Pool is one among the most popular indoor game in the world. It is part of the cuesports family. There are many variations of the game, but the basic idea is to place a ball into a table with six pockets. The best pool players have been ranked by different organizations to reflect their performance in major tournaments. The top players earn large sums of money and fame. Rankings can fluctuate depending upon the player's skill. Rankings can also be affected by player popularity.
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. This organization includes a number large American pool tournaments that are hosted under their supervision. The association also organizes world championships of nine-ball or eight-ball. WPA gives points to players who perform well in big tournaments.
WPA ratings are the most used rating system. It provides a numerical rating as well as a descriptive rating. The rating system also gives an assessment of the player's skills. The WPA ranking may not be a true representation of a pool player's skill set but it can be useful in determining how early you are learning pool.
Billiard University (BU), a comprehensive rating system, is also available. It measures the various pool skills that are important for the player's success. 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 also correlated to other common rating systems, like AccuStats' rating system or the WPA Rating.
Efren Ren Reyes is another very popular player. Reyes, from the Philippines is a world-renowned pool pro. He is well-known for his skills at cue ball control, kickshots, and even cue ball control. He is the winner of over 80 international championships and is ranked as one of the top all-around pool players. He is also the first pool player to win two different world championships. He has been named three times "Pool and Billiards Player of the Year". He is also known for his superb 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 has also won several 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 is also the most skilled kickshot player. Reyes has been named the best all-around pool player ever.
Both male and female pool players make up the top ten list. Rankings are determined by their popularity, skill, and performance. In addition to their rankings, players are ranked based on how many tournaments they have won and what they have achieved in their careers.