POOL SHOTS ONLY EFREN REYES CAN EXECUTE

[@timberhead2069]

Most of the trick shot can be seen everywhere but most of the time they are not used in pro tournament. He's one the fewest person who has guts to do those tricks in a pro tournament and sometimes on clutch moments.

[@YvesOReyes]

Yes. It shows how much he has perfected such amazingly difficult trick shots. He does it in pro tournaments to entertain people.😅

[@cecilpirihi6689]

@@YvesOReyes you

[@dobangZ02]

He did not do it to impress. For him its the most viable option which isnt normal. He only does it when he is cornered. Some clips here are from his farewell tour, thats purely for entertainment.

[@BJBDF]

Efren does not use trick shots. He is a true master of angles, and bank shots, and kicks.

[@diyarawat5809]

Yes u r right. He have guts. He has not afrid to cut his point

[@maliksamarijones9304]

Thank goodness that KZbin is around to show the younger generation what masterful pool and billiards REALLY looks like, from the Filipino GOAT 🐐 Bata Reyes!

[@josearturoguido8228]

The beat one....that is....

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

I make shots that some would say are masterful... kzbin.info/door/T18kAnfrgQgQIbgYQ-C8UQ

[@mackmcmillan9905]

1:30 - A stranger's cue, on the spot, weighed down with luggage and food stuffs, NO CHALK, no prep, no NADA except for the MAGICIAN! Living. Legend. -A USA fan!!!

[@edisontesla3932]

Don't forget the jet lag.

[@MrStevedore1]

The spanish champ wisely took the cue used by Efren. A great, valuable souvenir.....

[@angrypuni7983]

What is NADA

[@mackmcmillan9905]

@@angrypuni7983 Nada = nothing, none, no prep in this instance. Just winging it with a tote bag and a drink... Legend!

[@Llew70]

AND he took that shot in a second or two of looking... insane

[@ericmaldonado1373]

I am lucky to have lived in the era of Efren and his legacy.

[@xedapquan4]

Me too. Efren Reyes, Messi, Ronnie Sullivan,...

[@duaneross9271]

I believe we are all very fortunate to have been there.

[@luisnavasero9516]

What a comment efren will not be forgotten by the affacionados even to the generation way way ups

[@billycaudill8600]

We all are

[@fxprocc]

That shot against Davis was impossible

[@Doof555]

if you're up against efren, "don't play safe, it's not safe.."....funny thing is he is more pressured to get interviewed than in an actual game.

[@idangnasagac7983]

Yaaah,,, right man,,, tamaaaaa 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

[@AM-xn4hf]

LMAO very accurate

[@warrensaliot8774]

@@idangnasagac7983 ggg

[@edwingundran2088]

Only one moral lesson: Always stay humble no matter how good and successful you are in life. Through this,people will forever love and respect you.

[@AbuOmar2323]

i was about to comment something similar, really his secret is humble .

[@AuroraKaymin]

@@AbuOmar2323 I watched a video of his interview.. wow he's so humble

[@bettersenpai3444]

I mean you can be really good and still be arrogant af I think it'll be unfair that they're discrediting your talent and hardwork because you're not humble is it bad to brag about things you exceeds at?

[@KHASTER]

"Words to live by"

[@jeffreyc9976]

The phenomenal thing about efren is his doing the trickshots on set of the game thats what seperate him from other players no jump cue pure calculations and mastery of the game

[@Trollificusv2]

Really. People DO make some pretty fancy "trick shots", but the magic in Efren's shots is in his mind...when he walked up to the second shot and called side pocket, I was lost. Not a clue, especially when he lined it up along the length of the table. Of course, his execution has to be precise as anyone's, but it's the imagination that really stands out.

[@josephjr.costina7780]

He does not like jump cues. He considered it as illegal to the rule.

[@skipper9400]

I'm 73, and I've seen them ALL...he's the best I've EVER seen.....

[@becikhasan]

what a life you have sir

[@MkF3175]

He is a Legend...

[@sigmarule4429]

Wow🌹🌹🌹

[@robertalcala899]

Willie mosconey a distant second and he was great

[@GHERKHAHKIS]

Years ago, some people used to say that his shots were pure luck; so I started watching him to know why he was the only lucky one in the world of billiards. Well, there is no luck here. This man is a genius.

[@gregbituinjr.1961]

True!

[@MrChacings]

99,9% luck🤣

[@lonzo1169]

@@MrChacings he said in an interview that when he studies players, he studies the beginners and amateurs. They’re known for those impossible shots or lucky shots. Efren practiced them and uses it to his arsenal. Lol.

[@emrieemz7530]

magician 😊😊

[@mumu2635]

It a magic tricks:)

[@jonnycarroll6676]

You just got to love this humble happy-go-lucky pool perfectionist who has never let money compromise his enjoyment of a lifetime's learning and mastery of people who play this game.

[@mel124177]

Beautiful and truly incisive an assessment of the Legend. #GoaT

[@Tam0de]

10:20 - it only took 25 seconds from the moment Steve Davis left the table feeling good about his 'safety' play to Efren Reyes rendering it an 'unsafe' decision. Amazing.

[@brogcooper25]

Steve Davis was on "The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret"

[@dayvidwithay]

You thought 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffouellette9946]

If I recall Steve Davis did beat Efren Reyes in a match and you can find the video out there. Efren wasn't 100% unbeatable but believe me he was right there with 100% champion.

[@jcbernabe3721]

it's because he also thinks in advance, efren already know that steve will take that safety shot

[@PhilthCollinz]

🤣🤣

[@diegovega6545]

This Guy it's amazing. Efren Reyes,you got my respect Sr. And I want to thank all the FILIPINO people. For having this incredible human being. Peace!!!

[@_RoseDawson_]

Honestly, playing against him would already be an honour.....

[@martyreking5487]

Losing against him would be an honor.

[@markpagtama7954]

The good part about that is he really plays against anybody. I was lucky enough to play against efren when i was 16 in manila. My whole squad played against him actually lmao.

[@jrexx2841]

@@markpagtama7954 He still play in public billiards in the street. What a legend

[@markpagtama7954]

@@jrexx2841 yep, this was in 2016 when i was in college, he evwn taught me the side english and the doublete (also known as the z shot) He even let me win a 1v1 match because i was with my gf at the time. All around a good dude.

[@bos7522]

I dont think u get to play. U never make it to ur turn xD

[@James_Edward59]

For those that don’t know, at around 2:10 in, once you shake someone’s hand you are giving up and accepting the loss so Efren likes to have fun sometimes and purposely miss. It’s not a lie, it’s the truth, he’s done it several times just for fun because he already won once the opponent shakes his hand and the opponent shook his hand before he even shot because he knew that shot was just a given for Efren so that’s why Efren likes to purposely miss those easy shots when he can.

[@mumu2635]

True, the miss clearly on purpose it was too far:)

[@virgilyoung9584]

He was just trying to give that kid a lesson that "it ain't over till it's over" never concede to a game.

[@coolpoolshark]

@@virgilyoung9584They both knew Efren was just entertaining the audience.

[@AegisFury00]

True, once you shake the hand of your opponent it means he conceded the match. And there's no need to play the 9th ball and it is considered as settled.

[@_aweshit]

Brutal mind game of Efren. Sheeesh

[@archieandrew9317]

Even in video games these shots are hard to do..simply the GOAT

[@San-69]

He is a genius but also a very friendly, postive vibe guy. I miss him in the nowadays tournaments.

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

What happened to efran

[@infinitedopamine6429]

@@___Anakin.Skywalker he’s retired. Almost 70 years old

[@ashleysilver5594]

GOD of Pool. I cant get enough of his videos.

[@BlameZiggy]

I love it when someone is so epically good at something, yet they remain as humble as the Dali Lama. This man is a legend both on and off the table.

[@ricoreyes1818]

Inducting EFREN "BATA" REYES as a HALL OF FAMER in all the billiards organizations in the whole world is only befitting for such a LEGEND and a ONCE IN A LIFETIME BILLIARDS PHENOM.

[@vareseources]

He was inducted a decade ago

[@cruzigi6592]

If Billiards was included as an Olympic sport, he could've gone toe to toe with Phelps in terms of gold medals. 💯

[@_RoseDawson_]

Yeah. I wonder why they never included Billiards in the Olympics. I mean.... Archery is included in the Olympics, If you look into the mechanics of Archery, Billiards is a more complex type of sport.... It requires a lot of precision and analytical skills....

[@asdfgqwerty6657]

🙏👌👌

[@cacatiannico]

cavalryvs apache

[@poiiiiiiiiiii3049]

but he can only win 2 every olympic

[@i_hate_rock_and_metal]

Yeah if pool/billiards/snooker was included in 1970's. Olympic games held every 4 years. So he may get atleast 10 Olympic gold medals in the span of 40 years?🤔 And imagine if he played on Regular Pool, 8-Ball, 9-Balls and Carrom at the same event, he may get atleast 2 or might swipe all four?🤔

[@johnmartindejumo4281]

2:02 When Efren says 'no pocket', dont believe in him😂😂

[@bntechtravels5414]

Efren is rare breed in billiard... his shot are beyond everybodys imagination... he's the only player who uses trick shot even on crucial moment in a pro tour ...

[@andreiaquino3514]

There's a lot of trickshot, but Efren did that in a tournament.

[@wellwellwellNoni]

I dont appreciate billiards I dont play it, but his plays amazes me and made me a pool sport fan

[@juneonebuendia6274]

The only hardest part of playing billiards for Efren is the interview

[@wanderkind7927]

Forget the interview. It’s all in the cue 🤪

[@kiyancore]

Precisely

[@cybercoretv1793]

Tell that to manny pacquiao lol

[@top1mvp]

LMAO

[@kimbapkidding3577]

Hahaha..I crack up..

[@swedetex]

I got to meet him before I knew who he was; he came with some guys over to my friend's house to help us dismantle and move a pool table. After they all had left, my friend put on a KZbin video, similar to this one, for me to watch. As it dawned on me who we had just worked beside, I almost had a stroke, which is of course why he didn't tell me beforehand! Awesome memory!

[@masummiah1832]

ytyryoyoryroyayryryyryyryyyryyryyryyryryyyyrkm m J b jbjj j n. K job. B

[@ma.elenabalino5497]

A great man but whose humilty is a great inspiration

[@bernardakoito]

He often take shots very few dare in tournament matches and gets "lucky". That's why he's the G.O.A.T. imo

[@joulupukki1607]

And efren also had highest % of all guys to make those shot

[@sakigamijojo7716]

Amazing compilation. always a treat to see this humble man make plays

[@pluto15new29]

Its like the harlem trick dribbles, dunks and moves but all in an exhibition games...the goat efren bata reyes did those dunks, trick dribbling and passes in big games! Thats real life magic! 💪😊

[@AuroraKaymin]

For some reason, I thought I'm reading a comment about basketball 🏀

[@franktonn8859]

Any time someone who does not know much about the game of pool is talking to me about the "Color of Money" with Tom Cruise, I point out that no good pool player, not even a Pro would ever play shots like that in a real game ... So either I am wrong or, Efren is one level above Pro - I clearly think the latter is the case! I was lucky enough to be able to watch the Magician play in person twice and both times I was equally blown away by his skills and his humility, what an outstanding sportsman!

[@legendefrenreyes]

Where did you watch him play? wow once in a lifetime

[@franktonn8859]

@@legendefrenreyes Once at a short exhibition game which was nice but, the best was watching him play Earl the Pearl in "The Battle of Legends at Steinway Billiards". kzbin.info/www/bejne/iomxaWSfp8ibr5I Having a great (once in a life) time watching this match standing in the back there with a "B" for Brooklyn on my jacket :-)

[@nani8308]

Many people doesn't realize is that Efren became renowned in the 1995-1999 timeline when pool is becoming more popular due to the skills he is showing. He is way past his prime in these times because his age range is nearly 43 or 45 but still he managed to showcase these. Imagine him in his prime when he is 25 up to his 30's.

[@CalculationNation]

Watching his VIRTUOSITY was a privilege....It's an Honor to watch the best shot of the best pool Player ever....The MAGICIAN REYES

[@josemarianelsoncortez6725]

kuya EFREN REYES YOUR NAME WILL GO DOWN TO THE GREATEST BILLIARD LEGENDS...A VERY HUMBLE MAN ..YET SO GIFTED AND TALENTED ...HE IS THE MICHAELJORDAN OF THE POOL TABLES!!! SALAMAT FOR THE HONOR AND GREATNESS BINIGAY MO SA BANSANG PILIPINAS!!

[@talpolano4549]

AirJordan is the Efren Reyes of basketball :)

[@carloyumang4611]

I think he is greater than jordan. Many argue whether jordan,kobe or lbj is the goat while everybody agrees that bata is the goat in billiard

[@humblebeginnings8328]

This man has been a legend for so long. Love how he handles himself. People that draw him in the first round are like damn.

[@bobgleaser7106]

I get up from watching these shots I can only SMILE.

[@jesuspickg8929]

The humbleness of Reyes is what makes him the best

[@professorheist5625]

No one breaks the record of Efren. Filipino pride.

[@yunnayun9367]

over proud ang gago humble lng

[@climbthatmountain]

In any situation, and at any time...Reyes, is the man! True wizard, of the pool table. It's a joy, to watch him play, a thrill, to see him live...and it has to be terrifying, to play against him. Legend, and then some.

[@cagayancilloislanders6801]

Hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang ulit ko na napanood.. Hindi ako nagsasawa ulit ulitin

[@lettherebelight5771]

The perfect skills for the perfect shoot coming from the greatest player ever. Perfection at it's best

[@ErnestBautistaTravelMusicGadge]

This is what i call a creative video complete with cinematic music, diagram and no nonsense voice over

[@lucthien601]

The art ..the creative ... the feeling ..... the love ........ "The kiss " of the Magician

[@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter]

Nothing less than AMAZING.

[@adesojibolarinwa4336]

Efren Bata Reyes is my mentor... All the way from Nigeria

[@tataystrauss]

Without the GOAT's impossible magic shots, the world of billiards will never be the same...

[@krunalpatel8182]

Efren's the one who made me intrested to play and watch for this game.He is unpridictable when play some shots makes him differant than others.

[@blahblahbleh3644]

If you want efren to "not have a shot" you have to hide the cue ball in your pocket its the only way.

[@eyeofthelion7250]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@idangnasagac7983]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mtzeronine2188]

LOL! 🤣🤣🤣

[@crxtzonceu6292]

🤣

[@AM-xn4hf]

LMAO

[@DanKoning777]

When people witness an impressive maneuver while watching sports, the most common reaction is to smile, applaud, and laugh etc; but not Efren's audience. All too often their first response is silence; it simply takes a moment to grasp what they just saw. *Efren truly is a jewel both at, and away from the table.*

[@alexadelacruz4707]

That girl is so excited when steve davis did a safety play.and when efren did a z shot she was speechless hahaha

[@jamescarpenter3490]

Efren the “Magician” is the GOAT..in pool.

[@frankwaldeck2359]

Beautiful beautiful game on this man. What a shot. Such confidence in every stroke, a master of the game for sure. He truly belongs with the masters of the game.

[@gotecopymoto9358]

He is the GOAT.

[@user-se7wf9dv6r]

I love playing pool...you start out just wanting to make the next ball and then after a while it dawns on you how complex this game really is. And Efren Reyes is able to play at the very highest level. It's so enjoyable seeing him make these impossible shots...

[@amadornavarroza3488]

The genius of Efren Reyes lies in the creativity of his shots in tight ball situations that only he, among many other great pool players, is capable of thinking and executing with absolute perfection. And whenever he does this, he downplays it by saying, "I am just lucky."

[@scottoshea9440]

At 4:05, yes the massive top spin to masse ball for leave on 7 was amazing obviously but what he does right after is just as impressive. He very casually proceeds to stretch out jacked up over the 8 ball LEFT HANDED to make the 7 and run out. Efrens the best there ever was, is or ever will be!

[@CountTo10]

“The more i practice, the more i get lucky” -efren bata reyes

[@kato_dsrdr]

Dude's a legend. Even filipinos who are not interested or know anything about billiards know him.. He's in textbooks..

[@darwincatanghal176]

Your still the best mang efren! Mahal ka namin! Salamat! Sa mga karangalang ibinigay mo sa bansa natin! More power and long life pa sayo!! IDOL!!!👍👍👍

[@nallathambi8650]

Definitely efren will never ever be replaced. He is just a god born to make pool famous

[@johndavebrigoli1910]

Legend moments that only ＬＥＧＥＮＤＳ can do ♡

[@BlackLegASTRO]

0:25 that smile means he definitely set that up just to entertain.

[@ma.esther9637]

I’m not a player of Pool/ Billiard but I love watching him playing and the most I like .....He is sooo humble.😀❤️

[@svpjef]

10:37 is my favourite. I laughed hard at how quiet the Davis supporter got after Efren banked off the snooker.

[@aruruero]

ohhhh boy ! i almost crying laughing at this point ! lol

[@charrysalce4580]

The camera man knows where to point the camera.

[@huwantutri]

Credits to the camera man. He knows where to focus after that epic z-shot by efren Nata reyes. Hahahaha

[@jayrgeronimo24]

The GOAT in billiards history proud to be Filipino!

[@raigeforster5404]

Efren Reyes is the equivalent to if you gave someone the shot guide in the 8ball pool app in real life

[@jtapia3008]

Ese sr reyes es muy carismático y es muy profesional creo que su meta fue ser uno de los mejores billaristas del mundo y lo logro felicidades al sr reyes por su profesión tan exitosa

[@bwhite429]

Got to see Efren playing one pocket at DCC 2023 and it seemed like a farewell tour but he was in the hunt for the championship late. Such an ambassador to the sport. I also got to watch him play chess which he is also very good at.

[@vicpabustan7798]

Grabe ang tiwala at respeto kay efren ng foreigner. Naka sukbit pa ang bag, pabandang tira.

[@khoaly7146]

Efren Reyes has such a kind smiley face that makes you feel good just by looking at him.

[@Sniffowasabi]

When you're feeling down, watch Efren Bata Reyes videos. They generate tons of optimism and good vibes.

[@learn1924]

True

[@blissfavored3371]

Agree. Magic yes

[@gregbituinjr.1961]

You're right!

[@Tradewins4cash]

This dude is unbelievable! OMG!!! If Hollywood made a movie about this I would call it a fantasy if I didn't see for myself!

[@lvang2557]

His smile and wisdom can change the world

[@eduardsondeguzman9421]

Efren is so good, I’ll bet he can beat a Billiard AI with sliders all the way up. Simply amazing. Truly one of a kind. Legendary.

[@daswanijayesh]

There's Ronnie in snooker and Efren in pool who literally are one of a kind.. It's ridiculous how good, nope, how GREAT they are!!!

[@adonismartinez6042]

Cçcc9

[@flinze2001]

and he bit ronnie in 1993. :)

[@jimmypelagio499]

I hope there's a video where Efren play a 9 ball with Ronnie in snooker table 😁

[@neilmaot8583]

Ronnie is even a fan of efren's and admits he can't do what efren does in an 8ball and 9ball. Find his interview about this.

[@CheeKiatTeo]

Both are undoubtedly GOAT

[@theinnocentturtle1236]

The 90s is the golden modern era of sports GOATs. Jordan of Basketball Efren Reyes of Billiards Tyson of Boxing

[@jolo6640]

Watching the legend play just gives you goosebumps!!

[@ericmaldonado1373]

The Einstein of 🎱, God bless him 🙏

[@ichiryu87]

The truth is he's actually right, he is lucky but he's also a player that has a huge knowledge of the "geometry" of the table

[@bowlchamps37]

Muscle memory, not geometry.

[@ichiryu87]

@bowlchamps37 muscle memory has little to nothing to do with a cushion shots bro, there are counting methods that help you find the point you need to hit that are based on geometry and physics

[@kostyaincredible9143]

Good transmission. I always enjoy watching it. Good luck to you guys and success!!!

[@maskerdetdet4826]

My first time seeing him cz youtube recomend this video, and i already love him

[@lilianandulana8074]

He the GOAT the Best ever

[@moorbread]

I would be honored to shoot a game with him. I wish some of my shots were recorded. He’s fantastic!

[@josephpingol0720]

He knows every corner of the pool table, master of physics💪💪

[@darlinsanto]

Realmente Efrén reyes quema la mesa de billar jugando 🎱 Saludos de la República Dominicana Sigue así adelante 👍

[@querviecastro8809]

galing mo idol nice shot.💞💞💞

[@dinbee4611]

I've seen all these videos many times and I agree with your choices. Efren the g.o.a.t. 🐐👍

[@fuegokills4045]

El mejor de todos los tiempos 💪🏽🔥

[@jackfrost9466]

Truly magical!!

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

The commentator says this about the "Magician" @ 10:41: "This is going to take EVERYTHING that Reyes has under that helmet to be able to hit this one". Efren steps up and "POW", tremendous executed 'Z' kick to the corner pocket!

[@ariahfaithsegotier3438]

Ang cute may dala pang bag pero easy to shot pa rin

[@edwinrondina5491]

When Efren teach your geometry teacher an Efren theory! Goat!

[@tinasegalesmith2378]

I don't know anything about pool, but I love watching Efren Reyes. Just so proud of him ❤️

[@WuxiaNovelsAudiobookHD]

It's so amazing I watched the whole video in .25 speed. Efren is truly one of the greatest of all time!

[@martinik19]

I watched in 1.75 and in most videos lol, i thought im the only one . Hi there brother

[@philippebenz2643]

Years later nakaka proud pa din. Miss you Efren!!

[@fauth1257]

Não conhecia esse jogador vi esse vídeo por acaso . Jogador humilde pelo que vi .

[@yunnayun9367]

he is a goat in pool

[@turner9324]

if Ronnie O'Sullivan is legend , then Efren Reyes would be the God of Legend.

[@rodolfobaliga7577]

Nobody can surpass the legacy of this Filipino greatest billiard player on earth...the Efren bata Reyes.

[@yunnayun9367]

tikalon mo eh

[@mikecabral1579]

Very well done thanks. Edited very well the music was perfect so glad I watched saw a few shots that were new to me. I just love that man. The GOAT and the most humble sportsman I have ever seen. I’m 72 years old and only remember watching pool on TV when there was some beautiful woman in tight black leather pants playing. Now I watch KZbin videos everyday especially if Efren is playing.

[@jayluthgardalcantara8440]

One word to describe Efren "bata" Reyes - Legendary

[@the45er]

I haven't played pool for 50 years and I'm hooked on watching this guy!

[@frankwaldeck2359]

5:35. “Looks like he doesn’t have a shot” says the announcer who has never really played pool. Bank either far corner were well within reason.

[@allanladisla5332]

Legend ever of billiard Efren bata reyes the magician salute you sir. I love it.greetings from Japan ... Japanggasinan philippines🇵🇭

[@vc6596]

Greetings from Hawaiilocos