Efren Reyes always gets a nod, but then you have Mike Sigel and Nick Varner. I wouldn't have thought of that in a million years. Pause the video, look at the position, and try to guess what he does.
I challenge you to watch Strickland's 1st shot after the break. He also has a list of accomplishments that is right up there with any legend.ĮDIT: I just re-watched that Strickland match linked above. Some break harder(Dechaine, Bustamante) but the only word I have for SVB's break is magic. I don't think anyone can make a legit case that there has ever been a player with a break that smooth and consistent. I like watching those videos of the old timers, but the thing that always stands out is the break. There is something to be said for Shane too. At the time of its filming Sigel was the man to beat. Sigel tries all his standard Sigel sharking BS but Earl could care less and just wrecks him. This match where he plays Sigel is so sweet. In his prime he was head and shoulders above his contemporaries. Also because they’re as enjoyable to watch as it gets.Ĭolor of money match between Earl and Efren.Įarl the Pearl baby. The greatest pool match ever is pretty easy to find. Guys like McCready and Mark Tadd come to mind. However there are other guys people argue was the best for a time. Lassiter, mosconi, Varner, Hall, Strickland, and Archer are big names who had some years as the “best” in the world. The IPT thing was in his later years as well. All the while winning his share of other tourney types. When the IPT rolled around to bring big money 8-ball, on nap cloth, he rolled right through that as well. The number 2 guy was getting weight, and destroyed. However, that doesn’t really need to be held against him for this conversation.Įfren gets the nod because of the length of time, and game types in which no one wanted to play him even. In fact he did play before temple racking became the norm and he was just another guy. Someone like Shane has his biggest strength taken away if he played in the prior generations. However you have to understand that what we think of as “pool” has changed quite a bit over the years. For a demonstration of what Teflon Treatment can do for you billiard cloth, check out our Billiard Cloth Video Guide.Like most have said, Efren is kind of the run away. Teflon helps to cloth resist moisture and guards the cloth from staining. If you want professional-grade playability from your table, and want to ensure the quality of your cloth doesn’t deteriorate in the future, worsted is your best choice.Ī great option for both napped and worsted cloth is called Teflon Treatment. Worsted cloth is a flatter weave and is more expensive, but it promotes a faster play of ball and prolongs the life of the cloth. If you’re an average player and want to save a little bit of money on your table purchase, napped cloth may be right for you. It requires more brushing, a little more maintenance, and may slow the ball down a bit in standard play. Napped cloth is a loop weave, and has a “nap” to it as the name describes. Worsted billiard cloth is a higher quality and is noted for its enhanced playability and durability. Napped billiard cloth is considered standard and is generally included with most tables purchased by consumers. There are several different brands of billiard cloth, but basically only two types: Napped and Worsted.
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