@ireallyhatenoobs efren is one of a kind, seems to have every aspect of the cue sport down plus he has a HUGE heart. he's also not scared to try different things like learn a new game or travel to a place where he can't understand the language well - like he did in the US. yang got comfortable playing in Asia, and had too much to worry and can't seem to focus on improving his game..
@55vadamee It was not so much that his abilities plateaued but his lack of desire to continue to be a professional pool player held him back. In the past 5 years he has announced retirement twice (he just recently came back from retirement for a year). It's hard to make a living off pool and I certainly do not blame him to want to explore other paths in life, but I would love to see him end his career with a world title. Yang is full of natural talent, he just needs to be mentally strong!
@vincentwu That's really a pity. That's a problem for young players in every sport. They start off exceptionally strong for the first few years, and then they plateau for the rest of their lives.
@55vadamee i think yang has already passed his prime. he started playing professionally since maybe 1996 at the age of 16 or so to take the Osaka Open. then he make a pretty big name for himself all the way till the last 2 years.
Certainly not a stellar game for either player. I am a huge reyes fan but I will say this. I just watched a video here in which Chin-shun played a practically flawless rack against Bustamante. Give the kid a few years more experience and I think he will be pretty close to the top.
@tzytnt2007 These are pretty much standard at national and international amateur championships (e.g. EPBF) and professional open tournaments (WPA), though - no different from what these guys are used to playing all the time.
@ireallyhatenoobs same, as simple as 9 ball position play concepts can be.. i always seem to pick up a trick or two from watching efren play a match
vincentwu 4 months ago
@vincentwu Yes He Is My IDOL. Because Watching Efren He Is One Of a kind and very Exciting To Watch. :)
ireallyhatenoobs 4 months ago
@ireallyhatenoobs efren is one of a kind, seems to have every aspect of the cue sport down plus he has a HUGE heart. he's also not scared to try different things like learn a new game or travel to a place where he can't understand the language well - like he did in the US. yang got comfortable playing in Asia, and had too much to worry and can't seem to focus on improving his game..
vincentwu 4 months ago
@vincentwu so AS efren. efren is 48 in this year. :)
ireallyhatenoobs 4 months ago
@55vadamee It was not so much that his abilities plateaued but his lack of desire to continue to be a professional pool player held him back. In the past 5 years he has announced retirement twice (he just recently came back from retirement for a year). It's hard to make a living off pool and I certainly do not blame him to want to explore other paths in life, but I would love to see him end his career with a world title. Yang is full of natural talent, he just needs to be mentally strong!
vincentwu 8 months ago
@vincentwu That's really a pity. That's a problem for young players in every sport. They start off exceptionally strong for the first few years, and then they plateau for the rest of their lives.
55vadamee 8 months ago
@55vadamee i think yang has already passed his prime. he started playing professionally since maybe 1996 at the age of 16 or so to take the Osaka Open. then he make a pretty big name for himself all the way till the last 2 years.
vincentwu 8 months ago
Certainly not a stellar game for either player. I am a huge reyes fan but I will say this. I just watched a video here in which Chin-shun played a practically flawless rack against Bustamante. Give the kid a few years more experience and I think he will be pretty close to the top.
55vadamee 10 months ago
@LeonFleisherFan
lol....the tightest i have played is diamond pro....perhaps i should play more on tight tables....
thx for the knowledge, anyway
tzytnt2007 1 year ago
@tzytnt2007 These are pretty much standard at national and international amateur championships (e.g. EPBF) and professional open tournaments (WPA), though - no different from what these guys are used to playing all the time.
LeonFleisherFan 1 year ago