Pool is one of the most loved indoor games around the globe. It comes from the cue sport family. There are many variations to pool, but the basic idea behind it is to put a ball in a six-pocket table. Different organizations have ranked pool players to show their performance during major tournaments. The best players make big money and are well-known. Rankings can fluctuate depending upon the player's skill. Popularity can also impact the rankings.
The Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame has awarded a variety of honors to the top pool players. The World Pool and Billiard Association (WPA) is responsible for ranking players. It is composed of several large American pool competitions, which are under its aegis. The association also oversees world championships in nine-ball and eight-ball. The WPA awards points to players based on their performance in big tournaments.
WPA ratings are the most used rating system. It is both a numerical and descriptive rating. The rating system also evaluates pool player's different skills. Although the WPA ranking does not accurately reflect the skill set of real pool players, it can help to determine early pool learning.
Billiard University (BU), a comprehensive rating system, is also available. It evaluates the different pool skills that are crucial for a player to succeed. The BU rating can also be used to calculate a numeric rating. Because it gives more information than other ranking systems, it has been more popular among pool players. The ratings are also correlated to other common rating systems, like AccuStats' rating system or the WPA Rating.
Efrenreyes is another player who is very popular. The Philippines-born Reyes is a world-renowned pool player. He is known for his skill at kickshots and cue ball control. He has won more 80 international titles and was ranked as being the best all around pool player. He is also the only pool player to have won two world championships. He was also named "Pool and Billiards player of the year" three times. He is also famous for his impeccable shot selection.
Efren is a talented pool player, but Efren also has an entertaining side. He has been ranked as one the best three players in the world. He also won many titles at the US Open. His career began very young. Reyes has also been ranked among the top European pool players. Reyes has been named the greatest kickshot guy of all time. He has also been ranked the best all-around pool player of all time.
The list of the best pool players is made up of both male and female players. Rankings are determined by their popularity, skill, and performance. The rankings are not the only factors that determine who is ranked. Other criteria include how many tournaments they have won, and what they have accomplished in their careers.