The Day Unknown EFREN REYES Shocked America's Pro Billiards Tour

EFREN BATA REYES is a Filipino pool player from the Philippines. He is arguably the greatest pool player of all time. I started my career in the US in the 1970s as an unknown player, but after winning big tournaments, I slowly gained recognition and popularity, shocking the pool world with amazing pool shots and a strategic approach to the game. This is where my amazing career as a pool player in America began! Let's go!
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[@SetemkiaFawn]

Efren, learning about you has caused me to fall in love with watching pool. Over 2 years of watching every video of you that I could find and now I'm watching all the tournaments and paying for pay-per-view all thanks to watching you play. It truly amazes me that just a few months from turning 70, you are still playing and dangerous on pool table. Our birthdays are a mere 10 days apart. I am 10 days older than you. You are walking around pool tables and playing strong and I am bedridden. It makes me proud to see someone my age that is still playing extremely well and teaching youngsters and happy to share his lifetime of knowledge.

[@TinyToes23]

Everybody has its own fate, everyone has his own destiny, don't feel sad about your condition, you can still enjoy life even when you're lying down and there is still this someone who will stay beside you no matter what, your family and friends.

[@justicedemocrat9357]

Fall in love? Do you jerk off while watching a match? Gross...

[@nickturner2813]

This is not Efren's channel and that is not Efren commentating!

[@vebnew]

I played Efren in 2017; the game was the best three out of five in nine ball. Of course he beat me and I enjoyed it. - - - If you are ever in the Huntsville Alabama area just stop by Steve's Cue and Grill - - - as you walk in you will see a picture of Efren and I on the left just outside the entrance of my cue repair shop - - - I'm there every week, if I'm not in my shop just walk up to the bar and look to your right - - - I am normally setting at the first table having coffee or unsweetened tea if I am not teaching someone how to shoot pool - - - if you shoot pool, since I own all the Diamond pool tables in the bar, the table time will be on me and I will let you break!

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Good to hear!

[@TheGlamoureboy]

Steve's Cue and Grill 322 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

[@vebnew]

@@TheGlamoureboySteve's Cue and Gril 2322 1/2 Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL

[@john_mckinney]

Yeah, that never happened…

[@vebnew]

@@john_mckinney you just got to judge me by your values, dude - - - or just come by and see the photo

[@turbostar101]

Grandmaster Efren. I don't know what else to call you since there is no such title for a great pool player like there is in chess. I have watched you over the years, and re-watched many videos over and over and over. Your humility, excellence, coolness under pressure, willingness to take a tough shot and succeed, are an inspiration to anyone in any sport in the world, not just pool. I'm not Filipino, but I am proud of you like you were from my country. May God continue to bless you as you continue to inspire young people to focus on the fundamentals including caroms, the diamond systems, the other variables in the game like cloth and pocket size and shape, and the peculiarity of the rails on the table. You make it look easy. Thank you for all that you have allowed us to witness in your games.

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Pool Grandmaster🥳

[@joemac999]

Jim Rempe was a criminally underrated player. Past his prime here but could still take the best in the world to the limit.

[@MrSkinkarde]

do you understand that pool is a single player game.

[@joelwillis2043]

@@MrSkinkarde do you understand English?

[@CorePathway]

Under-rated? Hall of fame and won 100 tournaments. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joemac999]

@@CorePathway He's not talked about like Reyes, Strickland, Sigel. So, yeah, underrated. You hear his name mentioned as much as Keith McCready, who was a joke.

[@MrTeoabril]

I hallucinated thinking it was Efren Reyes speaking, but his English seemed too good. Then I saw the comments and they confirmed my suspicion. but thank you for this incredible experience. I really enjoyed your video.

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

There's no comparison to this great living legend with great talent, respect 😍

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

💕

[@stomptheelites]

👍🏼👍🏼Philippine's are good at everything! I was Stationed in the Navy there and they're very talented at music, cooking, building, etc too.

[@briansymmes7917]

Don’t forget boxing! Philippino people are the some of the most honest, hard-working and kind people on the planet. Anyone who has a friend from the Phillipinnes will know that they will do anything for their friends and family.

[@stomptheelites]

@@briansymmes7917 totally 👍

[@mariaarlenemccormack8701]

Oh Efren! What have you done to us, your millions of fans in the whole world? You made us hold our breath with excitement and thrill with your magnificent and killer shots! Your humility, cheerfulness and kindness are also very inspiring! No wonder God made you the wonderful GOAT!

[@longtran6128]

Nice comment

[@jdmikeg4]

That's not Efren speaking. That is Cesar Morales.

[@michaelbauers8800]

Ah, thanks for the clarification. Is he also nicknamed Bata? ;)

[@jobonoyeah]

@@michaelbauers8800 BATA means KID in the Filipino

[@michaelbauers8800]

@@jobonoyeah Yep, I knew that :)

[@MotleyStew]

Chat GPT working overtime.😅

[@Anyoneyt691]

can chat make video or voice?

[@alixjaximus1053]

sounds like real voice

[@zyxyuv1650]

I don't get it. How does this video have anything to do with ChatGPT?

[@eralevant4276]

nowadays mimicking a celebrity voice is not anymore impossible thru voice cloning engines. Just try googling it.

[@paulotiangsing2221]

@@zyxyuv1650 Efren is not the one speaking or narrating the video

[@kitbunbun]

Sir Efren, MORE VIDEOS please! I have adored and followed you since I was a teenager. Now I am already 40 and you're still my number 1!

[@Saf_Shares]

Before Pacquiao, there was Efren. 😎

[@eulaliomiranda8520]

Yes but after Pacquiao, Efren is still here........ winning.

[@stebbi74]

I’m from Iceland 🇮🇸 Been a Reyes fan from 1994. Legend

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Nice! Do you have summer in iceland? or do you even play pool there?

[@bobbynanaman5594]

Omg. Where on earth did they find a guy who sounds JUST LIKE EFREN?!!!

[@averillaenzo9946]

It is Efren doing the voice over 😁

[@Duhbreh]

It’s Cesar Morales 😂

[@kamranrazvi411]

Nobody

[@user-oc7qu3re6q]

Great, really nice

[@vphoenix5278]

I preferred him doing carabao english.❤

[@kessku1484]

Love Efren so much! 😊😊

[@michaelbauers8800]

I was happy to be alive and interesting in pool while Efren Reyes was doing his thing. Some of the most amazing shots I ever saw in a pool game, were happily captured on video. I am not much into most sports. But pool is different, because I played a lot of it, and the strategies are interesting. The game is almost mathematical in a way.

[@jeryl33]

Efren is very humble yet a hustler. He can easily beat his opponent but he made it look like a tough game so he can play in other billiards competition.

[@TheCybrKnyf]

It is really amazing to watch you play. Clearly you were MEANT to do this. You are so skillful that even your adversaries give you respect...

[@kennethellison9713]

We had a pool table when I was a kid. I made a cue stick case in wood shop in Jr. High school. I still have that case and the stick. After seeing this video I'm buying myself a pool table again. Thanks Efren. Mabuhay.

[@patriciajrs46]

I wish there was some way I could double-like this video!! I sincerely appreciate Efren commentating on this, along with the originals. I found it onteresting learning about his carom, and three cushion billiards. Thank you very much Efren.

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mogulul]

in the descrption they admit it is Altered or synthetic content Sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated. So it is not Efren's real voice

[@poolpassion]

Please see video description for clarification! But this is a good match really

[@Rameshboyung]

Not see. Use the word watch instead of see.

[@TheOdMan]

@@Rameshboyung No, see is the correct word to use in that sentence.

[@jimmynavarro240]

If I may ask is this the official Efren bata Reyes channel? I want a confirmation from bata himself he should be the one profiting from this channel not from a usurer!

[@durivage1]

Mr Reyes is a very humble man. You can tell because he often uses the word luck. I played a LOT of pool and practiced 8 hours a day for hours years (It was awesome because I managed a billiards store and could get in about 4 hours of practice a and then go home and play at least that on my table at home) anyway I had so many people say "You're so lucky" and it would drive me nuts because how can you be lucky if you call your shot? Is it a shot I could make 10 out of 10? Of course not but when you practice certain banks, kick outs, and every semi impossible shots for week's if not month's you can't call that luck. Mr Reyes when it came to pool you were not lucky you were that great.. Thank you for all I've learned watching you and the endless hours of pure entertainment. 🎉❤

[@jamesalcon3891]

you are a great Efren Bata, Reyes, ibang klasi talaga ang tira mo, na hindi magagaya ng iba hanggan ngayon' ikaw talaga ang pinaka exciting na pool player sa kasaysayan.. Amazing,,,

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Love both players both are nice guys on and off the baize. Efen is born again to! Didn’t know Jim used to be a snooker player, wow thats awesome. Especially for me living in the UK.

[@stevemartinish]

Great player and very humble and likeable too. Seems like he can pot any ball from anywhere. There is a chess player Wesley So from the Philippines who is also very strong, and similarly kind and humble.

[@jaredhamilton6913]

Naruruwag ang integridad ng iyong channel dahil sa mga pekeng boses. Mas maganda kung mas marami ang pagpapakita ng laro kaysa sa pagsasalita. Magiging napakaganda kung mayroong buong laban at komento sa mga laban. Marami sa amin dito sa Amerika ang mas gustong makita ang totoong laban upang mapahalagahan ang paglalaro nina "Maga," "Bata," at "ang pinakamagaling na manlalaro," Efren Reyes. Love from the United States, thank you!

[@ecurbm3413]

one of the best semi-finals ever, the magician was having so much fun and so as the crowd...thank you ❤️

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Our pleasure!

[@epheno9154]

I from in INDONESIA😊 The LEGEND EFREN🥰

[@thanossnap4170]

Having to change your name, so people won't avoid playing you, is next level greatness 😅

[@PW-om1ds]

What a brilliant upload & the commentary by Efren himself is priceless. That 7-ball in the final frame has to be one of the best pots I've ever seen.

[@jacksonmixon5090]

So fast the camera couldn't even catch it lol

[@niklastorshagen6365]

Do you really think that was Efren speaking?

[@PW-om1ds]

@@niklastorshagen6365 Do you really think it wasn't...? Not that I give a sh!t, it's none of my business & I couldn't care less if you did or didn't. You should try caring less yourself, imo....👍

[@tonycrabtree3416]

@@PW-om1dsCesar Morales is narrating, not Efren.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

@@PW-om1dsThe fact you call it priceless means you really, really care.

[@cookingwell]

So well done Mister. Thank you for your video ❤️

[@cityraining4962]

Mr. Efren has a human side, but he also has a very calm judgment. I have nothing but respect for him, and to me he is like a god.

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

Its funny because the poster is acting like reyes is actually the one who did the intro even thanking efren 😂

[@mangramon5064]

Hh totoo b

[@paulliddle7483]

Absolutely magical ❤

[@ericvaleraphotography27]

The only player in any sport to be the GOAT by being lucky, love the guy

[@Kenny-zv4pp]

You are the best that I've ever seen Bata, and I've seen Mosconi, fats, and all the rest.🎉

[@JohnOlson-mb3ey]

When I was a kid on at least 2 occasions I saw Willie Mosconi play exhibition matches at Jackie Cannons pool hall on Snyder Ave in Brooklyn , I was totally impressed , but got to say , I think Efren is the GOAT and I also have seen almost all the great players( male and female ) live.

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Thank you, really appreciate it.

[@michaelbauers8800]

Mosconi may be the best who ever was, but Reyes may have eclipsed him. Of course no one will ever beat Mosconis 500+ run in straight pool without missing once ( he just stopped shooting.) Because almost no one plays straights anymore far as I know. So called Minnesota Fats (Wanderone) was an interesting story in itself, because he falsely claimed HE was the Minnesota Fat from the book and movie the Hustler. Walter Tevis (also now famous for Queen's Gambit) probably got tired of telling the truth, that Wanderone stole the name. Anyway, "Fats" was almost certainly not a world class player, and Mosconi crushed him on Wide World of Sports...twice I think.

[@bman6502]

I remember this… it froze the nation, one of the greatest sporting achievements in history..

[@robertflint4115]

Efren was such a crowd favorite and humble person. One of the best ever and treated everyone like a friend. 🤘😎

[@lpluva1]

In all other sports you can have a debate about the GOAT, but in Billiards there is no debate.

[@NasirAbbasNaqvi]

Great win by great player. Respect from Pakistan.

[@alonaut]

so humble, always friendly and I true Icon. You are an inspiration für me as a pool player and as a human being. Thank you!

[@WiztatzTV]

I am a filipino but i did not know about cesar morales. I know cesar montano though. I can still remember Efren’s SMB commercial “it is our one true friend” but it doesnt seem as fluent as this guy..

[@jimmylandasan3607]

Ang pinakatutuwa kong panoorin ay Reyes VS Strictland. Nai-imagine ko si FPJ at Paquito Diaz. Kaya pauli-ulit kong pinapanood ang laban ninyo.

[@GoodCharless]

You are amazing mr Reyes. Much love from Turkey. - May 24, 2024

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Much love back to you!

[@bestfacthub]

much love from Houston Texas brother

[@noorindra5150]

From Indonesia...Love for the Legend Efren Reyes

[@studiolezard]

Not only are you one of the best, but also one of the kindest and nicest.

[@freddylamare6654]

Sir Efren, you're simply a genius! Yet Humble. Than you for your games.

[@TONAL03]

What a match. Best regards from Czech republic.

[@BigDaddyGee85]

efren is like: ,,i was lucky that...i am the best who ever played the game"🤣

[@alembess9129]

I did not want to be disrespectful to Efren or underestimate his English but I have heard Efren speak English before and it wasn't that impeccable. Kudos to Efren's voice actor.

[@youngdianomics876]

Actually I don't know this game, but seeing this match so anxieties,, I am having interested to know about it,, great match of ur time Sir, WITH LOVE 4M INDIA🇮🇳

[@new-world-kabal]

Nepal, i enjoyed u watching sir thank you

[@khrissina997]

When Efren talks about the Philippine people at the start but a picture of China tourist place pops up in the slides. Nice! #AIGenerate

[@mpp9964]

What I enjoyed about the magician is that he was all moving parts and feel. Cue wobbling all over. It just flowed through him. Canada

[@mangoreparaguay]

Soy médico, vivo en Paraguay (Sudamérica) y siempre veo tus videos. Gracias por representar a los menos favorecidos.

[@airpolicenobody3112]

the mighty efren. i asked one of his friends named (jose) why he missed the derby city clasic tournament, i can't remember exactly which one. eiither '15 or '17 when i attended. i was told he dislocated his shoulder patting himself on the back.

[@beatonthedonis]

Efren Reyes makes me so proud to be Mexican.

[@Linkcast12]

Where have you been Efren? Your own commentary makes us love the match even more and appreciate the thrill and excitement in watxhing you weave your magic during the match

[@niklastorshagen6365]

Do you really think that was Efren speaking?

[@michaelpaulos420]

Thank you so much! You're a wonderful player and a wonderful man.

[@exhainca]

Thanks for the commentary, Efren. You are a legend and we all love you.

[@sonnyzaro7664]

Efren is to pool, what Maverick is to Top Gun.

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

SURE IT IS!

[@bluehorseshoe5450]

True but corny analogy 🌽 🤡

[@kurdihermawan5113]

Efren is a legend in billiard, every hit of his ball is full of confidence, and I like it 👍

[@lamierda6166]

Some flashes of a great netflix series of bata reyes.

[@shubus]

Greatly enjoying hearing Efren's commentary. Bata is the best.

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesdrynan]

He had conquered his opponents in the Philippines and started to lay waste to the best in the world. My favorite part here is the look Mr. Rempe gives Reyes at 13:40. He knows the feeling of almost missing the 3-ball shot.

[@markseven762]

Magician!! Mark from Greece..

[@kelvinth30]

This is great stuff man

[@bkatbamna]

Wow. I love your channel.

[@louiefernandez3835]

Efren Reyes::: excellent performance!!!

[@hankdieselify]

Effron, you are by far my favorite pool player, and I think the greatest of all time!

[@mikefixac]

I mostly watched Efren play at Hard Times in Bellflower, CA. Many great players but no one came close to The Magician.

[@shogrran]

Its easy for me to imagine playing against Efren. Just me sitting on a stool for like 30 minutes.

[@jimhmod]

Efren is just so smooth and his attitude is so pleasant!!

[@ZamboangaAudit2023]

Sana bumisita din ikaw dito sa Zamboanga city idol Efren bata Reyes. its an honor po makita ka sa personal 😔🥺

[@kimmanhire9259]

Watchin g from brisbane Australia 😊

[@Rabid-Pinocchio]

I was interested in the fact that you played 3 Cushion billiards and Carom Billiards. I am a long-time snooker player, and while I lived in the US I played only 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and One-Pocket. I have always been a respectable player and started playing snooker for money when I was 8 Yrs. Old. I have always tried to convey to people that are trying to get better that there is no better game to learn to control the Cue-Ball than 3-Cushion (pocketless table) billiards. If you have a solid snooker-type stance and stroke and have invested time into getting even marginally good at 3-Cushion billiards then there are not many people, I don't care who you are, that will beat you in a race. Most people these days who are of the instant gratification ilk or the kind of player who wants the audience to go ooooh, ahhhh, these kind of players will not invest the time to learn and understand 3-Cushion so I was extremely pleased to know that you were from that lineage. Cheers , Mabooey (I know I spelled that wrong but hopefullly you'll get the gist) Cheers..

[@raybeadlejr6838]

you are my hero.i watch every game you played..

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Thank you very much

[@TrainsAndOthers]

Epic WIN!!! Efren, you are ma favorute player!!! Always with smile! )))

[@eddiecolon3941]

I’m impressed with his English , he speaks well. I’m not surprised , he has been in the states and around the world shooting pool for 40 yrs.

[@davidahrens2841]

Great match by BOTH players! Commentators are ridiculous. The old straight pool shooters used to make these 'miracle' shots all the time.

[@deanpatterson1842]

Enjoyed the show

[@Rorschachqp]

That's super irony...unknown emerges from "legends" tournament. Certainly a legendary performance and story by Mr. Reyes.

[@anwarsadat6825]

Amazing.

[@royblondin9525]

Love his respect that he shows every opponent throughout his career. 😊 ❤ He simply is the GOAT with a cue! 😮

[@daniellesidneysalvador7688]

Wow😮

[@Gboitattoo]

Now his a living legend 🎱

[@GosperTYVS]

The best Efren content ever what a privilege to have the 🐐narrate the gameplays !!! 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥😎👌🏼

[@mikecabral1579]

I don’t think that this is really Efren speaking sure sounds like him. There has been a number of people posting videos of his matches. This will fool a lot of people. But I just enjoy watching the games played by the GOAT I would hope that Efren gets a kick back on any revenue.

[@Zenlifebiz]

You are a inspiration for your people

[@ambotnimu8751]

Galing mag edit sa Salita ni efren. .

[@poolpassion]

This is a really great match but Efren Reyes is far more superior, he has better kicking skills and most of all the shooting skills especially in the last rack! Hands down to the greatest pool player of all time!

[@manikantabm3377]

Lots love TO magician from Indai❤

[@FyaaahS]

Great job!

[@charlisports]

What a legend ❤Gotta love this man

[@erickort1987]

15:32 NICE SHOT!!!!!

[@josephlevine3045]

Notice how often he says, "and luckily, I ended up..." - Amazing how "lucky" the best players are.

[@meangreen323]

😮 will be able to see efen in Angeles

[@NoorKhanNY]

The beginning is so funny, tournament's in Los Angeles: they show Golden Gate Bridge He's from the Philippines: they show China 🤣

[@junsanti71]

Keep on play LODI. You’re are the GOAT as everyone else knows👍👍

[@pooliconefrenreyes]

Thank you very much