batareyes #9ball #15ballrotation #carom #billiards #hanoiopen #onepocket #trickshot #vietnambilliards #phillipines
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[@jayvinandre2908]

The man who got me into this beautiful game. The undisputed GOAT.

[@zanethind]

Same

[@Tidoublemy]

Got me into it as well. He's one of the GOATs of any game worldwide.

[@soulmusic775]

Completely. If you are getting into pool. Watch Efren. He made such a statement in the game and set such a trend. Always and forever he will be the goat. If you don't respect him. You don't respect pool.

[@fatsilentbob]

Same here

[@louiem2]

Fantastic interview Karl. He's still so humble 🇵🇭

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

He sure is 😄

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

This man changed the game of pool single handedly. He is the Einstein of pool

[@Filanness]

He is the goat and plays well because he actually play different discipline 1 pocket 9, 10, 15, carom and even english snooker. His really a genius born once in a lifetime and real national treasure. I hope someone can make a movie of his life. National treasure. 🥰🇵🇭

[@AccordionJoe1]

Some may say Earl Strickland in his prime was better but no one can deny that Efren Reyes is the most creative pool player of all time. He comes up with shots that no one else sees.

[@antoniog9814]

Karl, next time you get to talk to him, ask him to tell you the story when he played and won the Red's Open 9-ball tournament here, in Houston, TX. I graduated high school in '85 and got to see him play, unaware that he would become the world's greatest pool player. Back then he was using the name Cesar Morales, according to the story, because word was going around of a Filipino guy named Efren being so good that no one would play him. So he used his friend's name to play (and destroy everyone) in the tournament, lol.

[@WillieDines1]

It's true as he use used his friends name as an alias, but the guy he played in the final of the 9Ball tournament at Red's was Billy Johnson, who was using the alias, "Wade Crane" 🤣

[@trononestor5853]

but then he was exposed when he signed an autograph to fan, he signed "Efren Reyes" 😂 , hope to see someday a movie about efren

[@hewgoba]

Yes that is true Cezar Morales is the alyas or pen name Efren use just hide his talent and get somebody to play billiards with him :)

[@valentine1531]

To add: Efren got the name Cesar Morales from his friend who was the original owner of the $10 pool cue. Since Efren didn't have a pool cue going to America his friend Cesar Morales gave him that $10 pool cue which Efren used in tournaments.

[@newstoday8021]

Strickland vs bata reyes The famous z shot thats the real goat he applied the trick in the crucial game my god that insane.

[@jet688]

Thanks Karl! Actually Efren didn’t respond “yes” that he’s the goat, more of a language barrier there, but that was really nice of you to interview the maestro. Nice quality video as well 👍

[@selrahcnoved]

On min 5:00, i think what he was trying to say is, there was a time when nobody wanted to play regular pool against him, so he played carom for 6 years and be great at it as well, GOAT😂

[@moneyball647]

This is true, I think he said from 1976 to 1982 he stopped playing pool and was barred from playing in tournaments. Nobody would play money games against him even if he gave them ridiculous spot. so he decided to stop and played Carom. He got so good at it too and no one would play him there too. So he came back to pool after 3 years i think 🤣

[@sdickinson5234]

Efren said in another interview that he played the best pool of his life before he quit pool for 6 years early in his career in the Philippines because nobody would play him. Then he became a carom billiards champion as he refers to here. When nobody would play him carom billiards anymore he went back to pool then came to the USA for the first time.

[@renegade-zeraus]

Rotation is the key!

[@alooooooola]

yes meanwhile the world play 9 ball and say 10 ball is much harder. They play 15 ball all their life

[@thacasualpoolplaya]

so not a single modern pool player/fan has ever seen Efren's prime. Talking about the period before he quit pool for 6 years coz no one wanted to play him. No pool player on earth is comparable to him, he's the undisputed GOAT and deserves to be.

[@marlonzamora3407]

Great video. Waiting for the GOAT's what's in the bag. Thanks Karl

[@jevauljagnanan6826]

The legend himself. The GOAT. So humble and skillful.Watching him since i was a Kid, he got me to up my level in pool. We will never see another like him in our lifetime. Much love and Greetings from Guyana.

[@TOPpicksWorldwide0428]

Great content Karl 💪👏 Thank you for a great interview with the Goat🇵🇭

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WillieDines1]

Great interview and video Karl and how insanely lucky we are as pool players and fans of this timeless sport, to still be blessed to have him around and still be such a huge part of Pool. I really hope that Matchroom can make the Reyes Cup happen and get everything sorted, agreed and be able to have the 1st event while we are blessed to still have him with us, so we can all honour him and he be able to enjoy it 😎👍

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

I second the REYES CUP. It's about time. The legend is not getting any younger

[@zacharyfps1938]

lez go

[@user-id8vt7yd4t]

Yes for Reyes Cup! Asia vs. Europe vs. U.S ;D

[@justinmacasinag6258]

Its about time. Our Man should be tributed a reyes cup!

[@travislogsdon8691]

It would amazing meeting this guy

[@donh1537]

I met him, he's real nice guy!

[@jimbojimjs]

Such an inspiration to us all! Someone needs to get him on a livestream with a proper translator where we can ask him questions.

[@MrHadrian71]

Great interview!

[@davidsmith4186]

He's so humble and an absolute beast in pool. 80's babies have seen some of the best, not all, but some of the best athletes to play many sports. Tiger, Tyson, Jordan, Kobe, Bonds, Mcguire list could go on and on.

[@dickersonvillar616]

Thanks Karl for having the GOAT in your vlog!! More power 🥂

[@manuelmartinez7988]

¡Te queremos Efrén te queremos!

[@Sticksoutdoors]

The best to ever do it ❤

[@martinolson761]

Good stuff. Good man.

[@ericbullock3188]

i'm not good by any means but this is the guy that got me back into playing again .he is the man !!

[@ike376]

Keep the great content coming Karl.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks 😊

[@ardeefeliciano4881]

when you have influenced a lot of people to love the game of pool and countless that followed his footsteps... then you can start to see the persons legacy and greatness. You are truly our G-O-A-T Efren.

[@user-pi6pr5yi7o]

Efren is the magic✨

[@zanethind]

Yes finally! The video we've all been wanting

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Loads more to come from Hanoi!

[@zanethind]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife 👍👌

[@ruzzellorenzo]

Sad to hear that the Magic is Gone, But Always Glad to Hear that he's the Goat in Pool. Legendary interview.

[@Chuckle_Sauce]

I was lucky to meet Efren while living in Manila, such a nice guy, always impressed me how humble he was compared to many other champions.

[@DudleySchwartz]

Love you for this, Karl. Always love your commentating! Just a tip, though, you won’t get much of what’s in Efren’s heart if you let him have it his way in speaking in English. A translator for him is much ideal. That way, everyone in the pool community including English-speaking fans gets the most out of his genius. Thanks and much respect

[@angeltalastas6127]

Agree! If you speak Filipino you can actually sense that he thinks of his responses in Filipino then he tries to translate things literally (as best as he can) in English. Humble as he is I don't think he even likes acknowledging that he's the GOAT but just agrees to get the conversation by Still an awesome interview nonetheless!

[@scottfrost8956]

The best that ever did it. 👏👏👏

[@skarlock2569]

Thank you for this Karl! And thank you Efren for all that you've done to change what we thought we knew and how you helped grow this game into the sport we all know and love today!

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Me too i love ROTATION GAME. For me i do believe that it should be the staple pool game. If i become a Multi Billionare person, i would sponsor a World Rotation Pool Tournament sanctioning all the best Pool Players in the world!

[@cykelmand]

Thank you for doing that interview. It’s an important slice of history. Efren is an inspiration for all of us.

[@badjaeaux]

the knowledge and tactics are still fresh, only the physical aged

[@nemes876]

Smile on my face the whole vid :)

[@tylerramos7797]

The best and the most humble player in the world

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

True story 👊

[@kyleevangelista12345]

Its about time! Awesome video Karl

[@Ralf-rp6nc]

Bester Spieler aller Zeiten! Keine Jumpshots sondern alles ehrlich über Vorbande. 💪👍🥳

[@dibber43]

Absolutely!!! Not agreeing with some of the current commentators of pool saying that Shane Van Boening is the GOAT!!! Sorry, I can't agree, though SVB has been amazing for the past 20 years. But, imho, Efren "The Magician" Reyes is the greatest poll player to ever chalk a pool cue. The 🐐

[@futpot3897]

You did it man! Thank you to this from all of us ❤

[@ceelee5850]

Efren Reyes is simply the #GOAT

[@williamalberto4284]

Names for the matches back then where so badass. The “Color of Money” sounds like a movie.

[@harunigee2103]

Always do this karl you inspire so many through these videos and interviews....The GOAT is always gonna be at his prime. Love from Kenya

[@hwoarang022003]

any content with Efren on it, I approve. because he is the Greatest!

[@mjbenzal1302]

I think it would be great if Efren is still young in this social media ERA so everybody will know of his GREATNESS.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Efren has a new manager who is building a social media platform to share this. We have Been trying to share the footage we got in Hanoi.

[@user-pi6pr5yi7o]

Efren Reyes respect Mike Sigel 🫡

[@DHardWorker]

Still Goat is still playing pool here in Philippines. A money game. You can search here in youtube

[@sweatty09]

Thank you Efren you make us Filipinos proud!!! 🇵🇭

[@andrewfernando8682]

🎉🎉🎉

[@williammaximus8414]

I used to hate Karl so bad especially when he was playing😂 Efren in WPC in Qatar and i think some issues going on in their match. Lesson: don't judge a person! Turns out Karl is one of the most likeable blokes when it comes to pool! Thanks for this gem of a video karl! Ur yt channel is gonna blow up!😊😊

[@abbychannel9708]

THE GOAT EFREN MAGICIAN REYES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👏👏

[@867star]

Brilliant player and more brilliant human being.

[@martinsawicki2716]

Living LEGEND! It will be a sad day in our sport when this man is nog longer around..

[@justinmacasinag6258]

They said there's a billiards pool company in europe named to his filipino Alias "BATA". And do you all think it's about time to make a "REYES CUP" for the goat's tribute?

[@ohsoleohmio]

he gave me a game of chess in cardiff 1999 awesome guy

[@bzktest6666]

The GOAT!!!!!!!!! The Greatest of all time!

[@ghettoasfuckxp]

Love this guy so much, #1 forever

[@splattered1]

He soooo smooth~ might as well be butter reyes~

[@nyr413]

All the respect to the magician!

[@rationalist8805]

Just for anyone unsure what he means by Carom, @4:10 he is talking abut 3-cushion billiards where you must contact one ball and any three rails and then contact the other ball. A point is scored for each successful attempt and they play to like 40. The tables are large - usually 10 feet - and have no pockets.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks 😊

[@tylerkeebs513]

Best INTERVIEW EVER

[@monica93304]

Greetings from Bakersfield, California. I can't say I'm his biggest fan because he's revered by so many around the world. He inspires me to be a better player. I respect the game and only like to play against people that have that same sense of honor when playing. In my humble opinion, he's the GOAT. Not only because of his other worldly skill, but for his lovely demeanor. He's known to be a kind person. He certainly is humble which cannot be easy in those circles when you're that good. He's a living legend and I hope he lives forever.

[@freone111]

Beautiful interview Karl❤ We all love Efren the GOAT.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks 😊

[@derbyjakemalazarte8973]

filipino rotation called 61 by filipinos is different than the rotarion 14.1

[@john_vin]

Karl Boyes thank you very much for touting our own Efren Bata Reyes as the GOAT. You and your buddy Jayson Shaw. We Filipinos appreciate that.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No problem I love the Philippines

[@trailblaza247]

his english is pretty good, I gotta find a way to meet the goat

[@robertreese2600]

Nice. Matchroom/DAZN should do a 30 min documentary on high profile players.

[@billymanalang965]

GOAT 🔥 i truly believed were relatives his middle name is Manalang ❤

[@wandelust]

Would LOVE to meet him

[@big7031313]

Thanks carl for the nice talk with the goat, i wish it longer 😂

[@imihj268]

nice one 🎱 what's on his pool bag..

[@Sko_poo_officiel]

Waaw perfect video with perfect player 🔥🔥💣💣🔥🎱🎱

[@polakhomie]

I waited so long for this. Thank you, brother!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👊

[@papajates]

Pinoy's proud 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@craftyboy0071]

the maestro, the magician the GOAT Efren "bata" Reyes!!!!. wow. such an amazing person as well, he dont even consider himself as the GOAT but he whole world knows he is the best player to ever play pool.

[@valentine1531]

The one and and only GOAT. The Color of Money could be made a movie by itself. Thank you for such an amazing interview and content.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No problem 😌

[@flannel_punk]

Underrated video

[@NoctanNights]

Great interview, thanks for posting this and all your videos!

[@jayvinandre2908]

Karl let me put this to you and hopefully you relay this to Matchroom. I hope you guys would come up with “The Reyes cup”. It would be Asia vs the world. Similar to the mosconi cup. It will be a spectacle for sure.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Stay tunedddddddddddd

[@jayvinandre2908]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife wait what?! It’s happening ain’t it Karl?!

[@DrixTube]

The God of Pool🔥

[@Paul_Abbott_Landsraad_Project]

Wonderful stuff Karlito. What a bloke and great interview too. Interesting point about the 15 ball rotation "practice" with me being an English guy, I can't say I have heard of it before, would it be more of a straight pool thing?

[@306Marvin]

Its the toughest pool game there is. Basically 9-ball... but with 15 balls instead of nine to run out.

[@Paul_Abbott_Landsraad_Project]

@@306Marvin ahh okay cool, I think I have heard of it. I believe Jayson Shaw did a run of +300 odd relatively recently (maybe a year ago) unless I am thinking of a different discipline. I remember being a kid and knocking around balls on a 7 ft pool table with yellows and reds and trying to do something similar and re-racking after the black being potted to continue on, this had to be some 25 odd years ago hahaha. Glad I was already learning after the GOAT before even knowing what the hell I was doing 😂🤣

[@angelogt4853]

You have to add all the balls, first who reach 61 would be the winner. You have to hit the lowest number on the table first.

[@onnyt60]

Here’s an example of how it’s played. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF7WaGyPprWpaJI&pp=ygUZRWZyZW4gYnVzdGFtYW50ZSByb3RhdGlvbg%3D%3D

[@derbyjakemalazarte8973]

He's talking about filipino rotation, which is different than rotation 14.1

[@fernanvales4093]

Goat ❤ thanks karl

[@juniedelosreyes4275]

Money ball means gambling 😂 when it comes to gambling we are serious 😂

[@chexbox2204]

Need a movie about him

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

OMG hahahahaha i remeber that COLOR OF MONEY GAME he had with Strickland, hahahaha Earl almost gone crazy at the finish when he lost to Efren very closely by comming from behind win by Efren 120-117. HAHAHAHA I saw the Reaction of Earl's face after the game, you couldnt even paint his face after leading 17rack 104-87, then Efren had a Rally to beat Earl. Hahahaha but that was too horible for Earl, because that was a WINNER TAKES ALL 100k USD. So since Earl loses, he went home literally empty handed. Unless the organizers or Efren himself at least gave him some few bucks for his plane fare. But thats something i dont know for sure. But fpr me that Game is the Best 9ball game of alltime!

[@garry1220able]

Yea saw that game was held in hongkong and it was nerve-wracking match between the two with heads being heated up from middle to end game.. earl still a good sport and he was shocked he lost that game where he leads comfortably only to lose in the end… what a great battle of minds and steel of nerves

[@ferdinandcapellan1465]

The living legend the GOAT in pool, i hope there is some way they can honor him we can really see his age taking in

[@michaelvillame]

thanks for the interview. i would love to chat him too.

[@garry1220able]

Efren probably didnt understand the word street slang of goat as he just said yes in a haste after you asked him if he’s the goat.

[@iamcoffeerepublic]

A living legend.

[@RealHumbleOne]

GOAT

[@markinjhawkland724]

Good stuff!

[@xODYSS3Y]

Awesome video Karl!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks!

[@brettbarker8444]

When he says he's the greatest he's not bragging. He's just stating a fact. Even watching him pull the balls out of the pockets seems somehow more natural to him than others. If I were SVB I'd be happy he mentioned me.

[@Carlos-vi3oi]

Thanks Karl for sharing, Efren, I agree is the g.o.a.t. 🐐 🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱🎱

[@Rubster760]

Brilliant work on the interview Karl. 🤩👍🔥

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you kindly

[@kruger]

🐐indeed!

[@virgildavid2439]

🌍❤Efren🇵🇭

[@rizencalub3517]

does this include what's in the bag?

[@ruskyhrahsel7723]

It includes what's in the ball sack😂

[@javierjavier5468]

No

[@jetodeocampo9072]

i was able to play in that pool hall...not sure if the place is still there...