I can definitely say this was a bit of fun. It's great to see Stephen so relaxed. They definitely went easy. Never seen this game before, cheers RUclips recommendations. Sometimes you get it right. 👏
Love seeing Stephen Hendry able to show his personality and look relaxed and just having fun. It's great to bring back this true talent on the small table.
No shots with an half cue and no pocket called that illegal shot.. 😂 give it a break it’s a bit of fun ref was acting like it was a final of a tournament 😂
@@findlay1arches Because it's bad for one's health, that's why. He sold his soul to Satan for his career anyway, like Ronnie, so he is likely to be into addictive eating, or drinking, or drugs, as he knows he's on the wrong side of God.
This is one of the top 10 greatest pool moments. Just cause it shows to outsiders how cool pool players can be. I don't know anything about this jolly asian guy, I just know he's a fuxking bad ass.
That bald guy didn't want to lose," no call pocket, no call pocket " It's an exhibition game and it was obvious where he was shooting the ball,it's not like it went around the table and ended up in another pocket. He played a simple shot that was so obvious he probably didn't know that he had to call it out
Ronnie can't maintain his standard , he's definitely not as good as he was He used to be favourite to win tournaments , I've seen him at 11-1 at the start of tournaments The bookies prices sort of give you a clue.
@@spicekid2582 … yes, because he could no longer maintain his playing standard. That is why he retired. He didn’t want to continue if he wasn’t able to perform to the level he once could & who could blame him. Mentally that is hard to deal with. As I said, it’s just such a shame, he couldn’t maintain it. The other three players have been able to do this however and are still able to perform at the highest level, all still ranked in the top 10 more than 25+ years after turning professional. Incredible.
I grew up with zitty Hendry winning everything. I'm quite happy that I don't have to watch that any more. It's quite nice to see him relaxing and becoming less single-minded as he gets older.
what's the rules for pool about leaving a rest or a que on the table? Technically I thought it was ok and up to the player but if a ball hits it then it would be a foul, or i could be wrong...?
Would be fine in snooker I think, Chinese pool may have different rules or this ref maybe just determined to spoil the fun 🤷♂️ if you think about it, almost all shots with a rest have something on the table...the rest.
Aligns the balls so that they are all touching - if all balls are not touching, it can affect the run of the balls at the break off so it's very important in pool especially with the pace they break at
Why? They'd get destroyed? Same if a snooker player plays the best pool players now. Don't believe me? Jayson Shaw absolutely destroyed judd Trump 9-0 at the usa open and jayson didn't even win the tournament.
I only know stephen hendry as a fat uncle who is really good at snooker and do some tough table challenge. I don't know the skinny Hendry. Those chinese players are moving like fucking machines
What has Steven Lee got to do with this please? Unless you were mistaking him for the fat English player ( Chris Melling ) Not saying you were but that's all I can come up with as to why you wrote such a random comment.
@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff No he wasn't that was Chris Melling a pool player,looks quite similar. That's what I was saying about you mistaking him for the fat bloke ( Chris Melling )
@@mistatrollge3184 lol you're funny. How many times have you seen a table in your dreams? 😂😂 I mean really, how many times have you played the game? By saying silly stuff like that means you have not got a clue what you're talking about. Snooker table is HUGE, with small balls and small pockets. It's anything but shooting balls into a pocket. It's about precision and positional play to even shoot anything to the pocket, not to mention the safety standard you must have in order to even think about shooting anything to the pocket. You cannot compare any game (i mean cuesport) to it when it comes to difficulty. The only exception would be Russian pyramid. PS. I'm not a brit! So even here you have no idea what you're talking about. 😂😂
imagine calling one of the greatest ever snooker players 'overrated'. Definitely more Will Ferrell than Benedict Cumberbatch about this comment, Mr Holmes...
@@Rhysd007 Imagine getting triggered over one of the most overrated players in snooker history who was washed by 30 cuz he couldn't handle the high improved standards and was done and dusted in 1999...Was it yips?
I can definitely say this was a bit of fun. It's great to see Stephen so relaxed. They definitely went easy. Never seen this game before, cheers RUclips recommendations. Sometimes you get it right. 👏
loved how the referee was the biggest buzzkill to ever do it, and the two legends still managed to make a show out of it.
Referee wasn't getting the punani in months probably 😂
@@NittyGritty85 could be it. 😂
Love the passive aggression from Stephen to the ref!
Hendry said to ref at the end "thanks for making it fun" 🤣🤣
but he didnt know what "fun" meant...
Love seeing Stephen Hendry able to show his personality and look relaxed and just having fun. It's great to bring back this true talent on the small table.
No shots with an half cue and no pocket called that illegal shot.. 😂 give it a break it’s a bit of fun ref was acting like it was a final of a tournament 😂
"Why so serious?" LOL
Good to see Hendry looking slender, he put on way to much timber a while back. Both are genius cuemen 💙
Henry piled on the beef since this
Defo but why not he's retired in his late 40s I believe
@@findlay1arches 55. Yeah, just more surprised how thin he was here and the difference in a short space of time.
@@findlay1arches Because it's bad for one's health, that's why. He sold his soul to Satan for his career anyway, like Ronnie, so he is likely to be into addictive eating, or drinking, or drugs, as he knows he's on the wrong side of God.
Thanks for making it fun🤣🤣🤣
I love how hendrys stance and they way he holds himself is still the same as in his prime!
I clicked for Hendry and Potts, but what a joy to watch their opponents play as well, excellent match! 👏
The referee is a bit dupe, no fun, it was an exhibition game
'Thanks for making it fun' 😆
Gareth Potts - what a cool name for a Pool player 👍
Ha oh yeaaah
I'm proud to be a Potts. :D
Brother in law of mark Selby I think.😊
I think at the end of the day it was a fun match that all 4 players saw it as and no seriousness at all except.
This is one of the top 10 greatest pool moments. Just cause it shows to outsiders how cool pool players can be.
I don't know anything about this jolly asian guy, I just know he's a fuxking bad ass.
16:30 ish… what a smart break
Why did the ref stop Stephen from potting the black ball with his half a cue he wasn't hurting anyone
because he's a knob who takes his job too serious
Alex Pagulayan and John Morra would be fun to see play Hendry and Garth
That bald guy didn't want to lose," no call pocket, no call pocket "
It's an exhibition game and it was obvious where he was shooting the ball,it's not like it went around the table and ended up in another pocket. He played a simple shot that was so obvious he probably didn't know that he had to call it out
that was the ref not the bald guy
I'm bald now shut up
@@spicekid2582 grow some hair then. What kind of failure are you?
The irony is that they actually discussed it openly before Stephen took the shot. You can hear them speaking.
Where's the other half of Hendry gone
In his belly
Hendry may be classed as boring in snooker but by far the best player iv seen
How ?
I never found him boring. Probably coming from Ronnie fans, as usual.
Hendry was never boring. He was the most attacking player the game had ever seen. I think you mean Steve Davis, who had the boring reputation.
I am sure some people use the term "by far" without really stopping to think what it actually means.
Was never classed as boring by anyone
Jeez when was this, Hendry looks so thin
2015
@@Gazzi79 7 years have not been kind lol
Questionable patterns from Steven in that first frame 😁
Snooker player with a jump cue, I've seen everything :)
Hendry's put some timber on since this jesus
"No call pocket" --- That's a bit strict
When did this game happen?
Super cool!
I want to see World 9-Ball and 10-Ball competitions played on Chinese 8-ball tables. A lot more defense would come into play.
this is the game...more drama...people are tired of routine American pool
@@paleshelter5376 I agree. American pool is boring. There are exciting moments, to be sure, but at the elite level, pool is too easy.
We can guarantee this happened way before Stephen went on instagram posting his high-calorie food on a daily basis
Ye i wish it was stop saying days ago with a lot of these clips because most of them are always years old.
🤣
@@allynaysmith8119 he still give anyone a 7 baller, with a random branch offa tree out the car park don’t you worry about that 😂😂😂😂
Beyond strange comment
With the restrictions lifted, hopefully we’ll get to see these guys back in China soon
What restrictions?
@@mattdubovik3082 cos Chinas borders were pretty much locked down for 3 years due to Covid
How well does Gareth Potts?
9:51 insane break with an open bridge lol
Steven looks absolutely different😮 when the heck was this?
It says 2015 on the boards around the side (although I don't have a clue what anything else says, so might not be the year!)
@@peasngravy thanks
Who are the two gents that look like Blofeld and young Oddjob, just a random pair of pros or the biggest names in China?
Whats the Problem at 18:15 ?
No cow
What cues they using with maple shaft & plastic ferrule?
Gareth teaches to Chinese players so its not a wonder why he was applauded.
It’s so sad that Hendry couldn’t maintain his standard like Williams, Higgins and O’Sullivan have done as they’ve hit their late 40’s.
That's because he retired for years
Ronnie can't maintain his standard , he's definitely not as good as he was
He used to be favourite to win tournaments , I've seen him at 11-1 at the start of tournaments
The bookies prices sort of give you a clue.
@@spicekid2582
… yes, because he could no longer maintain his playing standard.
That is why he retired.
He didn’t want to continue if he wasn’t able to perform to the level he once could & who could blame him.
Mentally that is hard to deal with.
As I said, it’s just such a shame, he couldn’t maintain it. The other three players have been able to do this however and are still able to perform at the highest level, all still ranked in the top 10 more than 25+ years after turning professional.
Incredible.
@@jacquelinebishop8465 I need to use your bookie if they are giving those odds Jackie!
I grew up with zitty Hendry winning everything. I'm quite happy that I don't have to watch that any more. It's quite nice to see him relaxing and becoming less single-minded as he gets older.
what's the rules for pool about leaving a rest or a que on the table? Technically I thought it was ok and up to the player but if a ball hits it then it would be a foul, or i could be wrong...?
Would be fine in snooker I think, Chinese pool may have different rules or this ref maybe just determined to spoil the fun 🤷♂️ if you think about it, almost all shots with a rest have something on the table...the rest.
Amuses me that the Chinese players have 5 cues between them and the Brits managing with just two XD
Watching this im 2024 stephen looks like hes the same but hes so skinny here
Ps he looks like a mad scientist blue collar film villain
What is the white template under the balls that the ref takes away after the break and whats its purpose
Aligns the balls so that they are all touching - if all balls are not touching, it can affect the run of the balls at the break off so it's very important in pool especially with the pace they break at
Why do they use that strip of paper under the balls? Surely it's better to just have markers on the actual cloth.
Never seen Chinese 8 ball before
When was this??
Were they joking about the pocket not being called? Can't say I saw many other calls being made that weren't 8 balls. Fun to watch nevertheless
You can’t play like a snooker player on an 8 ball table!
Chinese 8-ball table so....snooker style pockets and cloth and rails. Yes, you can but not that way Hendry did.
Why were they taking it in turns after potting? I don't get it
Two forms of doubles, visits and shots - playing shots here.
What year is this from Gareth?
It’s great watching snooker players go up against pool players at their game but when are we going to see pool players attempt snooker?
Why? They'd get destroyed? Same if a snooker player plays the best pool players now. Don't believe me? Jayson Shaw absolutely destroyed judd Trump 9-0 at the usa open and jayson didn't even win the tournament.
Anyone knows what year this was ?
2015 it says on the wall I think
@@bbqqueef2165 thanks
Hendry looks slim here
NO CALL POCKET
Why so serious?
This wasn't any time recently was it...
Darren appleton
English 8ball is a much better game, specially on the SUPREME tables.
Is this recent?
No ! 2015
my got Stephen put on a lot of weight
Actually he looks a lot skinnier here than normal which makes his current shape seem even more well... rounded.
@@aurigo_techI think that’s what he meant.
The Chinese seem to have smaller cue tips than the Brits? 8mm? 10mm?
9.8mm- 10.5MM
I only know stephen hendry as a fat uncle who is really good at snooker and do some tough table challenge. I don't know the skinny Hendry.
Those chinese players are moving like fucking machines
Poolker!
so chinese 8 ball is just american 8 ball but played with snooker pockets and cloth?>
Hendry.
Should of just played without a ref. Absolute buzz kill the geezer.
When was this recorded?
2015 according to one of the signs in the background
Wow. Stephen is thin here. Doesn't look that long ago.
STEPHEN LEE
What has Steven Lee got to do with this please? Unless you were mistaking him for the fat English player ( Chris Melling ) Not saying you were but that's all I can come up with as to why you wrote such a random comment.
@@davidmellish3295 he was in attendance
@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff No he wasn't that was Chris Melling a pool player,looks quite similar. That's what I was saying about you mistaking him for the fat bloke ( Chris Melling )
@@davidmellish3295 he was lurking in the back of the audience!
@@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff time stamp please, cause I think you're talking about Chris Melling
G.potts missed the pot.
This is such a simplistic game compared to snooker 😂😂😂
Abd yet Hendry, the snooker GOAT, is missing shots and playing bad position. Says a lot
If you think that's simple, what you think of US pool than? 😂
@@moviemaster00000 you can imagine I guess 🤣😂
What's so complex about snooker? You shoot balls in a pocket. You brits are funny
@@mistatrollge3184 lol you're funny. How many times have you seen a table in your dreams? 😂😂 I mean really, how many times have you played the game? By saying silly stuff like that means you have not got a clue what you're talking about. Snooker table is HUGE, with small balls and small pockets. It's anything but shooting balls into a pocket. It's about precision and positional play to even shoot anything to the pocket, not to mention the safety standard you must have in order to even think about shooting anything to the pocket. You cannot compare any game (i mean cuesport) to it when it comes to difficulty. The only exception would be Russian pyramid.
PS. I'm not a brit! So even here you have no idea what you're talking about. 😂😂
2015
Yubo soft breaking.
What a stupid ref
Is Stephen Henry shite at pool 😂
Hendry is very poor
'Gareth Potts' 👍and 'Stephen' Misses 👎
I thought they were going to show "snooker", not this stupid game for children!
Did the Chinese pool title not give it away
@@michaelbrady1622
I thought when it said in the title: "Chinese 8ball exhibition match" that this was some kind of trick-shot in snooker.
Pool is not a childrens game.
silly, pointless
THERE. Hopeless. BORING. CRAP. 😮😮😮😮.
Most overrated snooker player of all time/ Washed up by 30 years old cuz he couldn't handle the high evolving standards!
imagine calling one of the greatest ever snooker players 'overrated'. Definitely more Will Ferrell than Benedict Cumberbatch about this comment, Mr Holmes...
@@Rhysd007 Imagine getting triggered over one of the most overrated players in snooker history who was washed by 30 cuz he couldn't handle the high improved standards and was done and dusted in 1999...Was it yips?
Lol hater @@wayneanthonyholmes4437