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Who is the current 8-Ball World Champion?

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James Craig

Updated on March 14, 2026

Who is the current 8-Ball World Champion?

WEPF Eight-ball Pool World Championship
DateLocationWinner
2019Blackpool, EnglandMick Hill (6)
2019Amy Beauchamp
2018Mick Hill (5)
2018Barbara Taylor

Thereof, who won the World Pool Championship 2020?

Albin Ouschan

Additionally, who has won the most World Pool Championships? Efren "Bata" Manalang Reyes

One may also ask, who is the best 8 ball player in the world?

Efren Reyes

Pool gameseight-ball, nine-ball, one-pocket
Tournament wins
MajorOver 70 major titles
World ChampionEight-ball (2004), nine-ball (1999)
Ranking info

Who is the number 1 ranked pool player in the world?

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RankPlayerTotal Points
1Filler, Joshua24525
2Van Boening, Shane24287
3Ko, Ping Chung19076
4Shaw, Jayson18100

Does Earl Strickland still play pool?

The 57-year-old, who has built a reputation for being a tough customer during his long career in the sport, also claimed it was too cold for him in the Victoria Stadium, before hinting he will not be back to play next year.

What is the best break in 8 ball pool?

5 of the Best Break Shots in 8 Ball Pool
  • Pool Break Shot #1. This first break is the most simple because it doesn't require you to apply any spin to the ball.
  • Pool Break Shot #2.
  • Pool Break Shot #3.
  • Pool Break Shot #4.
  • Pool Break Shot #5.

Is Efren Reyes the goat?

The main reason (imho) he is the GOAT is because he plays several different disciplines of billiards and in his prime he was better than anyone else. Prime example - Derby City Classic - 5x Master of the Table, 5x Winner - One Pocket, has also won the 9-ball at least once.

Who is the goat in pool?

Jeanette Lee is considered as the greatest pool players of all time.

What are the best brands of pool cues?

Best pool cue brands in the world
  1. #1. Predator.
  2. #2. McDermott.
  3. #3. Meucci.
  4. #4. Schon.
  5. #5. Joss.
  6. #6. Pechauer.
  7. #7. Lucasi.
  8. #8. OB.

Who invented pool?

The earliest recorded playing of a recognisable form of billiards was in France in the 1340s. Played as an outdoor lawn game similar to croquet, it eventually moved indoors and onto a wooden table with green cloth to resemble grass on which it had been previously played.

What do professional pool players make?

Professional Pool Player Salary
Annual SalaryWeekly Pay
Top Earners$62,500$1,201
75th Percentile$50,000$961
Average$41,543$798
25th Percentile$24,000$461

How are pool players ranked?

Professional players generally have ratings between 700 and 800. A random company holiday party might have many players rated between 50 and 200. Most people who play pool in leagues and tournaments are between these ranges, i.e., between 200 and 700. There is no top and no bottom to the scale.

How much is Efren Reyes worth?

Efren Bata Reyes Net Worth: Efren Reyes is a Filipino professional pool player who has a net worth of $2 million dollars.
The most globally popular of the large variety of pocket games are Pool and snooker. A third, English billiards, has some features of carom billiards.

What is Earl Strickland net worth?

Another milestone achieved by Earl Strickland is that he has played in 14 Mosconi Cup events and was the winner of 11 Mosconi Cups with team USA. According to some online resources, the net worth of Earl Strickland is $10 Million.

How old is Mike Sigel?

68 years (July 11, 1952)

What are the ranks in 8 ball pool?

Here are the ranks:
  • Trainee (Level 1-2)
  • Beginner (Level 3-5)
  • Student (Level 6-9)
  • Amateur (Level 10-14)
  • Hustler (Level 15-20)
  • Semi-Pro (Level 21-27)
  • Professional (Level 28-35)
  • Virtuoso (Level 36-44)