When Efren "BATA" Reyes meet the SNOOKER Legend Steve Davis

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Efren Reyes Versus Steve Davis? Nothing can get any better than this match. A truly history making as both legends collide in a 9-ball pool table. Watch the Pool Superstar clash against a Snooker Titan in a very entertaining game. #EfrenReyes #LegendEfrenReyes #snooker

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  • @suppressor808
    @suppressor808 3 роки тому +2038

    I love effen reyes. But why, in your videos, do you say the opposing player "gets lucky" when they make a difficult shot? If they weren't great players they wouldn't even be in a match versus Reyes. We all enjoy watching Reyes play, otherwise we wouldn't be here, however, mutual respect for both players is a must in my opinion. Also in my opinion (and im sure many more people's) Reyes is one of the greatest of all time if not THE greatest of all time. Yet i take nothing away from these opponents. Just some food for thought.

    • @GIitchclan12
      @GIitchclan12 3 роки тому +141

      I feel the same way, the bias he has is pretty strong and detracts from the videos in my opinion. Efren is a legend, but he isn't the only great pool player. As this video shows, he can lose to a strong opponent. Of course luck is involved even at the highest levels of pool, but you won't see him referring to Efren's shots as lucky, only "unlucky".

    • @mohammedsaqhibshariff3044
      @mohammedsaqhibshariff3044 3 роки тому +38

      Ya even I noticed that.. he says it Because he is effren’s kabayan.

    • @templestark4779
      @templestark4779 3 роки тому +15

      I didn’t notice the bias. I love both players, watched Davis as a kid in his premium time. Not totally sure why I liked him so much. I think it was because he was just so cool under pressure. Now I love him since for being so self-effacing and a great ambassador for the sport of Snooker.

    • @MrDumblaz
      @MrDumblaz 3 роки тому +45

      Agree, a very hypocritical and biased view on all videos. The content and the commentary should be about promoting this amazing sport while emphasizing good sportsmanship and crediting all players equally for what they are doing.

    • @songlinwang8982
      @songlinwang8982 3 роки тому +48

      I feel exactly the same way... this guys commentary gets sooo annoying..

  • @edbrown2998
    @edbrown2998 Рік тому +54

    I was at university in Cardiff from 99-03 and actually met Steve Davis at the tournament the following year after this match… he had time to speak to anyone and was the friendliest and most genuine down-to-earth guy you could imagine. Total legend

  • @timbronitskiy6603
    @timbronitskiy6603 3 роки тому +300

    I don’t think that a 6 time champion in snooker made a lucky double bank shot. You’re making Davis look like a rookie with those words

    • @vaneesharalaguppe3420
      @vaneesharalaguppe3420 2 роки тому +8

      Pool is dumb as a game. Even the side cushion will pot unlike snooker where u need 100 percent accuracy. As usual american invention on sports is crap...

    • @DedyHM
      @DedyHM 2 роки тому

      @@vaneesharalaguppe3420} 0pp0

    • @dallasdecker3946
      @dallasdecker3946 2 роки тому +1

      @@vaneesharalaguppe3420 wanna play some?

    • @jaspereggs2749
      @jaspereggs2749 2 роки тому

      @Richard Peddie really? Lol

    • @jaspereggs2749
      @jaspereggs2749 2 роки тому +4

      @Richard Peddie wonder why pool is more recognize than your lame snooker game.

  • @cricuts1
    @cricuts1 2 роки тому +204

    Steve Davis was an absolute legend of the game. Efren was a true legend of pool. Massive respect for these legends.

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 2 роки тому

      Nonsense

    • @slax59
      @slax59 Рік тому

      Viking Adventurer - no nonsense. Oh, maybe you were better than both of them.

    • @KickassUncle
      @KickassUncle Рік тому +1

      A Legend of Pool compared to a Legend of Snooker is like looking at clouds hoping for rain and a monsoon.
      Snooker players are better at cue sports.
      Even so, I got into the players' room once at a pool event and met, and chatted with Efren and Steve, and they were both engaging and cool; we talked about their different ferrel sizes.
      Bustamente farted in front of me and laughed.
      What a piece of sheet?

    • @icelcarlos9487
      @icelcarlos9487 Рік тому

      @@slax59 my

    • @icelcarlos9487
      @icelcarlos9487 Рік тому

      @@slax59 g. Mk

  • @geaselgeasel2330
    @geaselgeasel2330 2 роки тому +71

    That's why they called him The Magician, cause every tournament they learned new trick shots from him. He was considered The Father of Precision Shots in pool billiards in his prime because of his unbelievable trick shots.

  • @ach7742
    @ach7742 3 роки тому +394

    Efren doesn't think as a billiard player, he thinks as a chess player. He's analyzing every positioning and the posible outcome of each placing.. What a legend

    • @justinmacasinag6258
      @justinmacasinag6258 2 роки тому +16

      Speaking of... efren is a seasoned chess player literally playing with his friends at home

    • @ernestobeto7348
      @ernestobeto7348 2 роки тому

      @@justinmacasinag6258 2w. We. W w we we we w ww I can get together for 2r.. ..r r to get a job I can do it through salary in 2wr

    • @johnpot1964
      @johnpot1964 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah right he uses a chessboard to hit the ball

    • @alcalu
      @alcalu 2 роки тому +4

      @@justinmacasinag6258, *literally? Stop saying literally - it doesn't make you sound intelligent.

    • @justinmacasinag6258
      @justinmacasinag6258 2 роки тому +1

      @@alcalu I don’t intend to be intelligent. It’s a known fact that efren is only just enjoying playing mind and strategic games.

  • @jackfrost9466
    @jackfrost9466 2 роки тому +46

    A well fought win by Davies. He stayed calm and focused and made the most of every opportunity he got. I love Reyes, but props to Davies for not crumbling under pressure while making the crucial shots. A mark of a great champion

    • @8SecSleeper
      @8SecSleeper Рік тому +1

      No pressure when the mans the richest snooker player in the world. He didn't have nothing to lose but pride.

    • @samuelgarrod8327
      @samuelgarrod8327 Рік тому +1

      @@8SecSleeper What????

  • @SeanLKearns
    @SeanLKearns 3 роки тому +270

    Efren doesn't have to win to make magic. He just appreciates a real challenge.

    • @princejeslierevillas353
      @princejeslierevillas353 2 роки тому +1

      well said my friend

    • @udtojanpestillos2094
      @udtojanpestillos2094 Рік тому

      Yeah and he lost that challenge :D

    • @versatilevfitness3171
      @versatilevfitness3171 Рік тому +1

      @@udtojanpestillos2094 and that’s ok, can’t win em all, but facing them challenges straight up is what’s life’s all bout

    • @udtojanpestillos2094
      @udtojanpestillos2094 Рік тому +1

      @@versatilevfitness3171 Yeah but a bit strange that the best pool player of the world can not win in a race to 9 against a NON-POOL player. A non-snooker player would never beat a snooker player in snooker. Kinda odd.

    • @Miller12704
      @Miller12704 Рік тому

      @@udtojanpestillos2094 he wasn’t know as the best player in the world, he was know for making almost impossible shots. A snooker player are usually great 9/8 ball player, a 9/8 ball player tend do worse at snooker. It’s like a wrestler being good at MMA, but a MMA a fighter not being to good at wrestling.

  • @barleybenferd1736
    @barleybenferd1736 3 роки тому +61

    😂🤣🤣😂🤣 love that shocked face Davis made...Reyes will make u see things u never seen before! I must say tho Davis is a gentleman and a true sportmans. Brilliant game by both Legends

    • @jayjay9932
      @jayjay9932 2 роки тому +6

      That face is a confirmation how great Efren is from another great player. Davis is also a class act.

    • @TupDigital
      @TupDigital 2 роки тому

      That was my favorite moment.

    • @patrickbyrne5070
      @patrickbyrne5070 2 роки тому

      Compare that to Earl.. Davies did england proud even so

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 2 роки тому

      Easy lover

  • @seekidea
    @seekidea 3 роки тому +26

    Absolute pleasure watching this classy contest. No bratty cry baby antics. Just respect and skill. Awesome.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 2 роки тому +98

    This was the greatest match in the history of pool. I’ve said it before and I will say it again. Steve Davis is the greatest cueist who ever lived. 6 time World Snooker Champion and he beat Efren Reyes in his prime as the defending World 9-ball Champion. This match was Herculean, from both players. Simply stunning.

    • @ioriedwards7554
      @ioriedwards7554 2 роки тому

      DON'T BE SO STUPTD. Davies was always boring to watch in snooker and got lucky against REYES in pool here.

    • @TheDantheman12121
      @TheDantheman12121 2 роки тому +15

      I think Ronnie beats a prime Davis.

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 2 роки тому +3

      @@TheDantheman12121 Unfortunately, we will never see Ronnie try to play pool seriously. Yes, he dabbles here and there. It was amazing to see Ronnie beat Jennette Lee in straight pool the first time he played. Ronnie is the greatest overall talent to ever pick up a cue. Efren is the most talented pool player to ever pick up a cue but Steve Davis has the records. He's beaten the greatest snooker players and pool players so I stand by my statement. Steve Davis is the greatest cueist who ever lived.

    • @TitoYuca
      @TitoYuca 2 роки тому +12

      @@davidhunternyc1 What records does Steve has over Ronnie? Not total world championships, not most centuries, not most maximum breaks, not most triple crowns, not fastest 147, not youngest winner of a ranking event, not oldest winner of the world championship…

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 2 роки тому +3

      ​@@TitoYuca Ronnie just won his 7th World Championship. What a superlative achievement. Here's what Steve Davis said: He's playing in a field of players far stronger than in previous generations and that's why he's needed more years to maybe match Stephen Hendry's seven titles. The longevity of his career is incredible because it didn't happen for me and it didn't happen for Stephen either. I think it is remarkable what he has achieved. There have been peaks and troughs along the way personally and professionally, but he has done brilliantly well to cope with everything. He is the person everyone wants to ask questions of, but he has the talent. The pressure he withstands is astonishing. The word 'genius' is bandied around a lot but he is a true genius of the game, and I think he has an eighth world title in him.
      So yes, you can argue the Ronnie is a greater Snooker player than Steve. Steve Davis, however, took on the great Efren Reyes and won. Ronnie has never beaten the greatest pool players, in 9-ball or 10-ball. I believe he can do it. He just hasn't yet, nor should he try. Ronnie just won U.S. $600K and a 7th World Snooker title. Why would he play a $20K pool tournament? Also, if Steve Davis is to believed and Ronnie has an 8th World Championship title in him, he's got to go for it. I'm Team Ronnie. I'm all-in.

  • @johnphillips3475
    @johnphillips3475 2 роки тому +39

    Davis wasn't a retired snooker player at the time, he continued as a professional for many years after this. Also, he did not play with a snooker cue, he played with a specially-make cue that had elements of pool and snooker cues, including a tip that was mid way between the two.

  • @rohitatwar
    @rohitatwar 3 роки тому +67

    So basically if Davis do anything he's lucky but if efren do something he's master magician. Got it 👍

    • @vincentlemmens3206
      @vincentlemmens3206 3 роки тому +16

      That is exactly what I though watching this. The commentator seems a bit biased

    • @med7at10
      @med7at10 3 роки тому

      I don't think he is biased ... listen to the end he is praising davis

    • @fikriaditya3610
      @fikriaditya3610 3 роки тому

      you are stupid man

    • @just_some_nobody199
      @just_some_nobody199 3 роки тому +2

      Can you listen to him carefully before commenting this?

    • @CJ-sg5bw
      @CJ-sg5bw 3 роки тому +2

      Basically, Efren had the Title of Magician (cause of the tricks he used on major events, especially the most crucial ones that deems to be a myth), and Davis had the title of Snooker Champion. The difference of the sticks in the beginning is something that is unacceptable but still is considered. What do you think this is? What a sensitive one. 😐

  • @stuartburns8657
    @stuartburns8657 2 роки тому +19

    I'll confess I never used to like Steve Davies while he dominated UK snooker in the 80's, but my opinion changed over the years. He's humble, humorous and still very talented.
    The commentator on this video was a bit disparaging claiming Davies had a lucky shot. You don't win all those accolades and not be able to pull off a relatively simply shot like that. Good match

    • @solutionboytv
      @solutionboytv 2 роки тому +4

      Efren didn’t have his own Spitting Image puppet, so there’s that.

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 2 роки тому

      Guilty

  • @MrLuisperwira
    @MrLuisperwira 3 роки тому +14

    I really like Steve Davis and Efren Reyes. Both of them were calm, humble, respect their opponent.

    • @LIONTAMER3D
      @LIONTAMER3D 2 роки тому +1

      they are both elite professional players

  • @thydemonsbescribblin1625
    @thydemonsbescribblin1625 2 роки тому +8

    I remember staying up past bedtime as a young un' to watch Davis. So happy to see him play Reyes. Two absolute legends!

  • @EfrenReyesTV
    @EfrenReyesTV 3 роки тому +31

    this match is one of my favorites

  • @thebeardedman-drenaline5546
    @thebeardedman-drenaline5546 3 роки тому +29

    This was an EPIC battle between 2 of the best!

  • @-yeme-
    @-yeme- 3 роки тому +84

    6:34 Davis wasn't lucky there at all, that was a great shot and he played for it. He couldn't see the angle to pot off only one cushion, so he went off two. I don't doubt for a moment that with the score as it was he knew he had to take control of the match at the first opportunity he got, and that was it. If he had intended a safety he would have got it easily and wouldn't have allowed the object ball to go anywhere near the pocket. He's one of the great safety players of all time, on tables four times the size. No way would his precision be so far out on such a short and simple safety.

    • @frankiek2269
      @frankiek2269 2 роки тому +9

      Exactly! These professionals don’t miss so badly that they botch a single bank and make a double. That’s just a biased, ludicrous statement to make. Snooker players are notorious for multiple rail shots. That’s where the diamond system came from. If you know the diamond system and can do math pretty well on the fly, you can make a lot of multiple rail shots. But these pros are doing that plus, putting ball spin on the cue. Freaking incredible.

    • @lesedishai3289
      @lesedishai3289 2 роки тому +9

      He's just biased 👂 how he talk about davis compared to the other guy smh🤦🏾

    • @Respect-ow4hg
      @Respect-ow4hg 2 роки тому +1

      Only smart people call it lucky

    • @scuffed_content
      @scuffed_content 2 роки тому +4

      I disagree. That type of cross corner shot was meant for opposite side. You'd never try a double banked sameside cross shot like that intentionally. It just doesn't make sense the way that the ball will be spinning after the shot which is why it went in opposite side. It's not that irregular with those shots.

    • @michaeloaks9905
      @michaeloaks9905 2 роки тому +2

      That was a lucky shot bro. Perfection is not the expectation of the best. Close to but never exact. That dude messed up and it’s alright.

  • @ericmaldonado1373
    @ericmaldonado1373 3 роки тому +21

    One of the greatest matches of all times, down to the wire ... who would it thought an ending like this 👏👏 Steve and Efren ... two Masters 🙌🙌

  • @lawrencetierney3697
    @lawrencetierney3697 2 роки тому +5

    Efren Reyes is a Master on a Pool Table; I wonder how he would do on a Snooker Table against Davis or Ronnie O'Sullivan. I Love Pool and I love Snooker, both games come with their own sets of skills and strategies to master. So far all we have seen is Snooker Players playing against Pool Players on their turf, it would also be nice to see them Play Snooker Players at a game of Snooker.

    • @mallafets
      @mallafets Рік тому +2

      An average pro snooker player will destroy all the pool greats on a 12ft snooker table. I doubt a pool pro could not a 50 break.

  • @mad7medieval7
    @mad7medieval7 2 роки тому +7

    I love hearing all the accolades of each of his opponents. It really gives you a full vision of how good efran truly is. In almost every single video ive ever seen he plays top tier people and in at least 75% of them just walks cirlces around them. This guy holding a title for 7 seasons, thats a pretty fancy record to hold. I love this whole match. Is this the most mistakes efran has made in one match? 🤔

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 2 роки тому

      Strange comment slightly homosexual feelings for him is ok

  • @edmundblackaddercoc8522
    @edmundblackaddercoc8522 Рік тому +3

    Davis was a massive safety player, would love to see some pool players play snooker.

  • @cockneyb2k
    @cockneyb2k Рік тому +2

    I watched Steve on the tv growing up. Excellent player. I’ve only come across Efron in the last year or so but watched loads of his stuff, the guys a legend. Amazing player.

  • @nikkocabato9730
    @nikkocabato9730 2 роки тому +12

    "While davis just sits painfully." Cracked me up so bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @dinbee4611
    @dinbee4611 3 роки тому +66

    Efren made crucial errors that was uncharacteristic of him especially as he was in his prime. But as he got older he was making shots more difficult than these situations. Unfortunately his advancing age has deteriorated his playing skills and therefore has to retire.

    • @TheMagicianEfrenReyes
      @TheMagicianEfrenReyes  3 роки тому +10

      Is he the greatest player for you?

    • @JoseMendoza-vr1cv
      @JoseMendoza-vr1cv 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyes for me u r. I've learned alot just by watching u play. I've never played league or competition but love playing league players and beating them at their game. I've never played league ball so don t know how to really hide ball. But make up for it not missing on hard shots

    • @MrJdsenior
      @MrJdsenior 3 роки тому +2

      It's not about making more difficult shots, not really, it's more about making almost unending seriously easy shots, at a VERY high percentage, with relatively high relative percentages on the very occasional more difficult ones, and only then when he feels like showboating a bit, or there is no other option, like his amazing safety game skills, to employ. Ultra shots are not really a big aspect of pool, even with Reyes, unless he's doing one of his crazy good exhibition matches, then it gets insane. And as for the 'deteriorating his playing skills' I agree, but have you watched him play some of his later one pocket. He was still a dominator at that game, even very recently.
      I think Efren's biggest advantage was that he was VERY good at games like carom pool (played well at a professional level) and his skills in that one game that is critically related his 'magic' shots. Often his ridiculous shots come directly from that knowledge, if you watch. Shots like the Z shot or many rail shots.

    • @MrJdsenior
      @MrJdsenior 3 роки тому

      @@JoseMendoza-vr1cv Unless you already play for money (meaning play seriously), try some league. You will learn a lot, and your level of play will up considerably. Most amateur 'low level' leagues, meaning still winnable by novice players due to handicapping systems, as there are some REALLY excellent players in most every league.
      The other far more (I think) major advantage, at my hall, is that you can play as much as want, as long as tables are available. You probably will get kicked off, or asked to pay hourly rates, if the hall requires your table, ie is full, but it is a business, so that's completely understandable.
      At our hall peak periods are night time league times (about four nights a week, and Saturday tournaments) but by far most times, weekdays or Sunday up to the evenings, they are often virtually empty, and if you want to play two, or ten hours a day, all you pay is the leagues 'greens fees' plus game and first sign up costs (all low). We have a, basically, play pool free league which all tolled you pay about $20-40 for ten weeks, depending on team finishing placement, then can practice all hours, duty free. Play enough pool and it literally works out to low cents and hour, for table time. Just an FYI.
      Always remember to tip your server though, they do a lot more than just ferry drinks or make snacks, like cleaning tables and the floor at closing, and balls occasionally, and they are usually being paid virtually nothing. Hey, your pool's essentially free, so why not? :-)

    • @patrickbyrne5070
      @patrickbyrne5070 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyes he’s clearly the greatest to you- maybe you should relax kid haha

  • @haneulbluu.
    @haneulbluu. 3 роки тому +60

    Davis: Efren can put you to sleep 😂

  • @cr0mag732
    @cr0mag732 Рік тому +4

    Davis always had the heart of a champion behind his polite demeanour

  • @wevenlabesig9218
    @wevenlabesig9218 3 роки тому +7

    Reyes is still the greatest player, but Davis is also a great player😇 they both played well

    • @markd4462
      @markd4462 3 роки тому +1

      Let's see Reyes on a full size snooker table .....he would get thrashed by the majority of Prof snooker players... Fact !

  • @internetw4nk3r74
    @internetw4nk3r74 3 роки тому +15

    Bata has said it clear and it's true. In pool you would need some luck, mostly at the breaks or in the kicks out of snooker position. Both did not favor Steve too much however Bata made some mistake and Steve wass ... very much flawless under pressure as snooker discipline demands more precision. So there was the result.

  • @scottjenkins4613
    @scottjenkins4613 2 роки тому +1

    As far as I recall, Efren never attempted to challenge Davis on the snooker table. Wonder why?

  • @gregjacobs8544
    @gregjacobs8544 2 роки тому

    Respect for uploading this in its native aspect ratio.

  • @chrischamberlain836
    @chrischamberlain836 3 роки тому +4

    This is one of my favorite matches ever

  • @oceanyt8
    @oceanyt8 3 роки тому +5

    I would inspect the table 100th times. Surely there's a magnet or something advance below there !

  • @malakiyahamari8448
    @malakiyahamari8448 2 роки тому +1

    Both are phenomenal players. Professional snooker players vs professional pool players can be very interesting but the snooker players have that edge of precision.

  • @find127
    @find127 3 роки тому +25

    What a match!! Amazing comeback by Davis

    • @TheMagicianEfrenReyes
      @TheMagicianEfrenReyes  3 роки тому +5

      Efren gave him a chance.

    • @idrizniko5200
      @idrizniko5200 3 роки тому

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyes ahli dalam pengalaman mau dong beljarin

    • @arslanmirza678
      @arslanmirza678 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyes nice joke

    • @Joseph-zh7fm
      @Joseph-zh7fm 3 роки тому +7

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyes maging patas naman tayo. Give credit where credit is due. Bakit ganoon ba kayo ka close ni Efren para masabi mo yan? Wag naman tayong insecure. If talo and idol natin, tanngapin natin

    • @jameswa4013
      @jameswa4013 6 місяців тому

      @@TheMagicianEfrenReyesEfren sucks. Can’t even beat a snooker player

  • @lnn7439
    @lnn7439 3 роки тому +4

    That was a wonderful match. Well done

  • @NashBrooklyn
    @NashBrooklyn 2 роки тому +3

    efren's patience and mechanical-like hits are supreb - he should be called a robot or a mechanic - not a magician - since he does not hide any magic therefore there is no magic - just a straight up robotic moves - all pre-measured and perfect - im-lovin-it!

  • @josephedlin2172
    @josephedlin2172 Рік тому +2

    Steve Davis also a great poker player. He’s a smart guy, cool under pressure, and never a bad word to say about anything… a model sports personality

    • @jaysmith2858
      @jaysmith2858 Рік тому

      Undoubtedly Snooker's greatest ambassador.

  • @dezlynvlog6876
    @dezlynvlog6876 3 роки тому +1

    Since I started watching the videos of Efren "Bata" Reyes, you're the best narrator I came across! I'm looking forward of more your videos. Watching from Las Vegas 🇺🇲.

  • @boyanbo6418
    @boyanbo6418 3 роки тому +13

    0:36 Dafuq!!

  • @mustafamsaadi9413
    @mustafamsaadi9413 2 роки тому +5

    Efren dans ce match a voulu simuler quelque erreurs de jeu pour laisser la manoeuvre de son adversaire prendre le dessus afin de gagner le match,c'était vraiment un jeu où sont bifurquer toutes les intentions préméditées .c'était tout à fait inconcevable de passer d'un score de8/2 pour efren à 9/8 pour devis.il y avait quelque chose qui cloche dans les coulisses.cela sautait aux yeux surtout pour ceux qui ont un très bon flair.

  • @addicted2soulfulvinyl
    @addicted2soulfulvinyl 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic !! But if they both played snooker on a full size table my money would be on Davis winning again but by a country mile big respect to both ...

  • @benjiecaisip2310
    @benjiecaisip2310 3 роки тому +2

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot ! Whoa! No doubt Efren "Bata" Reyes our beloved legend is the greatest player of billiards in the world ...Thank you so much for the honor you brought to our country ...

  • @richardmorley7439
    @richardmorley7439 3 роки тому +6

    Most top snooker players can play pool but pool players can not play snooker

  • @Roguescienceguy
    @Roguescienceguy 3 роки тому +17

    Steve Davis would literally wipe the floor with efren on a snookertable. You need a whole lot more than just skill to be a good snookerplayer. Still Reyes is pretty damn good at his game, not gonna argue there

    • @gallactussunofgod7513
      @gallactussunofgod7513 2 роки тому +2

      steve davis is better than efren on 9 ball this is my opinon 100%

    • @avarmauk
      @avarmauk 2 роки тому

      Snooker is much harder game to play. I reckon I could give Efren a decent pool game, I mean I WILL lose, but it won’t feel like I don’t belong there.
      I’ve played a top 200 snooker player and it wasn’t fun. He destroyed me that after the first frame I gave up. I said there no point hahaa. And top 200 is basically a no income player, means he’s not good enough to make any money.

    • @Roguescienceguy
      @Roguescienceguy 2 роки тому

      @@avarmauk a few years ago I would have said the same. Brittish pool that is. Slightly smaller poolballs, narrower pockets and less resistant cloth. Those american tables are awfull for breakbuilding.

  • @Shytot-1
    @Shytot-1 8 місяців тому +1

    It's really sad that Efren can not play Davis at snooker, because the odds of Efren winning a game of snooker against Davis are literally millions to one.

  • @chrischamberlain836
    @chrischamberlain836 3 роки тому +1

    Efren didn’t get out that game. He actually lost the set to Steve Davis. It was a race to 9 and Efren was on the hill and was winning 8 to 3. Steve came back and beat Efren 9 to 8. Steve Davis played the best pool I’ve seen in a long time to win that set. It’s def worth watching

  • @darlinsantos698
    @darlinsantos698 3 роки тому +3

    Hola soy nuevo suscrito de tu canal de UA-cam
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  • @jaironunez7196
    @jaironunez7196 3 роки тому +5

    WOW... Impressive game...

  • @spanishpeaches2930
    @spanishpeaches2930 Рік тому +1

    Would love to have seen Efren play a few snooker matches.

  • @gandhimahatma3304
    @gandhimahatma3304 2 роки тому

    I love snooker and pool. The major difference between the two is that a snooker player can roll out of bed, play pool with the top pros and has a good chance of holding their own. The same can’t be said about a pro pool player when it comes to snooker

  • @mripolymedic4827
    @mripolymedic4827 3 роки тому +21

    Efren gave him a chance. But Efren is still the greatest for me. No argue about that. GOAT.

  • @uyamarisa5077
    @uyamarisa5077 3 роки тому +5

    Efren has ever said that he admires Steve Davies.. he also said that Steve davies is his best oponent besides earl strickland...

  • @johnkochen7264
    @johnkochen7264 2 роки тому +1

    I have followed Steve Davis in the 80's. He was unbeatable. Saying he is just lucky is an insult to his talent and finesse.

  • @robertgould8099
    @robertgould8099 2 роки тому

    Thanks. A delightful, intensity filled match.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 2 роки тому +6

    I will never forget this match. It's the greatest pool match I've ever seen and proved to me that Steve Davis is the "greatest cueist" who ever lived. Ronnie has a chance to pass Steve Davis's accomplishments but since he doesn't play pool regularly we will never know. The fact that Ronnie beat the Black Widow the very first time he played straight pool gives us another look at his genius. No pool player can compete against the snooker greats.

  • @gracewalker1319
    @gracewalker1319 3 роки тому +27

    Nice video... It's unfair on how things have turned up to be due to the recent world pandemic things has been so difficult, This isn't good in the sense that it ends up addicting the civilians financially in different angles of life. We see complains here and there on social media from different people in different parts all round the world The government has less or no time for there people anymore..I suggest that we all should engage in different things to make money and stop hoping on the government....I'd strongly advise any newbie in trading to seek help from not just any trader but an established trading expert.

    • @brownbutt4958
      @brownbutt4958 3 роки тому

      Forex /Bitcoin should be transparent and it isn’t as easy as people thinks it is, there are so many strategies to be learnt and unfolded about Forex/Bitcoin trading

    • @brownbutt4958
      @brownbutt4958 3 роки тому

      Most people don't invest due to ignorance

    • @nickjames4799
      @nickjames4799 3 роки тому

      I agree with you man

    • @nancymaria8420
      @nancymaria8420 3 роки тому

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    • @nancymaria8420
      @nancymaria8420 3 роки тому

      Bitcoin trading is the best when you’re on a profit based platform

  • @jesusinablackman2675
    @jesusinablackman2675 2 роки тому +2

    Davis is such a great sports man ! God bless both great legends

  • @DiggityDeeKay
    @DiggityDeeKay 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel the other day and wanted to say great job with these vids! Love to watch Reyes, unquestionably the GOAT.

  • @danielkirkby3601
    @danielkirkby3601 3 роки тому +5

    Snooker players are precise but cant break or play real magic shots

    • @wookie-zh7go
      @wookie-zh7go 3 роки тому +3

      The break is because of the difference between a snooker and pool cue, I've tested this myself at the local club. Watch masters highlights and consider that's 12 feet by 6 feet. 9 ball has entertaining shots I agree. But like you say they are precise which means their shots are all magic haha, and they'd be able to easily do what 9 ball pool players do with couple years practice. I can't say it would be as easy the other way round.

    • @markd4462
      @markd4462 3 роки тому +1

      Stop talking out of you arse....Educate yourself & watch some of the shots Higgins, White, O'Sullivan have done on a 12ft x 6ft snooker table (with tighter pockets than a small pool table)

  • @chevive7
    @chevive7 3 роки тому +3

    He was even better in snooker, pool players can’t play snooker, snooker players can play both games

    • @matthew33721
      @matthew33721 2 роки тому

      Explain that logic 😂 this isn't true at all

    • @matthew33721
      @matthew33721 2 роки тому

      Smaller balls different rules, same technique, there would be hardly any learning curve for guys on this level

    • @chevive7
      @chevive7 2 роки тому

      @@matthew33721 There might be very few professional pool player that can play snooker whereas almost all snooker players can play pool easily, what's the you don't understand?

  • @vinko8237
    @vinko8237 Рік тому +1

    The true legends were in the public, they were part of history!

  • @udtojanpestillos2094
    @udtojanpestillos2094 Рік тому +1

    Wow... impressive... a snooker player beat's a pool player in pool. And by the way, Steve Davis best times were in the 80s. I m from philippines and i love Efren Reyes. But it kinda feels embarrassing to lose to a snooker player who is not in his prime time on a pool table in a race to 9.

  • @Doomted90
    @Doomted90 3 роки тому +4

    I could just imagine being in this tourney and watching Reyes lose to Davis. Defending champ knocked out early would be a relief... until you realize you need to play one of the greatest snooker players EVER later on.
    Not sure which game I'd want to play... the game where I sit and watch a master at work for 9 racks. Or the game where I get a shot, but will have almost 0 chance of making it... Great game, great tourney! Wish I was able to play in it!

  • @shaynerism
    @shaynerism Рік тому +12

    Efren-the only pool player that flukes balls, and everyone thinks he meant it.

    • @davidarriola4567
      @davidarriola4567 Рік тому

      Flukes

    • @copypaste_pro
      @copypaste_pro Рік тому +3

      after so many "he actually meant it", you don't really know...

    • @shaynerism
      @shaynerism Рік тому +3

      @@copypaste_pro Oh, I know. Don't take my comment as any type of slander; Efren is one of the greats. But as a pool/snooker player... be realistic.

    • @copypaste_pro
      @copypaste_pro Рік тому

      @@shaynerism how come I’m not that lucky 🤣

    • @shaynerism
      @shaynerism Рік тому

      @@copypaste_pro I'm guessing because you don't play enough! You can never play too much 🤩

  • @oldrikky
    @oldrikky 2 роки тому

    Simply a great match. Forget the slurs or strange comments. It was brilliant to see two masters against each other.

  • @heavy12inchsub79
    @heavy12inchsub79 2 роки тому +1

    Watching Reyes is like Watching Pacquiao 👍👏 much respect to both Champs.

  • @louiefernandez3835
    @louiefernandez3835 3 роки тому +3

    GOAT::;; Efren Reyes!!!!

  • @idevicenegombo6567
    @idevicenegombo6567 3 роки тому +3

    Nice video bro 😎

  • @robertgould8099
    @robertgould8099 Рік тому

    Wonderful to see this again. What phenomenal pool! Two great champions.

  • @kendall_knows_best2872
    @kendall_knows_best2872 3 роки тому +7

    The best pool player ever in the future will come from a background of snooker.
    Snooker players can play in a pool world but pools players can't play in a snooker world.
    Levels

    • @markd4462
      @markd4462 3 роки тому

      Exactly

    • @brianpiehl7636
      @brianpiehl7636 3 роки тому

      Not true. With proper practice, a pool player can compete in snooker or in billiards as well. It's simply a matter of knowing the game and getting comfortable with it. I play pool and snooker both. Yes, I know the snooker table is bigger and the pockets are smaller and cut differently but it's really not as much of a freakout as Euro snooker fans think it is.

  • @faizaanhossenbocus7730
    @faizaanhossenbocus7730 3 роки тому +3

    Snooker requires much more calm and skill and good cueing than pool

  • @TheNameOfJesus
    @TheNameOfJesus Рік тому

    My two favourite sports competitors playing each other. They are my favourites because they are such likeable people. It's a shame one must win.

  • @hongceequan2364
    @hongceequan2364 3 роки тому +4

    First time i saw Bata lose but Davis was worthy of his win he's a legend himself.

    • @DhirC35
      @DhirC35 3 роки тому

      2 legends clash it was a great match

  • @filipematias2239
    @filipematias2239 3 роки тому +8

    Meh... I would love to see a snooker match between these two.

  • @indiosession
    @indiosession 2 роки тому

    Great content but Annoying with Captions in it! Not sure if the author of this video wants us to Read or Watch?

  • @andystone6777
    @andystone6777 8 місяців тому

    Dear Mr. Davis, please don't understand me wrong, but I never ever thought you'd turn it in the end.
    C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N. ! ! ! You have won against a GOD what makes you one too 👍🥰👍
    greetings from Germany from a snooker but also 8 and 9 ball enthusiast owning a 9 ft. table

  • @acp9767
    @acp9767 3 роки тому +6

    Most snooker players with an amount of practice could dominate pool.
    Snooker is a far harder game.

    • @templestark4779
      @templestark4779 3 роки тому

      It is. But there are different skills and angles involved. And they do not dominate.

    • @wookie-zh7go
      @wookie-zh7go 3 роки тому

      @@templestark4779 Yes because like you say the angles are different, so it wouldn't be helpful to a pro to ruin his game. But to put it into context he beat Reyes without out a lifetime on those tables, with a snooker cue. The thin tip means less control over 9 ball balls than a 12mm. If a few of the pros spent 3years solid training and analysing match play, they would be like mini efrens. But with crippling safety play on top haha

    • @mustwatchthis50
      @mustwatchthis50 3 роки тому

      How? It's just a bigger table with more balls

    • @0ldCat
      @0ldCat 3 роки тому +2

      Nah. They wouldn't.
      It's an intuitive assumption, but a totally baseless one.

    • @acp9767
      @acp9767 3 роки тому

      @@0ldCat baseless.....the evidence is clear and that's only from one off games vs their best pool players. Mark Selby won one of the pool disciplines.

  • @4picashow418
    @4picashow418 3 роки тому +4

    The only opponent who can makes efren worry is Jimmy white.

    • @shaz2761
      @shaz2761 2 роки тому

      Ronnie o Sullivan?

  • @DrumstickFL
    @DrumstickFL 2 роки тому +1

    The game Steve Davis World Snooker for Atari ST is a big part of my childhood but I'd never really seen the man in action. This is great!

    • @jaysmith2858
      @jaysmith2858 Рік тому

      Did you have "Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker"?

  • @theveryfirst
    @theveryfirst 3 роки тому +7

    That was a very lucky pot from efren after the Davis snooker.

  • @lgood5122
    @lgood5122 2 роки тому +3

    what a comeback. Steve played great and I think magician might underestimate him or too confident abt this game after the mid-term.

  • @vladhogan4727
    @vladhogan4727 Рік тому

    Well done on the video. Really enjoyed it.

  • @thomasford4716
    @thomasford4716 3 роки тому

    I appreciate you making this video.

  • @CastrolHondaSP2
    @CastrolHondaSP2 3 роки тому +3

    MEH.
    Can your 'magician' do a 147 on a proper snooker table in five minutes and twenty seconds like Rocket Ronnie?
    No bucket pockets on snooker tables. 🙄

    • @CastrolHondaSP2
      @CastrolHondaSP2 3 роки тому

      @Böser.Stachel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡

    • @markd4462
      @markd4462 3 роки тому +2

      So agree with you fella
      Reyes would struggle to make a 50 break on a full size snooker table
      Ronnie would wipe the floor

  • @rafaelchavez3405
    @rafaelchavez3405 2 роки тому

    Dos grandes por su humildad y calidad de juego ..bien por el ganador britanico se merecia ganar .

  • @mechengineer4894
    @mechengineer4894 2 роки тому

    I love pool and I love Reyes, but I love snooker more. Hendry and Davis are the reasons why I absolutely love snooker. Was rooting for Davis on this one.

  • @thegodofpez
    @thegodofpez 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing match. Timeless.

  • @eizzy7078
    @eizzy7078 8 місяців тому

    The commentator loves Efren but i don't see him slandering Steve Davis here. He talked about Steve's achievements and he praised his victory in this match.

  • @joandar1
    @joandar1 2 роки тому

    Second time watching this Video. I note that when Steve plays a shot and gets the ball he is aiming for you say he is LUCKY but when Efren plays a bank shot you BRILLIANT! Just saying. John, Australia. PS, Love to see Efren on a Snooker Table with Tight Pockets!

  • @CowsRus7
    @CowsRus7 Рік тому

    I like the video but get rid of the iphone notification sound every time you put an arrow on the screen.

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind 8 місяців тому

    Steve Davis honestly is such an underrated pool player sure he's known for snooker but damn his pool game was pretty good not bad at all tbf

  • @deepakgurung3853
    @deepakgurung3853 8 місяців тому

    After playing snooker for a long time the pool feels very easy. So the accuracy of snooker players is always better than pool players

  • @joshclearwater6461
    @joshclearwater6461 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @rahilansari5493
    @rahilansari5493 3 роки тому +2

    The woman "go stevee...." Left the stadium after that shot and was never ever seen anywhere thereafter

  • @isaimartinez1639
    @isaimartinez1639 10 місяців тому

    I am learning English and I will learn by watching billiards videos

  • @MUHAMMADnehal9577
    @MUHAMMADnehal9577 2 роки тому

    I love Efren Bata Reyes because he is sooo innocent

  • @urakhai01urak
    @urakhai01urak 3 роки тому

    Both side are monsters in pool...very talent specially our own efren bata reyes LEGEND

  • @aliothman239
    @aliothman239 3 роки тому +1

    I love listening to you, you are great!

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 2 роки тому

      Homosexual feelings for him is ok