Efren's Stroke Analysis (Part 2)

[predator]

I think Corey has more power in his draw stroke than Efren and Ralf combined.
Efren has the edge over other two in his special kill shots.
While Ralf is probably best at long straight in shots.

 

[JoeyA]

Not sure if I completely agree with this. I think Thorsten always looks so robotic. I think it's a "different strokes for different folks" sort of thing. It definitely works for Efren and Busty though. They remain so calm and loose. I'm sure it also helps from getting too upset at the table.

Steven, I think most professional pool players have a robotic motion. They all have a repetitive motion and that is robotic. Those who don't do the same thing over and over (robotic motion) have lots of ups and downs. I think the different styles of motion found in players is something to consider and emulate. As you said, different strokes for different folks. Personally I think even Efren's motions are robotic. Yes robotic, but with loose and fluid motion like that of someone who practices Tai Chi, repetitive and therefore robotic. Keith McCready rises almost on every shot, Allen Hopkins short strokes everything, Buddy Hall is a rock, Alex Pagulayan is a tiny stick of dynamite and Earl Strickland personifies the competitive spirti of nine ball but all of their stroke motions are repetitive and robotic, some just more fluid and flowing because of their individual styles but robotic nevertheless.

I think some players are criticized for their robotic actions away from the table, seldom showing emotion nor spending time with fans and that is a no-no for most fans. When the game is over, we want to see what that person is besides a great pool player. Most of the pros let you see that after a good match and it is a pleasure to see them let loose and unwind.

I am still waiting for Thorsten to give us one of those crazy looks after a win like his Avatar on AZ and let loose a bit because you know he has to be one cool guy if he can put up an Avatar like that.

Every player whould remain emotionless while at the table because I believe that is the only way a professional pool player can play their best pool. It is nice to see a little woofing before and after a match as well as a player releasing some of that pent up emotion after a job well done but not during the match. It gives the fans a little something to talk about.

JoeyA

 

[Klopek]

Not sure if I completely agree with this. I think Thorsten always looks so robotic. I think it's a "different strokes for different folks" sort of thing. It definitely works for Efren and Busty though. They remain so calm and loose. I'm sure it also helps from getting too upset at the table.

Steven, this sentence is open to the wrong interpretation.

"Some poolplayers try too hard to remain perfectly still. They become stiff and robotic like, which can be a good thing or a bad thing."

In Thorston's case it's a good thing, in Strickland's case it's a bad thing. Stiff was mentioned first, which defines how I view "being robotic". I'm not so much talking about stroke consistency or repetition, rather an awkward inflexible appearance that comes from gripping too tight and clenching the rear arm muscles, (usually associated with match pressure).

In regards to a later post, I don't agree that Efren is robotic like. Robotic means rigid and locked into a precise motion. Efren has a lot of body movement during his cueing action. Robots don't bobble while they're going though their motions.

The point I failed to make was, being relaxed at all times is what makes Efren the king of all champions.