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Originally Posted by phisherman
Efren Reyes is an amazing player. Probably the best I've ever seen in person, though some of the old school locals here would compete for that spot at times, e.g. Dave Matlock, Mike Banks, etc. They're all sharp as hell too.
And I agree 100% with what you said. Intelligence revolves around problem solving, the ability to abstract and recognizing patterns.
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You've seen him in person as well? Was it during a pro match or off-strip/afterhours? About 27 years years ago, I saw him in an off-strip place pull off a shot to win a match for $50,000 that defies explanation. And he called the pocket. Basically the cue and 9 were frozen, the 9's natural angle would take it into the side rail at about the 2nd diamond. He looked it over, walked around the table, chalked up, pointed with his cue at the side pocket across from him, got down and stroked across the cue, sending it 3 rails while the cue went in the opposite direction 3 rails. They collided back in the middle of the table, and the nine caromed into the side pocket. Most insane billiards shot for money I've ever seen.
And the fact that he worked it out and committed to the shot in less than 30 seconds is utterly amazing.