I've met Chris Barnes and spent two days with him (at Studio Buffa in Montreal, Quebec) last August.  He definitely did not come across as 'cocky'.  He was very patient, knowledgable, and supportive.  He also talked about the mental game (and his struggles with it), and I'm glad to see that he's no longer choking.  He seems to be a little more quiet than say for example Del Warren, but nevertheless, he's still a great guy to talk to no matter what the subject.

The pattern they laid out was just a THS.  Chris Barnes was the second person I saw to use the EPX-T1 (saw Del Warren use it the night before), and regardless of what ball he picked out of his bag, he just pounded the pocket shot after shot.  Best bowler on a THS I've ever seen, lol!  He's a great bowler and a great guy!
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Dino
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Anyone that thinks Chris Barnes is a saint should have seen him after the twins were born at the Queens tournament while his wife was bowling.  I heard he was rolling the stroller up and down the concourse and just soaking up all the attention that the ladies were giving him (the twins).
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice."  Bill Cosby

I'm not a Barnes basher myself...just noting his previously bad habit on TV.

My friend bowled on his pair during the US Open and he said"He's the best".
Had fun bowling with him too!

I asked about his dumps into foul line...he said didn't do any dumpin with me!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Open the door...see what's possible...and just walk right on through...that's how easy success feels..