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@thedevilinthecircuit141410 ай бұрын
"He must've pocketed a ball..." You commentators are *right on top* of the action.
@michelj.gaudet50488 ай бұрын
I'm in my 70s. Up until my 60s, hardly a day went by that I didn't play at least 5 or 10 games of pool. I first met the kid Earl Strickland in the late seventies, before he had turned pro. He was a smart-ass know-it-all kid back then, just like he is TODAY; just saw him 3 weeks ago, arguing about how the balls we're racked!!! I can't think of one person that actually liked the kid. Soon as something didn't go his way, just like today, he'd start complaining and blaming everything and everybody; NEVER his fault. He was a punk, know-it-all kid, and he's a punk know-it-all adult.
@RZ3936 ай бұрын
Same with me, same opinion!
@boltingskyline52346 ай бұрын
The problem is he is playing on tables with such gigantic pockets it's almost impossible to miss. I would honestly fancy my chances against Earl on a 8 ball table from the UK. You think he is complaining now. Imagine how he would be playing on a UK spec 8 ball table, he would be pissing his pants. The difference in difficulty is night and day, that's not to take away any of his accomplishments as he is playing against his fellow players on a level playing field, using the same tables, rules, etc.
@Daniel-ld7xs6 ай бұрын
He does look like a bit of a whinger 😂
@procrastinator69025 ай бұрын
@@boltingskyline5234 Everyone bringing up the smaller pocket size always conveniently leaves out the smaller ball size. It's not like he's just rattling balls in, they're hitting center pocket so it's not like it's even that much of a factor. That said, I can confidently say you'd have no chance against Earl. I haven't met him personally but I have met a few pros and they are MUCH better than what you see on televised matches. When they can just play their game and aren't dealing with the added pressure of the cameras, spectators, big money prize, etc it's unlikely that you even get to take a shot.
@motorcitycobra20093 ай бұрын
I play both English and American pool, they are worlds apart as games. You CANNOT be aggressive down the long rail into the corner pockets on an English table because if you are out by 1-2mm it’s just gonna rattle out again and even if the shot is hit perfect, if going fast, it’s getting spat out. I’d take an English middle pocket over an American one all day though, far less angle in available in American middle pockets due to the sharp cut and regarding pocket sizes, I regularly play on a Brunswick gold crown IV with 4.25’’ pockets and a Dynamic III with 4’’ pockets and when you’re shooting over 8’4’’ rather than 6’, it is every bit as hard to make a ball. Also, controlling a 57mm cue ball rather than a 48mm cue ball is far harder; I can draw full length no issue with a small cue ball but it’s harder getting the heavy ball to do your bidding. Having said that, the American 9ft table has way more room and so the balls are much less congested despite being bigger as you’ve almost double the room to play on. Apples and oranges really 🤷🏻♂️
@smitty28684 жыл бұрын
Earl is a great player but also the world's greatest whiner, sniveler, complainer and poor sport. I like Efren's attitude infinitely more agreeable and so I root for him always in these head to head matches. Thanks for the uploads.
@pcooke98652 жыл бұрын
smitty2868 You are exactly right!
@isheetfromaswhole36572 жыл бұрын
I am a white man so i root for Earl Strickland.
@popiejopie58012 жыл бұрын
Indeed, he's a typical 'murican.
@malakarr102 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland is a detriment to any sport in any form. His behavior should not be tolerated by pool officinados or coddled... I personally would have reacted in a most ungentlemanly manner if I were Efren.
@isheetfromaswhole36572 жыл бұрын
@@malakarr10 you are wrong in every way possible. People come in all shapes and types.
@tomislavkrsic21532 жыл бұрын
Efren is playing with such a smile, he just enjoys in every single minut of pool.
@godjhaka73762 жыл бұрын
@Tomislav Russiankrsic don't everyone smile and enjoy every "minute" of pool? Maybe those who suck don't and in it for the wrong reasons.
@ortizroided75872 күн бұрын
looks like the bullshit artist met his match
@TheJoeAnderson6663 жыл бұрын
best pool rivalry ever. earl has to have the most talent out of any player ive ever seen and absolutely unstoppable when hes in dead stroke, along with an insanely powerful stroke that can send the rock places most players could never get to. efrens level of thinking, creativity, kicking, and defense will probably never be seen by another player though...
@godjhaka73768 ай бұрын
And sadly Efren is like that local rapper who never made it big, as he only could win 1 US Open whereas Earl and SVB are the only humans Alice with 5 each. Earl will always be more legendary in the books
@martingrenham78417 ай бұрын
In the books, yes, but in the real world, Reyes is the king. Great as they are, Earl and SVB are subservient to his highness.
@SCORP1ONF1RE3 күн бұрын
Earl is King!
@averageroadie64874 жыл бұрын
At 13:50 they talk about how Efren was warming up before the game. I remember seeing him back in the late 80s or early 90s down in NC. He walked into a room and got a game with a guy. Efren walked over to the rack on the wall and picked up a house cue. Didn't even look at the tip, see if it was straight or anything. Then Efren ran like 8 racks on the guy. I remember looking down at my $3000 Southwest cue and thinking maybe the cue really doesn't matter all that much.
@jadezee63162 жыл бұрын
.the cue matters a lot but you have to have the skill first.....you did it backwards....you wanted to impress everyone with your expensive cue....but you didnt have the skill or talent to impress them with your play.....no one was surprised that efren beat the guy with a house cue but you........because...they ALL KNEW not to buy a 3k cue till they were good enough that people recognized them from their play...not their play cue
@averageroadie64872 жыл бұрын
@@jadezee6316 I didn't care about impressing anyone. I buy what I like to play with. As for my ability... well... if you're ever in the area, let me know and you can judge for yourself.
@overnightdelivery2 жыл бұрын
$3000!? What's it made out of?
@averageroadie64872 жыл бұрын
@@overnightdelivery Wood. That's actually not very expensive for a custom cue. I remember when Cognosenti cues first came out they were 5 figures.
@johnseiber45862 жыл бұрын
@@averageroadie6487 u wouldnt be worthy to carry Earls case
@normcoker9399 Жыл бұрын
This might be old ,but to me,still very informative. A 69 year old can still learn from these masters of the sport of pool. Great video.
@InsidePOOLmag Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@HenRy-bm9ww8 ай бұрын
Efren is 69 years old himself right now, so you're learning from someone the same age as you.
@ScottVanwilzonn6 ай бұрын
Do you know what year this was? Amazing.
@normcoker93996 ай бұрын
@ScottVanwilzonn No I do not,but some things never seem to get old. It's just satisfying to me to watch him at his sport.
@jselectronics8215Ай бұрын
@@ScottVanwilzonn This was from 2013
@ronsimpson8666 Жыл бұрын
I've always thought Earl was a great player. I've played pool with him and I'm not a fan of him personally. But Effren is and will always be my fave! ❤
@gracianomendoza86712 жыл бұрын
Two GOAT players of pool. I like Earl but when it comes to calm composure I’d go with Efren. Earl really not letting up because he knows what Efren can really do. These two are really good friends, they are buddies. They have mutual respect for each other. Thank you for posting.
@bnhamilton2 жыл бұрын
Earl doesn't have proper respect for anybody, player or fan, or he would behave in a professional manner 1:14:56
@JosephNordenbrockartistraction2 жыл бұрын
Given a choice of who I'd recommend my pool buddies to watch to improve their game, it's Efren above all other players living or dead. I rarely see Efren rush a difficult shot.
Anyone can see efren is a very humble man. He expects to win every game. He knows how good he is without bragging A true gentle man ! ! ! !
@curtisbrechter56205 жыл бұрын
as we all can learn from this example.
@wilfredorivera86133 жыл бұрын
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@wilfredorivera86133 жыл бұрын
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@ainaaipa58102 жыл бұрын
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@kaymony17045 жыл бұрын
You guys have to realize Efren never played on a 10 ft and jet lag he had to play on the same day he got there.. this is earl pool home and table. That's advantage for earl.. efren doesnt need to prove anything anymore he already beat earl so many times... the one and only magician, wizard, maestro, and The God Of Pool gods.. that's all I have to say......
@templestark47794 жыл бұрын
@Zionism toHell Please, are you trolling? He may not be your favorite player but Reyes is class all the way. And definitely no kind of bum at or away from the table.
@danielwebster57484 жыл бұрын
He's just fortunate he didn't live simultaneously with Willie mosconi
@danielwebster57484 жыл бұрын
And are you saying he let somebody win that is the oldest excuse in the book he didn't let nobody win poor shooting in the beginning was what caused it
@artemionajera94224 жыл бұрын
Daniel Webster o
@kagomoiloa48964 жыл бұрын
humility is what makes Efren Reyes the best ....
@evanvanduong2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. I'd say it's his pool skills
@donaldwest54152 жыл бұрын
Óo
@bandbam95874 жыл бұрын
Am I going to spend three hours watching this ? Yes I am
@cesarcerna8363 жыл бұрын
Yes,if the players in good shape then it's a good match anyway
@mt-nv4jd3 ай бұрын
I put it on 2x speed and on mute.
@Gideonian5 жыл бұрын
To answer the question at 34:00: So many Filipinos shoot with a long bridge because that is how Effren plays. They seek to emulate those they look up to, and who better than the local legend?
@averageroadie64874 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have adopted that bridge these days. I quit playing competitively back in maybe 2002 or so. Back then nobody had a bridge like that. I've been watching some tournaments recently and it seems like everyone has that same bridge. Makes me wonder if I should have tried it. Not sure anything would have helped my game though.
@johntate4294 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was they played 15ball rotation on 10ft tables.
@billsplease4 жыл бұрын
Efren does stuff that honestly makes you question why you even play pool, shot at 27:55... I mean really that whole rack was purely ridiculous. The dude emits excellence.
@tyn80583 жыл бұрын
He is not a dude. You're a dude. This is a man...a handsome muscular man.
@maryryan94648 ай бұрын
Thught it exudes excellence, but for sure eyfren is totally winner mentality, he must be worship is his home country, bc he is the goat and then banks balls for fun ❤
@overnightdelivery3 жыл бұрын
Efren is my favorite player. Great mellow guy that I think is the most creative and skilled player off all time. I think Strickland is the best pure shooter in pool I've ever seen. He is rarely ever offline or out of position on his shots. But he definitely whines more than most due to his competitive nature.
@PathodDayshade2 жыл бұрын
Earl is a legendary, but incredibly annoying player. When I miss shots, I blame myself, that's why I can't stand his whining.
@bnhamilton2 жыл бұрын
So, the reason Efren isn't a pain in the neck is that he doesn't have a competitive nature???
@overnightdelivery2 жыл бұрын
@@bnhamilton Well of course Efren is competitive too. But he doesn't let poor shots frustrate him very much. I use to be very similar to Strickland as far as getting easily frustrated. Which I guess is why I admire Efren to be able to control that much better than most.
@bnhamilton2 жыл бұрын
@@overnightdelivery Yes, Efren is the coolest player I ever saw. Maybe it's easier to keep your calm when you know you're going to win.
@edwardharris68182 жыл бұрын
@@overnightdelivery you live and learn. All anger and stress does is put YOU in the grave quicker , no one else.
@ANONANONANON2404 жыл бұрын
i like. thank you for posting this. history in the making, two legends.
@grampa6029 жыл бұрын
love to watch these two guy's play, they are the best.
@davidchristiana42555 жыл бұрын
Xnxx
@E_se_fizer_assim5 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil, there is a snooker player named Baianinho de Mauá, he plays at tables whose pockets are almost the right amount to pass the ball. If he plays this 8 ball game from the USA, at these tables with huge pockets, no one will beat him. If you are interested, look on youtube for Baianinho de Mauá, he is fantastic, and you will like it.
@lo0ksik5 жыл бұрын
@@E_se_fizer_assim viagem sua... o jogo eh completamente diferente. baianinho nao chega AOS PÉS do EFREN REYES
@NotSoFast715 жыл бұрын
@@E_se_fizer_assim Snooker also uses smaller balls, so the difference is not as much as it seems. By your logic, one should make nearly every half court basketball shot because the hoop is two feet in diameter. Smaller balls = smaller pockets. Larger balls = larger pockets. The ratios are nearly the same in both games, though.
@DieOrBeDead7752 жыл бұрын
@@E_se_fizer_assim I googled it and the first thing I saw was a video of some guy named Mairton beating him 20-12
@RayRay-zt7bj4 жыл бұрын
Two totally different personalities here. Earl very entertaining and can be so whiney and agitated over every little thing but when it comes down to business, what an amazing shooter he is! Efren on the other hand, always calm cool and collective and he even will crack a smile after a bad shot. Both are legends in their time! Great comeback by Reyes early in the match after being down 5-0. Game 23 was pretty much a train wreck for both players but the topsy turvy game had a truly dramatic ending. Great match, great video and announcing!
@Tommy_Indri3 жыл бұрын
I think its because ,both are very different in personalities, what makes these rivalry very unique. And of course both are legends
@bobbydillon96182 жыл бұрын
It’s “collected” not “collective”
@RayRay-zt7bj2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbydillon9618 Hey, thanks for the correction. For some reason, I've always known it as collective but you are correct. The proper term is collected.
@mmmmm1113 Жыл бұрын
The announcing was amazing in the match… lots of insight. ❤
@mmmmm1113 Жыл бұрын
@@RayRay-zt7bj I was gonna correct that but I figured in 3 years someone might have by then. 😂
@dalehatcher39352 жыл бұрын
Efren is the GOAT.. he represented with greatness and humbleness.
@antilebay3 жыл бұрын
In the past, I was amazed at Earl but after watching this match, he complained a lot about the arrangement of the ball and it was seen that the arrangement for Efran was even tilted so that when he "break', he did not enter a ball
@robertpaul7102 жыл бұрын
that is correct, im not totally satisfied with his winning
@donaldwalker3642 Жыл бұрын
@@robertpaul710 👌👍as seen @ 2:19:55
@pedropicapiedra35984 жыл бұрын
2:03:50 Lucky guy? Earl, you missed the shot! Don't blame anyone else!
@sikinfectedloc98154 жыл бұрын
Well obviously he was saying he is lucky that he missed the shot.
@michaelthompson29674 жыл бұрын
LOL when he hit the cue on the table.. I would kick earl easily on the pool table HAHA LOL.
@markblanc59934 жыл бұрын
He was lucky because earl was going to run out. Pretty funny how frustrated he got but then redeemed himself with a physics defying cut on the 4 and then that 8 ball kick. Seems earl was the lucky one.
@BLutnz3 жыл бұрын
He's acting like a wall puncher little baby bitch this whole match
@Yungtisa3 жыл бұрын
It’s part of the game , within all sports getting in people’s head . You ain’t a nice person
@kldalm13793 жыл бұрын
I love this atmosphere and pool carbets.
@oferbram12 жыл бұрын
2:05:46 Get ready for one of Strickland's most spectacular shots. OMG!!!!.....well, they really are legends
@KrushKrills Жыл бұрын
hell of a shot
@MahlonEdwards Жыл бұрын
Spectacular !
@marie568ok54 жыл бұрын
Earl practices on these table a lot almost everyday... he is the house pro at Steinway so he had a huge advantage over efren in this match... more then people think... he had homefield advantage and knows these tables very well
@cosmicraysshotsintothelight4 жыл бұрын
No. He practices on THAT table. Why the dope moved to NYC is beyond me. Must be big on the private gambling scene, or he makes money for teaching pool. No reason to go to a place where the rent and cost of living is so high.
@krookiemonster26732 жыл бұрын
@@cosmicraysshotsintothelight probably for the gambling. Also makes sense why his arms are always in wraps and braces lol
@johnseiber45862 жыл бұрын
Would u like for Earl to give the win to effie, u dumb asswipe.
@sheilamclaughlin963 Жыл бұрын
Not braces ect, weights so he stays down, over the years he’s done some really strange things to supposedly stay in stroke
@OnGod1007 Жыл бұрын
@@sheilamclaughlin963 LMAO
@callmebuba66055 жыл бұрын
Efren is a living legend
@oldgoat504 жыл бұрын
He is the GOAT and this comes from the oldgoat.;-)
@RyanJacksonElectrical3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but in all fairness...so is Earl Strickland. He may be a lunatic at times, but he's still one the best ever.
@lloydkline15183 жыл бұрын
@@oldgoat50 vs invincible young willie mosconi
@rosepaluan11633 жыл бұрын
@@RyanJacksonElectrical 112¹44¹
@seanshannahan4252 жыл бұрын
Earl he's the tops
@lesterweinheimer665 Жыл бұрын
African using the second ball break effectively. Great match countless really good shots. Wish I had that kind of cue ball control and could make it look that easy to do it. Wouldn't it be fun to play that good? Love it! Thank you so much for the video!
@bobv8219 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your talents, lovely commentary much respect. ❤
@ConsciousExpression2 жыл бұрын
2 of the best players to ever grace the sport. Haven't seen this match before today. Earl seems to be in top form after the first few racks.
@new2POOL208 Жыл бұрын
@Howard Rush ?
@hendrasaputra9707 Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@agussembara6377 Жыл бұрын
Alq
@J_Doozie4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video, but it still cracks me up how people are sitting around the table clanking their silverware and chowing down on food while they play.
@RudyB-ti8ye5 жыл бұрын
Efren should hire Earl just to make him look good. One humble gentleman and one over bearing jerk.
@E_se_fizer_assim5 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil, there is a snooker player named Baianinho de Mauá, he plays at tables whose pockets are almost the right amount to pass the ball. If he plays this 8 ball game from the USA, at these tables with huge pockets, no one will beat him. If you are interested, look on youtube for Baianinho de Mauá, he is fantastic, and you will like it.
@DavidKlepak-wz8vb Жыл бұрын
There are hundreds of players unbeatable when on fire. The back room games in Arkansas and Texas were legendary. Getting home with the cash was a challenge challenge.
@dorwood734 жыл бұрын
Earl really does make it hard to appreciate his game.
@markhamblin81952 жыл бұрын
Ur crazy
@josephmclean15382 жыл бұрын
Actually dude I agree.
@korey67292 жыл бұрын
You're whack. Earl is great for the game.
@paullaney33392 жыл бұрын
FACT'S! Such a true statement!
@paullaney33392 жыл бұрын
@@josephmclean1538 Me too!
@Melpheos1er7 жыл бұрын
Efren play is smooth as silk
@templestark47794 жыл бұрын
@dan riley LOL
@guido53554 жыл бұрын
I love to watch Efren play
@dennisferrell45094 жыл бұрын
Zionism toHell u are a utter fool!
@margaretryles58702 жыл бұрын
Would love to get a pool lesson from either of them, wow they are both hella amazing look at them own their shots!
Earl the pearl has been known to throw the toys out of the pram or baby and bathwater, but can't deny he's entertaining as heck
@rickdeckard98108 жыл бұрын
Strickland has been "lucky" for over 30 years according to these announcers.
@fouadkhattar5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@CapnCookJP14 жыл бұрын
What I hate most is they have no idea what they are talking about. Strickland is an ass hole but you have to give credits where credit is due. They literally were questioning his decisions from the start. Efren for life tho
@yeseniaramos87454 жыл бұрын
Hi
@akemumoren4133 Жыл бұрын
@@CapnCookJP1I literally had to mute them especially the lady
@keyserv27 жыл бұрын
Always fun to watch these two legends play.
@benhill92579 ай бұрын
Personally I don't think Earl should be anywhere near the rack when the ref is racking for Efren he's only checking the rack and complaining about it for efren's racks doesn't check his own when he's breaking ref should've told him to go sit his butt down not copacetic
@anafelucero21668 ай бұрын
No matter what, I still go for a cool, level-headed person that makes him worthy to be called the genuine authentic sportsman like our very own EFREN “bata” REYES & the great boxer MANNY “pacman” PACQUIAO.❤👏❤
@paullaney50168 ай бұрын
Facts ❤ 💯
@swatty10694 жыл бұрын
Turn the volume off on this great match.
@ziadbassaj77614 жыл бұрын
Steven Atkin thats exactly what I did. This female announcer is beyond annoying. With all of the “Oh my God”. “ No way”, “Wow” etc. just shut up.
@thiettran51724 жыл бұрын
Buncha idiots!
@stk6mkt4 жыл бұрын
@@ziadbassaj7761 She is absolutely awful!
@monsomonson4 жыл бұрын
So sorry! But she is terrible! It's very funny though!!
@monsomonson4 жыл бұрын
Well it was funny for a while, but then not! Turned off the commentary ...What a relief!
@declaneric5 жыл бұрын
For those saying they're calling ball numbers wrong, it was mentioned a couple of times that the monitors the announcers are using aren't showing the balls clearly. They mentioned several times that they weren't sure which ball they were talking about. They guessed, but couldn't be sure. They also can't see playing lines that I am seeing pretty simply in the video. Clearly, they need better equipment. I played BCA tournaments for a few years back in the early 90's. One thing was common: the more gifted the player, the more they complained if things weren't going exactly their way. Strickland is one of the more prolific, but by no means the only one. Mike Sigel did it ALL the time. They're so used to playing virtuoso-level billiards for so many years, that it's inconceivable that THEY are doing something wrong. In this match, Strickland is so annoyed with his dry breaks, that he forgets to watch what Efren is doing to drop the short corner. Any other player would be curious, and try to see how the opponent is breaking. Strickland not only doesn't do that, he keeps checking the racker to see if he's favoring Reyes. His frustration is all the more amusing because it's HIS table. He's the resident pro at Steinway Billiards. This is HIS room, on HIS table. And he can't drop balls on the break. And he can't stand it. Efren Reyes has always been a quiet guy. He plays easy and even pace, he says very little, gives nothing away. Strickland being so flamboyant with his antics makes life easy for his opponents, because they know they're getting to him. Reyes' success primarily comes from his easy, patient demeanor. Always keeps his cool, and that makes him competitive in every match.
@tommygun72995 жыл бұрын
No excuse, being involved with shooting pool and being around pool a person man or woman shouldn't need a picture perfect 4k or 4 Geforce GTX titans graphic cards quality picture to call out the correct ball. Come on people, its not that hard.
@edwardborgias2 жыл бұрын
@@tommygun7299 Yeah I'm watching it on my phone and have no problems but the man commentating doesn't sound too knowledgeable and they are watching on a laptop so whatever. Talking about the 7 ball when Earl is shooting stripes can't be chalked up to vision its a solid ... now if you mix up the 10 and 12 or something on a small screen it really doesn't matter. It doesn't matter regardless if you don't know what they mean when they're talking you probably don't know pool. "You" being a generalization
@michaelschmidt9673 жыл бұрын
Strickland is also a legend people. A extremely dangerous player! Yes might be a sore loser at times but I love he's tantrums lol
@edwells47692 жыл бұрын
Sports need people like Strickland. He has venom and personality, unlike virtually every sportsmen today. People love him, and love to hate him.
@Terry-vm3rr3 ай бұрын
Pleasant and informed commentary...enjoying you both...thanks.
@Dandymancan4 жыл бұрын
Efren Reyes is my favorite by far
@Milkman42794 жыл бұрын
I like that carpet.
@PostUp_Time Жыл бұрын
*NEED TO BRING BACK, "BACK POCKET 9 BALL" WHERE EACH PLAYER GETS A CORNER POCKET FOR THE 9 BALL. AND ANY SAFE, CAN BE GIVEN BACK TO A PLAYER. JUST 2 OF THE MAIN RULES*
@terrylambert97872 жыл бұрын
They're definitely salt-and-pepper, the two of them! but if your going to serve a world-class meal, you need them both on the table! Top shelf theater!
@nurilham23192 жыл бұрын
orang sombong sok paling jago
@mailemakaliibird99082 жыл бұрын
Nn mm mmmmmn AZ
@onoriomaglambayan17432 жыл бұрын
@@nurilham2319 q1
@ClifDickens4 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland's aggression is very exhausting. He's the literal opposite of "Cool Hand" Efren Reyes.
@RayRay-zt7bj4 жыл бұрын
I agree but I think maybe it's just his way of psyching out his opponent. Besides, he plays a darn mean game when he is in the zone!
@ClifDickens4 жыл бұрын
@@RayRay-zt7bj Good point! And yes he does. Could definitely be a strategy. It's so easy for me to watch and critique. A whole different story to actually be doing it-especially when you're one of the top players in the world.
@rafaelvillamor9702 Жыл бұрын
OMG that shot of Mang Efren at 2:11:25 was so impecable. What a creativity. He's a real monster.
@carlosvasquezsheen7188 Жыл бұрын
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@PostUp_Time Жыл бұрын
*WHAT WAS SO GREAT ABOUT THAT? A COMBINATION SHOT AND THE OTHER BALL WAS IN THE JAWS OF THE POCKET. ANYONE COULD HAVE MADE THAT SHOT, EVEN YOU*
@richarddutchholland47804 жыл бұрын
Simple fact....... I’ve only been watching pool on KZfaq for the last 6 weeks on lockdown and I believe Earl is the most entertaining player in the history of pool..... He’s bonkers
@InsidePOOLmag4 жыл бұрын
He just needs us to play along with his . To Earl i think it is suppose to be all about epic entertainment. Earl was showing us how the game can be giant. Many people maybe misunderstand his motivations.
@richarddutchholland47804 жыл бұрын
InsidePOOLmag I think he’s amazing, smashing cues and running people down. His interviews are pure entertainment, he hates everyone
@charlestonbrown1482 жыл бұрын
Minnesota Fats most entertaining
@charlestonbrown1482 жыл бұрын
@@richarddutchholland4780 related to Grumpy
@gino20332 жыл бұрын
Earl's the G.O.A.T.
@Rickbearcat3 жыл бұрын
It is amazing that no one in the booth and even Earl didn't notice that Efren started to break 2nd ball in with his 3rd or 4th rack.
@davidrafferty24912 жыл бұрын
what does "2nd ball in" mean?
@Rickbearcat2 жыл бұрын
@@davidrafferty2491 … When the cue ball is aimed to strike the first ball under the apex ball. Watch the video on Efren’s 3rd and 4th break. Pay close attention to where the cue ball hits the rack.
@procrastinator690211 ай бұрын
@@RickbearcatWhy does that matter? A legal break requires that either a ball be pocketed or at least 4 balls hit a rail. Any object ball can be aimed at.
@Rickbearcat11 ай бұрын
It matters in and of the fact that NO ONE noticed. ESPECIALLY the people in the booth. They are PAID to notice what is going on. And my comment has NOTHING to do with the legalities of the break, so, I don't have a clue as to why you would even bring that up.@@procrastinator6902
@isonlyme19578 ай бұрын
@@procrastinator6902it matters because he was not getting any balls in on the brake until he started hitting the second line!!
@deltavee25 жыл бұрын
The 5x10, Earl's favourite table in his home club in N.Y.C. He lived right across the street in a hotel and I believe they put the 5x10 in at his request. Talk about home advantage!
@templestark47794 жыл бұрын
Yeah, how is that allowed? I guess Efren wants to challenge himself. They said he never even played on a 10x5
@templestark47794 жыл бұрын
@Joshua Haynes I'm not taking this too seriously. But in the commentary they literally say over and over that Efren has never played on this size table. I don't know. It's allowed because Efren agreed to it is the answer. But I'd never play for money on someone's local table.
@gino20332 жыл бұрын
You really think Efron has never shot on a 5 x 10?¿? Yeah I'm sure he may have never played on this particular table wow thats the excuse huh??? Maybe he had a hang nail on his bridge hand too???
@deltavee22 жыл бұрын
@@gino2033 Geez, then he'd have to use a putter....
@mohamedkamal-dm3sf6 жыл бұрын
They're my favorite players ever in pool and I'm proudly say that I'm so lucky to watch these tow great players taking on each other I can't even support one of them so I'm just enjoying watching this game but Efren is just different from everyone he has that ability to make everything looks easy I mean when watch that guy playing pool you go oh pool is so easy but when try to play it yourself you're going to end up suprized how he does that? What makes like Earl is that he's so confident in himself he doesn't take a long time to make his shot even if he doesn't have a good one he'll do that by extreme confidence
@benchbabanto74672 жыл бұрын
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@glennvieregge9343 жыл бұрын
Efron Reyes , the greatest this generation will see, for quite some time☺💯❤💫😎🙏🤑
@ksr9t4 жыл бұрын
When I was young I worked for an old man and his wife who owned a pool hall in Tampa close to the Greyhound track. All day I would shoot rotation either on a snooker or regulation table. At night Id hit the bars and hustle games on the 5x10 bar tables. Had an old Sneaky Pete pool stick and to say I cleaned up would be an understatement. Long time ago but good old days just the same.
@jselectronics8215Ай бұрын
5 x 10 bar tables? Never heard of those. Most bar tables are 3.5 x 7. I played on them in the late '60's when I was a sailor in Norfolk. They used a big cue ball.
@quickstep24085 жыл бұрын
11:06 beautiful shot. so accurate earl is smooth af. his mouth, not so much. shut and play earl, goddamit!
@animalyze71204 жыл бұрын
Funny you say that as your own mouth flaps away with idiot langauge, hypocrisy is the new cool in 2018 I guess.
@rockyou99674 жыл бұрын
@@animalyze7120flapping your mouth away with idiot language is okay at a comment section, not at a pool game. ....goddamnit.
@dbryant43 жыл бұрын
Playing on a 5x10 table sure makes 8-ball a much easier game, as evidenced by the number of run outs. With almost 25% more playing surface there's a lot more "air" on the table to open things up.
@andrewverrett5683 жыл бұрын
Yet Svb ran out 8 racks in a row on a 6 footer. And I've seen efren run multiple racks in 8 ball on a 8 footer. Like when he played mike segal
@charlestonbrown1482 жыл бұрын
Good observation much easier than bar boxes
@myblacklab72 жыл бұрын
I honestly can't figure out whether this is true or not. I guess the answer partially depends on how good you are at making long shots.
@charlestonbrown1482 жыл бұрын
@@myblacklab7 it's true playing in a bar table is very hard compared to larger ones the opponents balls block many shots, btw har tables are 3.5 hy 7
@filipknezevic16422 жыл бұрын
@@charlestonbrown148 But it's also difficult to hit long shots on the large tables, at least for us beginners :)
@5000rgb2 жыл бұрын
I really like Gail's commentary. She shows the excitement and joy in watching these two masters face off instead of merely analyzing the game.
@lookingforahookup Жыл бұрын
I don’t really care for the man’s commentary. Tony’s too annoying
@user-yw3wo5dv5k Жыл бұрын
@@lookingforahookup The reason Tony is "annoying" is because she has NO CLUE what she's watching, it makes is commentary difficult because she can't counter.
@lookingforahookup Жыл бұрын
@@user-yw3wo5dv5k I thought so
@numanumasunshine14982 ай бұрын
Earl Strickland= Bad guy. Hello from France 🇫🇷
@sampsonlll18255 жыл бұрын
What's with all of Earl's gear? I play with a somewhat arthritic bridge hand but I don't show up looking like a hockey tryout.
@johnboy53555 жыл бұрын
he has tremors so he uses the weights on his bridge arm to try and steady his hand.
@ericjamesphotography5 жыл бұрын
johnboy5355 Yeah... Bullshit. But whatever helps him feel better when he’s bitching.
@sheilamclaughlin9634 жыл бұрын
He usas the weight to keep his hand down through the shot
@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg4 жыл бұрын
The Glock isn't too annoying but the RPG and string of hand grenades is a bit Gay.
@davidbalderston27514 жыл бұрын
Gail has such a pleasant voice to listen to. Her voice is as pretty as she is.
@Daputaka4 жыл бұрын
Same thoughts here 🤩
@louislarsen22564 жыл бұрын
I turned off the commentary and enjoyed watching the game more.
@Hrth64 жыл бұрын
Dear god, that woman commentator is a moron. Not that the man is much better.
@ErikTheCueist4 жыл бұрын
@@Hrth6 couldn't agree more!
@TakyoT Жыл бұрын
Its amazing every time you see the magician at work.
@southerndandy49104 жыл бұрын
I miss these streams from Steinway. Hopefully we can get new ones in the future.
@dannyorsello86684 жыл бұрын
When someone is as talented as Earl S., their behavior sometimes fluctuates outside the norm, why? Who can say what is going inside somebody's head? His game is unreal as is Effie's. A pleasure to watch these men play the greatest game ever created.
@williamtaylor51933 жыл бұрын
Agree. When you are as talented as Earl, you live in fear of not playing to your potential. Besides, all games need characters. If everyone had Efren's demeanor, the game would be less exciting. These two were a great contrast in styles.
@stevewilliams27323 жыл бұрын
Well said guys
@aglidz0584 Жыл бұрын
A good player never complains.strickland has a color.dont like to loose,pride is in vein.
@1madloco132 жыл бұрын
The players shouldn't be able to rank the balls when the ref is in charge of doing it. Just my opinion. Let him do his job
@plan9fromsyracuse Жыл бұрын
I own this very same 10 foot Brunswick pool table now after Steinway replaced it. I have it set up next to a diamond 9 foot in my basement. Earl had the corner pockets cut to diamond specs, with the side pockets a 1/4" tighter than diamond side pockets. I didn't change a thing and kept the table with the same pocket sizes that Earl had it set at. It is extremely difficult compared to a diamond, and for these two legends to play at this level on it, proves they are super human.
@codectified Жыл бұрын
Are you Finnigan? Lol
@anthonydavis4581 Жыл бұрын
Can I come play on it? 😂😅
@codectified Жыл бұрын
So I’m confused now actually cuz I called Steinway and they said there’s no such thing as 10ft pool tables..
@plan9fromsyracuse Жыл бұрын
@@codectified did you tell them there's a KZfaq video with 4.5 million views of a 10 foot table at Steinway? Lol
@codectified Жыл бұрын
@@plan9fromsyracuse lol i was going to but then i realized this video is over 30 years old and they probably got new tables since then.. i went to Steinway and only saw 9 footers
@greatkingkay79545 жыл бұрын
Here we tried to play 15 balls with the same rules as 9 balls. This is the best pool game for this size of table. Imagine its to difficult to run out. There always a tactical battle midway in every game.
@sfincione20005 жыл бұрын
53:30 - Earls complaining about Efren knocking in the corner ball, saying they should have made a rule that you can't shoot from outside the box (I guess), then he says he'll do the same as Efren and make the corner ball, but misses. He was ball watching because Efren was using a second ball break shot, but Earl shot at the head ball. That's why he didn't make the wing ball.
@Scorch4282 жыл бұрын
I find it hard to beleive that they both wouldnt understand that.
@solak872 жыл бұрын
Man I have a long way to go with my game. They make it look so easy. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome.
@Boxing241013 жыл бұрын
Man comes in your backyard in this game and plays anywhere near you he's twice as good...🐐
@patxizabaljauregui2543 Жыл бұрын
AMEN!!! 🙌🏼
@HANDBALLDIEHARD5 жыл бұрын
that break shot Efrin is making looks like hes hitting the 2nd row ball , but it looks like a fine slice of the 1st ball when you play it at 1 quarter speed in the settings.
@richardgates74795 жыл бұрын
I was taught this break, no way an expert but I was to aim at both balls, so he could be hitting both at the same time. I think he's only doing it because he knows he can sink a ball, otherwise it usually doesn't spread the balls very well.
@cosmicraysshotsintothelight4 жыл бұрын
There is no break shot apex ball hit requirement in 8 ball rules.
@electrotherapyify4 жыл бұрын
I'm reckoning its similar to the 'pocket'in bowling
@tylerblue52147 жыл бұрын
Amazingly Amusing!
@MrLuisperwira3 жыл бұрын
Earl Strickland nick name "Chopper Mouth Earl", beside he is a legend, he add drama as a bonus. Great match !.
@keeanmorishita84574 жыл бұрын
I feel like it would be enjoyable to have commentators who just have a basic understanding of the game. That way there is more genuine feeling of excitement & anticipation rather than this guy who just boldly speculates and gives off a feeling that he is superior. I would recommend muting this and enjoying the gameplay. Such a shame to not hear the audience reactions and cheers.
@ianmastrangelo24274 жыл бұрын
Earl needs to leave the ref alone when he's racking the balls. He can't help himself, what a guy haha
@Scorch4282 жыл бұрын
its called an asshole
@yobskie7752 Жыл бұрын
When everything was going his way he doesn't complain at all but when everything turns sideways he always find something or someone to blame on. - classic earl
@marvstrickler9573 Жыл бұрын
You think they were married !
@jdbankshot Жыл бұрын
he's legit bi-polar... considering that, it's quite remarkable that he's been able to have such a great career.
@mirdanjanbohol Жыл бұрын
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@mirdanjanbohol Жыл бұрын
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@michaelknapp37028 ай бұрын
WOW❤! I am shocked Earl...What a magnificent bank shot you made last game in the side pocket!
@paulv77442 жыл бұрын
great watch.. thx for the upload !!!
@andrew_owens76805 жыл бұрын
It's so much harder to run off the rack in 8-ball than in 9-ball, the 5 by 10 makes it generally harder, but at least the balls are more spread out.
@masterxyr4 жыл бұрын
where are the other two videos? the 9 and 10 ball games between them? Love to see those!
@chipbaker20253 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't have two amateur broadcasters, especially when doesn't know any thing about pool. Just call the action, we don't want to know what you would do, or what you think the shooter will do.
@TheJoeAnderson6663 жыл бұрын
do you even know who they are? best commentators have to be grady matthews and billy incardona together. dunno about the girl or guy 'conway' with the accent but tony robles is a very strong knowledgeable player guaranteed to rob you even on a his worst day. mute it if you dont like the commentary and stop complaining.
@rafaelvillamor9702 Жыл бұрын
That shot at 2:13:22 by Efren is something that no other players can see. Those are the shots that you would only learn when you play the 15 BALL ROTATION GAME.
@Bryanseas Жыл бұрын
She came and so did i at that shot
@reix25 Жыл бұрын
Isn't that a foul?
@Arsenal-Tengu Жыл бұрын
@@reix25 no, it was an open table.
@reix25 Жыл бұрын
@@Arsenal-Tengu He hit the 14 before the object ball
@Arsenal-Tengu Жыл бұрын
@@reix25 first, you mean #10 ball? second, he can hit ANY ball on the table since it's an open table. Maybe learn the rules?
@fishpest20395 жыл бұрын
I don't think in any game a player tells the referee what to do, what a low drop kick of a ref to listen and give in. You can see from the camera angles the triangle is sometimes slightly off centre as well, but that never gets rectified.
@spiny48584 жыл бұрын
2:13:27 absolute genius
@mariocr7924 жыл бұрын
Dudes in the back with the white and black shirts must be pros and predicting what he is gonna do 😂😂💀💀
@killedbycali5 жыл бұрын
Shorter players generally have to have a longer bridge. Philippino players are short.
@koenruysseveldt38485 жыл бұрын
indeed,they got it all wrong,our 'experts',it was just about anatomy
@oskaveli6623 жыл бұрын
If Efren would have practiced on the table before the match like Earl he might have started with the break he switched to and things could have ended differently. Even the greats make mistakes.
@fredjones56982 жыл бұрын
i dont think its about winning for efren. he just loves the game
@rikib1171 Жыл бұрын
The best!!! I have seen
@edgarbenjoseph38792 жыл бұрын
She's so sweet and bubbly. Love her voice :)
@user-nt9ck5cz8q4 ай бұрын
All that crap on Earl's arms, he looks like a Transformer!😮😅