GREATEST POOL MATCH of All Time - Reyes vs. Strickland - with the Famous Z-Shot

[@DrDaveBilliards]

*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Early Racks 2:00 - Golden Break 3:19 - Earl Rail-First Re-Creation 4:59 - Magician Golden Kick-Carom 6:35 - The Game Nobody Wanted to Win 8:11 - Largest Lead in the Match 8:47 - Earl’s Combo Re-Creation 10:39 - Hill-Hill Case Game 11:08 - Efren’s Draw Clearance Re-Creation 12:49 - Efren’s Famous Z Shot 14:39 - CueAnon Conspiracy Theory 15:36 - The Finish 16:19 - The Praise 17:17 - Shot Montage *Supporting Resources:* - previous Varner-Sigel match analysis video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Wxg2OamtZkgM0 - full Reyes-Strickland match video, courtesy of Accu-Stats: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5iVoXlmm5KUadE - contact point mirror kick shot system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/contact-point-mirror/ - Z-shot ---- analysis video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80 ---- legendary z-shot video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U ---- Efren and SVB TAR interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPSk3h4d7yinKc ---- Rollie Williams re-creation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXnSo5SrfJaihpY ---- World of Pool and Billiards re-creation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npOuln1un66FeJY - shirts, caps, and posters featuring Efren and Earl: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/ *CORRECTION: At 9m11s, the 15-ball should be the 6-ball.*

[@shtfeu]

I guess there will be a greatest match of all time every week ;)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@shtfeu Nope. These take a lot of work and I don't get much practice in. I need a break from these for a while. But one is definitely "greater" than last week's "Most Shocking Match of All Time."

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Hello doctor yes the famous z shot truly was something. I love Efren due to his gentleman way pool etiquette. He is a true gentleman player. Earl on the other hand like they say very emotional, little cocky at times. Not to take anything away from his shooting ability. Because he was quite the player. MacCready of course you know who that is way too cocky for me. But yet he was a good shooter in the day. There are a few players I truly admire. Of course you are number one.lol But seriously. Efron RoboCop I loved Tony Ellen's break. Johnny Archer had great finesse. Okay I've said enough. Keith Kuhn now just a 70 old watcher. Until next time.

[@lucasrv5]

Legendary in Portuguese, pleas 🇧🇷

[@francisubungen4774]

"the color of money" was the greatest match between the two greats imo.

[@ronaldchan2000]

Even the most unsportsmanlike player in the sport showed his sportsmanship. This tells you how great the shot was!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Earn was definitely in rare form.

[@chris623able]

Did he concede before efren took the last shot? If so that was pretty cool of him

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@chris623able Yep. He conceded out of respect. Earl was definitely in rare form.

[@jaypeesalazar9029]

The Z shot was already awesome. But knowing how clutch it was makes it the greatest shot in history.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. See my "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT Is So Legendary, and Bending-Kick Follow-Up" follow-up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U

[@ramonitbelascuain9729]

Earl's sportmanship and praise for Efren at the end is heartwarming. He knew at that moment that something very special is happening for the sport of pool. He knew that this shot will go down in history as probably the greatest and he was right. Temperamental as he is, he knew that the world is watching and he doesn't want to ruin the moment. Greatness knows greatness when he sees it.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Earl was definitely in rare form for this amazing moment.

[@bkmajesty04]

"I would rather end it like that than win the tournament" This is some next level praise

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Rare form for Earl!

[@Stonefalconetti]

Im gonna say, your editing skills are among the best in the youtube pool field.. One can easily see the passion you have to picture a match featuring the GOAT.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I appreciate the positive feedback.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

The GOAT of teaching pool showing the GOAT of playing it❤

[@CombativeLlama]

I have seen plenty of Earl’s rage moments in video, but this is my favorite Earl moment that I’ve seen. His sportsmanship and professionalism, his glee at Reyes messing up the safety just before the z shot, all of it is great. Thanks to both of these men for giving us these matches to look back on.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. This was definitely one of Earl's greatest moments.

[@rd4429]

This is the only time I saw Earl accept defeat very graciously, even raising the hand of Efren in complete agreement...

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Earl was definitely on his best behavior here.

[@pedritogeneralo2574]

Then, it proves my point that he just trying to redeem himself, as i said on my previous comment when i watch the full video of this match, 😅

[@JMichaelC98]

Loved the callout to Rollie and World of Pool and Billiards. Both great creators in the pool space!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. I also included links to their videos in the video description and pinned comment.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Hey me too! I can't believe I made it into a Dr. Dave video!

[@OM9012-j7y]

As a Filipino, I always root for Efren as for me he is the GOAT but Earl is as the Americans say will always be on the Mt. RUSHMORE of pool. Great respect and love for Earl.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Earl is also an unmatched "personality" in the pool world.

[@jasonsdodd]

Efren is the GOAT everywhere.

[@DjWarp79]

Considering Earl is naturally a hot headed, But on this game he genuinely appreciate and praise Efren because of that magical shot!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Earl was definitely on his best behavior here.

[@user-bl3px9bd6t]

Another facet of Efren's game I feel is understated is the fact that he can adjust to just about any conditions on the table. Remember he came from the poor part in the Philippines where he has experienced some of the worst conditions in the pool table. If you can play great in those conditions, what more if you're playing on great pool table.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Adjusting to conditions is definitely an important skill, and Efren is the best at this.

[@user-bl3px9bd6t]

@@DrDaveBilliards I also think that this trait is commonly shared by a lot of Filipino pool players especially coming from a poor country where they are exposed to some of of the worse conditions on the pool table.

[@thundaga4005]

"Satanic conspiracy at play" Lol. Efren knows the odds because, as the Pool God, he sets them haha

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Maybe "Divine Intervention" by the "Pool Gods" is a better explanation.

[@jethromartino]

id still say alien conspiracy. they prolly probed him to have max level luck stat 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@moremath3378]

I suspect inside the table+balls to be connected to a switch on-off device control technology to determine the out come

[@tristanmobilegamingML]

Hindi totoo yan babalu hehehe

[@dpyxl]

Efren stills play and compete for the love of the game.. He was last seen to play in public in SEA games held in Vietnam. Even he lost in the final people still cheered and applaud for respect for our 67year old living legend.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He is the GOAT in every way.

[@WJen8]

I thought I've seen this shot enough times but now I know not only did he do it in 1 go, he predicted around how many attempts others might need if they constantly recreated the situation. That kind of vision is superhuman. Thanks for the great video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. You’re welcome.

[@Stonefalconetti]

It's for these moments that Efren is and will be the G.O.A.T for very very long. The emotions, the creativity and the incredible talent-infused luck.... It's on par with guys like Tiger Woods, Sachin Tendulkar, Zinedine Zidane etc...

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated.

[@MaxMKDS]

Great video! As a casual pool fan, the Z shot is visually brilliant, but the background of the entire match really puts its greatness into perspective.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated. Agreed!

[@jethromartino]

yeah. if it was made within a 5 rack lead on an ordinary tuesday, it would still be awesome. but on a tournament? hill-hill? against earl?! legendary!

[@Mrsingingdude1]

The z shot is the greatest shot in history and under the circumstances, it makes it even more amazing

[@jeffren70]

Most people put the 7 a little higher than it was on the original Z shot. Even when Shane was shooting it with Efren, they put the 7 close to the head spot line. On the original shot, you can see it is a few inches below the line thus making it necessary to spin it more off the first rail to make the shot. Great video Dave.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good point about the 7. The shot is a lot harder when you need to spin it like Efren did. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@jerryhughes4256]

Nice work Dr-Dave, especially recreating the “Z Shot”.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! It was a lot of work, but fun.

[@bruceperez1634]

Greatest shot on the most critical moment of the game!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated.

[@luissantiago1832]

Two of my favorites of all time! Thank for a great video

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you liked it. FYI, I have more videos like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

[@jasonsdodd]

This match really did have everything. I can't imagine how it could be better.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

The rivalry turned friendship between these 2 will forever be unprecedented... truly magical. And btw, you know you're incredibly special (Efren) when you can bring out such amazing love & humility out of Earl in that way. I believe he's such a great guy, but this disposition & post loss behavior is exceptionally rare for him.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Only Efren could have brought out the good side in Earl like that.

[@bryantaylor9874]

To beat Earl in 9 ball while breaking so poorly just shows how incredible Efren really is. I doubt another player ever managed to pull that off in a race to 13.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good point.

[@NotInformedOfficial]

TBH honest, Earl being a very iconic character in Efren's career contributed greatly in making Efren the greatest of all time. He even admitted in one interview that he is the villain in the story.

[@blankphrank]

That was absolutely incredible! I loved this!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@wendelcolita6831]

That mistake give us the greatest shot in pool history

[@joseperalta8295]

Your video was recommended to me by algorithms.. Honestly the best channel I have subbed to.. Your paitents and detail and teaching details are phenominal... Thank you started to watch and havent stopped since..

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it. Thanks. FYI, if you haven't seen much of my library of 430+ videos yet, check some of them out: kzbin.infovideos Enjoy!

[@clivemossmoon3611]

Outstanding narration and tribute to this epic match featuring a classy Earl Strickland and a magical Efren Reyes. Spot on, great job.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I had fun making it.

[@willstuart4504]

It does absolutely BLOW me away that ... not only does he own "The Shot" of all time, but that he SOMEHOW knows it will take around 23 attempts, by a competent pool player, to pocket that Z kick Ball!?! 😲... How does he know this???? Lol .. let's face it, there will only be one Magician... and Efren has certainly did that name justice. IMO he's the GOAT.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He knows because he has practiced and attempted this sort of shot many times before (like every other shot possible on a pool table). That's one reason he is so great ... he has put in the time and effort required to master the game.

[@willstuart4504]

@@DrDaveBilliards Truer words have not been spoken....👍

[@lonniehargrove1524]

It has been said that Efren would watch people play pool. Afterword Efren was quoted saying "that there is organization to chaos". To be that in tuned to pool I would say Efren has a brilliant mind. Thank you Dr. Dave you have given us another brilliant video.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@eenayeah]

Excellent video! I love your commentary! Also, I appreciate how you put all video links in the description!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I have more like this here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ and here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-shots/ Enjoy!

[@uzeustosun]

Man your analysis is Simply Wonderful. Great work. Second to none. Thank you

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you're welcome. FYI, I have many more similar videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

[@okkrom]

I was a young teen, I remember how popular pool was! I remember being so impressed and interested by it.

[@butchie0415]

Dr Dave never fails to deliver.......I was waiting for the " I got lucky " punchline tho LOL!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I hope you watched to the end to hear it.

[@Halalawi999]

@@DrDaveBilliards well I got lucky 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ceretomer5987]

Love to see games and highlights like this. I remember when they used to televise pool games on the Wide World of Sports. Really wish they would bring that back. For Pete's sake, they televise poker games and golf. Neither one of those comes close to the drama that great pool players bring to the table.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. It is a shame pool lost its reach in televised channels.

[@dpyxl]

We use to watch this on Philippines9 primetime tv during 90s and early 2000s.. a lot of kids didnt finish school and staying in billiard halls during these times.

[@angeloglenn28]

great analyzation and breakdown..!! Good job DrDave..!! 👏🏼👏🏼👍👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. If you like this sort of thing, check out some of my other similar videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

[@ryanchristopher8907]

Just got into playing pool again &discovered your channel. Thanks for your videos &thorough explanations, as well as links. Cheers!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :) Good luck with your game!

[@lo0ksik]

im not crying, just something in my eye

[@lix.ianp6128]

Is it tears?

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Earl is a loose Canon, but I hold him up to efren as being just about the most gifted pool player to ever live. He's on par with Ronnie o'sullivan. DR D, I know it's not your milieu, but would still love to see a snooker video from ya.

[@SlickRick4EVER]

Maybe the best 9-ball player...

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

@@SlickRick4EVER his 8 ball game was fantastic. He was also a great 14-1. Ultimately, he had the same eye and talent. His temperament and psyche made the difference. When he was happy go lucky in the late 70s in through the majority of the 80s, he was a phenom. Once it hit around 87 or 88, the anger and frustration set in and he changed.

[@Dysusfusion]

I think this would make a great video. Dr Dave trying to make a century on a real snooker table.

[@SlickRick4EVER]

@@everythingbobbywolfe - Who are you foolin'? Strickland was NOT great as a 14.1 Continuous player...far from it! Strickland would move the rock like a 9-ball player. As far as 8-ball player... I really don't know, to be honest. Aside from temperament, Earl is easily the better shotmaker than Efren (but not by much) and the best 9-ball player than Efren. Nevertheless, Earl is clearly nowhere the well-rounded player than Efren Reyes.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

@@SlickRick4EVER the Perl was not the 14:1 caliber of the miz, or mosconi or efren, but back between 22 - 30, he was a force. He never focused it on, though. Rotation, 14-1, billiards. He always focused on 8, 9 and 10. The magician Would play bumper pool if he could make money. He even played snooker for a very, VERY brief time. In the Philippines. Ronnie talked him into it for a short time.

[@nickelassr1857]

You took my advice from the comment section Dr Dave.. you're right this time this is the greatest match of all time. You're the best

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks again for the advice.

[@Stonefalconetti]

"Jesse Krill Incorporated" was the one who recommended the match though. 😉😊

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@Stonefalconetti Many people recommended this match to me via KZbin, Facebook, and AZB.

[@machiavelli79]

Dude, hilarious commentary. Great video and content. Nice.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

[@jaycoboliveri809]

Eferen is the Jimi Hendrix of pool. Great video Dr. Dave, I started playing in the APA last week and won my first match. I'm crazy about pool.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I have many more videos like this at the following playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy! And good luck in league!

[@laniedmd1126]

Efren tried and knew it would take 23 attempts then repeated it 22 times before this tournament. A one time special move 🤣

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I like the way you think.

[@NextOfKen730]

What an amazing insight into the details about this legendary match. Thanks, Dr Dave!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

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

[@heremansmarc]

Great, great, fantastic match between two legends!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

No question.

[@bilogskii2216]

Efren's knowledge of the pool table is so advance he can categorized the difficulty of a shot and how many tries it would take for someone to finally drain it.

[@Henry92899]

probably tried it 1000 times and knows he made one about that often😂

[@luissantiago1832]

I agree!

[@Poppyblockhead]

Yes we all watched the video 😂 peanut gallery

[@thejoegreccoexperience7957]

I love watching Strickland and Reyes going head to head. Gotta be my favorite two players

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... definitely two of the best ever.

[@ambiepotolin6853]

Efren once said "he watch billiards not from the professionals because shots are redundant or he knows what play or shot they'll make he watch games from average players or just started to play pool because there he can witness unexpected or devil may care shots" lol

[@IEraiderfan]

An Amazing shot and a great match thanks for sharing stay safe.👍👍👍

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@1b32k]

I'm really enjoying these videos. It's fun hearing your analysis and watching you recreate the shots.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@harborwolf22]

Stricklands sportsmanship is awesome.

[@raystanczak4277]

You want to improve your game, watch this match two or three times over seven or eight years-the first viewing shows you what’s possible, and if you play enough and practice seriously, you can gauge your own progress. It was truly a great match!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed! And many more great matches can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/ Enjoy!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Great video, not having played for a couple of years I have a lot of DrDB videos to watch. From now on, my "Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything" is 23!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I hope you enjoy my stuff. My video library currently includes 450 videos, so you have lots of "homework" to catch up on. :)

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@DrDaveBilliards yeah, I know, I went through a lot of your University videos on my last "stint". A decade ago I worked at a folk high school where they had a 7 footer and an adult student and I played two hours before work every weekday for two years. Your videos were a big factor for me being able to stay ahead in the game 😁 I'm sure they will help reboot, and improve, my humble cue skills when I build a room for my table.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 Good luck with your game! I hope my stuff helps.

[@jamesalcon3891]

The famous shot in pool history, delivered by our very own Efren ,bata, Reyes of the philippines

[@DrDaveBilliards]

He GOaT lucky! :)

[@jiovannisookhai4446]

I see your videos are much more smoother now nice job

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. Could you be more specific? I am curious as to what in particular you think is better.

[@jiovannisookhai4446]

Your pool table camera footage looks like it has very smooth movement especially when the cue ball and object balls move during your recreations.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@jiovannisookhai4446 Good eye. I just started using a higher-resolution setting (1920x1080) on my camera. One of these days, I need to go to 4K.

[@jiovannisookhai4446]

Cool

[@Naz7434aja]

Hi DrDave if i may add up, another reason also is that this match was commentated by legendary and knowledgable commentators bill incardona and jim rempe 🙂😊

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed.

[@djamo1969]

I was literally watching the Color of Money match last night, thinking you should do an analysis of it, especially because of Efren’s great comeback, but this will do! Haha

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That "Color of Money" match was definitely next on my list, but I want to do some other non-match videos first. These match videos take a lot of work to produce and I don't get enough practice in.

[@djamo1969]

@@DrDaveBilliards I commented before I watched the video and one of the first things I thought of was that it would take a year to analyze TCOM the way you made this one. Great video. 22+22+21=65, which is one away from 66, which is almost 666! LOL

[@lo0ksik]

@@djamo1969 its worth it

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I like your satanic math! LOL.

[@uaena182]

nice match analysis thanks

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you, and you’re welcome.

[@jazvillones4254]

Another great video. Keep it coming, Dr. Dave! 😊🎱 The Satanic conspiracy got me. 🤣

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The "satanic conspiracy" remark is the reward for people who watch most of the video. :)

[@ramrocker1004]

Never a dull moment with Earl on the other side. In all sincerity, I'd say he is my favourite non Filipino pool player, maybe even second favourite of all (next to Efren).

[@jerrycasey1053]

Thank you Dave, this was great. Great! I echo those below who liked your callout of WPB and Rollie. Can't wait for more of these! You can practice any time, even in your sleep, right? :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you liked it. Wouldn't it be great if "practicing in your sleep" was good enough? :)

[@overbored617]

i'm not a billiards fan but i'm a filipino that's why this video got recommended to me, watching this fascinates me and it would've been awesome watching those match live, since this video has been like 3 decades ago there is probably a way better player than efren now, who's he? or she? I wanna watch lol

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Efren is the GOAT. If you want to watch other great matches with other players, see: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/pool-matches/

[@overbored617]

@@DrDaveBilliards thank you!

[@lggamerzgen4762]

Efren Reyes' Z shot is crazy!

[@donefinished]

Like. A. Dragon. What a pay off. Thanks doc.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m glad you liked it.

[@zero.7493]

What a humble master he always says he was got lucky.but he's not.no one can beat him except himself.good to have you the wizard EFREN Bata Reyes.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. FYI, I have a video dedicated to Efren's Top 10 Best Shots Ever. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLGq4imbtBli80

[@zero.7493]

@@DrDaveBilliards I already did sir thank you 😊

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@zero.7493 Cool.

[@Cons2911]

It was a very nice match. It had everything. It was a close game (to add to your list)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

FYI, I have a lot more stuff like this in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

[@quantumimmortality551]

15:29 ah yes, CUE-anon 🤣🤣

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad at least somebody noticed. FYI, I actually have a line of "Cue Anon" shirts here: drdavebilliardtshirts.com/product-category/political/

[@nooblangpoo]

To be fair, Earl was supposed to be on that powerful Saftey and the odds was just that Efren knocked the ball in giving Earl a sigh of relief. Then the Magician did his magic and made the wonderful Z. If I was on Earl's Seat, just like him, seeing Efren get out of that safety is just something extremely commendable that even if I lose that fight I know I'm going down as a legend as this game is to remember.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good point. Efren played a great safety on himself, but he GOaT lucky! :)

[@robertakizuki9806]

The greatest match with the greatest shot!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed.

[@Rubster760]

It’s not easy to beat a guy with the nickname “The Magician.

[@Rubster760]

I was fortunate to get to play in a tournament at the Sands in Reno Nevada where this memorable match took place. Then fast forward years later . Took on Efren “The Magician” Reyes 🤯. I was waiting for this video from you Dr. Dave. You did an amazing job on the last upload. Keep up the great work my friend.🤩👍.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad you like my recent videos. They were a lot of work, so I'm glad people appreciate them.

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Dam right rubster. O'sullivan got his butt spanked the other week off a guy called 'the wizard'. Go figure

[@thepinoychoppingboard1012]

I'm pretty sure that's not just a nickname. Maybe, the cue stick is his wand! 🤔

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@thepinoychoppingboard1012 Well stated. I like it.

[@seiyulyu4854]

I think Matchroom Pool should approach Dr. Dave to do commentary for future Mosconi Cups.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That is nice of you to say, but there are many people with better live commentary personality than me.

[@seiyulyu4854]

@@DrDaveBilliards I think your style is great, perhaps I prefer your substance over others' personality. :) And on second thought, the Mosconi Cup is a bit of a circus, and your style may not be dramatic enough for that event. But I could see a really good partnership between you and Alex Lely for the World Pool Masters!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@seiyulyu4854 I would love to work with Alex or any of the other great commentators out there. Thanks again for your vote of confidence.

[@whyis45stillalive]

I loved this match. When Efren made the 8-ball, which led to his famous 'z shot', my heart sank. I was familiar with Earl's antics. Never was a fan. He would ham it up, stall, and complain, just to add drama. I wanted to beat his a**, on more than one occasion. I'd just met Efren a year earlier, in 94, and I've still not met a nicer, more humble guy. Efren would make you feel good... As he was running racks on you. The only guy I could compare his table manners to would be, Mike Massey.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated. Agreed.

[@IN-eb3lm]

This good Content.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. FYI, I have more like it in the following playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD

[@ericpoolguysimpson2954]

First time Earl was happy to lose. I will have to give the Z shot a go. Waiting for my z shot tshirt to come in :)

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Cool. I look forward to seeing the color you chose.

[@ericpoolguysimpson2954]

@@DrDaveBilliards i ordered 3 new shirts. International shipping takes a while :( all shirts are different colours! Ps. Rds 100 starting hoping later next week!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I'm glad to hear about the next round of RDS 100.

[@jeffcaffrey70]

I wish I knew you before moving from fort Collins to Yuma. I would of loved learning pool from you in person. Do you coach?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I do teach courses and give private lessons: drdavebilliards.com/instruction/pool-school/

[@dfloriza]

You killed me with the satanic conspiracy theory hahaha great video!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Many people have commented on the "satanic conspiracy." I'm glad I put it in, and I'm glad it gave you a chuckle.

[@turbostar101]

Nice review of a great game

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@Arsenal-Tengu]

Awesome video! Anyone got the clip of Earl saying Efren is the greatest?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. The link to the original video is in the video description and pinned comment.

[@Duffyyy94]

I can''t think of a greater shot and I've made millions of them - Earl

[@DrDaveBilliards]

How could you not love that?

[@neilbondad9477]

Their no satanic conspiracy here or any voodoo magic you are thinking, Efren is just very good in billiard and he is a master of carom billiard that is why he is very good in bank shots and kick shots, combine that with keen eyesight, high game intelligence, hunger to win and ability to handle pressure in difficult situation. That is Efren Reyes considered as billiard's greatest of all time in my opinion. A one in a billion individual.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

There is no question about it. Efren is the GOAT! He GOaT lucky! :)

[@emekdulgeroglu3914]

Great video. Thanks Dr. Dave. Would you comment the challenge match between SVB and Orcollo?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good idea. I'll add it to my list.

[@josefermalino461]

Awesome video sir I’m ur new subscriber

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Welcome aboard. FYI, I have many more videos like this in my "Most Famous Pool Shots and Matches of All Time" playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLH9d4KFY28XscHllvlP_rVC1jQjDXZmYD Enjoy!

[@iamskippy]

*Question:* 1 in 23 🆚 *other shots* I saw you recreate that took *1 in 40 something* ••• What makes the Z SHOT #harder when you have proven it’s _#easier_ *for you* to recreate and accomplish❓❗️

[@iamskippy]

*The Nick Warner kick bank recreation which took 39 attempts is what I’m referring to.*

[@DrDaveBilliards]

For a complete explanation for why the Z-shot was so great, see my "Why EFREN’S Z-SHOT is so Legendary, and Bending-Kick Follow-Up" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mainaaWjfa2Bm8U

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The Varner shot sequence was definitely "lower percentage." Here's that video: "Analysis of the MOST SHOCKING POOL MATCH of All Time - Sigel vs. Varner" kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Wxg2OamtZkgM0

[@kilnmaster]

nice vid.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

The biggest win here is getting a clap from Earl. That is the pinnacle of tirump. One pool god to another. A historic moment,

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. That was a rare (but well deserved) “moment” from Earl.

[@ambiepotolin6853]

Just when you thought pool is pushing the ball & put it in the hole, well this video is like a chess game analysist it's science, mathematics, luck & wizardry.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

The more your learn, the less simple it becomes.

[@vernonimous]

Thus proving that Efren at his peak was 21 times better than the average good pool player.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

... or maybe even 22! :)

[@anthonywheeler835]

dr dave my man I have been practicing a while and my biggest issue by far is it is hard for me to visualize where the cue ball will go especially if it has hit the rail. I have watched even your videos on cue ball control but I... I just am not getting better at visualizing it at a reasonable pace. Like it has been months. Do you have any advice? Also WHATS GOOD HOMIE?

[@CorwynGC]

Keep practicing. Also don't worry about pace, get it down as long as it takes, then get fast.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I have lots of videos and other info to help with this here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue-ball-control/ Once you have the knowledge, it all comes down to smart practice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/practice/advice/

[@ZeroKage69]

Reyes knew it would take around 23 attempts because that's how many times he shot that shot in his head before he took his shot and made it. That or he is an actual magician and can predict the future with pretty good accuracy.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

I’m going with “actual magician.” 😎

[@MrJdsenior]

Yeah, you almost can't watch this match too many times. Some awesome stuff, especially that ridiculous kick carom (sunk) kick for the nine converted, and the Z, of course. Some pretty puny safety play, considering the participants in a few places, though. And yes, Earl would have been BEYOND fuming, he would have gone incandescent had that 9 snapped for Efren. LOL Earl's a bit of a turd in that respect, but always funny as hell to watch, MHO. You never have to guess what he is thinking, though, he either shows it to you or 'prosplains it to you in painful detail. One hell of a player, though. There were world event professional title matches where nobody could touch him, or give him a decent competitive match, in his prime. Much like Efren, at times. I do have to say this was seriously CLASSY Earl, in this match. I've heard from several folks that Earl is a great guy off the table, he just lets his prey drive take over a bit too much in serious competition. "I can't think of a greater shot, and I've made millions of 'em" was gold. His I'd rather lose a match like that than win it struck me as absolutely sincere, which was pretty amazing. You see lots of losers make statements like that where it is so obviously contrived it was nice to hear one with some truth in it. Earl is entertaining, you gotta give him that. I watched a match posted just a couple of days ago (accustats, I think) against Appleton where Earl was playing like the Earl of old, brutally tough and accurate, and Appleton couldn't seem to do anything right, so much so I actually felt bad for him. One of the few times I've seen a pro actually give up in a match, he was completely deflated and disgusted, not remotely the usual Appleton. It almost made me think he was ill or totally distracted by something serious. He took shots toward the end that were just anger driven totally uncaring nonsense, like he just wanted to be anywhere else but in that match any longer. I really like your format of cruising through the match highlights with commentary, then flashing in your 'details at eleven' still to designate the shots to be recreated...slick and professional video work, that. Getting to where it could be another bullet entry in the ole resume. I don't know if you'd be as good on the fly commentating as you are here, but you would be VERY capable at that, as well, if even close. Cheers. Knock 'em dead, keep em comin. Great stuff, as always.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Thank you for the supportive comments and feedback. I appreciate it. I also love Earl's quote: "I can't think of a greater shot, and I've made millions of 'em."

[@noxdomeisi529]

17:17 finally heard the full mostly used song of the channel!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

That's not quite the whole song. This video has the whole song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onuVq3mGhb2Enpo

[@jmbanxa]

Mark is the best congrats guys pool brothers

[@bistagwar6132]

I think the biggest issue to every great players are the PRESSURE, imagine missing a easy shot for both of them. Its unacceptable. So even there is a lot if options shots or easy shot. Pressures are thier biggest enemy.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Good point.

[@gusgusingpintor186]

2 of the best players making a lot of mistakes in this game which goes to show how high the pressure is. But without those mistakes I don't think it would be such a thrilling match to be considered as the greatest pool match of all time.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Well stated.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Thanks for posting! By "lackluster", did you mean "protracted" or "grueling"?

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Yes. And "lackluster."

[@WackJallis]

That is insane efren picked such a specific number and was still so close for the prediction. Insane.

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed. Almost spooky.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

@@DrDaveBilliards It really is, considering it could literally be anything from 5-105... so weird.

[@Twobarpsi]

I remember this match!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Me too. It is worth remembering, hence this video.

[@Cons2911]

I’ve said this before, both are great players I won’t even argue who’s better. But efren handles pressure better

[@DrDaveBilliards]

Agreed.

[@Fitz101ify]

Classic match, but Color of Money in 1996 was the greatest match of all-time

[@DrDaveBilliards]

COM is on my list. I'll do some day, but there are other videos I want to do first.

[@OM9012-j7y]

Critiquing color of money is a gargantuan task!!!

[@DrDaveBilliards]

@@OM9012-j7y Agreed. I'm not looking for to the amount of work required for that one. Obviously, I will need to be very selective with what I include.