Efren Reyes vs Gerson Martinez - 9 Ball - 2023 Derby City Classic rd 7

[@EdjeBos]

I'm getting a little bit addicted to watching Efren play.. I like it. 😏

[@Ectomesoendo]

Hahaha mee too. If he quits I might not watch pool anymore. Or just rewatch all the accustat stuff.

[@gencibarreregehr887]

Me too. I WATCHED MANY OF HIS GAMES ON KZbin..MANY TIMES, SOME.OPPONENT SWEARIMG,.YELLING AND PUT HIM DOWN. OFTEN OVERNIGHT WATCHING HIS MATCH, I READ HE WAS THE TOP.PAID BILLIARD POOL, ALL OVER THE WORLD..WOW! THATS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT SIR EFREN..! CONGRATS !

[@craftyboy0071]

efren is efren no matter what. win or lose in this game, efren will always be the GOAT

[@bingochoice]

It cracks me up when these commentators say efren isn't the player he used to be..He's still the best player in the world..Pool requires good eye sight, and the ability to stand up, and swing your arm a bit..Efren has all that, plus the best intuition, and more knowledge than anybody..People are always so quick to announce someones decline when they get older..Theres Efren, and then theres everyone else.

[@apassionforpool]

He is the goat but not the best now. He hasn't won anything recently apart from growing admiration including mine

[@LeifHinds-gf5mn]

He is and always will be the Magician with his pool cue and being humble is a true sign of the best.. 1:05:31 1:05:31

[@jonnycarroll6676]

Always a pleasure to witness the Magician performance 🙌. Gives hope my game can improve.

[@Shong9432]

Mr. Reyes, please enjoy your retirement. You are always my idol and you are truly a GOAT on this game. 💝💝💝

[@gustavomaita9134]

I thought the magician was retired, we love him

[@napoleonbonaparte1260]

He unretired like Michael Jordan did.

[@packohub1145]

He's retired in major long tournaments probably there was a sponsor

[@KING-FU]

Obviously not in his prime, but to think at 68, Efren can still play at this level is remarkable. He’s probably still equal to, or an even better shot than 95% of the Pros who are half his age.

[@404nobrakes]

Scott mentioned he's been struggling with a shoulder injury that makes it hard to elevate the cue. That's probably why he touched the 3 ball twice. Couldn't elevate. He still plays well despite having a limited range of motion

[@KING-FU]

@@404nobrakes Thanks man. Didn’t follow it quite that far, but one thing is often true… “Getting old isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” 😉

[@Gia13Nashville]

I enjoy these commentators.

[@starkimage_jrs7710]

Mr. Efren Reyes - over 65 yrs. old Gerson Martinez - about 27 I watched the game because of Efren Reyes. Grew up watching his matches on VHS. Lol😁 With the score of 7 - 9. With the age difference. I'm still a big fan of Mr. Morales (Mr. Reyes alias😁)

[@roseanndungo459]

Mr. Efren Reyes is actually turning 69 this year. And yes with the age difference, Mr. Reyes still got the edge. I am also a big fan of him😊

[@markfish1113]

yeah this player is routine for Reyes 9-3 result during his prime. Due to age, Reyes eyesight cant see and have issue with potting.

[@gordonsmith4039]

I've always been taught to keep your eyes on the table. Do not change your focus, or cause ÿour èyes to have to adjust to differing light. Good advice.....

[@tuismhlanga3844]

I've never seen a player that plays as much safe as Efren does he's fantastic rarely can go wrong with him still the killer

[@pescaconnunez]

Es fascinante ver al mago jugar, no me canso de ver todas sus jugadas,

[@williamprice1844]

You get a free master class in just watching Efrain

[@aronisaacs3960]

@@williamprice1844 MrWP thanx for that..this happen to me every time i whatched him play

[@IckyLove420]

“Obviously that side pocket is defective, we need to have it replaced immediately” 16:43

[@Krushard]

Gerson is jumping up and stubbing every shot like my bar pool buddy, it's a miracle that he got this far.

[@solemarvasquez9359]

Con un señor q ya esta dando la última vuelta

[@solemarvasquez9359]

Ya ese don no le gana a nadie de esos jóvenes ya su tiempo paso

[@armanmayuga9641]

Gffffffffff

[@MrDkelsay]

Hey can you please explain what stubbing is? Beginner pool player here, thanks!!

[@cardguys]

I've played him a little and Gerson plays crazy strong when the pressure is off. 😅

[@goooys4173]

DID YOU KNOW: EFREN REYES was even banned from playing in some tournaments on account of him being too good. This led Reyes to travel to the United States in 1985. In 1985, at the start of his career in the U.S., he used the alias "Cesar Morales" to hide his identity so he would be allowed to compete unknown.

[@DannyBoy-yk9rh]

30:02

[@rogerscottcathey]

True, and he said his best play was in that unfilmed era. Imagine that.

[@keithfullmer1058]

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[@rangikaka4498]

Can u explain the 2 foul rule on the 3 ball plse..tia..interested novice..great to watch, even better if I can learn basic rules while watching...thanx

[@rogerscottcathey]

@@rangikaka4498 : Three foul rule. Typically due to safety play. Hiding the ball. Both object ball and/or neighboring or cue ball must touch a rail after touching the object ball. Upon failure to do so, the game is awarded to the player who played safe

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

New subscriber. You do a good job...enjoyable viewing.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Contrary to the statement of commentstors at 2:19 time that they have not seen Efren do jump. There was a game i sae Efren Jump. In 2003 WPC against Oliver Ortmann, he did the Jump. Thats the only time i saw him use a Jump stick.

[@Kostly]

4:20 surprised me ... what a gift to see the table like that. To shoot that ball as hard as he did? Steve Carrell face cringe. Efren can do anything on the table.

[@TwoFourFixate]

Most times that I 420, something in this beautiful universe surprises me.

[@sionemataele7900]

This Martinez is sure taking a lot of time walking around

[@joebrown1382]

There's a difference between semi pros & Efren. Efren doesn't walk around the table to see where he wants the cue ball for the next shot. He just knows.

[@Danielle13522]

That’s from experience

[@autobus769]

​@@Danielle13522that's genius

[@cardguys]

But Efren lost, and Gerson is higher rated. 😅

[@Kostly]

Efren never tries to kill a break. He want's predictability and he gets it.

[@aronisaacs3960]

Always a pleasure watch him playing..😊😊😊

[@renanislamet5381]

Good shoot,,,,,,,,

[@RichardsWorld]

@8:46 they said you can't put the 2 ball at the back of the rack, and Efren does it

[@ml244716]

Notice that too on the third rack

[@gregpeplinski4412]

I saw the same thing and it had me wondering. Plus at first they said you could use a regular cue for jumping then later he said no jump shots at all. Which is correct?

[@tuismhlanga3844]

Wow magician is still in the game great to see him taking it on

[@Stollberger72]

I saw Efren jump once or twice using his regular and not a jump cue. I strongly believe he never owned one. 😀 Personally I think jumps shouldn't be allowed as they are against the spirit of the game and way too often provide relatively easy escapes and often lead to lucky results. But that's just my opinion.

[@killah7832]

I think someone gave a jump cue to efren as a gift but he returned it because he is having a hard time raising his arms and does not like to jump.

[@nortonisaac9985]

Never owned one cus he's not very fond of that jump shot. He's more about using everything except that

[@killah7832]

@@nortonisaac9985 he owned one like i said he gave it back. ☺️

[@uriahotten3895]

Hopefully Gerson wins this tournament someday so he can afford the rest of those pants.

[@TwoFourFixate]

@@uriahotten3895 I find it very difficult to watch Gerson. He is not a very relaxed player . . . whereas, to me, Efren is.

[@niladollete6855]

Efren still has it watching from canada , wish u win more god bless u Efren

[@kuciljr3513]

nice

[@wilsonwuisan6070]

Efren Reyes is my idol..

[@Krushard]

28:06 They way his brain works... Efren is playing his own game, parallel to whatever is on the table and he is alone there, lol.

[@archico01]

noticed that too. He played that 9

[@Krushard]

@@archico01 yeah, and with inside too :). I might try to flirt with the 9 as well and hope for the best but he actually saw the exact way it's coming off of it and took an extra risk of extreme inside to end up in a perfect position.

[@nfmosphotos4624]

Ive been really annoyed by most pool commentators, to the point where i was starting to think its better not to have any. But these commentators are perfect, very positive and they dont spend all their time trying to say what shot the player should go for or second guessing them, or trying to out do each other in guessing strategy. Even their off the table stories are relevant and not too drawn out. Thank you for having them!

[@jaimejuarez756]

El gran ponpas ganandole a una leyenda viviente

[@AllenJackson-ib7bs]

Cannot win them all but this will not stop 🛑 the magician!

[@WilliamAngelo-x1y]

Even he retire he always willing to fight the one who challenge him in the game

[@johannrajan3279]

The table seems to be not level enough. You can see the cue ball rolling when it shouldn't.

[@aussiegypsy6273]

These fellas said you're not allowed to rack the 2 ball at the rear & Efren done it on the 3rd rack.

[@waynefortner3642]

Why is effern not allow to play 36:59

[@Kostly]

24:10 One Ball Willy...Lance Armstrong would like a word.

[@boothby1027]

The older,the wiser.

[@rogerscottcathey]

Wait a minute, they're talking about a 90 game competition between SVB and Dennis Orcullo and this is titled a 2023 game here between Reyes and Marinez? Has SVB played the Sharks long match twice with Orcullo? Is this game here really 2023? I'm confused.

[@rogerscottcathey]

I've seen this before, so I don't know

[@D34dm4nk1ll1ng]

It would be a dream to play with bata, i dont think i could sit if i were playing to be that close to a legened and possibly miss anything he could teach would be tragic

[@rogerscottcathey]

Actually there are videos on KZbin showing Efren jumping three different times. Probably in my Efren playlist somewhere. His mastery of massé, using side pocket tit, and some of the weirdest English that few have ever figured out. I recall Rempe and Incardona utterly gob smacked by some of his manilulations of spin, draw, stun and follow with no explanation as to what he just did or how he did it. And I'm not just talking about the famous "Z" shot either.

[@rogerscottcathey]

42:44 that shot I've been told requires middle top, no English. It induces thereby clockwise (left) spin on the object ball so it rolls into the hole off the visible side of the pocket. If you attempt to use left spin of the cue ball to get better position, it will induce right or counterclockwise spin on the object ball and it will rattle in the pocket and not drop. Depending somewhat on speed or force used. I'm surprised Efren used any spin at all.

[@xnoitulos]

"he doesn't want to get straight. he defiantly doesn't want to be on the rail...I think he's both."

[@Kostly]

14:45 what is going on right now? Then the safe attempt at pocket? smh Stop the slaughter Efren. 16:25 Efren like "no, I'm just getting started"

[@dwsnsgp]

In the third rack Efren put the 2 ball at the back of the rack. You did not explain why you can’t do that?

[@03roadieblkpur]

It would be enlightening for Railbirds TV to mention the cue maker the players are using and possibly the value. In one episode it was mentioned that the player was using a cue he made worth $25,000 which is astounding since as a novice I shoot with a cue costing less than $100.

[@DaveHunter-rb4ix]

I saw him jump once in a video I was watching a year or two ago. I can't recall which video it was though.

[@gavinhadley7672]

..didn’t know that Michael Caine would be a guest announcer..cool 😋

[@happyhippie8339]

Rather have no commentators than two that want to talk about if Gersons home town in Peru, while Efren is lining up a combo 9 ball shot.

[@TAROTAI]

@28:04 good hurt

[@mellowman8695]

Every time gerson misses the whole building, let's out a sigh of relief

[@bullclashofclans]

Holy cow this video is going viral!😮😮😮

[@reynanteramos5190]

They have Only one legend in billiard and this is the pride of the Philippines Efren Bata Reyes a.k.a the magician

[@kyrregrnstl1706]

Think the Fargo rate system needs a overhaul. Martinez can almost string 5 balls together and his fargo rate is just 20 point from Ko pin-yi which is a tournament winner and strings more racks together than Martinez strings balls ?

[@tuismhlanga3844]

It upsets a lot sometimes to see a player to miss a straight shot like a highway.

[@carlosmanuelferreras2162]

efrain

[@gracianomendoza8671]

Win or lose he is still the GOAT. Still artful in his shots. Take into consideration his age, at 68, still goving these young guys a good scare and a possible loss, hahaha

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

Why does his wife enjoy all him money if he stays in the yard eating hay? Poor goat 😢

[@gumercindodeleon6330]

At his age he is my champion.

[@swellslots4540]

6:00 you cannot place the 2ball in the back of the rack @8:34 the 2 ball is the back.

[@larrycheek3588]

'My High Run is 132' E.R.

[@daipapa0716]

老人になってからの レイズの姿も、なぜか素敵だ

[@yxgv]

how is dude not bored playing, i mean dominating pool for over 60 years

[@tomruth9487]

@yxgv, I think it shows his true love for the game. It's such a part of him.

[@stevewilliams2732]

Nice

[@RemyHolder]

God bless Efren

[@SophiaPretty-m6c]

Still my hero my kabalen The Goat

[@ItzAyJayJay]

One of the commentators sounds like the Geico commercial lol

[@radicalrick9587]

*This was simply an off-tournament for Efren. We all have our up and down moments. Efren doesn't have them too often but this tournament was clearly one of his down moments.*

[@james1795]

Very true. Yet, I'm a couple of years older than Efron. As time plays on our bodies and brains. We simply don't preform as well as we did when we were young. Like the athletes in any sports . You may be young now, and too young to comprehend what I'm telling you. My thoughts were the same as yours 60 years ago.

[@radicalrick9587]

@@james1795 *Well I'm 59 years old, so that would make you about 120+ something years old. I'm impressed.* *But nevertheless, I use to be a top 10k, 5k, sprinter, marathon, and long-distance runner so there's no need to explain to me about the wear and tear of the body as we age.*

[@james1795]

@@radicalrick9587. Thus.... you are full of shit. Just so ya know. HaHa!! And anyone who believes your BS story, falls in your same same category.

[@paulamos8251]

It will be nice,if there's an arrow to show which ball is next during the match.Just a suggestion 😂

[@eliezerclemente4264]

The best Efrén reyes 😊

[@t.rogers1298]

Efren..The ( GOAT )...

[@jeffhanshaw6712]

Yes when you play someone so bad ,it's much harder to do

[@TAROTAI]

@4:14 pow!

[@abdulbasidkurdi883]

Efren rayes still the best...❤

[@shariross2151]

No, this event happens the end of January every year

[@jaypisme2343]

I wanna know what wrap is on Efrens cue

[@9ball709]

its only tape, its a predator sport 2 cue, with predator shaft he put the tapes to cover the brand and put some tape on shaft logo brand

[@Alibadbad]

Its a $10 cue stick

[@9ball709]

@@Alibadbad its predator sport cue, some cues that he had was made it on japan, its a urban legend that he use $10 dolar cues

[@Alibadbad]

@@9ball709 legends are from true story. Efren uses $10 cue stick 1989 when he first came to US. He revealed that story in an interview.

[@9ball709]

@@Alibadbad but only one time 😕

[@frankc6951]

Why does he not use a bridge....... I'm confused by that first match

[@robertpalominodelagalanune5502]

Muy buen termometro para ratificar el alto nivel en el que estas en el mundo, felicitaciones por la ganada

[@robertpalominodelagalanune5502]

Casi se te va la. Ultima mesa, despues de meter la 7, casi se te pega a la 8, menos mal a pesar que no saliste la metiste con todo el corazon de los que apretamos, de infarto ganarle a la leyenda EL BATA, EL MAGO, felicitaciones!!

[@wyneleedionisio5788]

.

[@vincelicari8804]

come on one more lap around the table

[@Sam-di8nm]

🔝

[@jimhan8490]

Because of this video, Martinez will go down in history as the world's greatest chocker.

[@lucci496]

I call him EFREN THE GOAT!

[@notagalongbuygone7150]

Efren was the goat.9 ball short rsce ill take strickland

[@carlosfelipeaquinofernande4389]

Buena pompas buena bola 8 que metes felicidades le ganaste al más bravo de todos los tiempos sueño cumplido de ganarle a un bravo

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

How's the JCity No Concession Rule work? forfeiture of break if alternating break was next yours? Shoot the rest of the match blindfolded? lol

[@michaelgallick4617]

I didn't appreciate Greason taking a lot of time on his shots, trying to wear down his opponent. (That's why they use a timer)! Just crappy pool ethics. Great match. 💖 The Magician! 💙🎱

[@jadezee6316]

the 69 year old body simply can no longer hold up as it did when younger no matter the skill/talent of the player.....the mind knows what to do but the body has other thoughts...though watching Reyes is still fun no matter what

[@MyCorduroy]

The commentator talks about his diesel pants in every video.

[@t-mach5504]

Ahhh…Bata Reyes🎱🎱🎱🎱

[@jamiejeffries430]

When Reyes moved the 3 ball he was honest enough to admit it nut i almost bet that player from Petu would of looked to see if Reyes seen it and if he didn't wouldn't of said anything.

[@TheFaite-ci8so]

Arriba Perú 🍫🇵🇪🏆🐐🔥

[@jaypisme2343]

I’m telling ya if you’re not trying the extra swing Efren does you should. I’ve been hitting the center of the pocket much more.

[@louisbuzzi869]

Efren Reyes is the GOAT IMO, Francisco Bustamonte is my second favorite player though. Makayla Tabb is the best ref.

[@CrazyHeartRanch]

anyone know why Efren tapes his cue, theres other vids online of him playing and its not taped. obviously its a predator bk so the tape is like 🤪

[@KintaCox]

He was definitely doing the most at the end of the match I hated it

[@adamwynyard4065]

Is Martinez wearing tracksuit bottoms with shoes ??! The ultimate chav outfit

[@allenperdomo2943]

Felicitaciones Gerson, Siempre una competencia de alto nivel vs el gran sr Reyes, hay cosas por mejorar pero siempre adelante bro, se están notando los resultados de tu esfuerzo. Con Fe y disciplina, Saludo Campeones.

[@williamconkin8444]

Remember Efren doing a jump draw on a partially hidden object ball . ?not really a jump shot?

[@intsik233]

Wow this Peruvian did a lot of walking!

[@byrongreen2167]

When I saw the score was8-6 Peru, I knew efren had lost this match…his eyes failing him the second time,maybe he should have been more rested for his match…..

[@joebrown1382]

Efren would have played the 1>7 combo all day long.

[@agempire2899]

Throughout the years I've been watching efren, be careful when efren stop smiling. Like what Strickland did back then. Just look it up.

[@chefarj]

EBR Predator Z-3 Kamui Original Medium Kamui Original Ss (Carom)

[@Thaddaus-vx4jv]

I am so sad because Efren lost this match.😭😢😢