Efren vs Mika LIVE in NYC.
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Money match vs who? will it be streamed?
It's the Big Apple baby!
That was implied by the streamer but not specifically said.
He is going to DCC.
That's why he flew here.
He has to leave right after DCC.
They're having The Legends tournament in Manila as his tribute tournament in Feb.
Archer and Strickland are supposed to attend that event for Efren .
That's why he flew here.
He has to leave right after DCC.
They're having The Legends tournament in Manila as his tribute tournament in Feb.
Archer and Strickland are supposed to attend that event for Efren .
[]I have a question - HOW MUCH DID EFREN MAKE LAST NITE?
COMMENT: MIKKA HOT ON THOSE BANKS :grin-square:[]
In all fairness, I heard on Facebook Efren was tired from jetlag. After he flew in, played at Carom in the afternoon, then Amsterdam with Mika, and then Steinway for the money match.
I got there late, but saw most of it. It was very well attended, good fun and there was a festive atmosphere, but the pool was not what you'd call breathtaking.
Watching Efren so far beyond the height of his skills is both nostalgic and painful. I recall watching Mickey Mantle in 1968, when he was no longer a top baseball player, and having similar feelings. Seeing Efren or Mickey was always unforgettable.
Mika and Efren were both outgoing and congenial in mixing with the crowd when the match was over, and both did credit to the game in the way they conducted themselves.
Thanks to all at Amsterdam for putting on such a wonderful match.
Watching Efren so far beyond the height of his skills is both nostalgic and painful. I recall watching Mickey Mantle in 1968, when he was no longer a top baseball player, and having similar feelings. Seeing Efren or Mickey was always unforgettable.
Mika and Efren were both outgoing and congenial in mixing with the crowd when the match was over, and both did credit to the game in the way they conducted themselves.
Thanks to all at Amsterdam for putting on such a wonderful match.
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Yes, those tables play very easy.
Yes, the exhibition tables at Amsterdam are loose. There are some tighter tables, but they are not situated in as good a location for viewing.
I enjoyed watching this match and I also enjoy watching shots go in that are hit correctly, so to me, I see the tables accepting shots as pool tables were always meant to accept. The fact that these guys are great is what makes them run out in DIFFICULT situations. It takes great skill to MASTER even 4 7/8 corner pockets- I am talking MASTER like these two can do. So I applaud them no matter how the pockets play.
Years ago I never remember comments on pocket size when the greats played- now the not so greats seem to be more concerned about pocket size than what was accomplished. Why not just enjoy the matches and give these guys their due- I play the game very, very well - but even on those tables I could not come close to their speed- and I doubt many if any here could either.
Years ago I never remember comments on pocket size when the greats played- now the not so greats seem to be more concerned about pocket size than what was accomplished. Why not just enjoy the matches and give these guys their due- I play the game very, very well - but even on those tables I could not come close to their speed- and I doubt many if any here could either.