EFREN REYES VS RAFAEL MARTINEZ : 9-Ball - 19th SANDS REGENCY OPEN - 1994

"The Magician" Efren Reyes vs Rafael Martinez from early rounds of the Sands Regency Open 19, held in June 1994 in Reno, Nevada.
Martinez's game was on the rise at this time, and he was actually ranked higher on the Pro Billiards Tour than Reyes at the time of this match.
This match would take place two weeks prior to these same two players competing in the finals of the Bicycle Club event in Bell Garden, California.
Here they are in a race to 13, 9-ball winner breaks match.
Jerry McWorter and Paul Potier are on the microphone to commentate this match.
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[@haydenrose866]

Rafael Is one Hell of A Player, love watching Him Play

[@juliogonzales5441]

Two legends of the game

[@malikderechte6366]

Please share more of Rafael Martinez Matches 👍

[@getuliosoares2072]

essas mesas é uma gamela pega uma mesa das nossa brasileira apertada pra ver

[@patrickenriquez5302]

@@getuliosoares2072 c

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Great match. Raphael is always underestimated. He reminds me of Jose Parica, the way he plays. Both of them have lived in Efren Reyes's shadow. Either one can beat anyone at any time. Thanks a lot Pat and accustats! The entire Pool community is in debt to you sir!

[@jonmiller19845]

Jose has always had efrens number... efren said that jose was the one he lost to the most..

[@liyexiang666]

​@@jonmiller19845there's kind of the who's the leader of Philippine invasion type of competition u know

[@jlobiafra]

Can you show where efren said that about jose? Not that i dont believe you but id like to use it against the efren groupies who think hes never lost a match.​@@jonmiller19845

[@FloridaRaider]

Wish the Brunswick tables would make a comeback.. love how they play.

[@logic368]

Yeah, I wonder how diamonds became so popular. Are they really that much better? To me, they’re just different, but not really better…

[@LeonFleisherFan]

@@logic368 My feeling exactly, different (which is fine) rather than better.

[@logic368]

@@LeonFleisherFan wow, it’s good to see you again, leonfleisherfan (may he rip). It’d be cool if we got to play some pool and some music together one day :)

[@memehierarchy6226]

​@logic368 money, sponsors, advertisements, and quality. If they have the same quality but more of the other definers, they are going to rise.

[@jesusfrancisco9554]

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[@capoman1]

Rafael has a cool 2 way safety play. You're stuck with only a bank short ways across the table. He'll take the bank on, leave the cue ball up table, and hit the bank at a speed that he leaves the ball in the middle of the short rail if he misses the bank... Smart play. He gets a safe with distance and can carelessly attempt the bank. He really looks like someone that knows his own game and is comfirtable going with it.

[@johncortez1599]

Finally, a video on KZbin where Rafa wins! Of course other than the old school video where he destroys Bustamante.

[@dingdong7610]

There's one where he crushed Varner

[@5000rgb]

I love the reaction shots of Bustamante in that match. He looks like he's reconsidering some of his life choices.

[@Salty80556]

Great players, always like a good match. Announcers did a very good job also.

[@hectoroh9290]

What a treat to watch

[@user-st7lx3zv2u]

Rafael touched the 2ball on 1:09:52 😂

[@dexterpagurayan4881]

Oh thanks That's cheating when the ref asleep 😅 Never noticed that

[@matthewfaulkner4323]

He sure did. He knew he did too.

[@lesterweinheimer665]

You're absolutely right, but I just noticed after you called it out! Very unsportsmanlike. Maybe he wasn't aware of the rule but I doubt it.

[@dexterpagurayan4881]

@@lesterweinheimer665 no professional players unaware of the rules, that's certain

[@WitWaves840]

His wristwatch hit it so I think he might not have felt it.

[@refiii9499]

1:16:11 that 5 railer efren nailed to go from the one to the two was an incredible shot! Incredible how he weaved the cue around and between the 5,68 and 4 balls. To get perfect position in the two ball! Wow

[@loum5254]

Rafael is my hero

[@ranchopatriot]

33:38 Should be added to Efren's highlight reel.

[@jaypisme2343]

1:15:51 is amazing

[@LeonFleisherFan]

@@jaypisme2343 That one looks cool, but really, that's the shot in this situation, and I have no clue why Paul would even consider playing safe with this good a shot. I'm guessing the camera angle is deceiving. As long as there's room to get the cue ball to the side rail off the 1, that's the play.

[@jaypisme2343]

@@LeonFleisherFan yes sir you’re right

[@observer991]

It was a good shot, but it is one that most pros would have made except for getting on the five ball like Efren did. I believe Efren is the best in history, I love his attitude, he is a great ambassador for pool and has a fantastic attitude. However, he got lucky getting on the five ball. Jerry thought it was on purpose, but Paul knew he got lucky to get on the five ball. Having said that, because Efren is the best kicker in history, he ups the odds significantly of getting lucky. By the way, one reason it was easy to tell he got lucky to get on the five ball is because even though Efren hit rail first like he needed to, the cueball pinned the four ball to the tit, which made the cueball move tangent to their contact point, which took it up table to the five ball. No player in history is good enough to pin the four ball to the rail off a kick and still move the cueball to the five ball the way he did. In my opinion, Efren and Rafael are the two most entertaining players of all time. I was playing Rafael in a tournament once. He hit the most amazing shot I have ever seen, and I told him so. What did he do? He kept the exact same look on his face and said..."hmmm" then hit his next shot. That was 20 years after this video. I was lucky to get the privilege of playing with Rafael many times. To this day, he is still amazing to watch. I believe Rafael might have been the best in history if he had played more prudently throughout his career. Taking too risky of shots has cost him many tournaments. When one has the incredible talent and excellent three cushion knowledge Rafael has, one has a tremendous advantage over those who might have excellent talent but don't know three cushion math.

[@rackyballboa5744]

One of the commentators mentioned that Pat Fleming invented the "jump cue". I did not know that but I do know that Mr Fleming is an "idea man" and is always thinking of new ways to contribute to the advancement of the game. Thanks for all you've done for the game.

[@rodelcamacho6009]

😢ayon nagka load ako

[@justachristian4072]

Sammy Jones invented the jump cue.

[@williamclinard2438]

​@@justachristian4072Jumping Sammy Jones😅

[@pedrolinares9214]

Year. 1995. Hard times.billiards .. tournament .. Rafael Colima. Martines VS Efrén. bata. Reyes Score. Rafael 11 Efrén 0 Efrén. And. Earl strickland.. my favorite players

[@mikewest712]

When Reyes was dominant, he raised the level of play and safeties to a new level. He defined the golden era in USA.

[@getuliosoares2072]

Efrem é o melhor

[@capoman1]

1:09:45 Everyone crying about this 2 ball touch... CUE BALL FOULS ONLY! Learn the rules before you get to typing.

[@charlesfair1582]

Glad for the opportunity to tell Paul ( I’ve wondered if any of the people in these old videos go back and read the comments when the videos are re- released,some many times.)anyway,to mention to Paul how much I always respected him, as a player and as a person. I was around when Paul was very active in the States in the pro pool scene.Along with several other very (!) good Canadian players. I think now looking back that if Paul had been a regular on the pro tour for longevity, he would’ve probably been up for induction into the BCA Hall of Fame’s greatest players. Also wanted to say Paul that because of your professionalism,your pleasant demeanor and your attitude, I felt that I would have wanted you as my coach out of everybody else . I did get some input from Jerry Briseth,Buddy Hall and later from Hillbilly Bryant. But alas’, I probably started to late and didn’t devote myself as much as is required. I thought then and I still do,that I would have been better if I had had the opportunity to be coach by you. Sorry for rambling on, I never thought I would have the chance to tell you. Hey Jerry, I remember Pat Fleming saying to Grady Mathew’s during a straight pool match that he was using a 53” cue at the time. I wonder how short a cue he ended up with ? And if he has stuck with it. Regarding Jump cues,My personal opinion (and I know I’m in the minority here)is that there is absolutely no place on any Professional Tour Tournaments for the little jump cues.There used to be written rules regarding pool cue sticks. For weight, length,diameter etc. Jumping, I am not against. The jump stick has somehow demeaned the skills, finesse,the beauty of the game. The WPA (of course ) should rule on Jump cues. Good luck with that. A more pertinent and Clear and Present Danger to our pool professionalism is the PURPLE FIVE BALL introduced into professional Pool by an highly esteemed & respected entity. What possible sane explanation could there be. Paul, I ask you as a Snooker aficionado, How would you react If the “God of Snooker “ organization” arbitrarily introduced in the World Snooker Tournament…a pink seven ball and a black six ball…. Would the players accept that with no explanation,no reason. I don’t know how long snooker has been around but it has become perhaps the most highly thought of game in the Billiards world. I can’t believe the Promoters, the players,the governing body of snooker,and maybe more than any, The Spectators would sit still for it. I have seen many times, professional players shoot the purple five out of sequence, thinking it was the four ball. ( which has been the Purple ball for hundreds of years in the Whole World!) Come on WPA, make a ruling,(I think that is up to you if you are the governing body of Pool in the world) The whole rest of the world uses an orange five ball. How many of you governors would not get confused in a pool game of rotation if somebody dropped a purple five in your rack? THINK ABOUT IT. ! adios

[@DanielRamirez-sl2jk]

😮 cierto curi muy cierto

[@mafeees]

Rafael martinez is playing much better than many big names 👏

[@edwinbenavides4869]

Jamas pense q había un latino tan bueno en ese momento 😮

[@JosephCartaphilus]

Rafael era el número dos del mundo en ese momento arriba de Francisco Bustamante y de cualquier otro…

[@miguelcenteno8757]

UNA FORMA EXTRAÑA DE PUENTE, PERO EFICAZ

[@billenright2788]

I've spent time around Rafa some. What a powerhouse stroke. He shoots shots that others dream about.

[@wearetemporary]

I’m amazed by how much action he put on the cue ball. Super confident and loose in the wrist on his contrary English.

[@TAROTAI]

@33:37 put a nail in my eye - what brilliance can compare with Efren Bata Reyes?

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

Raphael is my cousin? 😁

[@Idontpicksides]

But I don't remember seeing you in our family aniversary 2013?

[@miketurner2046]

I find it enjoyable when commenters actually commentate on the match instead of themselves like these guys.

[@TAROTAI]

@23:35 looks like the Magician got to Martinez - Pinoy oh boy!

[@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719]

congratulations both .❤❤

[@fernandogutierrez8268]

🙏🙏🙏 *Thanks for share* 🙏🙏🙏

[@dshadow3173]

Potier keeps talking about himself like he was a Top 20 player in the U.S.....he wasn't.

[@bluedoggum8373]

Most people have no idea how good Rafael played

[@byxproductions]

BROOO THAT 4 SHOT TO THE 5. WOW

[@trumanhw]

Setup that shot @15:24 & see how many times out of 10 you make it and get position.

[@Jeff82556]

Disappointed to see Efren lose, especially by 5 games, but this was a great match. And thank you Accu-Stats - an excellent job of commenting.... good analytics but not overly criticizing!

[@junelulei]

efren's break isnt weak. it's a strategy. he scatters positions the balls from the break to his advantage.

[@jamespitts10]

It’s slightly weak.

[@Jeff82556]

Efren's breaks have always been his biggest weakness, always.

[@julitoipan4118]

before giving a safetyshot to efren he knows already your next shot he knows already what you are going to do

[@Frie_Jemi]

I love these rare chances to watch EFREN not pull out the win .

[@jeffmcclaran1721]

Who are the commentators? I would like to look up and watch some of Paul ? Matches. Sounds like he is worth a look!!

[@dexterpagurayan4881]

Efren's clothes says this is the match he won against Strickland in the finals so how come he lost this one to Mrtinez. Will someone correct me if I'm wrong 😊😊

[@ghettoasfuckxp]

This is a year before, he won that match against Earl in 1995, this match happened in 1994 tho.

[@rogerscottcathey]

33:37 look how much reverse he put on that ball.

[@isidororios6243]

Rafael de los pocos jugadores que hacian que le temblaran las manos a efren!!! Por cierto ese abierto lo gano efren con el famoso tiro Z no se si estoy en lo correcto pero parece que si!!...

[@Idontpicksides]

I remember he wore that polo shirt playing against earl

[@user-xq3hu3fd2y]

Even Efren does not good breaks. Efren still is best player of the world.Efren ranks no 1 in the 10 best pool players of the world. .Don you know that my dear commentators.until now no one has surpass his achievements in pool until now.

[@EdjeBos]

I wonder how Efren would do on a snooker table. Does anybody know if he ever tried? I know he plays different games of billiards, but don't know about snooker. Anybody know?

[@williamhall7349]

Thanks Pat for all you do posting the videos

[@zgoosekeeper]

What happened to Raphael? What became of him?

[@antonionaimlopezhernandez6091]

Minuto 33:40 efren se caga como era muy común y todo el mundo aplaude no lo niego es el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos pero también fue muy cagon que bueno que en esta partida le rejo su madre el colima

[@richardmg9903]

Meterla es fácil, Meterla y posicionarse para la 5 no era fácil

[@pommac10]

I will never watch this match again, with audio on. Commentators almost ruined it. They were on other topics, or to far behind in the action most of the time. I love Rafael !!

[@fastballonly]

Great match.　The commentators' babble was the only thing that was annoying.

[@DonDoinIt]

These pockets are huge ! Compared to what is standard nowadays

[@TAROTAI]

@20:50 + Bata is playing mind games with Raf - unreal tactics - Pinoy oh boy

[@alaskasfinest726]

I have several dufferin cues 😉great cue for the price

[@stephenstephen7765]

1:10.08 your can see?

[@mikecarmona_bakulaw]

Foul at 1:09:52…. problem when you play without a referee

[@benhill9257]

Alex pagulyan is from Canada Efren definitely didn't play his best in this match he always gives over credit to opponent's when he never checks the racks Even when he loses I love watching him play he's my favorite player Raphael is a very good player as well

[@ovedfranco7664]

Alex was born in Philippines.he was raised in canada.in2012 he became a canadian citizen.

[@bill8by5]

At 1:09:34 Martinez hit the 2 ball with his bridge hand.

[@BigZhong]

1:09:50 he fouled there

[@fernandogutierrez8268]

IM LOOKING A VINTAGE VIDEO, 1994 RAFAEL MARTÍNEZ VS EFREN REYES, BICYCLE CLUB CASINO, CA.

[@joshpalmer6502]

Yes.. let me know if you find it. 15-8 Rafael over Efren. I watched Rafael brutalize Efren, Alex, Bustamante, and Joyner all in the same day at the Derby.

[@siopao532]

Even if you dance after the tip hit the cue ball wont affect the shot! Why everytime need to stay down? Just a myth!

[@jedblanco06]

Reyes is the goat

[@irenescorza9152]

Dont feel this game mr Reyes holding back with his play of the game , no zest expression

[@gordonfarina938]

33.00 what a shot😂,only lucky but what a shot says the Kommentartor 😅😅😅😅😅

[@peterlucas3498]

Commentator says 'look at that shot'...! That was not a lucky shot, efren glanced at ball no.5 before aiming a bankshot at ball no. 4.

[@gordonfarina938]

@@peterlucas3498 Dream on boy

[@rockyj2008]

Gotta be Earl pounding rack next table

[@user-lo2fq3gc9q]

Rafael was cleverly house raking Efrem

[@adamflores5027]

whos efrem?

[@kelvikelv5322]

At 1:09:52, Rafael fouled his watch onto the 2 ball. He went on to win that game. No call. No integrity. Also, seems both those tables were hard to set the balls in the rack. Rafael always checked. Efren never checked. He may have gotten some bad racks.

[@TheTechAndScience]

Bad racks are on the breaking player, if a rack isn’t satisfactory it’s their job to check and demand a rerack. Obviously a player should try to rack their best for their opponent but it’s not always a guarantee. At a professional level, checking the rack is a must.

[@kelvikelv5322]

@@TheTechAndScience , that's a no brainer. As Rafael meticulously scrutinized every single rack, I wish Efren had done the same. Competitive, but sloppy match. I think Efren may have regretted not checking those racks more closely.

[@grabrielbsl]

1:09:50 was a foul, he touched the 2 ball with his hand

[@julitoipan4118]

like genghis khan before entering a war he has already a plan in advance he already knows the weaknes of his opponent

[@deborabeatrizmoreiradasilv1016]

😊

[@sdickinson5234]

Efren pushes out at 17:45 and Rafael gives it back to him and wins the game. 99% of players I play would not give that shot back (they pretty much will take any shot if they can see the whole ball). If Rafael gives that shot back to the best player that ever lived don't you think the average player should be giving it back against another amateur?

[@shanemcbride730]

Definitely not, it’s unexplainable why he gave it back with a full ball. He can do whatever he wants. He got lucky with what efren left him

[@LeonFleisherFan]

I wonder what one's chances are objectively speaking, takes an accurate hit whichever way one goes (I'm seeing three things one could do and honestly wouldn't bet on any being high-percentage). What I do know is Rafael is the kind of guy who'll get that perfect hit with greater consistency than almost anyone else, and yet he refuses the shot, as he prefers to put the pressure on his opponent. And sure enough, Efren does make a mess of it, so he was right.

[@shanemcbride730]

@@LeonFleisherFan that is true I forgot about that aspect of the game. Some people I play are baffled when I give up a push. But like you said i wanted to put pressure on them. Even if they do what they wanted I’ll usually allow it if they can’t run out anyway

[@LeonFleisherFan]

@@shanemcbride730 I'm with you, one tends to want to shoot, similarly to deciding between a safety and an offensive shot, I hate leaving the table because it's out of my control what's going to happen next, opponent may do something silly and get away with it, there's no telling, and push-outs are similar in this respect. Decision making process becomes easier once one is playing against competition of this level as they're usually going to do the smart thing, which is predictable (and the reason why push-outs without moving balls into bad position won't really buy many opportunities).

[@1solivagus]

Did Rafael foul at 29:45? Looked like the cue ball may have came back and hit his tip...

[@capoman1]

Nope. He stroked through it and the cueball comes back while his stick is behind the cueball from our view.

[@sergeykhachaturov9397]

I have yet to meet a player from Canada

[@richardmg9903]

Alex paguilayan represents Canada

[@maimaimai9169]

Paul Poitier

[@rle1020]

John Mora

[@germangarcia8592]

Efren no gano ese abierto?

[@muntasirjahanid0035]

Raphael made foul on the 2 Ball

[@user-lo2fq3gc9q]

Efrem should've checked Rafael's rackings...he was house racking Efrem to death

[@dingdong7610]

Efren wasn't checking the racks to know either way

[@georgealmonte7225]

😮

[@jonmiller19845]

You have to hit the balls good, in order to get lucky!

[@dingdong7610]

Learn the definition of luck first😅

[@pedrobadangayon430]

Efren is giving the game to his apponent or maybe he lost his sense

[@geoffreykeenan5914]

Worse commenters I've ever heard.

[@geoffreykeenan5914]

I mean, worse commentators I've ever heard. Irritants throughout the match.

[@jiroverrse]

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[@dillhole4603]

👁️👁️

[@teodydepedro8164]

Puro kayo ngas ngas...Talagang ganon, may talo may panalo, hindi lahat ng oras nasa taas ka..

[@user-ix7cr5ie2c]

Rafael is way better than Efren! 🎱

[@jejebenj128]

Some says Rafael is the true GOAT of pool

[@chinonanoetv4682]

Martinez is foul ball 2 in score 9-7

[@henrygarsota1024]

Kawawa c tatang Efren talo na atsoy pa ppno..swerte daw iyang damit nya n ginamit nung maglaban cla ni strckland pro ngaun nwala na ang bisa hahaha...

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[@user-ix7cr5ie2c]

Efren sucks!! 😖