I met Earl through Jerry Powers. Hung out at Jerry's house and played a few hours with Earl. Earl is the way he is in competition because of 2 things: He is the single most passionate player to ever hold a cue, and holds himself to an incredibly high unattainable standard. Earl plays BETTER when he's pissed off. Also a unique feature in a pool player, but true nonetheless. He gets himself worked up purposely at the table. Earl isn't a bad guy, or disrespectful. Quite the opposite, actually.
@@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13 Great points. I always thought, like McEnroe in tennis, some guys need a little "revving up" to play their best. Don't know who this Powers guy is, but man, consider yourself lucky to shoot with Earl. Wish it was me.
@scottisitoro3953 Thanks! Jerry is a cue maker, player, and instructor from Texas. "Jerico cues". Hands down the best sneaky pete cue I have ever held and played with, and that includes many many other customs. He also developed the stinger jump/break cue for mcdermott. He is also a national champion at 8 ball and one pocket. Jerry is getting on in years and battling back and eye issues, but he still plays a mean game. Another thing he excels at is instruction. He brought my 9 ball break from inconsistent at best to undeniably top tier in less than a day. His custom sneaky pete and Stinger jump/break cues are among the best available cues bar none. If you ever have a chance, pick one up. I promise you won't regret it. In any case, shooting pool with Earl the Pearl will always be one of the coolest experiences of my life.
@@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13 Wow, Jerry certainly has impressive credentials, for sure. Again, I'm really envious of your practice time with Earl. Wish he'd tour Chicago area.
He keeps teaching great pool and great shots. I hope those legends never quit playing. Win or lose.
I see Earl wears a natural weight belt now.
Sure.
500 crunches/day, 3-5 mile run..his abs look phenomenal, right?
great game by marvin, beating earl is no mean feat. you can't afford to give him a chance.
Good game by Marvin. Though not as precise and smooth in white ball positioning. He won it by sheer skill in pocketing balls
Looks like Earl has given up running 5 miles a day.
Marvin Paes vs Kakek Earl 😃☕
Earl got smoked! 🚬 😳
Asis, yet another Phillipino tough player,
looks like still using a wooden shaft.
Watching Earl the Girl lose never gets old! :)
where is Efren ? glad the young guy won seems humble and nice like Efren
Strickland. Doesn't deserve even a single win. Disrespectful player.
I met Earl through Jerry Powers. Hung out at Jerry's house and played a few hours with Earl. Earl is the way he is in competition because of 2 things:
He is the single most passionate player to ever hold a cue, and holds himself to an incredibly high unattainable standard.
Earl plays BETTER when he's pissed off. Also a unique feature in a pool player, but true nonetheless. He gets himself worked up purposely at the table.
Earl isn't a bad guy, or disrespectful. Quite the opposite, actually.
@@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13 Great points.
I always thought, like McEnroe in tennis,
some guys need a little "revving up" to play their best.
Don't know who this Powers guy is, but man,
consider yourself lucky to shoot with Earl. Wish it was me.
@scottisitoro3953 Thanks!
Jerry is a cue maker, player, and instructor from Texas. "Jerico cues". Hands down the best sneaky pete cue I have ever held and played with, and that includes many many other customs. He also developed the stinger jump/break cue for mcdermott. He is also a national champion at 8 ball and one pocket. Jerry is getting on in years and battling back and eye issues, but he still plays a mean game.
Another thing he excels at is instruction. He brought my 9 ball break from inconsistent at best to undeniably top tier in less than a day.
His custom sneaky pete and Stinger jump/break cues are among the best available cues bar none. If you ever have a chance, pick one up. I promise you won't regret it.
In any case, shooting pool with Earl the Pearl will always be one of the coolest experiences of my life.
@@BRAVO_FOUR_06-13 Wow, Jerry certainly has impressive credentials, for sure.
Again, I'm really envious of your practice time with Earl.
Wish he'd tour Chicago area.
Is he not a psycho ??