FINAL MATCH - Efren Reyes Vs. Ronnie Alcano - "The Pool Gods Play"

[@marionanderson5218]

Ronnie…A young Efren....What a pleasure watching these to play. My all-time favorite players

[@ColinSu]

21:20 magician

[@POVPOOL]

Admittedly, I did NOT have the greatest time covering this match. Although it was an honor, I was ill prepared and Truman and I are not used to working with each other. In Truman's defense, he does not have all the experience as a commentator that he should most likely have earned before doing such a high profile match. But hey, this video is FREE, remember. Beat me or join me!

[@blainedavis1206]

I think You and Truman were absolutely wonderful together. His reactions to multiple shots were so sincere and makes me watch this video at least twice a week!!! Please do more commentating Truman HW!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

You guys weren't so bad! It's the pool played between 2 legendary players were here for anyway! Thanx for the stream, Daniel. It's really sad that Hard Times is closed, forevermore!❤️🙏👉🇺🇸

[@jefferyskelly3769]

You& Truman needs to read up on your pool player's and who the best is and was, Efren Reyes is not the best player that ever lived, the best player in the world is Alfredo de Oro he has 22" world titles in straight pool & 22" world titles in 3 cushion billiards, Efren Reyes don't come close to that margin, Alfredo de Oro is Nick named ** the grand daddy of pool** because he's the best ,go study pocket billiards so all you commentators can stop lying to pool player's and pool fans.

[@mikekhalil6399]

this was one of my favorite games to watch ever

[@onnyt60]

Five years later and it still is.

[@andrewsanchez5509]

It’s 2019, and I truly think this is the best match on KZbin. You see the true creativity and knowledge these guys have acquired. Alcano was playing at the top of his game in this video. He’s kinda fell off since then. A true pleasure to see these Philippino gods play.

[@Truyen]

Any other match available of this tournament? Shane vs. Ronnie for instance?

[@themarksavage]

Yep, if you guys want to cast a match between two of the best in the world and produce a video here, go for it. Otherwise, shut up, support pool, and support the commentators for doing the same. Thanks for the match!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

The camera quality is awesome guys. I would tone the light and/or contrast down just a shade though. Balls are so bright you can't read the numbers easily. Light reflection off the next table is a little strong too. Keep it up and thanks.

[@POVPOOL]

Old video. We've changed a lot since then. Thanks for your feedback.

[@hansolofthiderman2719]

A spliff, a snickers-bar, and world-class pool !! Thats a menu hard to resist!!………..Cheers…..

[@ReaniMacLA]

So when you play the object ball OFF another object ball it's a carom, and when you play the cue ball off a ball to re-use the cue ball to pocket another, it's a billiard. Is that correct? I'd (earnestly) like to get this accurate. :) Thanks for watching -- and thank you also for your edification.

[@Quatsch83]

Thanks for uploading this. I would have loved to watch the PPV but too late here on the east coast!

[@titusgray4598]

That runout on the 7th rack by Alcano was artistic. Amazing to watch these two.

[@godjhaka7376]

You mean "The Pool God Plays" Ronato ONLY won ONE 8-ball and ONE 9-ball world title, whereas Efren has won over FOUR 8-ball world titles alone.

[@godjhaka7376]

@5:00 easy to tell the difference between THE Pool God and this Alcano guy, who needs lessons in position play.

[@pltrcks1436]

The magician strikes again at 21:25!

[@FrankDannetti]

Yuppppp!

[@mikekhalil6399]

whenever I need some inspiration I watch this match

[@adamchester9664]

@21:25 what a shot!

[@garfield346]

New to pool, wanting to learn more. So i am trying to work out why they sink their respected objects, then sink the black but then sink the others solid/stripes? Thanks.

[@ShaxAMV]

This is 10 ball, you go from 1 to 10, it's not 8 ball where it's stripes vs solids and last one gets black (8 ball).

[@ryanreyes4431]

10 ball is the new pro 9 ball. That one extra ball makes a huge difference not to mention 10 ball completely takes out the luck factor. If you want to learn how to play pool, WATCH THE PROS! B/c if you aren't trying to do what the pros are doing then who are you trying to play like. Look at the decisions the pros do in all the different situations and try to replicate it. Chess is like pool. It's all about the right move. Good Luck!

[@garfield346]

Thanks guys! I thought it was 9 ball for a while haha. Thanks :)

[@JustMitchPool]

Check out a channel called 'Tor Lowry'. He shows you everything about pool (how to stand, where to hit the cue balls, potting routines etc). The video is roughly 2hours 30mins but it's well worth the watch. Iv watched it many times. Welcome to Pool, amazing sport/hobby to enjoy and play.

[@garfield346]

Okay, will do dude. Thanks a lot!!

[@zamomix]

What track starts the clip?

[@GoPlayPool]

Thank you POV pool for another wonderful video and capturing another hour of great pool. We also thank you for allowing goplaypool com to be part of this experience.

[@champions00]

These men are AWESOME...that is why the commentor's are so excited, you do not see pool like this everyday....the Great Efren Reyes...and Ronnie is pretty pretty damn good himself...I love it...

[@cotegt]

21:34 sick sick man Efren Reyes

[@Raphie009]

I've never played Race to 10, what was amazing?

[@hemanroczko1799]

Raphie009 Efren Reyes.

[@mikefixac]

Who is live streaming the one pocket in Sacramento?

[@ljchs7]

that shot on the 7 at the 13:00 game, soooo nice

[@trueblu8]

Part skill, part luck.

[@2869may]

@@trueblu8 He called it... what's "lucky" about that...?

[@ChinaCommunistPandas]

More of Ronnie Alcano please!

[@oceanmanclam]

A carom is any contact between two balls other than the initial contact of the cue ball to the object ball after the stroke. A billiard is the when an object ball redirects the cue ball into the ball intended to be pocketed. This comes from billiards where the cue ball must strike two object balls to receive points. SO, every billiard shot--like the one at 9:57--is a carom shot, but not every carom is a billiard shot. However, using the terms in this manner applies only to pocket billiards.

[@oldhippie0]

I think you guys did a great job!! Better than most of us could ever do ,keep up the good work and thanks for the video !!

[@bilimkanal9470]

Friends What is the name of the type of billiard played in this video?

[@rayjunsay2840]

Ten (10) ball.

[@go4ryan]

"Oh my god... Oh my god. He plays so good. Ronnie! *clap*clap* Oh my god." @43:31

[@blainedavis1206]

Truman is my favorite commentator by far!!!

[@4000hz0o]

34:07 WAAaauuggh

[@williampatrickwoods]

Okay that was an amazing shot. He hopped It so it would roll off of the rail

[@bigworm1556]

I've never seen Efren miss so many easy shots. It looks like he was rushing a little bit. He's still one of my favorites.

[@HystadCinema]

is this the gold crown 2?

[@MrBoon22]

beavis and butthead commentating

[@Bmac22390]

pretty sure one of those commentators was baked

[@icoltsi18]

LOL........one was for sure.

[@GTAbohan]

Players anouncing the pockets and commentators guessing the next shot.. just baked?

[@GTAbohan]

Players anouncing the pockets and commentators guessing the next shot.. just baked?

[@yingyang1008]

I can confirm that these guys are good at pool

[@hendinho87]

thanks for the response Truman. Takes a big person to admit they can grow. Sure you will be much better next time. Look forward to it.

[@Stackz777-u3j]

Woooooow..... Oh my God, Straight aggravating !!!

[@walterwhite1483]

2 of top 5 players of all times for me. alcano won the world champioship in 2006 if im not mistaken, and i havent seen him missing more than 2 shots per game. its too bad he came when reyes exited his prime. as for alcano, he said his idol is efren, he has the same mustache as him and some people say that he did an operation on his upper lip to get it looking like one of reyes. incredible story behind those two masters.

[@rayjunsay2840]

True!

[@txtmodcarlo]

It's actually his teeth alcano ask the dentist to pull it out since efren is toothless lol

[@hashishishin]

21:26 what? Is it even possible? Or just Bata Reyes?

[@walk50]

yes u will have a problem but with enough practice u get used to it u must play on tables with blue cloth a lot some tines its hard to see the 2 ball on a blue cloth so people that play on blue will have trouble with the green 6 on green cloth / and people that play often on blue will have trouble on 2 ball begin blue but with enough table time u get used to it so practice practice practice just pick one color table and stick to it i suggest blue since most tournaments use blue

[@getemm29]

where does that dennis came from??,,its efren and ronnie

[@BrysonHAndCOC]

Pool is the funniest sport ever and it is fun for everyone!!

[@BrysonHAndCOC]

I mean funnest

[@sinnerro]

57:57 table not leveled?

[@POVPOOL]

Sorry that you didn't get to see any one-pocket from the chuck markulis event. I was mis-informed, i guess.

[@nimajnebrm]

Wow, incredible display of talent here..

[@ToGetToTerrapin]

good stuff, thanks for posting this

[@sleadsmoke1]

Great vid pov! Kept it up!

[@TheShar1ngan]

34:00 - how did ronnie hit that stun follow off the cushion on the 8 ball? from the camera's angle, that was an insane shot to be able to control the cue-ball with a shot at that force. amazing shape....

[@bobbylight111]

It was a hell of a hit, definitely deserved a little applause

[@daniejohnson90]

And for the announcers... keep ur head up guys its not as easy up there as it seems and if u truely love the game its easy to get caught up in good play... keep the vids comeing and practice practice practice;)

[@xanh350]

"Oh my god, oh my god, he plays so good" sounded like poolgasim or something....

[@POVPOOL]

I believe you are right... Dennis does appear to hit the 2 first.

[@bushputz]

Yeah. It was great to watch two masters of the game, but I couldn't deal with the commentators and muted the sound after 10-15 minutes.

[@Minhbee18]

Great great match! they play with smaller pocket and still do the same level as they are!

[@leonvoulgaris322]

Commentators on drugs or what?

[@POVPOOL]

+leon voulgaris - Yes! We have a very strict policy that if you are not carrying or under the influence of copious amounts of mind altering substances, then you are not welcome.

[@leonvoulgaris322]

Thats cool.

[@POVPOOL]

+leon voulgaris - lol

[@BRRRwm]

+leon voulgaris I agree, carom is a billiard? What he didn't hit a ball then 3 rails

[@johntate9647]

+leon voulgaris Pure nut huggers.

[@johnnydong4679]

at 5:37 it sounded like my stomach was grumbling

[@PoolStarzLive]

I love how the Philipinos play

[@rogerscottcathey]

Plenty of Philippine channels now. Try JefGaling.

[@tomburns890]

at 42:00 minutes the 9th game the commentators explain the causes and effects of dirty/chalked up balls what is exactly what my recent video I posted about “why you need to clean your cue and balls” and what can happen. Especially if both cue and object balls have chalk on them when they hit each other massive throw can happen or like the old truck to put chalk in two balls then freeze them together for trick shots.

[@passionforguns]

Thanks for posting this. I've never seen Efren so inconsistent.

[@mikethebeginner]

By the way I like commentary. Isn't the best I've heard and isn't the worst. At least they are watching the match, unlike some commentators who talk about everything under the sun and don't even comment on the match. I don't mind some enthusiasm. Not everybody who watches these things is a jaded knowitall who knows everything there is to know about the tiny world of professional pool--and if that describes you, just turn your sound off, shouldn't be too hard.

[@rdrizzle69]

i want to know what indisputed means

[@ryanreyes4431]

Have you ever heard of Google?

[@rdrizzle69]

Andrew Ryan Yes. You might want to look it up yourself.

[@insidenglish]

dear commentators, the shot at 9:57 is call "carom", not "billiard".

[@edgardobuenaobra1535]

the shot on 21.20,.whoa,i didn't see that coming!

[@chriswarren9857]

that was amazing how the commentators didn't know Efren was selling the game

[@eastern3318]

what a great analogy, The Pool Gods and the "Moon Rock" which has no light of its own but the light the operator gives it.

[@eastern3318]

smoooth operator

[@Ztcctz]

Looks like a fun time

[@Justinmrod33]

idk about all the drama i think it was great all around remember its about the pool love the video its one of my favorite matches

[@JShen430]

lol you actually replied. In any case, thumbs up to you for great effort.

[@dagdigdug1]

Ronnie Cue is just so amazing, lots of power and stun ball shots.

[@trueblu8]

26:16 Oh! Didn't expect that from Efren. We're all human I guess.

[@Suppboio]

31:00 Crazy run

[@trumanhw8662]

Thanks Mark. I still did do a bad job though! I look forward to working on it. :)

[@blainedavis1206]

No sir, I watch soooo many matches on KZbin and you are, by far my favorite commentator. Sincerity and reactions were absolutely priceless. It shows that you truly love the game. Kudos to you, sir. Please do more commentating and tag me when you do!

[@TK229Az]

This video was easier to watch with the sound muted.

[@2007Russdog]

I had the privilege of watching and playing a lot of these players back in the 80's and 90's. Reyes is a world class 3 cushion billiard player. i wasnt surprised when he played that shot into the ten in game 4.

[@bobjones263]

I was a darn good pool player in my day but even so, I wasn't near this guys caliber.

[@fliphyzer2033]

What does he man at 52:21 by, "I'm surprised he doesn't give that back". Doesn't the other player have to shoot after a safety? It wasn't a push situation.

[@fliphyzer2033]

Ahh Nevermind, I see Efren didn't intend to play safe and missed.

[@ryanwordonethird]

You may all think Truman sounds like an idiot, but he has a lot of knowledge of this game. Ronnie and Efren played some amazing shots and stroked the balls with strokes that are so hard and that is why Truman sounded the way he did. If you goto Hardtimes and gamble with Truman make sure to bring your whole bankroll cause you are going to need it.

[@ryanwordonethird]

The day you goto Hard Times and play on table 1 and 6 you will find out. If you ever watch Incardona commentate on those 2 tables he does the exact same thing. Those 2 tables are some of the toughest in the world to play on. Bustamante said it himself once... "Those 2 tables are the toughest tables I have ever played on".

[@ryanwordonethird]

Thats true, but it is better then having that girl Barbra and Jon Burtone commentate. They just talk about bbq's and how he needs to loose weight. After watching that one I never wanted to get a Kamui tip again.. Haha

[@ryanwordonethird]

Haha

[@stonedrose81]

Come on. If your commentating on a match like this, you have to know the difference between a cannon and a billiard!

[@ryanwordonethird]

And if your gana reply to a comment like this your gana have to know the difference between a cannon and a carom.. Haha :) I see what you mean tho. He just gets excited to see play like that on that table. You know?

[@JustMitchPool]

Efren cue is $2500. Sponsored. Amazing play, love and enjoy watching him play.

[@GunsNRaddy]

Joey Gonza EBR-501, efren reyes signatured cues...

[@idecieving_9837]

My cue is $2500 I have a custom made 1-1 dale perry

[@moemoney1730]

Oh hey Mitch, love your pool videos

[@JustMitchPool]

Thanks Moe :) glad you enjoy them.

[@zayyar-y1n]

ေကာင်းပါတယ်

[@MarkDConnelly]

That was a great shot too! (At 21 min)

[@Bobba8590]

Commentator is having constant poolgasms.

[@davids11131113]

Hey you're seeing pro pool matches for free, don't complain too much.

[@castillongaston802]

the voice teen

[@castillongaston802]

the voice teen

[@ahmed_dhaferr]

amazing

[@cashishev]

12:30 hilarious skill shot

[@joedias6325]

Hard times for Efren

[@wavsunlimited]

announcers sound stoned

[@andrewriccardi6908]

Yah

[@dragovic90srb]

He was supposed to hit the 2-ball first. That was a 5-ball that went in (it's orange, I got confused at the beginning of the match :P).

[@shotx333]

Good match

[@mikethebeginner]

Sorry to say so, but it looks suspiciously like Efren is dumping. Giving away one break on an easy miss would be one thing, but three times?!? Looks a little fishy to me.

[@yingyang1008]

yes bro, I concur

[@Xris18713]

he didnt want to prolong the game since they splt already, either way ronnie was favored to win

[@evansebast]

holy shit that shot 51:57

[@mcroflpants7022]

at 18:00 or something, when there is no possible way he can sink the 1 ball, why doesnt he just barely tap the cue ball? give the other guy an impossible shot instead of set him up for a better shot?

[@JasonV213]

That would be an illegal shot resulting in ball in hand. You have to hit your ball for a legal shot.

[@mcroflpants7022]

thanks so much jason

[@dylwin1]

13:10 was pretty sick

[@imit]

These commentators sound like this is the first time they've ever seen a pool game. Lol.

[@digniFisk]

Shot at 10ish minute mark is a billiard.. carom is when you pocket a ball by hitting an object ball and having that object ball strike another object ball. Shooting the cue ball into an object ball and having the cue ball hit and pocket another ball is a billiard shot. bad explanation but it's the difference lol. Cool game.

[@arpeemac]

he shot it at 2;30 o'clock forcing the cue ball to bump the rail and the counter-english so that it moves downwards away from the rail, instead of moving forward.

[@80009]

Is John Travolta one of the commentators?

[@imit]

I know right!

[@opethwalshy]

Who are those crazy guys just casually playing a few games while this is on?! For crying out loud, go get a beer and pull up a stool! Legendary skill on display. Probably didn't recognise them; Reyes especially is so unassuming.

[@morganzw]

43:29 "oh my god oh my gooooooood... he plays sooooo good." hahaha!

[@gloribertsanchez4684]

One of the commentator is gay

[@11rockiton]

Too much bass in the audio.

[@mohamedkamal-dm3sf]

It's the first I see this guy alcano I haven't seen him before and he's damm good he has a great stroke and beautiful strategy for the game I loved his game so much he was so brave taking on Efren Reyes the goat and played with high confidence

[@rayjunsay2840]

Alcano is one of Efren's students and good friends.

[@blainedavis1206]

2006 World 8 ball and 9 ball champion. Alcano beat the brakes off of Ralf Souquet in 9. Definitely a world beater. I try to find as many videos of him that I can. His game is absolutely amazing!!!