Corey beat him playing one pocket at the Derby this year. Yeah he was getting weight, but he also got the dough.
Efren playing even, I agree, he has the stone nuts. But who plays him even ?
Not knocking Efren here. IMO he is the best EVER. Just so happened he couldn't outrun the weight on that night. If I would of been able to get to the window they would of got my money too.
That's why they play the game.
At that level anybody is capable of winning on a given night. That is why I think the tier below the elite gets way more action. People think they have a better shot, and are more willing to gamble. No body wants to bet serious money against a champion unless they think the weight is just too much for the guy too handle. Where as with a guy like Bartrum or Hennesse or even Chohan, you know it is gambling and definitly will not be a sure thing, but they are somewhat human and can make a mistake every once in awhile.
So I guess the question is : Is the best gambler the guy who rarely loses because he rarely plays or the guy with a little lower winning percentage but is always in action ?
I don't know. I do know there is 1 guy I will bet high with, and 3 or 4 more I bet on when ever the chance arises, no matter who they are playing. Everything else is just fun to sweat.