Pool, a member of the cue sports family, is one the most well-known indoor games. Although there are many variations to the game, the principle of pool is the same: place a ball in six pockets on a table. Different organizations have ranked the best pool players based on their performance at 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 is a recognition of the achievements of 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 oversees world championships in nine-ball and eight-ball. WPA awards points to players depending on their performance during big tournaments.
WPA rating, the most common rating system, is used. It offers both a numerical rating along with a descriptive rating. The rating system also gives an assessment of the player's skills. Although the WPA ranking doesn't accurately represent a pool player, it can help determine how much pool learning is happening.
Billiard University (BU), a system for rating players, is more comprehensive. 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 also correlated to other common rating systems, like AccuStats' rating system or the WPA Rating.
Efren Ren Reyes is another very popular player. Reyes is a famous pool player from the Philippines. Reyes is known for his ability to kickshot and control the cue ball. He has won over 80 international title and has been ranked as the world's best pool player. He is also the only pool player to have won two world championships. He has been named "Pool and Billiards Player of the Year" three years in a row. He is also well-known for his exceptional shot selection.
Efren Ryes is an impressive pool player. He has been ranked as one the best three players in the world. He has also won several titles in the US Open. 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.
Male and female pool players are both included in the list of top pool players. Rankings are determined by their popularity, skill, and performance. Players are ranked not only based on their ranking but also on how many tournaments and achievements they have made throughout their career.