I've never been a Cliff fan and there are half a dozen guys I like better than Kane today. But come on Cliff could not hold a torch to Kane... This video is pretty good evidence. A rookie Kane nearly knocking off Cliff in his prime? Kane is the best whether you like him or respect him or not.
Cliff Swain is freakin amazing, he's 36 years old here, still slamming that ball harder than the kids in their 20s. No way in hell Kane would beat Cliff in his prime, he was just unstoppable.
I would have been nice to see these guys play when they were both in their prime. Cliff, from a historical perspective, is probably the best all time. Time will tell if Kane can surpass some of Cliff's monster career stats (65 pro tournament wins, 668 match wins). But, Kane got the best of him head-to-head - 11 to 8, gave Cliff the worst beating ever in the '04 US Open final (1,3,0), and has a better winning %. I think Kane, in his prime, would have beaten Cliff in his prime. We'll never know.
lmao.......cliff swain lucky!!!lmao ..yeah right...what is he on drugs or something,he's on the court with, {the best there is} {the best there was} {and the best there ever will be}!!!! cliff rulez 4life;D~
I've never been a Cliff fan and there are half a dozen guys I like better than Kane today. But come on Cliff could not hold a torch to Kane... This video is pretty good evidence. A rookie Kane nearly knocking off Cliff in his prime? Kane is the best whether you like him or respect him or not.
leestitzel 1 year ago
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It pisses me off that Cliff Swain hits the backhand splat so easily despite that it's the hardest shot in racquetball.
JJKadderly 2 years ago
Cliff Swain is freakin amazing, he's 36 years old here, still slamming that ball harder than the kids in their 20s. No way in hell Kane would beat Cliff in his prime, he was just unstoppable.
wideeyedhopeful 2 years ago
no man, kane would woop cliff swains ass, with his right hand tied to his leg
armatold 2 years ago
@armatold haha, "with his right hand tied to his leg" nice, especially since he's left-handed. :D
Fernandez218 1 year ago
@wideeyedhopeful What!?!
Kane would give Cliff a tour of the court if they played each other in their primes. I shouldn't even have to explain myself in saying that.
ClickThisUser 1 year ago
@wideeyedhopeful Your fucking nuts......
NateWI2417 3 weeks ago
They really do need line judges. This one-ref-calling-stuff-from-the-top thing is kinda gay and leaves stuff ambiguous.
Fernandez218 3 years ago 3
Kane wasn't in the zone that game.
Fernandez218 3 years ago
cliff is a beast hes also my cuz
lacrosse9 3 years ago
Kane will go down as the best ever, has every shot and a drive serve that will dominate for years...
TheCloser20 3 years ago
I would have been nice to see these guys play when they were both in their prime. Cliff, from a historical perspective, is probably the best all time. Time will tell if Kane can surpass some of Cliff's monster career stats (65 pro tournament wins, 668 match wins). But, Kane got the best of him head-to-head - 11 to 8, gave Cliff the worst beating ever in the '04 US Open final (1,3,0), and has a better winning %. I think Kane, in his prime, would have beaten Cliff in his prime. We'll never know.
steve51865 3 years ago 3
"I think Kane, in his prime, would have beaten Cliff in his prime. We'll never know."
I'd put all my money on that
helianimal 3 years ago
man! what a great clip! i dont know whether or not cliff was lucky but these two were simply amazing!!! i cant wait to see kane on the tour again!
RballerTrey 3 years ago
lmao.......cliff swain lucky!!!lmao ..yeah right...what is he on drugs or something,he's on the court with, {the best there is} {the best there was} {and the best there ever will be}!!!! cliff rulez 4life;D~
debhec88 3 years ago