Among the most popular indoor games in the world, pool is derived from the family of cue sports. There are many variations of the game, but the basic idea is to place a ball into a table with six pockets. To measure their performance at major tournaments and to rank the best pool players, different organizations have created rankings. The top players earn large sums of money and fame. The rankings can fluctuate depending on how skilled a player is. In addition, a player's popularity may influence the rankings.
Many accolades have been awarded to the most skilled pool players, including the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame and championships. The World Pool and Billiard Association, (WPA), is responsible for ranking players. The WPA oversees a number American pool championships. The association also oversees the nine-ball, eight-ball world championships. WPA awards points to players depending on their performance during big tournaments.
WPA rating, the most common rating system, is used. It is both a numerical and descriptive rating. The rating system also measures the various skills of the pool player. While the WPA ranking is not an accurate representation of a real pool player's skill set, it can be helpful for determining early pool learning.
Billiard University's (BU) rating system offers a more complete system. It evaluates the different pool skills that are crucial for a player to succeed. The BU rating provides a numeric rating. It is more popular than other ranking systems and has gained more popularity among pool players. The ratings are correlated to other commonly used rating systems, such as the WPA rating and Accu-Stats' rating system.
Another popular player is Efren Reyes. The Philippines-born Reyes is a world-renowned pool player. Reyes is known for his ability to kickshot and control the cue ball. He has won over 80 international titles and has also been ranked as the best all-around pool player. He is also the first player to win two separate world championships. He has been awarded the "Pool and Billiards Players of the Year" title three times. He is also known for his superb shot selection.
Efren Reyes has a remarkable skill set and is also one of the most entertaining pool players. He is also ranked among the top three players worldwide. He has also won numerous US Open titles. His career began at a very young age, and he has also been ranked as one of the youngest pool players to represent Europe. Reyes was also voted the best kickshot player. He has also been ranked the best all-around pool player of all time.
Male and female pool players can be included on the list. 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.