Scott, your commentary is so natural and informative, it tells a live and flowing story during the game, I hope the people signing your checks realize that!
Short Rack Banks has been around for loooong time. This match is from the Derby City Classic, which is started in 1999. But they were playing short rack banks long before that. In years before, the common banks game would be full-rack (15 balls). Billy has won the Derby City Banks title before. Efren’s best finish was runner up (twice).
Scott, I am relatively new to the Derby, and I just have to say that I have watched alot of billiards, snooker and others. I am so impressed with your natural commentary, on the fly assessment, and 'accurate' judgement of the mindset of the players during the matches, Superb brother!
That's the best pool commentary I've heard! Also, not having seen this level bank pool, I had assumed a higher percentage of pots. So there's hope for the mediocre among us!
I love watching these guys play. Good shots, good strategy, and I really enjoyed the commentary since I am pretty ignorant on the concept and rules of bank pool.
He has the perfect voice and demeanor AND knowledge of the rolls. It is not merely knowledge of the game, he has deep knowledge of the ball rolls too and elucidates it very well. Instead of a radio disc jokey or a play by play baseball announcer, he has a much more even tone. I can see the channel name and logo. Pool loving birds sitting on a perch, discussing the game. Almost any bird... just not a vulture.
Have to agree/ throw in my two cents’ worth: yes sir, your commentary is the best I’ve heard. It sets a perfect tone; knowledgeable, laid back yet engaging and imbued with real appreciation for the game and players.👍🏻Thank you.
I'm infatuated fr real.. But always thought you pot one to nine it seems like you have to bank every shot pot but no clue it was like this just watctchin for the magician but bulky Thorpe is force of nature ❤
They are playing ‘short rack’ bank Pool. So they rack just like in 9ball but it’s a different game for sure. They could use any 9 balls but 1-9 is neater
That Three ball bank to the side Mr. Thorpe did from just above the corner @ about 7:00 was sweet. I have a couple of those posted and off the end rail too.
Efren is a Goat in Billiard Game but because of his age and bad shoulder, he has difficulty to play the game already. If he is still in his prime tgis game is easy win for him.
Efren accepted the loss like a man. And youre here commenting like a typical sore loser does. The world already knows Efren is the GOAT of pool. Why are you whining?
Bata didn’t even play in the US until he was in his 40’s. I imagine his prime started well before then and has lasted all the way until what, maybe 2-4 years ago or so. He’s admitted his vision isn’t the best anymore and he isn’t playing as much as he used to but I still see him playing in some large int’l events and playing in multiple games at events. Perhaps his Efran prime has passed and he’s now just playing at the level of other players primes hahaha.
I've never seen this format before. I used to play alot in my youth but this is neat. I figure it gets boring and easy being a pro, this being invented to challange good players. I put lots of hours in pool halls, i kiss it. Efren still playing is amazing, i remember him when he had dark hair
Thanks for the video. It is always good to watch "The Magician". I was happy to see Efren not win. Occasionally it is good to realize that Efren is human. Watching him, it is easy to forget that he isn't a pool machine 😂. However, we all know that Efren is "The Goat"!
Nice match. Billy is very accurate in those bank shots. Very happy to see the legend still enjoying playing pool! Whatever the score is, i just want to see Efren play.
GEEZ, how does anyone beat Thorpe when he's playing like that in those first two games? A pro master class, there. Billy's later four railer was a thing of beauty. "He's body Englished that ball straight into the hole". How come that virtually never works for me, not in ANY sport? :-) That two holding up on Efren in the corner, 4th game, really surprised me. They were playing tight for new cloth, that's for sure. Jaw those balls much at all and they just stand proud. At 2-0 I said to my wife that even Efren was probably cooked, unless he really came alive and Billy went cold...should have known better. To the hill-hill point, anyway. Thanks for the commentary, Scott, and yeah, Rail birds does a great job for a relatively shoestring operation, especially. I gave you the like, and I don't hand those out like candy. Fun match, including the safety work. Lengthen with a high cue ball? Now that is NOT what I would expect. I would expect the opposite. I'm going to have to work that one out, from a physics standpoint.
@@evanb.4308Dude! Have you not been around pool much? Nobody shares your opinion of The Magician! You might want to read up a bit on Efren before making a comment like that.
@@andycason1560 lol you know nothing about pool... During the early age of Efren and was playing on his prime, I just whooped his ass on all pool disciplines. I did not become popular as he is because I've chosen to pursue my career as a businessman. Not like you, just an avid fan of a sore loser Efren. Butthurt Andy 🖕
@@evanb.4308 Reyes was at least 68 years old at the time of this match and still very competitive. Do you have something against Philipinos? You sound bias. Have you seen his lifetime accomplishments?
Nah, Reyes continues to get a beating. As an American SVB is the G.O.A.T. Billy Thorpe is next.. Reyes must be between top 30-50.. Even Reyes can't surpass the accomplishments of Shane Van Boening and Billy Thorpe.. These two are the legends of pool. There will be a Boening and Thorpe cup soon.... Filipinos sucks in the world of pool. Great players can only be found on American soil.
Efran in his prime was the best, but this is a sobering reminder that age happens to everyone. He was still competitive, which deserves a well done at 69.
My favorite game is bank shot only. The rules are bank shot the ball you hitting or the cue ball must hit 2 rails. And call your shot. This will make you a better player
Can you please get Scott or overdub the other commentary from the other pool matches? But seriously, he's exceptional for both perspective and lets the play be the focus instead of interrupting the experience. Best commentary and others should really pay attention to that nuance he has.
Efren would annilate Thorpe in his younger years. Age has caught up to the magician. Great match. And Thorpe is probably the best banker in the world right now.
@@menzieking9096 Not even close.. Reyes will never surpass Billy Thorpe's accomplishments in the world of pool.. Efren sucks. BT is the true legend of this sport. The one and only. The G.O.A.T - Billy Thorpe
I’ve been trying for years to understand different pool games and this just confuses me even more. I don’t get it at all. Some of the shots they make seem to make no sense
I assume both for evading the double hit of the cue ball (cue ball getting into the banking ball path) and also due to position after shot. Speed also shortens te banking angle needed, so that may also be what they are calculating for.
Commentary is absolutely exceptional!!
Mute modus
@bincancakir: totally agree!
The knowledge on the commentary is very nice with the complexities of a game like this
Scott, your commentary is so natural and informative, it tells a live and flowing story during the game, I hope the people signing your checks realize that!
Of course we realize that, that's WHY we continue to sign his checks 😂😂
Wow. Thanks for this video. Great commentary.
First time watching a bank game didnt even know it was a thing till now. Very long game. Great commentary.
Short Rack Banks has been around for loooong time. This match is from the Derby City Classic, which is started in 1999. But they were playing short rack banks long before that. In years before, the common banks game would be full-rack (15 balls). Billy has won the Derby City Banks title before. Efren’s best finish was runner up (twice).
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What a time to be alive! Grateful for you all. cheers!
God bless me with having to see this beautiful match while hearing Mr. Scott's great and ASMR-ish commentary. What a treat. 👏👏👏
Thanks!
You're welcome, and thank you!
Wow!! Amazing skills from a legend and a young gun who will hopefully go on to achieve a great long term career. Great commentary is a bonus!
Fascinating commentary by Mr Frost.
Efren knows and plays so many discipline of pool/billiards, it is amazing really
The freezer has spoken!😳
@@timothystys9938 so does the heater.
I'd still beat him
but he is afraid of snooker. wonder why? theres only one video of him playing snooker. he played terribly. terrible action
Because in the Philippines no one plays Snooker.
Good commentary Scott, I like a single person commentary. 👍
Scott, I am relatively new to the Derby, and I just have to say that I have watched alot of billiards, snooker and others. I am so impressed with your natural commentary, on the fly assessment, and 'accurate' judgement of the mindset of the players during the matches, Superb brother!
Agreed!!
Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
Billy Thorpe sucks
Efren Reyes the GOAT..
Great players, great shots, and great commentary. Thanks Scott.
thanks for this treat.
Hypnotizing commentary. 10/10
That's the best pool commentary I've heard! Also, not having seen this level bank pool, I had assumed a higher percentage of pots. So there's hope for the mediocre among us!
Never knew bank pool was a thing. Fun to watch!
Great game. I didn't know even there was such a game.Awsome for both players.
Thanks Scott great job.
I always enjoy watching Efren play, and Billy is excellent at banking for sure.
I love watching these guys play. Good shots, good strategy, and I really enjoyed the commentary since I am pretty ignorant on the concept and rules of bank pool.
Thanks Scott, nice channel happy new year 2024
Nice To watch 👏👏🌷🙏
Wow! Great game.
What a treat
Amazing!!!
Amazing game 👏🏾
Such a treat for all of us to have Scott commentating these great matches!
He has the perfect voice and demeanor AND knowledge of the rolls. It is not merely knowledge of the game, he has deep knowledge of the ball rolls too and elucidates it very well. Instead of a radio disc jokey or a play by play baseball announcer, he has a much more even tone. I can see the channel name and logo. Pool loving birds sitting on a perch, discussing the game. Almost any bird... just not a vulture.
He's also playing at the table next to them!
Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
@@evanb.4308don't be talking rubbish efreyn beta Reyes is king
@@maryryan9464 a King? KingKong lol
That was a hell of a match
Just watching HIS game So much and I’m young 66-year-old man From New York City Has Improved My Game So Much! I love watching him
great stuff
Scott, your commentary is great bro, thank you
Have to agree/ throw in my two cents’ worth: yes sir, your commentary is the best I’ve heard.
It sets a perfect tone; knowledgeable, laid back yet engaging and imbued with real appreciation for the game and players.👍🏻Thank you.
Beautiful done 💯
Frost doing commentary and playing in the background at same time haha
Efren is my favorite player.
nah, Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
@@evanb.4308you need medical attention.
Thorpe has a lot more to prove himself, champ@@evanb.4308
@@evanb.4308who? billy thorpe who is that?
@@evanb.4308😂😂😂 you're a 🤡 brother.
Scott Frost a.k.a. The Freezer! Such a cool name! No pun intended, I really enjoyed your commentary. Great match!
EFREN REYES IS THE LEGENDARY PLAYER IN THE WORLD ❤❤❤
The Efren highlight clips have spoiled us !
Never seen him "miss" so many shots ...
He's got a bad shoulder which has affected him. Also, he IS 69.
Because it's not on prime anymore
@@gopcongressnice
Bank pool is a lot of defense as well
He is not in his prime already and with bad shoulder give him difficulty to play.
Top-notch commentary on a fabulous game per usual.
The MASTER Efren Pata, a fan from AUK NZ.❤😊🎉.🎉..
69 years old beating men in they prime, put a stamp on that. Greatest of all Time.
Yesss more bank pool videos plz
There will be more coming :)
@@RailbirdsTVBilly Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
@@evanb.4308um no
Hell of a good match! As always The Freezer is great company for any occasion.
Good place for perishable food
Bank pool, Thorpe, Reyes, and The Freezer announcing. What more can you ask for in one video?
I'm infatuated fr real.. But always thought you pot one to nine it seems like you have to bank every shot pot but no clue it was like this just watctchin for the magician but bulky Thorpe is force of nature ❤
They are playing ‘short rack’ bank Pool. So they rack just like in 9ball but it’s a different game for sure. They could use any 9 balls but 1-9 is neater
What are they doing under the left side of the table when they swap turns??
There are ball racks there and they are placing the banks they made on their sides
That Three ball bank to the side Mr. Thorpe did from just above the corner @ about 7:00 was sweet. I have a couple of those posted and off the end rail too.
you mean the 13 ball, @6:53?
Efren is a Goat in Billiard Game but because of his age and bad shoulder, he has difficulty to play the game already. If he is still in his prime tgis game is easy win for him.
I’ve watched Efren play banks as much as anyone. He was never as good as Billy at short rack banks.
Efren accepted the loss like a man. And youre here commenting like a typical sore loser does. The world already knows Efren is the GOAT of pool. Why are you whining?
Bro, just admit that other people can be good at pool as well ☠️
@thatsnonsense2907thatsnonsense.
Bata didn’t even play in the US until he was in his 40’s. I imagine his prime started well before then and has lasted all the way until what, maybe 2-4 years ago or so. He’s admitted his vision isn’t the best anymore and he isn’t playing as much as he used to but I still see him playing in some large int’l events and playing in multiple games at events. Perhaps his Efran prime has passed and he’s now just playing at the level of other players primes hahaha.
Man oh man...I despise these pockets😣 ..but ALWAYS a treat to watch the 🐐 Reyes on a table☝😎👍
The commentator said it best when he said, it’s exciting to watch Thorpe play bank pool, and it’s always exciting to watch efran play any kind of pool
freezer is the best announcer on this channel. the passion is palpable.
I own a Diamond Professional table, and suck as a pool player, but LOVE playing banks by myself. Billy is awesome!!
Lovely video
Great commentary
Billy Thorpe's tune *Children of the Sun* is so badass 😄
😂😂😂
I love to watch bank shot pool
I've never seen this format before. I used to play alot in my youth but this is neat. I figure it gets boring and easy being a pro, this being invented to challange good players. I put lots of hours in pool halls, i kiss it. Efren still playing is amazing, i remember him when he had dark hair
Scott, are you just doing these commentaries for your channel or are these events you are hired to commentate? You are really good!
The number of times i said got dayum when billy made a ball... he is truly something else entirely
find the "BEST" 69 year old pool player anywhere and put them both in a game with Efren !
I'm glad guy on couch was able to talk me through this m
We need scott frost and jeromy jones to be commentators...that would be awesome to listen to
I have to learn that 4-rail shot although I only have the opportunity to play pool 6 hours a month.
Thanks for the video. It is always good to watch "The Magician". I was happy to see Efren not win. Occasionally it is good to realize that Efren is human. Watching him, it is easy to forget that he isn't a pool machine 😂. However, we all know that Efren is "The Goat"!
Nice match. Billy is very accurate in those bank shots. Very happy to see the legend still enjoying playing pool! Whatever the score is, i just want to see Efren play.
At 14:00, why doesn't the rail-first carom count as a point in bank pool? What is the rule far a point... No?
Combos and caroms are not legal in bank pool (even if you call it)
@@RailbirdsTVI believe no kicks as well (cannot let cue hit off cushion first belre object ball contact)?
Great commentator!
The commentary is excellent, you should become an all sport commentator.!!
You have a broadcasting voice....well done.
After the first two racks, I thought it'd be a whitewash and then I remembered it was Efren.... And there was plenty of time bar left lol😊
Scott frost should just go into radio with that voice
What a pool chess match!👍
A beautiful game just the two players give the best for the win , like before the Filipino legend competing around the world ❤
GEEZ, how does anyone beat Thorpe when he's playing like that in those first two games? A pro master class, there. Billy's later four railer was a thing of beauty.
"He's body Englished that ball straight into the hole". How come that virtually never works for me, not in ANY sport? :-)
That two holding up on Efren in the corner, 4th game, really surprised me. They were playing tight for new cloth, that's for sure. Jaw those balls much at all and they just stand proud.
At 2-0 I said to my wife that even Efren was probably cooked, unless he really came alive and Billy went cold...should have known better. To the hill-hill point, anyway.
Thanks for the commentary, Scott, and yeah, Rail birds does a great job for a relatively shoestring operation, especially. I gave you the like, and I don't hand those out like candy. Fun match, including the safety work.
Lengthen with a high cue ball? Now that is NOT what I would expect. I would expect the opposite. I'm going to have to work that one out, from a physics standpoint.
Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks..
@evanb.4308 you are suck not reyes. Reyes is old compared to his opponent. But when reyes when his prime. This dude is piece of cake
@@crit-gaming644 and you're a piece of shit. better get a life butthurt kiddo
@@evanb.4308Dude! Have you not been around pool much? Nobody shares your opinion of The Magician! You might want to read up a bit on Efren before making a comment like that.
@@andycason1560 lol you know nothing about pool... During the early age of Efren and was playing on his prime, I just whooped his ass on all pool disciplines. I did not become popular as he is because I've chosen to pursue my career as a businessman. Not like you, just an avid fan of a sore loser Efren. Butthurt Andy 🖕
Nice match. I will remember Billy Thorpe.
Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
@@evanb.4308 Now that would be a good Duel. But no need to be disrespectful of one of the Greatest in the history of pool.
@@DavidWolfensperger Nah, Reyes is not that great. He just got owned by Billy Thorpe..
@@evanb.4308 Reyes was at least 68 years old at the time of this match and still very competitive. Do you have something against Philipinos? You sound bias. Have you seen his lifetime accomplishments?
Nah, Reyes continues to get a beating. As an American SVB is the G.O.A.T. Billy Thorpe is next.. Reyes must be between top 30-50.. Even Reyes can't surpass the accomplishments of Shane Van Boening and Billy Thorpe.. These two are the legends of pool. There will be a Boening and Thorpe cup soon.... Filipinos sucks in the world of pool. Great players can only be found on American soil.
Efren is a wise man he knows the bigger price.
Great for tv pool.
Mr. Efren looks like A master Billiards 🎱 Boss off a video game almost impossible to beat
We need a Scott and JJ duo on all matches.
Efran in his prime was the best, but this is a sobering reminder that age happens to everyone. He was still competitive, which deserves a well done at 69.
Efren your still the greatest player of all time in my opinion
Why are blocking the picture with your sd.?
I wish Efren would open a pool school to to pass his skill.
i ha e never seen this tipe of pool play can someone please explain
Can you play 2 or 3 rail bank shots?
My favorite game is bank shot only. The rules are bank shot the ball you hitting or the cue ball must hit 2 rails. And call your shot. This will make you a better player
Please explain to me How did he won game 1?
28:10 why was it not counted?
It didn't go in the pocket he called
Another Classic event everlasting to year 5000 & beyond
Can you please get Scott or overdub the other commentary from the other pool matches? But seriously, he's exceptional for both perspective and lets the play be the focus instead of interrupting the experience. Best commentary and others should really pay attention to that nuance he has.
Efren would annilate Thorpe in his younger years. Age has caught up to the magician. Great match. And Thorpe is probably the best banker in the world right now.
In game 3, @ 36:15, why does Billy give Efren the ball he made?
I just seen where they counted it for Billy but Scott said he gave it to efren...
Billy Thorp is tough to beat. Grate players both.
Billy Thorpe is the real 🐐. He can outplay Efren in all Pool disciplines. even in a 3 cushion carom. Reyes sucks.
Billy Thorp is not even half of what Efren is..who are you to disrespect a legend
@@menzieking9096 Not even close.. Reyes will never surpass Billy Thorpe's accomplishments in the world of pool.. Efren sucks. BT is the true legend of this sport. The one and only. The G.O.A.T - Billy Thorpe
@@evanb.4308yawn
You're a bonafied troll! Either that, or you don't know wth you speak of! Either way it's not good@@evanb.4308
Damn , that is a big table.
Grand Master of Billiards vs Bank Master.
Are combos kicks and caroms not allowed in bank pool?
Correct. Not allowed. Must go clean, and must call it.
Get into the patch !!
Skip "in my opinion," Scott. Whose else would it bw? And yours is knowledgeable. Thanks
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I’ve been trying for years to understand different pool games and this just confuses me even more. I don’t get it at all. Some of the shots they make seem to make no sense
why are they hammering the cross-sides ?? play smooth = more accuracy... well
I assume both for evading the double hit of the cue ball (cue ball getting into the banking ball path) and also due to position after shot. Speed also shortens te banking angle needed, so that may also be what they are calculating for.
What cue is Efren using?