Efren Reyes
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You been sleeping, Dean? Efren just won a significant 10-ball tournament in the Philippines a couple days ago: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=384450
Jay said he'll be at the Derby (end of Jan.), and Chris (Bartram) wants 9/7 from the old man....only a handful would give EVEN a go playing 1P. He played superbly at the DCC last year.
BTW, he just won Manny Pacquiao's tourney...can be seen in many threads on here, now.
I agree!
I very short list of people who want to play him even 1 Pocket, I'd like to see the list?
I very short list of people who want to play him even 1 Pocket, I'd like to see the list?
Scott Frost has beaten Efren 5-6 plays in a row even for the cash. I would like to watch them both play everyday.
Good match ups..,
I'd like to see that too. I'd like to see Alex and Scott play again, Scott and Busty might be to watch now the Busty has been playing the game for a few years now.
Danny Smith and Scoot? Jeremy Jones and Scott?
I'd like to see that too. I'd like to see Alex and Scott play again, Scott and Busty might be to watch now the Busty has been playing the game for a few years now.
Danny Smith and Scoot? Jeremy Jones and Scott?
Efren
I've seen many of the greats play and played a few of them.
I've yet to see Efren play in person or meet him in person. This is definitely on my bucket list.
I've seen many of the greats play and played a few of them.
I've yet to see Efren play in person or meet him in person. This is definitely on my bucket list.
Which is exacly why he doesnt post pictures on AZ.What one must keep in mind is: how many nine and ten ball tournaments has Scott won?
Efren's tournament record in one pocket is way ahead of Scott's.
Fast Lenny
Scott Frost is a unbelievable talent, and a joy to watch play. Definitely one of my favorites. However him beating Efren lately, albeit a accomplishment is not the same as if he could have beaten him in his hay day. Which I would like to point out he would have no chance of beating the Efren of 10 years ago. I am not saying this to insult Mr Frost, but him or anyone else for that matter had no chance of beating Efren when he was younger at one pocket. The only person I think would have been able to stand up is the late great Ronnie Allen. Just unfortunate they missed each others primes.
Scott Frost is a unbelievable talent, and a joy to watch play. Definitely one of my favorites. However him beating Efren lately, albeit a accomplishment is not the same as if he could have beaten him in his hay day. Which I would like to point out he would have no chance of beating the Efren of 10 years ago. I am not saying this to insult Mr Frost, but him or anyone else for that matter had no chance of beating Efren when he was younger at one pocket. The only person I think would have been able to stand up is the late great Ronnie Allen. Just unfortunate they missed each others primes.
If this is true c'mon Bartram, Efren is 60 years old.
Scott Frost is a great player and he probably has the edge on Efren. But Efren can never be counted out playing anyone pool. Look Efren just loves to play too much. While others go on binges drinking, gambling and whatever he just keeps grinding it out playing pool. He's like a 14 y/o kid at the Boys Club banging balls around, he loves to play pool. Just watch him at DCC practicing all the time and matched up for $50 or $100 a game staying up all night and back practicing at 9AM getting ready for a match. He's incredibly long winded and expends low energy playing pool. He's like a marathon runner in that his pace and mindset are built for the long haul. Who plays at his speed given his age? He just won a big tournament in his home country against the TOP players in the world. That doesn't happen to 60+year olds. So how does it happen? It's magical that's how. You have to love what you are doing to accomplish what he does. Pixie Dust, Magic Wand and whatever else you can come up with or maybe a little Al Davis………Just win baby.
I hope to see the derby on dvd or live stream
i doubt that i will be able to attend
it would be interesting to see chris getting 9 to 7
i have the feeling that his game has improved and he would not be asking for a bad game
but i still doubt he would win
best wishes
dean
i doubt that i will be able to attend
it would be interesting to see chris getting 9 to 7
i have the feeling that his game has improved and he would not be asking for a bad game
but i still doubt he would win
best wishes
dean
Efren's coming back on January.
His love of pool and his ongoing enthusiasm is never more apparent than watching him win the Pac Man tournament. He looked like he was ready to run and jump out of the building. He was like a kid who had won his 1st tournament. Many of us have had the opportunity to watch him at Hard Times in Bellflower for years. He misses balls now that were automatic 10-15 years ago but my goodness he is 60! Anyone who is of that age or is approaching that age knows how the body and the eyes deteriorate. But what a special pleasure he has been over the years! What other champion gets off the plane and gets into non stop action? If the big money action is in the wings or being set up he will play the locals for chump change all night long giving up as much 15/3 just to be playing. He is SPECIAL!
Efren, he probably is the best of all time......just keep in mind he wasn't alone
Allen Hopkins played Efren's level, just a different style. Nick Varner is also a formidable opponent for Efren - this is nothing new to Efren, he's known it for years. Buddy Hall has also beaten Efren several times in major one pocket tournaments.
This is nothing against Efren, he probably is the best of all time......just keep in mind there were several players that he wouldn't/couldn't spot one ball.
Allen Hopkins played Efren's level, just a different style. Nick Varner is also a formidable opponent for Efren - this is nothing new to Efren, he's known it for years. Buddy Hall has also beaten Efren several times in major one pocket tournaments.
This is nothing against Efren, he probably is the best of all time......just keep in mind there were several players that he wouldn't/couldn't spot one ball.
It is always good to hear from CJ,sometimes a really great player
can understand everything about the game including the relative
abilities of the players better than someone like me who loves the game
but posses little understanding of the inner workings
thanks to CJ for his insights,you may have kept me from losing
again
dean
can understand everything about the game including the relative
abilities of the players better than someone like me who loves the game
but posses little understanding of the inner workings
thanks to CJ for his insights,you may have kept me from losing
again
dean
I agree.
Dean, you can never loose, to much class for that, even without the pics:smile:.
Take care
Chrippa
The difference is Efren in 60 and still a world class player who a lot of today's younger players won't play without weight. The only comparable guy I can think of is Irving Crane in terms of being able to stay at the highest level for so long.