Pool, a member of the cue sports family, is one the most well-known indoor games. There are many variations of the game, but the basic idea is to place a ball into a table with six pockets. Different organizations have ranked the best pool players based on their performance at major tournaments. The top players earn large sums of money and fame. 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. The WPA oversees a number American pool championships. The association also manages the world championships in eight-ball and nine-ball. WPA points are awarded to players based upon their performance at big tournaments.
WPA rating is one of the most popular rating systems. It provides a numerical rating as well as a 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's (BU) rating system offers a more complete system. 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 correlated to other commonly used rating systems, such as the WPA rating and Accu-Stats' rating system.
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 has won more than 80 international titles, and has been ranked the best all-around player in pool. He is also the first player to win two separate world championships. He was also named "Pool and Billiards player of the year" three times. He is well-known for his great shot selection.
In addition to his impressive skill set, Efren Reyes is one of the most entertaining pool players to watch. He has also been ranked as one of the top three players in the world. He has won numerous titles at the US Open. His career began young and he was also ranked amongst the youngest European pool players. Reyes is also the most skilled kickshot player. He is also the most versatile pool player in history.
Male and female pool players can be included on the list. The best players are ranked according to their performance, popularity, and skill. A player's ranking is not enough. They are also ranked according to how many tournaments won and the achievements they have made in their career.