The 68-Year Old EFREN REYES Put to the Test | Battle of Generations 2023 

I've been playing pool at a high level for 40 years and Efren still has me saying how the Fuk did he do that? His ability to kill the cue ball in impossible situations is still unrivaled to this day.

Making the ball is only half the shot. Controlling where the cue ball goes is the other half. I am amazed at Efrin's mastery of cue ball control.

No one can ever replace this man when it comes to pool😊🇵🇭👌❤

I hope he keeps playing forever, though whenever he is ready to retire, we will have plenty of footage to rewatch and to enjoy for years to come. He's been a true blessing to this sport.

Funnest pool player to watch I've ever come across. Efran can still play better than most at his age. His eyesight is still strong.

Efren is the best ever hands down, his attitude and his game. He is a Champion!!

I think he is far from his former self, you cannot afford those to errors in top level competition and at his age and eye sight it would be difficult for his aging body to handle the pressure especially if the match involve time pressure. Just like the saying goes "The mind is willing but the body is weak". Efren is really a super human because at his age right now he can still defeat quality opponents like this one, at this level of opposition yes he can dominate but to compete for the top level competition I think he is still capable but the chances of winning is very small. Our old pool hero still wants to play and show his bag of tricks to the audience and their will come a time that he will truly hang his sticks and call it quits, their will never be another Efren Reyes and his contribution and exploits to the world of pool is really phenomenal.

there always a debate whether who's the goat in every sports Basketball has Jordan or LeBron Football has Messi or Ronaldo Boxing has Ali or Robinson but with Billiards we can all agree that Efren is standing alone at the top

He’s still the master he won’t put his Q down until he can’t move ❤️ won’t be another player or person like him just like Muhammad Ali

He can definitely play exhibitions like this one....but the grueling pace of tournament, where you have to play 3 or 4 matches in a day...I don't know if he can do that. He clearly hasn't lost his touch. Great video...I was smiling through the whole thing. I never fail to learn something watching Bata. He's the best.

On and off the table, Efren is a great roll model for generations to come. May God bless his remaining years.

Efren is g.o.a.t….. he is still a brilliant player,this is down to the fact he loves the game, god forbid but when he passes I think it will be with a cue in his hand and chalk on his shirt.🙏🏻

Even at 68, Efren is still a phenomenally skilled player! As far as I'm concerned, he is still the #1 player in the world! I am also 68, and have been playing pool since I was 14. One thing I've learned is that you never stop learning no matter how old you are and how much you think you know!

Whenever Efren plays a new player in his list, he’s really good at letting them own the first rack so he can study their abilities and weaknesses!

You know when Earl Strickland declares you as the best ever you most certainly are... Bata

Efren Manalang Reyes ("Bata" - meaning “the kid”) arrived in the US during the 1970s and won his way into pool history with a $14.00 Chinese manufactured pool cue he bought in Japan just before he arrive here…. I have played Efren a few years ago he is still a very, very great player!!!!

If he is serious enough when he was 14 racks ahead, he will have won that rack. Guess did not wanna destroy the spirit of a rising star.

I hope efren lives to play competitively till he hits 100!! I love these videos, everyone youve made blows my mind away👍

I really appreciate Efren’s skill at playing pool. I want to know how at his age he can physically cope with the travel. It takes me weeks to recover from the travel to/from the Philippines. I just find it magic he can travel this much and play at this level.

I have the feeling some mistakes were intentional out of some kind of respect for the opponent. Justin didn't jump shot neither once I think because he knows Efren doesn't like it... What do you think?

EFREN IS IMMORTAL LAGEND !!!! LOVE FROM INDONESIA

when his gone noooo one is covering the space. master of the table even after he retires 🎱🤴

As we just saw, Efren still has it and can compete with the best of them, as he is STILL, the BEST!!!

Not only "the Majician " but he is most Humble. May GOD bless him.

The old man still plays like a boss

Nunca ví un jugador más capaz que el Gran Maestro Reyes. Su juego parece magia. Dios lo bendiga siempre

Smoothest stoke ever. Magnificent position play. Keep on "truckin", Efren!

Efren just played around with the kid!!! His thinks 4-5 balls ahead in his brilliant mind. He is truly a pool genius! That kid did not stand a chance. Efren was probably controlling the odds of the game!!!

Humble tlga ni manong efren bata reyes pwde na yon sana taposin pero pinag laro pa tlga nya kasi yan ang dapat ❤

I saw a video of this same match where at the end, Justin asked Efren to repeat the 3 rail kick that he tried to attempt, as if Efren is his tutor. That was a very wholesome moment that shows Justin's respect to the Maestro

Great to see Efren's still got it.

No one can ever replace the GOAT

Thank you for these videos! Also thank you for using less cut shots to comedy clips. It really shows how much you have respect for Efren!

His skill level at that age is a thing of beauty

He truly is a great Magician !

He's The great Magician, end of discussion.

God's willing. Yes he can still play while enjoy with his family ❤

Master of grandmaster in pools

We all got 2 retire one day, never underestimate an old school legend.

Efren has forgotten more about pool than most players will ever know. He is capable of beating any player young or old.

Efren is the best the ULTIMATE GOAT

Efren is still a good player, that has the capability to SOMETIMES play at an elite level. But he is no longer good enough to compete successfully at 9 or 10 ball against the best players in the world. This is why he doesn't play in anymore of the big tournaments. But for him to still be playing as good as he does is amazing.

His table vision and ability to capitalize on mistakes is still top tier in pro level play. He could definitely continue his career. As long as he can stand up and hold a pool stick, he can play

God bless Efern Reyes 🙏🏼

The legend is hustlin the young talent 😂 he is giving many chances to catch up with scoring. Always does that. Efren old trainer Jack English or Pektus always cite it is not in the pocketing. How you carry or control the Madre or mother ball or white ball❤

just one word....magician 😎

Efren the great

No signs of retiring..he still have it..

Legend!

WHOAAAA 😮😱😮😱 Bata is Supersensational⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏🏽 Congratulations on a magnificent performance 🙏😃 Mr. Martin will certainly reach to the top of his game with a credible performance against a Legendary Master… who is also a “Teacher” learn well urchin!!! Thanks for sharing 🙏😊

Not really easy to play against Reyes, congrats to the talented American guy he has excellent control and a unique low reverse shot on the cue ball.

Forever the goat. However already retired once so he will never hang it up until he physically can’t keep his stroke. the legend!!!

He’s still Great let him play all the way to his heart desire. He’s still the best. Are you trying to take that from him earlier. (Title of the best)

Reyes has mutant powers. He hasn't told anyone and only uses his abilities for pool.

Helloo idol ang galing tagala ni Efren bata Reyes

Justine is the type of player that Efren beats here in the Philippines everyday in money bet battle. So don't underestimate Efren because of his age he still wins a lot. If you really want to see Efren's greatness put money on it and you will see how a true master he is.

Rey is Spanish for King. Reyes translates to Kings. Efren is the King of Pool many times over. Writing from Virginia, USA.

I don't think he'll retire as long as he's having fun.

I think he can still play well in matches like this. Saw him play live vs my friend here in Philippines from bout 3 metres away.. man can definitely still pot n play position like a maniac. It's just.. the hunger from real competitive play seems to lack compared to the younger players.

You can play billiard for as much as you want. For Bata Reyes, he is a living inspiration and no retirement, and guess what, he is far better, now when he started billiard.

Efren can still play probably as well as ever. He had some thin cuts and tough hits, he did as well as always. I think he still practices plenty and plays his favorite games. BUT I DOUBT Efren still wants to grind out tough traveling tournaments at his age and with his career winnings.

A few shots it seemed like Efren was going easy on his competition, especially that 8.

I believe he is now on his final tour for the rest of 2023.

Efron Reyes if you ever get this comment or anyone to get this message to him please please don't forget to make a pool lessons we would love and need your lesson to ad to the great game of pool if you can please make this a lesson for your students and fans who will always appreciate your legacy the magician Efron Reyes just a bucket list item for you to think about thanks

like brazilians like to say: "the one who is king never loses royalty". Efren is the fu..... goat

See the problem is with us Americans pool is just a game for fun we were taught but as a person from the Philippines they take the game so much more serious and efrain is the greatest ever of all time period!!!

winning this game with efren is just a bonus, playing with the living legend is already a win and an honor for justin martin

Still at the age of 68. No one can beat him to be god pf pool

this man can not be retired

Salute to EFREN .HE IS POOL MASTER G.O.A.T...GODBLESS HIM WITH GOOD HEALTH...🙏🙏🙏🥂

Efren BATA THE LEGEND👍👍

Magaling parin si sir efren sa kabila ng kanyang edad! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Pride of the Philippines...EFREN "BATA" REYES!!! 👏👏👏👏 Take care of your health always po. God bless you more, kuya.

Really enjoyed it. Thank you.👍👍😊😊

The GOAT right there! Still got that touch!

Sounds effects and meme just ruined the video

I hope Efren does what ever makes him happy! If that means playing competitive pool, then so be it! Whatever the case, I wish him good health and much happiness! ☮️🖖🏽

The goat was literally not serious he's just like Playing exhibition 😅

Retiring soon? Hell nah. He will continue to be the magician on Earth, heaven, and after life

Yes he can do it today and keep doing it for what he wants to do

Reyes stroke is as smooth as honey.

That was a great match!

Almost dropped my phone on that combo.

Younger player is a beast but probably mentally he broke down just a bit but by the time he recovered it was just a bit too late. Just remember he played the 🐐 Goat of billards and should hold his head high as he played great.🎉

My goat Efren Reyes

He is the king of pool full stop!!!!

He is The Best of the Best! THE GOAT! The One and only Efren The Great

He is amazing !!!!!!

The seven ball by Efren was an illegal shot. He was not frozen against the ball, as this would not have been an illegal placement of the cue ball. Then according to the rules when a cue ball and the object ball is separated by less than the distance of a piece of chalk if the shot (push) causes the cue ball to go over half the distance through the object ball without a masse then it's a foul. The technical aspects of the rule and the physics is that Efren actually hit the cue ball twice.

As to Efren's play, I thought it was aggressive and skilled beyond belief. His shot choices and ball control seem unhuman and impossible sometimes. As to his age affecting his play, I don't see it. It's not like tennis. It's more skill than muscle and as long as he keeps playing, he'll (I hope), be just fine.

He is like fine wine aged wine

That was a great match to watch.

Age is only a number ❤❤❤

He is still an excellent player! I don't know when he's going to retire, but it doesn't really look like anytime soon.

the goat idol magicians ph..

Men like this don't retire, unless their body does.

You should ask, will anytime, ANYBODY, reach his level, he is the ONE, he proofs Age doesn´t matter !

Que Campeón es Bata Reyes. Le da guerra al que sea.

He IS the best at what he does; in the entire 🌎

What gave you the impression that justin was overconfident and underestimated his opponent?