TOP 25 MOST INCREDIBLE POOL SHOTS OF ALL TIME

[@MrCueBall]

Watch my own selection of the most incredible pool shots of all time. Do you agree with this clasification? Let me know in the comments ;)

[@tOmeknIght]

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[@timtheenchanter5368]

I agree, Efren's Z-shot was the absolute greatest! He HAD to make that shot, it was hill-hill and if he missed he'd have lost the tournament. Definitely the GOAT! Great video Thanks!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you for this opinion!

[@reix25]

Efren is the original magician. Melling is the successor. Great shots!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you!🙏

[@gregc.9035]

Very well put together collection of shots. I was glad to see many shots here that I've never seen before, but from the time I clicked on this video I had hoped you placed the "magician shot" at number one...and you didn't fail to impress. From the moment he made that shot, everyone realized that in order to be the best in the future...they would have to find new ways to make their A-games even stronger. Efren Reyes sparked an evolution in pool that brought about so many of the unbelievable players we have the pleasure to watch today.

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much. I am so happy that you enjoyed this compilation!!!

[@maddstaxx]

Efren is the goat. Every other highlight reel was a Efren miracle shot. humble and a great attitude win or lose. there should really be an award that honors his name

[@pauricgrant8700]

efren wasnt even in half of these and in his first "safety shot" it wasnt even a safety, he left his opponent clear shot of the ball, i really dont get why so many people lick this mans. behind,

[@josefernandez4423]

yes, Efren's Z shot is the greatest billiard shot of all time.

[@dreia2405]

His 4 rail kick shot blew my mind

[@LittleRedMonkey49]

@@dreia2405 5:47

[@theobvu]

@@dreia2405 I think that was better but considering it was hill/hill for championship it is what made the Z shot the best.

[@MrKh4O]

The sportsmanship shown by Earl, makes it even more precious!

[@burtonngina8523]

Tight L shot

[@justinv6410]

Another thing amazing about that last shot is Earl Strickland had a well deserved reputation back then as a sore loser and would fly off the handle about every little thing. But even he respected and applauded that shot. He later in became one Efren Reyes greatest supporters.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Not only did Strickland applaud the shot, he went to Reyes and raised up his arm as champion, conceding the match before Reyes took the last shot. Efren never shot the nine ball.

[@terrythomas4407]

Great choices! In some pool has unlimited options, the only problem is that you have to envision the shot and then pull it off. Kudos to the asters on your selections.

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much. I tried to choose shots which are different and original. Of course there is many great shots but these were absolutely peefect🙏

[@janrevmax8185]

Melling is A magician while Efren is THE magician.✌️

[@evangelistar]

Great video! Yes, the Z shot was the greatest shot ever attempted on a hill-hill match and still impresses me every time I see it. I have not seen anything like that again.

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you for this opinion! Z-Shot was absolutely incredible!

[@davidevans6009]

That Chris melling shot just blows me away absolutely incredible

[@anthonyiannone8766]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So enjoyable. God Bless

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you do much🙏🏻

[@Letsgetbacktobasics2024]

Efren remains the GOAT! Easily.

[@Project_Atlas7]

Sounds about right . This Sport will thrive Because of the GOAT Greatest of All Time Efren The Magician Bata Reyes of the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@andymcneil7085]

I’m with you on No.1, greatest shot ever.

[@MrCueBall]

Hehe thanks a lot!😁

[@leaf3113]

The Z-shot is still the best shot of all times because it's a hill-hill match. One mistake and you lose. He's opponent is Earl Strickland which is really great in pocketing.

[@johng539]

Agreed , he showed us all mr Reyes how to make a cue ball in a 3rd demeanor to play a ball, From the point shot to the first ever the zig zag shot , again making the pool or billiards scratch there heads, Not that we could not do it, but he invented to show us more what can be done with a cue ball Good video also

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you for this comment!

[@zhpierroth300]

Efrén Reyes no jugaba con saltos porque el era un veterano que decía que las bandas son parte de la magia del billar 🎱, el empezó jugando carambola algo que no muchos saben, ya que es en otras modalidades dónde llegó a ser tan popular pero sin duda se nota que le gusta la carambola por el increíble control que tiene de los rebotes Efrén muchas veces tuvo tiros faciles para ganar y aún así decidía hacer un tiro de lujo para dar un espectáculo, Efrén siempre será uno de los mejores de la historia seguro alguien más estará en ese lugar algún día pero es difícil alcanzar ese puesto

[@mickmars112_6]

Yo creo que el taco de salto nos convierte en peroes jugadores. Como bien dices, las bandas son una parte esencial del juego. Están ahí para aprovecharlas a tu favor, y en eso sin duda, el Sr. Reyes lo hace como nadie. Es que casi todos sus mejores tiros son con bandas incluidas y se debe a ese dominio que ha desarrollado jugando a carambolas desde bien pequeño. Deberíamos aprender a jugar a billar emepezando por conocer el sistema de diamantes ya que todo son matemáticas, ángulos...y luego aprender a meter bolas ya que colocar la blanca resultaría muy fácil. Me remito a Efren nuevamente. Sus colocaciones son increibles usando casi siempre las bandas de un modo super preciso. Efren es al billar lo que Pelé al futbol. Será muy difícil superarlos y mira que hay jugadores espectaculares hoy en día, pero Efren tiene algo único que lo hace especial y creo que es la escuela que tuvo de pequeño, ese billar a tres bandas. Y pasarán los años y no habrá nadie capaz de superarlo. Para ello deberían tener todo un arsenal de recursos tan amplios y originales como los de Reyes. Deberían tener un control de la fuerza super exquisito, cuando Efren tira siempre me da la impresión que la bola blanca gira y se mueve de un modo diferente al del resto de jugadores. Es único en su modo de golpear la bola blanca. Tuve la oportunidad de verle jugar en Los Ángeles hace ya muchos años. Una sala de casi 50 mesas. Ahí se pasaba gran parte del día jugando y entrenando. No existía Internet con lo cual no sabía cómo era de apariencia. Cuando le conocí no me creía que fuera él. Un tipo super humilde y sencillo y algo descuidado de aspecto. Todos querían jugar contra él, con dinero de por medio claro. Apostaban los jugadores entre sí (200$ o más) y el público. Efren cobraba un porcentaje de las apuestas del público si o si, tanto si ganaba como si perdía. Cobraba de su rival. jugaba a bola nueve pero el Además, en la modalidad bola 9, ganaba con meter la 8. Eran sus normas y todos querían jugar contra él. En la TV se aprecia su clase pero en vivo es una barbaridad verlo jugar. Lo hace sencillo, fluido y atractivo. Eso fue lo que más me impresionó, verlo jugar en su día a día. Habría cientos de vídeos de sus pedazo jugadas. Un fuera de serie.

[@scottrackley4457]

Bata is in universe of his own. Laughing at the shots he makes. Time and time again.

[@peterg.bassist]

Brilliant video!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you 🙏

[@kaellelessedil4487]

Thought #2 was best shot. Efren is and always be the best

[@afsheenmirshafiei9266]

Great video brother!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you 🙏

[@Gandalf47]

No Minnesota Fats or Willie Mosconi? I've seen them, and Efren is the best I have ever seen. Imagination in competition leads to excellence, and Efren has enough imagination for all of us! Nice Video.

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you. I tried to select shots which have something different than these which we can see in tournaments 🙏

[@n20games52]

Amazing shots!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you!👊

[@coldred9639]

GREAT JOB GREAT VIDEO ❤

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you!🙏

[@2wheelTaylor]

Lover your reactions to making the shot. Probably exactly how I look 😂

[@MrCueBall]

😎

[@isaimartinez1639]

I am learning English and I will learn by watching billiards videos

[@ianmamangun2666]

Efren is the Goat! 💪

[@BrendaStrickland-zm8lb]

Excellence personified

[@emergentform1188]

Amazing vid!

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you!

[@vasavr]

Great selection. Thank you so much! Circumstances concerning one's career and the particular situation within the match and the tournament is of a great importance adding to the difficulty of a trick-shot. Considering Europe vs USA long lasting pool drama and the brilliance of Jimmie White's phenomenal 9-ball combination shot, I'm curious about the comments silence here. 100% positive about the "Magician" being ranked as number one. Probably some American folks still didn't know at that time Earl was playing against the best player ever and still wondered why the match was prized so high $$$s. The 8-ball game included at least 3 trick-shots. ;)

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much for this comment :)

[@ForgottenCovers]

Amazing video my friend! Thanks for sharing! ♥♥🎱🎱

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much for this amazing comment 🙏

[@fredmac1000]

I can see these great players,, take these amazing shots when they are practicing or fooling around with friends…. But, in Professional games, that one mistake can change the outcome of the game,, taking these shots sound crazy to me,,!!👏👏🌷🌷🙏🙏

[@mickmars112_6]

La nueve de Jimmy White es una locura. Qué pedazo de tiro. Lo mejor es que es totalmente intencionado. Lo auténtico de estos super tiros es que son en directo, es decir, no están grabando hasta que sale y luego lo editan. Todo son tiros reales y con toda la intención por parte de quien lo ejecuta. Además, las colocaciones de bola blanca (como el de Jason Shaw con la 10) son magníficas. Se suman, la grandísima dificultad de meter la bola y el juego posicional de la bola blanca. Y todo es perfecto. Es realmente increíble y apasionante de ver. Guauu!!!!

[@brandmarikina]

Agree wid ds list. Z shot is still the goat pool shot. Hill hill finals. High pressure shot, this was like MJs last dance shot in terms of pressure. That number 4 was from another planet though. Meiling is awesome as well.

[@MikiNoodles1984]

What makes that z shot at no. 1 is how enormous the pressure to make it must have been. An of course, it's amazing to watch all on its own.

[@CollinLutz-p9e]

Not only is the magician the best, but also notice him compared to most of these guys when they are successful. While most of the rest jump around, he remains humble and calm.

[@jaymanwell8668]

The Z-shot at no. 1 is the greatest shot of all time. But Efren's shot at no. 4 is the sickest shot that I've ever seen in my life.

[@louisbuzzi869]

Efren Reyes is my favorite player though, Francisco Bustamonte is my second favorite player.

[@louisbuzzi869]

Efren is the GOAT.

[@osamsadsamir2848]

That should be named top 10 shoots of Reyes and some others great shoots

[@MrCueBall]

😎

[@lextorn92]

In Pagulayan shot the stripe also didn't pass to the far corner, he jumped cue ball over other balls for position, but he also jumped the stripe over the 1 ball to pocket it.

[@JamesHardyFruitMachines]

Mellings finish was insane and probably the greatest clearance of all time.

[@MrCueBall]

Yes, it was absolutely incredible combination of shots and we can try to recreate it but I think the chance is almost zero :)

[@JamesHardyFruitMachines]

@@MrCueBall I watched someone try to recreate it fairly recently. Think you would be there a very long time trying to do it all in one go though.

[@MrCueBall]

@@JamesHardyFruitMachines I think that for me it can be impossible :D

[@RandomJoole]

⁠​⁠@@MrCueBallof course the individual shots have been recreated successfully but each of them require like 20-50 attempts. Thinking about making all of them with first try in a row in an actual competition is just ridiculous thing to accomplish 😅

[@thesanchezs4412]

Truly the greatest shot, not to mention the championship on the line.

[@markfellows2268]

REYES Is king of kick....amazing shots

[@TeeEss]

Loved this! I only wish Reyes was spelled right at the end (not Reryes)

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you. Yes, I know it and unfortunatelly I didn't note it before so this was impossible to edit it. Apologise for this mistake🙏

[@TeeEss]

No apology necessary, it happens, it just also happens to bug me, ha ha...@@MrCueBall

[@DottedUnknown]

A mesmerizing shot by Reyes 8:58

[@Puercorpse]

Z Shot: The most epic shot, without yelling or scandals

[@christopherrobles656]

when a player is humble enough to quietly acknowledge people recognizing him as G.O.A.T.....his name is Efren "Bata" Reyes...walang sigawan..just accept and tell its just a lucky shot...

[@madsmotovlog8680]

​@@christopherrobles656correct bossing hehe npaka humble ng lodinatin 😮

[@johnhormann9071]

THE MOST INTERESTING ENJOYABLE PERSON I HAVE EVER WATCHED PLAYING THIS GAME

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much. You think about me or Efren?😁

[@PFraN-zo6dt]

Of the many ''top pool shots'' videos available on youtube, this is the most accurate one.

[@MrCueBall]

Thank you very much! I am so happy that you enjoyed it🙏

[@74neverlast]

dont know if they are the best but they are all beautiful :D

[@mihaiganea2100]

Efren Reyes is God of the God in that sport......like him is so many people, but him have some special.

[@MrCueBall]

He has a great personality and he is a great person and player. Just the magician :)

[@AnjayRandom]

Im Here cause the magician.

[@nickburse]

King Bong 🦍

[@eyeswideopen7926]

I'm a life time player of billiards and those are some wak shots. I'll have my own billiard & eatery business soon enough.

[@kelly-lq6eu]

wishing you good luck and success in your new business, may it Prosper in a way you never expect ❤

[@stevemurdock7540]

9:00 One of the wildest shots I’ve ever seen.

[@Afc1983]

A lot of saxcessful shots there 😁

[@MyRook]

12:40 What I say when it makes the toes curl.

[@TheKingofXboxlive]

If jimmy played pool full time he would have the 30 best shots in the world

[@Bluemax54]

The Yoda of pool.

[@priyesh0071]

The third one in that list should be on the first one, that was out of the books and unreal ...

[@MrCueBall]

For sure amazing shot but the context was much more important in this compilation 🙏

[@johntwineham6015]

Everyone has one great shot they remember. Playing in Santa Clara 8-ball bar pool championship round, team was down 8-4 in race to 10; snookered by other team's captain at end of table with one ball left, playing ball in hand with called shots. took cue ball off side rail, down to bottom rail, came off and hit object ball, which was at perhaps middle rack distance, kicked it off an opponent's ball and it sunk it in opposite corner at that end. Got lucky; had an easy shot on the 8. Our team came back, tied it up at 10-10, and went 3-0 in OT for the win. I could shoot that shot 1,000 times, and probably never make it again (the bar got fired up after that!).

[@nataliehoang8035]

Did you happen to know which ball set they are using at 4:27?

[@MrCueBall]

I am not sure but I think this is one of Cyclop pool balls set🙏

[@champppppppsjj]

EFREN THE GOAT OF BILLIAR

[@originalgaminggen6732]

12:42 that is the closest ive ever heard an announcer to having an orgasem over a play 😂

[@llltrac9143]

I love Efren but Chris Melling should be at number 1. That was shot on the 1 ball for the 8 position was sick AF.

[@MrCueBall]

Yes this was a perfect combination of shots but... In my opinion Efren did something absolutely epic. There are some important reasons. Electric battle with electric opponent. Special moment in match to play that shot (decider). The drama of this situation. And this shot especialy wins the title for him. I don't remember shot in pool history which was executed in these dramiatic conditions. But of course Melling's shots was incredible too :)

[@Albert_Einstein_not]

Efren’s L shot should be #1… it takes a lot of balls to try such a shot at a high stakes game

[@davidvergie]

I think #4 is the best. Completely unexpected

[@jeffdollaz]

I would play pool but chalking cues makes my skin crawl

[@wojtek1500]

🤣

[@epicprose185]

The best comment ever ,csn you comment on J cole vs Kendrick

[@jeffdollaz]

@@epicprose185 lol I like Cole but Kendrick got depth you seen that crackhead he played on power

[@kitrik23]

i think its safe to say corey ceuel has an abundance of back spin

[@modilal6004]

12:41, when I open my uncle's chrome

[@MrCueBall]

😅

[@louiefernandez3835]

🎉❤😂:;: The Magician::: Efren Reyes!!!

[@marissallagas6884]

L shot & Z shot ❤❤❤

[@maxmmpower]

i'm a bit unsure what makes that last shot so impressive? some of the previous multiple banks look more complex.

[@MrCueBall]

You have the many answers in comments below. There are many reasons and it was mentioned many times

[@aim....]

I didn’t know the nugget and the whirlwind also played pool! These are both the masters specially Jimmy is the best. Somebody asked 13 years old Ronnie on live tv who’s your most favorite snooker player he replied steve davis how cool when the same question was asked by my most favorite judd he replied he wanna be like Ronnie❤ well hendry, Davis, Higgins(Alex), Jimmy, Ronnie, judd n selby are the best of the best in this game ✊🏻

[@nisonpapern2446]

What kind of game is it? You can bet on any ball. You can hit any ball. Confused?

[@MrCueBall]

9-ball in most cases. You don't need to nominate where and what ball you will play but you always need to hit the ball with lowest number🙏

[@CueballcontrolSometimes]

#22,#9 Corey Deuel showcases cue power few people can reproduce. The other shots are awesome in the context of the game pressure but lower level can make them.

[@MrCueBall]

I tried to choose shots which are different than these which we see normally in tournaments. You know, a lot of spin, speed, rails... These shots are original. However I think that we can recreate all of these shots😅😎

[@hakangultekin1368]

Efren is GOAT

[@maximedupre8043]

4:05, they think Europe is a country? Why it's USA va EUROPE?

[@MrCueBall]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosconi_Cup 🙏

[@franzherflek4116]

Efren is now officially mr miogi !

[@royblondin9525]

Efron is #1 GOAT POOL PLAYER! 😮 ❤ 😊

[@Mmouse_]

Bro got on the table 😂

[@kingguthix]

EFREN IS THE REAL MAGICIAN

[@angelogt4853]

Jesus Atencio double jump shot should be included in this list.

[@MadMarcus66]

Chris Melling's game was the best game i ever saw and his last shot was in my opinion better then Reyes's Z-Shot. Not only did he miss all balls on the table but had also perfect position on black. Sorry not sorry 😀

[@MrCueBall]

I mentioned it many times in comments why in my opinion Efren's z-shot was best in history🙏

[@josecesarpuyat3036]

Corey Duel and Jeff De Luna draw shot but above all, Melling's 8 ball game and shot at the 8 was the best and of course the Z-shot!

[@MrCueBall]

These two draw shots are bit different but was looking original. Melling did Melling things😅 Efren?.... GOAT😎

[@mpboi21]

Only 1 “Magician” you called 2 others the magician!

[@MrCueBall]

Only Melling. This is his nickname from the years🙏

[@mpboi21]

@@MrCueBall definitely 2 people, rewatch.

[@MrCueBall]

Yes, Melling twice😉

[@Johnny-r3q]

I literally said "ooooouuuuu OH MY GOODNESS!!!"

[@Whin556]

Pro pool players are absolutely ridiculous.

[@muh_iqbaal_1430]

efren the one and only best trick shot in the match

[@ZEUSDAZ]

For me no.3 belongs at no.1

[@dsadasddasdasd-u5h]

good

[@lucaavellano6277]

The celebration war cry after potting a ball lol

[@jamesorozco2409]

efrens z shot looks like someone’s controlling the cue ball with a controller😭 how is that possible

[@danyoshi1985]

nice selection but flukes shouldn´t count as great shots in my opinion

[@Pauixxxxx]

Thats not fluke, he thinks how to shot the 5 ball.

[@zulfimirza-wg9vh]

I just came to see who else is in this video apart from Effren 'The magician' Reyes

[@theantiauthoritarian.1540]

After watching this i have to say that the no4 shot from the big bald guy was EASILY the BEST SHOT of ALL TIME. Efrens was a great shot but had a bit of luck attached. That no 4 shot was unbelievable. Definitely more skill attached than efrens Z shot. Ps, also think Chris Mellings no 2 shot on his last ball was also better than Efrens.

[@TheCymbalProject]

The Z shot

[@nicholasmartin787]

This isn't a 0.0001% chance, its called "playing the angles"; if on a clear table with no friction you strick a ball in a straight line at any angle there is a 100% chance it will find a pocket (there is a maximum number of times it will need to go around the table though i cant recall what it was but i remember it was less than ten). The only lucky thing about the shot on the thumbnail is he didn't hit another ball on the way round, the player probably could see/work this out. The probability is probably around 12.5-14.3% if it was a fluke, and probably over 75% if the player could see the path was clear and the natural angle.

[@ridebiking]

Well you’re taking it quite literally, but your provided statistics are interesting. If you take in mind the moment, the way the table leads to that shot, the guts it takes to imagine pulling it off, and then the skill to actually do it…. It is very very very slim chance of seeing everything come together like that. Sure you can set up a practice table and probably get in there after a few tries but you aren’t considering everything else involved. Still, .0001 is obviously exaggerated. Nonetheless a super rare turn of events.

[@s6t6n6s9]

chris meiling should take the top spot. efren has taken lots of amazing impossible bank shots in his career. that one is just normal for the magician.

[@MrCueBall]

Of course, Melling's shot was beautiful but let's think about what moment of the match and did it affect the final result in any way? In my opinion, Efren's shot is above all else. He did it firstly in the deciding game, secondly it was the shot that won him the match, and thirdly he did it against his greatest opponent in history. The pressure, the scale of the difficulty of the shot and the seriousness of that situation and the fact that Efren didn't have this ball to play full contact make him the first place. Melling could do anything with the #1 ball. He had it to play full contact and could hit it anywhere.