One on hand, there is no question that Chris has had spells of performing poorly on TV, on the other, the guy has still won 19 titles, so its really not fair to call him a "choker" by any sense. The fact that he has two parts to that is a testament to the insane number of shows he has made. We just can't pretend he isn't one of the all time greats.

Being on TV is very nerve wracking! Totally different for all these guys!

As 43 year old who grew up with Chris Barnes making nearly every show and being the top seed in almost every tournament, he's obviously overlooked as a goat in the sport due to his seemingly substandard results. The guy is obviously a generational talent and an all timer regardless of his TV record. The man led the field in practically every tournament he bowled in. That not only counts for something, it puts him securely in the GOAT conversation! Edit: typical autocorrect spelling and punctuation errors.

@almightytherabite915

Ай бұрын

Guy is an excellent commentator as well, which shows a good look into his bowling knowledge. A few fractions of an inch here and there and he easily has 30+ titles and several more majors.

Not sure how I stumbled upon this worst 5 series, but I love it. Nice work! I have to imagine Weber's on the list already...I mean, he has some TV GOOOOOLD in the Outburst category lol. Keep up the great work!

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! And Weber is definitely coming soon :)

Would love to see a worst 5 for Sean Rash… it would bring great joy to so many people.

Basically remove that Columbia 300 logo from a shirt and replace it with SPI and you would have had a totally different kind of result for his titles and and in terms of his carry. This is exactly why I dumped Columbia 300 equipment, because it never carried a 10-pin for me when it mattered - - and that's when I threw the shot well - - and was always exceptionally over/under. Columbia 300 today is still a seriously underachieving line in the B7 lineup of products today, so that by itself speaks volumes. Most of the really good stuff comes from hammer, radical, and then from brunswick.

@user-dt6hb7kb6u

Ай бұрын

I loved the Zones by Brunswick. I don't have much revs on my Ball and the Zone gave me some hook in the backend!!!

I'll go for some low hanging fruit - top 5 Marshall Kent chokes?

@Adays700

2 ай бұрын

Kent is a worse version of Chris Barnes

@topthrilldragster20

2 ай бұрын

Only difference is Marshall is a great guy.

How is the 2001 Long Island open not on this list. Arena final championship match from Mohegan sun. Barnes as #1 seed vs hometown favorite Tommy Delutz jr. Tommy leaves a pocket 7-10 first shot in tenth on a great shot. Barnes needed to fill 20 in 10th. Made two horrible shots through face first shot only leaving 10 pin. Then on fill gasses it leaving 2-4-5 to lose game. Always loved Tommy’s game, style. Plus was lucky enough to know him and call him a friend when I was bowling pba events. Classy, great guy.

Dick Allen was really letting him have it 😂

Barnz is a Beast. I remember Chris Barnes bowling as an Amateur against Mark Roth ( 🙏) Marshall Holman, and Lisa Wagner on Television. I also Remember Chris Bowling in those Mega Tournaments as an Amateur.

Good vid mate , keep up the good work

Great video man! Can’t wait for more 😁

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated!

Sean rash for sure. The amount of titles he’s choked or lost is insane.

He shot a 116 game in the PBA50 2023 bud moore championship finals

Barnes is an easy one for this topic

Honorable mentions for Barnes: 1999 Tournament of Champions - missed an 8 pin to lose by a mark in the title match 2000 PBA National - acted like a child and ruthlessly berated Dale Traber on national tv for no reason

@BornIn1500

2 ай бұрын

I just re-watched that 2000 national championship and didn't notice Chris "ruthlessly berating" Dale. I heard him say "it's not over yet" and "still have to show up". What else did Chris do?

@enigmazero8624

2 ай бұрын

In the very first frame he’s already making snide remarks at the guy “I guess it’s unrealistic to get 3 revs”.

@enigmazero8624

2 ай бұрын

There’s also Stu Williams’ first ever telecast where Barnes was the commentator and spent the whole show saying how much he hated Stu’s swing and short follow through. Now they’re podcast partners.

EJ tackett used to be kinda of a choker too but hes been balling these past few years.. would you say Marshall Holman was a choker too? some say he shouldve had a lot more titles too. easily shouldve surpassed 30 titles

I'm sure he's going to be thrilled to see this

Chris Barnes is still one of the best bowlers in the world.Some people would love to have the opportunities he had he bowled well to be in that position

I’d love to see Jason Belmonte. I just need to know he’s actually capable of making mistakes.

I will go ahead and pick the low hanging fruit... how about a top 5 worst Randy Peterson moments?

@stevenm6301

2 ай бұрын

Missing the 5 pin on TV is number one hands down!

@reinnegroni8462

2 ай бұрын

My favorite “LOOK OUT RANDY!!!”

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

That's coming very soon!

Low lights of Joe Ciccone

Ej is getting close to that 12 TV record

He has had a lot of great achievements but also a lot of really poor shots. Overall, with his talent, he underachieved. Still a hall of fame career w/o a doubt. To me he is similar to Marshall Holman who had some of the same issues and also underachieved his awesome talent. Of course Marshall is a nicer guy so I always felt bad for him - never for Barnes.

He should jus remind himself that it is just like when he is bowling alone with no one watching. Because given the ratings, that is the case.

I feel another event that I can’t remember the name of where Barnes had the ball in hand and threw a shot through the face to lose to Marshall Kent could’ve made this list as well especially since he climbed that stepladder and he managed to lose to what is considered to be another player who chokes a lot

@TheCD5150

2 ай бұрын

2017 Oklahoma Open? That one really wasn't his fault. There was a fan that couldn't sit still and should have been moved.

Please do Mika Koivuniemi

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

Will do!

The 5-7-10 he left at the Weber Cup in 2004 tho. Well I guess that doesn't really count I suppose.

You should do Marshall Holman worst mistakes ever. Then do Randy Pedersen, I’ll have my popcorn with me if Marshall gets 2 gutters & a standing 8 pin for Randy. Super cheers.

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

Randy is coming very soon and I'll definitely do Holman too.

You should do these 3 bowlers top 5 and worst 5 1. Norm Duke 2. Marshall Holman 3. Pete Weber

@therightlanebowling

2 ай бұрын

All good choices! I will do all 3 of these soon :)

Greatest bowler who was snakebites.

Top 5 worst PDW moments

Barnes has always had a chip on his shoulder and a shitty attitude. I'm not sure how people look at him like a some bowling spokesman or ambassador to the sport.. Looks like it has rubbed off on his son as well just watch his mannerisms... Watching Barnes blow every match is very entertaining 😂

@Fishharder-jg8mx

2 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more! His son acts the same way as his cry baby dad. It’s like watching two handed chris Barnes 🤮

I think Mika would be a good one

PDW

Oof.

I can’t take any sympathy for Barnes seriously. Someone who won $200,000 on a crossover strike in an event where second place paid $0 does not get to complain about bad breaks.

@BornIn1500

2 ай бұрын

Which tournament was that?

@enigmazero8624

2 ай бұрын

@@BornIn1500 the first ever Motel 6 Roll to Riches

@Steve.Orland

2 ай бұрын

Lmao fair enough

@andykratoska5791

2 ай бұрын

Understandable, but to play Devils advocate, his previous shot, also to win, was gorgeous and rang a 10 pin.