Pool Players Relive Their Most Memorable Shots | The New Yorker

[@lukas.caldwell]

I didn’t know pool was this serious. I worry about hitting the ball they are worrying about where the ball will go after a double hit off the wall

[@elcampeon212]

Can I Get 1000 Subscribers Without any videos? I would sub if the content are just really cool comments. 🤙😎

[@alansmithee419]

Well, yes. Anything becomes complex if you want to do it as well as possible. It is easy to sprint - just run as fast as you can. However it is very difficult to learn and get the form exactly right to go faster than you would without said form.

[@nuberiffic]

It's almost as if high level competitions require high level performance

[@lukas.caldwell]

SBG YT thank you my friend

[@lukas.caldwell]

nuberiffic thanks for the insight Sherlock

[@owenswedberg5932]

How to be a Professional Pool Player 1. Be good at pool 2. Have a Bachelors Degree in Physics 3. Talk Very Intellegent

[@omegagamer270]

Except for Efren Reyes

[@stopppp2059]

Efren Reyes: Am i joke to you?

[@lanmat5765]

I don't think you need a Bachelor's degree in physics

[@humanpersonjuniorjr829]

Your point #3 above has an adjective (intelligent) modifying a verb (talk). Always use the adverbial form of the adjective when modifying a verb, hence: "Talk very intelligently." Even better might be: "Speak very intelligently."

[@lanmat5765]

@@humanpersonjuniorjr829 how long did it take you to write that comment?

[@richardv.7826]

Looks like 2006 was a lit year for pool!

[@usetobethemagicpillownowit9130]

Also the year I was born 😊

[@mooncatcherr4267]

That was the year I was born so I guess I’m lit? XD

[@crispychippy8997]

Richard V. And for me (cuz I was born then)

[@daltonbrown5482]

So u guys all 12?? Grow up XD I’m 15

[@jennatals]

@@daltonbrown5482 dude, you were born in 2003 calm down

[@TgXYT]

Alright finna send a 8 ball to my friend on iOS and use these tips

[@rizune]

hmu I'll play you on my galaxy s6

[@rodneybladebyrd]

They’re playing 9 ball

[@HuxleyTheProf]

rick rod ... they're playing a bunch of different games.

[@peachylady]

Lmao

[@portablelizard6147]

Game pigeon?

[@rgarlinyc]

Wonderful set of mini-stories, loved 'em all!

[@asdbvc3543]

قند Garlin

[@JayDzay]

I wished Reyes was here as well.

[@sxar_0660]

Dzay De who?

[@JayDzay]

@@sxar_0660 Efren Reyes.

[@TheAbele992]

Horrible set of mini-stories, hated 'em all!

[@andrew_owens7680]

It was an easy eightball to win the tournament. Unfortunately, it was a nineball tournament.

[@harrycook3032]

Andrew_Owens well it wasn’t tho

[@ammaarkadiri9334]

He was playing pool so the potting the 8 ball wins the game

[@CptFishy]

I understood your sarcasm Andrew dont worry

[@garlicbread2188]

@@ammaarkadiri9334 r/wooooosh

[@tfitz36]

Haha good one! You might enjoy Mato Jelic youtube videos Andrew

[@JMSONE]

I want to hear Efren Reyes talk about his Z shot versus Strickland. Probably one of the greatest shots in the history of pool. His mindset behind that shot. You gotta be cold blooded at the pool table!

[@itsprochy]

Do you have a link to the interview? I've obv seen the shot but not him talking about it. Thanks!

[@michaelmanlolo29]

Reyes says he doesnt really want to pocket it to pocket it is just a bonus for him he just wants to hit it but the irony about his statement is that it was during him and other pro player recreating his shot he predicted that pool player would make it after 15 try which he predicted accurately and he explained how and why..

[@geekygecko1849]

I love this series so much. I just watched the Scrabble one, and honestly there's nothing more interesting than listening to a pro describe their thing

[@wavedash-]

I'd love to see a sequel about snooker

[@nicholastyson7781]

Yeah snooker and billiards!

[@theeditor306]

Ronnie o Sullivan left handed back spin down the rail to get on the black for a 147 must be on. Hardest shot in any cue sport.

[@dilshansalinda56]

@@theeditor306 no alex higgins blue ball in 82 semi

[@theeditor306]

@@dilshansalinda56 nah many pros do that shot

[@georgebradley3168]

They cant play snooker or pool on English tables .... Always winging pockets are too small hahaha

[@unchartify]

Why dont women and men play each other wtf there is no physical advantage in pool

[@fancyb.p.6122]

It’s probably a tradition thing

[@zpektar]

Men and women has vastly different body types. Theres always a difference in physical.

[@gregorybeckerthemanwhocraw4966]

Kurogi But it’s pool, it’s not like it’s wrestling or weightlifting

[@zpektar]

@@gregorybeckerthemanwhocraw4966 still applies , cory.

[@manuelscherrer9956]

Man have on average beter hand eye cordinaton. I think if both play on the same level minute difrences like these make a big difrence. 1 example is gaming wher ther a 2 difrent coloured teams which are not the same for both partys. Meaning your team is not allways blue and the enemy team is not allways blue to them. The red team has a profable advantage in games wher agressive play is favoured and blue teams in games wher strategy is favoured. In fact this minute detail has on the profesional level such a hughe impact that the difrence in average win betwen the coloures can be up to 25%.

[@jeromej1234]

Lmao Fuckit stroke

[@cmoneystudios4813]

they censored it in captions, xd

[@jeromej1234]

Cmoney Productions lmaooooo

[@OrganicGreens]

I don't think anyone calls it that lol

[@killerbait8240]

I never realised it had a name, ive always done it when i see no good opportunity

[@ryaniggy4820]

That’s what my girlfriend calls it when she gives me a hand job

[@captainchunk1604]

couldn't spend the time to find the clips?

[@nicholastyson7781]

May not be any

[@captainchunk1604]

@@nicholastyson7781 There is on nearly everyone they talk about.

[@fisspa]

Rights..

[@andrew7taylor]

Obviously, copyright issues. Far cheaper to recreate the tables than to buy the records!

[@RamzaBeoulves]

You don't record every tables. Round robins, Elimination rounds and all sorts of brackets match don't have recording. There is also copyright issues.

[@CoinOpTV]

would have liked to have seen the actual footage mixed into this not just recreated but interesting video regardless......

[@Kwisatz_HaderachXIII]

We apologize. We could not get the licensing for the videos.

[@noanyabizniz4333]

Pool isn't filmed professionally.

[@naumen6508]

@@noanyabizniz4333 ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh kinda

[@noanyabizniz4333]

@@naumen6508 WRONG!

[@naumen6508]

@@noanyabizniz4333 :o

[@bripi244]

That shot on the 9 to 10 on Tony's story is either poorly illustrated or he was really high when he played against Earl (which is very unlikely) cuz it looks like he has enough angle to nudge the 10 to a better position with a normal draw stroke, I think the team poorly illustrated the shot

[@mescellaneous]

i dont think it was illustrated correctly. the shot tony describes seems much straighter than the actual reproduction, not to mention it didnt even jump lol.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

I agree completely. I was outstanding at drawing the cue when I played and that shot looks to be very easy to pull off without the jump trick.

[@brettjones3095]

Also who ever animated the cue ball path must have been high because at 6:44 that screw back is impossible haha

[@mschatz2]

This is a great series of videos but the illustration on Tony's shot wasn't accurate. He was much straighter on the 9, which created the bad angle. Here's the video: watch?v=aiX5ASPZwUU

[@jamesoertli7955]

@@mschatz2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5q7ZnSJhb-qi7c

[@markgargan5793]

Loved this!! The mental aspect of the game isn't discussed half enough, I swear you're mind plays tricks on you when you're down on the black with a lot of pressure.

[@antoniobastanza8426]

7:14 why is this an animelike life experience? I mean, I imagined the scene where he's scared about the balls position and all of sudden time stops and he thinks about that one guy who told him this shot in a black and White flashback

[@creedolala6918]

Excellent :) pool is in a lull right now and I love to see someone shine a little spotlight on the game and the players. Reminds people of how fun and challenging this game is.

[@philmazzie3674]

How is pool in a lull? There's more prize money and shooters than there has ever been.

[@walkingw3348]

Should've gotten Efren Reyes on smh...

[@arukakirigiri5055]

No, cuz he's got so many legendary shots it would take him 5 hours to mention them all

[@kiddomeme3730]

@@arukakirigiri5055 hahaha yess legend

[@robertmcquarrie452]

He can barely speak English

[@tchoupitoulos]

All these players live around NYC, so they were available.

[@alegarbesnicofrederic7944]

@@robertmcquarrie452 there's this thing called subtitles

[@uneedamuracle]

5:53 love the illustration of "hitting the opposite corner of the side pocket" lol. Really nailed that line.

[@4231jerome]

Haha They sure did I never knew that the point of the middle pocket is halfway down the rail

[@aaronoliver7162]

Jennifer Barretta is crazy gorgeous, are u kidding me ?

[@impacc2796]

Y M LMFAO

[@GorgonDrageil]

It's her rack, right? Set up for the perfect stroke...

[@tannerthorson114]

@@GorgonDrageil LAMOOAIGWCSGIEOWGXWUSPDKF THE WHIW

[@timl7663]

It’s a shame that Pool is no longer on TV and poker has taken over. Pool is truly a beautiful and magnificient game. The players on TV make it look way more easy than it really is. It’s one of the hardest games to play and these players are running racks and racks of 9 or 10 ball, getting 50+ balls in without missing while amateur players like us can’t even string together 3 balls.

[@JonnySublime]

Better to go play it anyways

[@RuFi0000000]

Honestly, I like it better that way. There is so much money in bet games. When pool was on TV everyone and their mom was familiar with the game. Now most people see it as a novelty to pass the time in a bar. Get good and you can absolutely load up your pockets before you even break a sweat.

[@newbooksmell4163]

I would love to see this series with chess.

[@goncalosousa8652]

and then, after 45 minutes of thinking, I saw it the winning play was right in front of my eyes and, after a deep breath I moved my pawn forward one square

[@mikeb.2423]

efren reyes: im just a lucky guy. haha

[@RamzaBeoulves]

Okay, this is fascinating. I love passionate people. I love technical sports and game. This is soooo good. I want more! Great jobs with the clips btw, it really help understand for those unfamilliar with the teminology

[@westonfairris8724]

You really should start playing pool. Find a local pool hall or bar or league. You will love it

[@CJ2by4]

6:42 what kinda geometrically illiterate person made that diagram lol

[@FabioDiso]

you made my day 😂

[@physicsguybrian]

Yep that diagram was completely wrong!

[@ahmedrashidkhan6576]

That is physically impossible

[@MIKIBURGOS]

Spin can do that

[@daaam2160]

Not impossible if you hit it with high draw with a touch of inside english

[@ska_peken2377]

1:37 Ronnie O'Sullivan’s mood 24/7

[@gumaming]

How about the rivalry of Efren Reyes and Earl Strickland?

[@zacharyroggina7981]

I made the first kick shot they showed but on the nine ball one time when I was playing in a scotch doubles tournament at Myrtle Beach which ended up winning my team the game and I'm pretty proud of that shot

[@justinwr092]

Thorsten probably never even got paid in full for that tournament win. The IPT went bust and took the whole sport of pool with it. It hasn't been the same since.

[@WillieDines1]

The BCA and quite a few people in the industry are partly to blame for the way the sport is in America now, especially when you have so many people organising independent tours/tournaments and not enough legitimate professional tournaments being organised and governed by the BCA as it should be done. America needs the BCA to be made relevant and the dominant governing body again... or the players, tournament organisers and industry members need to form a new governing body that will see them all working together to make the sport better, stronger and more rewarding for everyone involved so it's a win/win for players, the industry and the sport.

[@humanpersonjuniorjr829]

The IPT was conceived and created by a criminal conman named Kevin Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau was once sentenced to 10 years of prison time for a particularly egregious con.

[@mil.o]

I've played pool about twice in my life, no idea what I'm doing and yet I watched all of this video and I don't regret it.

[@BankruptGreek]

I had a hard time hitting a ball in a straight line into a hole. Seriously this was this one shot where the white was really close to a ball that was aligned with a hole, I managed to make the white jump over the ball I was aiming. I couldn't even do that if I tried..

[@mil.o]

Different Yep No idea how you're meant to put your fingers on the table or how to hold the thing.

[@BankruptGreek]

@@mil.o My father showed me when I was young still really hard :c I guess practice makes perfect

[@itzyaboi4297]

Same story.

[@TheDreamWeapon]

Wish Efren Reyes was in the video, they call him "the Magician" for a reason. Very happy to see mika tho good job on getting him in the video!

[@slimjiml7510]

Nwtella it might be hard to get the greatest of all time to sit there for an interview

[@dormamo6917]

I love to hear about efren reyes haha

[@GodInTheMachine]

That guys a Jedi

[@joebermuda6452]

Nothing’s too hard for him that’s the problem lol

[@michaelagustinsantos3015]

Just have him sit there and explain the double bank z shot.

[@mikeserrano734]

Reporter: Efren how did you do that shot? Efren: "corcoration" English translation: Calculation

[@alansmithee419]

7:50. I can imagine the opponent thinking "ah, I've got him now. That shots not possible!* *ball spins through the air and rolls backwards off the nine* "but... what...?"

[@JustSub]

OKAY I WATCHED IT KZbin LEAVE ME ALONE!!

[@killchillTM]

JustSub same

[@imajea2372]

JustSub I'm saying

[@tonygibson1459]

@JustSub pool is awsome and espically the interviews

[@dsauce223]

"I hibernated all winter". Lol

[@Leksuttaja149]

everyone else: this was the greatest shot of my life! Finnish dude: this is the most disapointing shot of my career-

[@ammoalamo6485]

Jennifer, great story about going into '"f**k it" stroke. But before that, was something just as meaningful. Taking a break, you revealed your embarrassment to your opponent. Instead of bashing you while you were down with some hurtful comment, she was encouraging, a real human being hearing your pain. Despite losing the match, and being upset about, the woman had a moment of greatness every bit the equal to your outstanding play, only different. It was uplifting to hear of her empathy as well as your fine comeback. I hope I get a chance to be as good as either part of the story - the kindness, or the comeback.

[@westonfairris8724]

Lol yes fuckit mode is a thing. I literally laughed out loud when I heard her say that. Enguag fuckit mode is a crazy Jedi mind trick that actually works when all is lost.

[@Jmorrisfishing]

I could watch hours of this!! They need to do this with a lot more pros.

[@trapfinland6120]

Ok FINE KZbin I watched it

[@sarahazman981]

i love this series and hope to see many more of it in the future.

[@sakitrain7766]

Efren Bata Reyes, anybody?

[@lanmat5765]

Yep, right here

[@mikeserrano734]

He has too many Magical shots to mention. He will just say, " I got Lucky"

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Great video! Very nice to hear their stories and learn. Thanks.

[@ryanpelaez3313]

I cant believe you made a video about pool without efren "bata" reyes.

[@luislombardi9658]

Agree but the dude doesn't speak a word of English, maybe with a translator

[@abdulfikri6179]

@@luislombardi9658 well his english is okay, not perfect but understandable

[@Dman40000]

Love how they weren't able to get any video of any of these players, quality journalism

[@ssaammeelliiss]

6:42 urrrmm surely im not the only one who can see the problem.

[@tardersauce3578]

That is so bad

[@cbizzl33]

@@tardersauce3578 what?

[@andresbelloso6502]

Fry what is it

[@ssaammeelliiss]

@@andresbelloso6502 Look at the angles. Not physically possible.

[@Rylan_SW]

Secretly it was obi wan kenobi shooting there so he knew he would make it

[@q8jaz0]

1:20 This is why you NEVER show remorse to your opponent. Not until the game has ended. In all sports, not just pool. Even if the opponent's a nice person and you are really sorry. This gives your opponent a huge boost, AND makes you play worse.

[@NowThatsInsane]

In the first shot on the 1, why did you need to cannon into the 2 ball to develop it. It must've gone in anyway if you were able to kick it into the middle?

[@inycepoo]

It's for position on the next ball. Developing the 2 into a complete hanger with a full pocket width to play position with is much easier than using the tiny clearance the 2 ball has if it were not moved. With such a small clearance near the side pocket point, you also can't use much power, which makes setting up position that much harder. Well worth the effort to do so, but as we saw, the risk is overshooting the 2 and ending up with a guaranteed cut scratch into the side

[@jamesoertli7955]

She is jacked up over the 9 ball making a rather thin cut shot. Trying to slow roll a ball to hold shape is never a good ideal and when you add in the element of being jacked up it make a hard shot even harder. She shot the correct shot but apparently didn't execute it correctly or misjudged the path of the cue ball.

[@KevAlberta]

Lol Jeniffer’s come back story is like every stroke for efren Reyes

[@abuzzedwhaler7949]

Ok fine I'll watch it.

[@luismolina1193]

this is very well edited and helped with understanding

[@kimalexiusrendon4861]

Where's "THE MAGICIAN" Efren Reyes ❤❤❤

[@steveparaiso5224]

He can do all your memorable impossible shots in a minute

[@spensert4933]

Pool captions...heaven and therapy couches!

[@daryll1242]

How is there no Efren "Bata"?

[@ExpiredBanana613]

Used to play as a kid and got surprisingly good. I would make 3 out of every 5 jump shots attempted. I was also good at banking but could not hit a ball straight into the pocket for the life of me lol

[@kylemalachowski]

Ya these might be great shots but they wouldn’t even have a shot against me in 8ball (gamepigeon)

[@BenDover-bk5on]

Dope Kicks same once it’s my turn the game is already over that’s why I make them start the game

[@theaviator1152]

I wish they could make a video like this about tennis

[@MrLegendra]

More poker videos!

[@violetasuncion4600]

1:36 me during a test i didn’t study for 😂

[@zchelmerjoashgamboa7366]

Needs more Efren Bata Reyes though

[@unclefungus7062]

Thanks *The New Yorker* very cool!

[@hectorflores3808]

One day I’ll be a good Pool player

[@johnl6535]

Great video i absolutely loved the cinematics

[@johnrovensison993]

Where tf is The Magician?

[@rangerdanger6593]

its pool players. not professional. also the magician is goat

[@mikeserrano734]

Make hom play pool, just to get him for an interview. 😂

[@nickcoker9092]

Never knew pool could be so complicated and strategic

[@RuFi0000000]

At an amateur level, pool is all about making a ball. In professional play, it's all about controlling the cue ball. It's a game that has a never-ending skill cap, and if you want, you can learn something quite literally _every single time_ you step to the table. In my 20's, all I did was drive around to bars and pool halls that had free pool night and I would just play and play and play. Mostly by myself. If I missed a shot, I would get those binder reinforcement stickers, and I would set up the shot with the balls placed on top of them, and I would play that shot over and over and over again until I never missed it. Unfortunately pool is a diminishing skill, so the more you play, the better you get, but it also works in reverse. I'm not nearly as good as I once was. It's why you get so many older guys in the bar going "back in my day I could have made this with my eyes closed" or "I wouldn't have lost if you played me 10 years ago!"

[@jesustrevino4159]

Wtf 2006 was the year of pool

[@evilhutdug4665]

jesus Treviño I think it was at like the 1920’s ...baka

[@jalob_s]

Ok, KZbin. This has been recommended to me for weeks. I'll watch it. Are you happy?

[@RoamerMike]

tf happened in 2006?

[@a.w.bullington7339]

Fabulous. Loved this.

[@ouzerX]

torilla tavataan

[@yuhaa549]

Perkele

[@jimipakkanen8225]

Kyllä

[@RAW4SHOOTY]

noniin

[@petercooper225]

Professional pool players are so smart!

[@pt-lu3pz]

Pool vs snooker....it’s irrelevant which game you consider easier....the skill of your opponent determines who tough the game is....pockets aren’t big or small just for you.

[@charlieknowles3347]

You're talking about two games where your opponent might not even get to the table, so is irrelivant to how hard a game is skill wise.

[@philmazzie3674]

@@charlieknowles3347 exactly. You're not playing your opponent, you're playing the table. Jennifer never said her opponent was shooting better, only that she herself was shooting poorly. Sorry pt109, the skill of your opponent has nothing to do with how you shoot. There's kids that beat the black widow. Why? Playing the table. Next time, shoot before you speak.

[@TheRicz]

I love this! keep making more of these videos!

[@sukhrajsingh466]

trash. I've done much cooler things in 8 ball pool

[@BenDover-bk5on]

Raj Singh the app?

[@x12sykro52]

@@BenDover-bk5on 😂

[@michaelchang9056]

Raj Singh LMAO

[@Lexingtonian]

Indians aren't good at anything though

[@fadl999]

This is a fine upload, as always 👍

[@TheEvdoggy]

Snooker players making those shots every frame.

[@lindsaytang1017]

Good luck with Efren Reyes' Z shot

[@jasonkeith9317]

Why is there always a snooker snob on every pool video?!? Geesh!!!

[@ojl5055]

@@jasonkeith9317 Because it is objectively harder sport

[@RupeeRhod]

@@ojl5055 And playing snooker with a rubber chicken is even harder? what's you point? Apples and Oranges.

[@Reggiela-zc3cc]

@@ojl5055 You are wrong. Pool excellence at it's highest levels requires a more powerful stroke than snooker (heavier cue ball), better position play (tighter spaces within which to place the cue ball), along with a mastery of different games requiring different strategies including 8 ball, 9 ball, straight pool, banks, one pocket, etc. I'm not aware of a snooker player who has a won a major tournament playing any of these games, and I've never even seen a snooker player attempt to play one pocket. So just to recap, you're wrong.

[@JJ_Flyyy]

I learned so much after 6 minutes

[@sleeper5758]

That tumbnail so accurate.. 👌 😂

[@codespeed01]

IDK anything about pool but it was a fascinating watch

[@standingpineapple6651]

This was awesome!

[@martinhamre5689]

Pleasently surprised... Almost speechless

[@RamatiKat]

Love these Masters Remake videos.

[@tt7301]

Gezz! 2006 was a lit year for pool😎

[@ethan.milavsky4516]

great vid, do more of these

[@mmallari44]

I miss the NYC pool scene, the last game I played at Amsterdam was 8/5/12 ...I bet everything has changed =(

[@thlee3]

I really enjoyed this

[@eray853]

Great B-Roll

[@AllraydenGFX]

I don't even like pool, but this was very interesting and entertaining.

[@91diamondkingg87]

1:37 best moment

[@maxstewart1374]

Awesome stories!

[@nooobyeric6271]

Dang extremely interesting pool stories

[@michaelbennett1350]

Haha “fuckit stoke” love it lol.

[@stayinyourlanepls]

LMfao 1:43 they hit the 8 ball without the cue ball 😂

[@malgus1212]

The ice man mika is one of my all time favorite pool player the guy play so smooth.

[@matiasvf2520]

The way tony imitates Earl is so accurate 😂

[@loganwightman1325]

1:33 I get that same feeling during CSGO competitive matches.

[@zanethind]

2006 definitely was a dope year

[@BumbaCuber]

Do one with Rubik's cube scrambles and famous cubers

[@iwasadeum]

Billiards is a lot like bowling: everybody enjoys playing it. Pros are also exceptional athletes in their ability to have amazingly accurate shots.

[@REDandBLUEandORANGE]

When ever I see sweet shots I’m hype even if it’s my opponent shooting

[@basiliobastardo255]

Efren Reyes: na-tsambahan ko lang yun… what a humble G.O.A.T. pool player