Watching from Athens Greece , I am 73 years old and have been a billiards player since the early sixties . I have never seen anybody shoot better than Efren Reyes Bata - he is the greatest champion of all time by far !

I'm an old man now, in my day I was pretty good player, I broke and ran 5 rackes of 8 ball and 75 balls in 14-1 I qualified for the national 8 ball tournament in Louisville back 1976 But after watching you play, my whole way thinking has changed on the table I grew up, learning about pool from Ralph Greenleaf , Willie and Minnesota fats, ,you Sir are the King,, your knowledge of the game is mind boggling, may you and your family live a fruitful life full of Love Denny from Minnesota

Hello Mr. Reyes, I am a woman who has never played pool but appreciate, in person and on videos, great competition between masters. It is an honor to have come onto your podcast. Keep the videos coming and GOD Bless You and your Family. Best of luck always.

Canada here. You are awesome. Been watching you for a long time. So humble . Very rare in any sport..

From Bolivia here, you are my all time hero Mr Bata!!!!!! Gandalf will never know true magic as you do sir!

Thank-you Bata. No disrespect sir. I feel like I've known you all of my life. My dad, my uncles, my cousins all have their own pool gods. Before you came along the world had no idea that anyone could become a true billiard master. I feel honored to say, I've seen the best. Now, as you slowdown, you're taking time to document your side of the story. Excellent! This is the first time I watched you take the title! Not only do you play pool, you narrate your story like a pro. And lastly, you do it all with, grace, humility, and class. Please continue to bring your content. Its truly facinating to watch and study. Gracias! Henry from California, now retired in Tucson, AZ

Hola Efren mucho gusto, mi nombre es Juan, soy un chico de 20 años de Argentina de una ciudad llamada Concordia. Me enseñaron de chico a jugar al billar gracias a mi familia y amigos, y puntualmente mi papá, que aprendió a jugar billar francés antes que el billar pool igual que vos, estoy pasando una situación complicada en lo emocional, me siento deprimido y con pocas herramientas para hacer lo que me gusta debido a la falta de recursos económicos, una de esas cosas que me gusta y me hace muy feliz es el billar, hace poco tiempo te conocí y descubrí una nueva manera de entender y jugar al billar, cada vez que voy a jugar con un amigo o familia me siento uno con la mesa y fluyó jugando, aprendí a no enojarme y a jugar relajado, también riéndome de mis errores como haces vos, sos una fuente de inspiración y respeto para mi y para mi padre. Acá en mi ciudad Concordia no hay mucha cultura de billar, los pocos lugares donde se pude jugar tienen mesas de muy mala calidad y tacos pésimos, aparte de ser muy caros, quisiera perfeccionarme y seguir estudiando y practicándo, pero por falta de recursos económicos no puedo hacerlo, te quería preguntar Efren, en un caso así, que puedo hacer? A quien puedo acudir, donde se puede conseguir ayuda?. Gracias Efren, que dios te bendiga y que la leyenda continúe muchos años más. Abrazo grande. Juan Francisco Quiroga.

From Tampa Florida. 60 years old. “They just don’t get lucky” Bata is the GOAT!!

His name is mentioned daily at pool halls all over the world. The best!!

Hello Efren “Bata”. My name is Mike in Jacksonville Fl. USA. I’m 72 years old, and have been shooting pool since I was 9 (for 63yrs). HAD to write this to say that without a doubt, you are the very best “Pool Player” I have ever seen. I truly can see the Love you have for “the game”. It's always a pleasure to watch you play. Any game, as long as you’re holding a cue stick. Watch ALL your videos, and love them all.. Good Luck, and Keep “cuing-up”. Sincerely Mike L. (Stixx)

I play in the APA, I tell everyone to watch any match with Efren Reyes. I love to watch him play. My pool hero.

Hello Mr. Reyes and team from Tennessee, USA. Been a big fan of yours for years. i'm currently 73 years of age and have played a lot of 8 ball and 9 ball over the years myself and appriciate your consistancy and God-given talent. Your dedication to the craft is apparent... Good to see you and your family are enjoying the fruits of your labor... well deserved... by the way...enjoyed hearing your voice personally in this video... you should continue with that, if you are so inclined. it adds to the viewing in a positive way... Many blessings to you and yours...

I'm from Indiana, USA and I think you're the greatest pool player of all time

I saw him back in 94'. He came to a local spot. Played $250 -$500 a game. I was a Sr. In high school and my Dad got me in the bar. I had no idea who I was watching. My Dad said "you have to see this". What I saw was true greatness. I think he lost like one game. People were paying just to say they played with him. Dad and I shared that night for about 25 years before he passed. In a bar at 17 and got a lifetime memory from it.

I am from Oregon,USA. This was a (great) pleasure hearing you commentating your match. My pool name was a well earned Magicman. But (you) are no doubt, the greatest of all time, and an awesome example of what good sportsmanship and humility is all about. Prayers for you and your family.

I really hope somebody would make remastered versions of all Efren’s classic matches like this one cos these ought to be in a museum, these are real treasure ❤️

I'm from Texas. Currently I reside in Guam. I have followed your career for many years and still enjoy watching you play. We are nearly the same age, both born in '54. You're my hero, man. Best of 'luck' in the games to come.

Hello Effren Corpus Christi Texas here. I watched this game in 94. Was amazing then and still amazing after all these years.

Please Quit saying U are Lucky, U are highly skilled but can still remain humble knowing that without God we can do NOTHING!! ✨

I liked Efren from the very first time I saw him. He was so smooth! His strokes and cuestick mannerisms where just off the charts. I am from Tuscaloosa Alabama and I am an Efren fan!!

Him saying he got lucky is humility

I am from Greece 🇬🇷 Thank you for all the magnificent moments you gave us in your career I wish to you and your family happiness and health

Hi effern, My name is Robert Bussiere pronounced bisher, I am from Ontoagon MI USA. I played my first game of pool in 1962( I was 5 years old, my father stood me on a milk crate, put a pool cue in my hand and the cue ball on the table and told me to have fun. I played in pool league from 1973 until 2019. In 2013 just as a joke I had the bartender time me to see how fast I could run 15 balls off the table, to my surprise and everyone else I ran the table in 1 minute 12 seconds everybody in the bar bought me a drink chip! I had a free drink every day for almost 2 months. And yes I love to watch you play pool!

I am from Kentucky and love the way you play! Every video that I see of you playing I have to watch. I especially love that you are thinking not just of yourself, but always mention that your win is for your country AND your family.

I’m from Wisconsin and I’ve learned so much from you and watching the videos I consider you the GOAT you’re amazing

Of course, we enjoyed hearing your voice! Mr. Reyes, you are The Magician, The GOAT!

Just by simply watching you play has elevated my game exponentially, my deepest respect to you Sir. GOAT undisputed!

I am from the US and have been watching you for years you are the best and I really like you telling us what you were thinking!!!!

Alex from Australia I love watching you play you are my favorite pool player. You inspire me to always go for the shot no matter how crazy it seems😅

Absolutely class, in my opinion Efren is the greatest player ever to pick up a pool cue, deserving every success. He is very humble and I know that most times when he says he got lucky, it was not luck! It was pure skill honed over years of experience.

I am from Johnson City Tennessee. I watch every video I can find your pool matches. This was great having your commentary accompany the video!!!! Please continue to release more videos with your commentary. Thank you for what you have given to the world pool Mr. Reyes. Your playing has been a really big inspiration to so many players all over the world. And I just want to say thank you kind Sir!!!!!

Oklahoma, USA.... I've been a big fan for a long time.... I think you are the best ever

Congratulations to the greatest pool player in history. I'm from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 my wife is from bacolod Phillipines. I love Phillipines people ❤️

I am from Plattsburgh New York, and actually I used to play pool a lot when I was younger but then I took over 10 years off, the wife and I moved and I started playing pool again honestly hadn't ever really watched professional pool before but then I felt like I was almost starting over again even though I understood the English on a cue ball, so I decided to start watching a little bit of pool on KZfaq and for the first time discovered you the Magician. Definitely was an eye-opening experience to say the least lol. Definitely an inspiration and not only the best pool player probably ever in the world but humble and kind.

I saw Efren play many times in the world 8-ball tournament in LasVegas. He won alot more then $15,000 He is definitely the man. Of course everyone in the Philippines knows the incredible Efren Bata Reyes and they beam with incredible Filipino pride when you mention his name. He is truly a Filipino treasure that will never be forgotten. Thank you for all the great memories, Efren.

I'm from the US Efron you are number 1

I am from India. I love watching all your games

There have been several famous pool players through the ages but you are the first pool hero, a man that we love! ❤❤❤

Hi all I am from Belfast n/Ireland my name is Joe. You have always put a smile on my face when watching you. The one and only who had me in a trance watching you. Thank you sir🙏

I’m in Tuscaloosa,Alabama and loving this. Hope you are doing great 👍

Im from Brunei...even i didnt play pool,,but i am ur fans love to see almost ur match in utube..god bless u...you are the real magiciann at the pool table❤

Your trully the best player..granted from above.. love you efren..

I'm from Illinois, USA. How wonderful to hear your voice as commenter. You are definitely the "Goat" of Pool. I watch every video of you I see. I bow to the Magician! 😊

I'm from south kalimantan Indonesia, I really admire you reyes, you are GOAT

You`re the best Efrin. Thank you for all the fun. I live in Omaha Nebraska u.s.a Good luck to you and your family.❤❤👍👍😊😊

Watching from California, USA

WV, USA I've spent many happy hours watching you play, much respect!

Watching from Australia 🇦🇺🇵🇭

Florida, USA. Thank you for posting this!

Indiana USA . It is always a pleasure watching you play.

Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰 Efren you are a huge inspiration to many people, not only as the all time Magician but as a person, being humble, focused and true to your roots makes you a role model 🙏 Thank you 🙏🇵🇭

I was wondering if you will be traveling through America this year as well? It would be an honor to watch you play. We live outside of Chicago.

I'm from Mexico Reyes you are the real champion man

Amazing!! Watching the master, commented by...THE MASTER! O couldn't believe it ehen I heard him talking then he did the whole commentary? Simply amazing. I dont ever want to watch Efren play with anyone else talking . The insight into the mindset of the magician!!from deep in the Heart of Texas.

We love you Efren, You are our inspiration, We are from Concordia Argentina, Good bess you.

I'm watching from Sweden and I really enjoyed this

I love watching a master at his work !!!

One of your biggest fans! Randall Burgess in Dickinson North Dakota U.S. A. I really enjoy watching you play and believe you are the absolute best player ever. Thank you sir. Also love watching your friend Francisco B.play.

One of Efren's best. More than magic.

I'm watching from Michigan USA and I am a big fan of your's thank you

I have seen this before but love seeing it with your own commentary! Watching from the Great State of Texas!

Spent many hours enjoying watching you play.

Great game. It's always good to watch the master at work, even better with commentary. All the best from Mark in Ireland.

A bit east of Cincinnati Ohio. Thank you for sharing this vid. Wonderful to see your big win!

I'm over in the UK and I have watched loads of your pool matches, you play like a free spirit, great to watch 👌👌👌👌👌👍

I was walking past a sports bar in the Philippines and there was a crowd of people there watching a man playing all comers on the pool table, I watched about 10 games and he did not miss a shot, it turned out that it was Efren Reyes .. wow

I'm glad I found this channel and look forward to more content.

🇲🇽 Great Game...Saludos 👍 🎉more videos...

Watching from Canada ❤

Lebanon, Tennessee. United States. Great video. I love watching you play!

From Brazil! Thank you so much!!!

Sir, You're the GOAT, magician, GOD, Father and my favorite HORO 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I'm from Suriname. I'm a pool player. You're the best in the world

Watching from Ontario Canada. Great to hear your thoughts overviewing your games. Very insightful. Keep it up.

No lucky Efren, talent hard work and many many racks made you Lucky. What an awesome start to a magnificent career, greetings to you and your family. Kia ora from New zealand.

I am from Gatineau ,Que., Canada, i really enjoy watching you play!!

This randomly popped up on my feed. So blessed that I got to see this, not a pool fan but I can enjoy human beings being excellent. You also sound like a really nice person, humble and wholesome. Glad you won this! Watching this from Peru! Liked and subscribed!

Mr. Reyes: thank you for your YT website and the opportunity to watch your matches with your commentary. You are the living personification of excellence and humility. I don't get to play as often as I would like, but it is my greatest pleasure when I can watch your professionalism and expertise at work. I am from Texas and just a few months older than you. Congratulations on your many, many successes in the world of billiards, and sincere wishes for your and your family's continued health and happiness.

From Missouri in U.S. Great match

It’s not luck when you’re consistently playing at a high level…it’s called practice, preparation, patience, and perseverance…great video…thanks for sharing!✌️

My magician. I'm watching from South Africa ❤

Both these guys are amazing, this tournament sure proved their talents. I’m born and raised in Vancouver BC Canada 🇨🇦

Ian from Canada. I love watching you play

Braxton county, West Virginia, UnitedStates. It's a pleasure watching you.

From Samoa Love you and God Bless you Efren

Thank you from sweden with love

I'm from Houston, Tx ur the best in the world Mr. Reyes I truly enjoy watching ur videos and learn a lot. Thank u. U are a very humbl3 player

Love watching your pool games and the killer shots u make. From texas in usa.

Houston, TX. Watching your videos inspired me to start playing in 2020 and I still play regularly and watch your videos before I play 😁😃 Thank you so much Mr. Reyes 🙏🏼

Watching from Connecticut USA I’m your avid fan in dynamic games more power to you

I am Brazilian and and I guarantee you that you have lots of fans there. I would suggest you to go to Brazil if you haven't been there yet. In Brazil we have lots of great players that only play at amateur level. There are some videos of them doing amazing stuff. But I don't think anyone can do what you do with such consistency. It is a good show that you put together. Congrats!

kentucky, thank you for great youtube videos. god bless you and your family.

Im a woman from Austria. I dont play pool but i watch all the videos i can find where you were playing and im always amazed with your skills, power and simplicity and yet you remain humble. I remember back in days my Papa adored you so much and spent his free time watching your pool matches. You are a legend Sir Efren and you are the Master of the universe. ❤❤❤

From Lagos Nigeria... Truly you're born to win. You make me fall in love with pool ❤❤❤

California USA. Love watching your matches!!

Truly amazing! you live up to your name. (from Canada)

Miami FL here but original from Nicaragua. It is great pleasure hearing your voice Mr. Reyes. Please keep it up.

Eversince when I was younger , I really love you Efren Bata Reyes , I'm from Philippines.The first time i saw you playing in Makati i think that was 1999 .When i saw you playing ,hitting and shooting balls i felt like floating in the cloud !!! Because yo'ure so Amazing! It's likereally! magic watching you and i also feel the magic feeling of being Starstruck !!! Youre the only one in the planet no one can compare to you!

Watching from NJ, USA and I can't play pool to save my life but love watching you and all the other pros play. Take care legend.

I always love watching your skills in action, WOW!