The 65-year-old Reyes had lost his touch, but every now and then, he could still pull a rabbit out of hat even at his advanced age. Reyes, a many-time world champion, showed vintage form when he outclassed Thailand's Punyawee Thongchai with a 100-37 rout in 1-Cushion Carom three days ago.

Why is Efren Reyes poor?

'" Efren Reyes, fifty, was born in poverty, the fifth of nine children, in a dusty little town in the Philippines without electricity or running water. When he was five, his parents sent him to live with his uncle, who owned a pool hall in Manila. Efren cleaned up the pool hall and watched.

Who is the best kicker in pool?

Efren Reyes is no doubt the greatest kicker in Pool ever. Watch as we narrate how he plays amazing kick shots and dazzling safety plays in this match against a veteran, Jim Faircloth. Efren Reyes is a legend. People who had seen him play recounted the impossible shots he had made.