ACCOUNT BLOCKED 🚫 RANT! What the industry is actually like!

[@TimberTouchPutterworks]

Dean Larsen with TimberTouch Putterworks here. We are extremely thankful for all channels that will review our putters. I believe today is the day that a putter of ours will be delivered to Bernie, as he showed in the middle of this video and we're very thankful. We are a small, unique putter manufacturer and exposure is critical for us. We reached out to Rick a while ago and his team said to send a putter, and he may review it or he may not. His choice as it should be. Thanks from our team to all channels that will spend time reviewing our Putters and our hope is that as we receive exposure, people will get to know about our awesome wood Putters and want to add one to their golf bag. Thanks Bernie

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks for the message Dean! I’m grateful to any company or individual that sends me product to try / review / wear (as it saves me buying it) and ultimately allows me to make content! Thanks again for sending the putter, I’m really looking forward to and excited to receive it! I’m going in to collect it tomorrow and will get a video out asap!

[@DR...Golf.]

Hello, I'm a very new youtube golf channel, less than 50 subs, based in England. Would it be of interest to you if I was also to do a review of your putter?

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

Well said Bernie, strange strategy from the young man!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Honestly nothing surprises me anymore, but why join the Industry when you are so bitter!?

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

@@berniebarnesgolf no idea but you put it nicely, good things happen to good people so unless he sorts that service out, he won’t get far

[@jameslopez6807]

YOUR attitude just earned a new subscriber from me! Cant wait to dive further in your channel

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks James! Appreciate the sub! Hope you enjoy the content!

[@johndarby2564]

You've hit the nail on the head, this guy's business will fail - to not take up the opportunity for you to test the product is stupid as he doesn't know what it will lead to and who might see it. Your honesty is one of the reason I follow you and enjoy the content - keep it going and I do like a rant, so happy for more of them!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks John. It was more that he was moaning that everyone on social media wanted money to review and I was like I’ll review it for nothing. He only had to send 3 balls! Like you said you never know what that leads too!

[@chrismead7592]

New subscriber now. Class attitude and way to rise above it, sending best wishes for your future!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Chris! Appreciate the sub! Hope you enjoy the content moving forward!

[@brooksy2212]

Love the honesty and about time people got called out. Got a new follower in me Bernie and I won’t be buying from Provisional Golf Balls ever. Destined to fail with an attitude he is expressing as such an early stage in his company’s life. What a tool!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Brooksy! Appreciate the sub! Hope you enjoy the content.

[@JaxReds]

Got absolutely “Rick-baited” by the thumbnail 😂 Glad Rick still seems to be a standup guy behind closed doors.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Apologies 😂 I won’t do it again. Ricks a defect guy.

[@JaxReds]

@ you absolutely can if the topic and video are this good. Subscribed and followed your tik tok page to see more from you. Class A humor 👍🏻

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks, I’ve followed you back too!

[@Harrythehammer66]

Couldn't agree more Bernie. I once messaged you about a problem I had with my Driver. You responded straight away with some clear and concise advice. You didn't have to ( I have 0 subscribers and 0 followers!!) That is what good people do, they help each other. Thank you and Good Luck!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Harry! Always here to help and advice. Thanks for watching the channel.

[@peteriles9957]

Do to those the way they treat and talk to you Bernie don’t compromise your own beliefs ⛳️

[@peteriles9957]

Charlie by name says it all 🤣🤣

[@bernardledwith2068]

Well said Bernie. Your attitude is commendable , Charlie's attitude stinks. Pleased to be one of your subscribers.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks and I appreciate the sub!

[@bobmacek7826]

I follow you on KZbin and Instagram for reasons just like this. You say what's on your mind. Love it.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Bob and I appreciate all your support over the years.

[@andrewhutchings8830]

Unfortunately, arrogance seems to play a massive role in this wonderful industry and the game that we play. Golf has given me many priceless memories and has opened the doors of discovery to who I am and who I want to be. Really enjoyed your courage to be honest and upfront, not an easy video to put forward, so glad you did. Cheers and every success.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Elitist attitude

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Andrew! Thought it was worth sharing with you all, wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested, but glad I posted it in the end.

[@jonathanfricker1969]

Well said Lester - love your passion and honesty. All the best for 2025.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Jonathan! Hope 2025 is a great year for you!

[@alistairmacnab6470]

Well said, Bernie. More content creators need to rant like this. The world is packed with the criminally entitled and it’s time they were being called out. Equally the good guys don’t get enough praise for their honest decency. Keep it coming and 8,000 subs will soon become 80,000!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Alistair! Much appreciated. I’m very thick skinned and stuff like this doesn’t bother me, but hate it when others get upset, particularly when there’s no need for it! Cost nothing to be polite!

[@cnvdh3514]

Bro pulled a bait and switch 😂 Excellent video, you got yourself another subscriber

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks 😂 appreciate the sub.

[@johnwillis1630]

Lester, your right that was a rant. Well done

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers John! Appreciate the comment.

[@BiGGolfTour]

As a small golf business myself, relationships are so important.. people have long memories and you should not burn bridges.. and you definitely should treat people with respect.. you never know who you are going to meet, what connections they have and the reason they have come into your life.. I am a firm believer that paths cross for a reason, and you should treat people how you expect to be treated.. theres always people out there who are negative and dismissive.. just avoid them and build relationships with like minded, genuine people who want to have a positive relationship.. thats how I behave.. and its what I appreciate in people too:)🎉 here is to a community of positive people who want positive interactions and who want to support each other and grow together!😊

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Great comments! It costs nothing to be nice and like you say you never really know who you are talking too!

[@damienfoley5323]

Far more important to carry yourself with integrity and treat people with empathy Barnesy, something I've seen you do and so does everyone who follows you.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Damo! Appreciate the kind words mate.

[@Garbox80]

Here's one more that had this appear on my feed and after a short preview decided to watch. Thanks for putting this out. It's an important message for anyone to remember. Some people will be a**holes by nature (or by upbringing), but some may drift towards that for whatever reason and those can better themselves when reminded.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks for the comment! It was more aimed at the fact of how much irony I discovered! He was complaining about how he felt badly treated and then acts like that! It doesn’t bother me as I’m thick skinned 😂

[@Garbox80]

@berniebarnesgolf Yeah I get it 😂 But you kinda nailed two flies here by making giving that reminder 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

👍

[@joecrolla6238]

You are spot on mate, you have gained another subscriber. I look forward to watching your content 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Joe! Appreciate the sub and welcome to the channel.

[@KevinHoekman]

I've played the Z Star and MG brands of golf ball for the past 10 years. Before that was Maxfli MD, refurbished. I appreciate your honesty Bernie and have enjoyed watching you on KZbin these last 5 years. You, personally, got me interested in watching golf on KZbin back in 2019 by stumbling onto Dan's channel and laughing at your jokes. To me, you're a class act and want to say thanks for the entertainment over these last 5 years.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Kevin 😂 some of your comments made me laugh. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for following.

[@KevinHoekman]

@berniebarnesgolf You and I have a lot in common, we're both entertainers at heart with flashes of brilliance on the course. Hopefully one day within the next 2 years I can get over to England and we can play some rounds together. And if you ever want to try out mountain golf in Colombia at 10,000 feet, let me know and I'll host you. I'm going to be there Feb-April.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Sounds cool!

[@janetsaunders5570]

Carry on keeping it real, you’re on the right path 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Janet! Means a lot.

[@anthonyhammond8269]

Top rant Bernie. Maybe you should give his name out and we could all belittle him. He sounds an absolute !!!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I think you can see if you look closely Tony 😂

[@jonathanwestbrooks3091]

Well, you just got a new follower. This was so genuine 🤙🏾

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Jonathan and welcome to the channel.

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

According to Companies House, he's had a few dissolved companies (not golf) This will likely go the same way!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

He’s got no chance with that attitude David. Doesn’t surprise me.

[@colstoncox4880]

Very true what your saying ( I'm loving the Bernie respectfull rant ) I'm looking forward to you reviewing the wooden putter.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Colston! A good rant is sometimes needed 😂

[@stephenbeach1933]

Well said, refurbished balls are a waste of money as they cut up badly and the coatings are nasty, there are plenty of second hand A and Pearl grade ones for a fraction of the original cost.. keep up the good work...

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Stephen! Appreciate the kind words and personally I’d never buy refurbished balls either!

[@tuffers37]

I love a good rant, cheers Bernie 😊

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Me too mate 😂 thanks for watching!

[@rustystokes1404]

New follower just based on this video. First Class.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks! Appreciate the follow! Hope you enjoy the content.

[@craig3775]

Well presented Lester and absolutely spot on. Golf is a microcosm of society in general especially with social media amplifying it. People have become very rude and entitled, quite right to point out right from wrong and remind people of common decency. I enjoy your rants, these are echoes of conversations you hear in golf clubhouses up and down the country so are very relevant to us folks. Hope you're well buddy ❤

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Craig! Nothing surprises me anymore!

[@richramsbacher2946]

Thanks Bernie I really enjoy watching your content.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Rich! Appreciate the kind words!

[@mattwensley5456]

Follower from day one mince… all the way from Australia… you just do you mate!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I know Matt! Thanks for all your support over the years!

[@waywardwest]

I don't know why this showed up on my KZbin feed but I'm glad it did. I chalk those encounters like the one you had up to experience. Someone told me a long time ago that experience is what you gain when you don't get what you want. Cheers.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I just found it ironic that he was moaning about the way he was treated and then acts like that 😂

[@wayneowens1649]

Hi Lester totally agree with your rant what people fail to understand is what goes round comes round 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Wayne! Hoping he gets what he deserves!

[@matthewpithers8952]

Just stumbled across this vid and it has made me subscribe good luck great attitude

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks! Appreciate the sub and the kind words. Hope you enjoy the content.

[@yadthink]

Nice rant, Bernie! In this give-and-take world, there are sadly too many people who want to take more than they give. Worse, some of them can't even be nice about it. As you say, being nice costs nothing! BTW, based on the number of views you've gotten in mere hours, kudos on your choice of thumbnail and title, lol.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks! Appreciate that! I realised the thumbnail was a bit of clickbait, but it worked well to get views and for KZbin to push the video as they do love Rick and his content.

[@mashedpotatoes5276]

One of the more authentic videos on the platform. Cheers!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks so much! Always trying to make authentic videos.

[@AledPost]

Good on you for calling this out Bernie

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Aled!

[@buddywheels]

Well said Lester. Sadly there are plenty of these self important, entitled individuals walking around & id venture to suggest you’ll never get through to them but, I agree, it’s important to call it out. Just don’t hold your breath while you wait for them to understand. Well done.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I’m not expecting him or those like him to change 😂 too old and too long in the tooth mate 😂

[@beachfraser3747]

Well Lester this is just another facet of business life, there are many arseholes around , the Worlds gone mad recently, its getting worse every day, your honesty and openess will be misused by many , dont trust anyone except the people that trust you, stay true to yourself, best wishes bro, take care, regards Fraser

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Fraser! The world maybe changing, but I’m not going to!

[@stevenhughes7880]

Name the company, Bernie. We all need to know which company deserves our money and which doesn’t

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Honestly I’m not giving him or the company any publicity Steven 😂

[@charlieparkes7599]

You can clearly see the name of the company at 10:00 😅

[@joelbenedickter1484]

Hannah Holden is the best golf vlogger on KZbin, she indeed engages brilliantly with the followers!. 100% authentic!.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Agreed she’s good Joel. I like her content now she’s gone solo.

[@anthonyanderson9784]

Came across your channel over the summer. Great content and message on how to do things the right way

[@paultaylor5502]

She's bloody annoying, Dan Grieve is by far the best imo. Can talk and do, unlike 90% of the rest

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Dan Grieves is great on here!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks for the kind words Anthony!

[@Paul-Ireson]

You do you fella, worry about anyone else, they are not worth your time! Keep it up 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Paul! Made a decent video though, so all good. Thanks for the support!

[@rajaboes5425]

You do you Bernie! HNY, let’s go!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks my friend! Hope 2025 is a good one for you!

[@tylerlove2052]

Always love a good rant, especially when it’s justified! That guy seems delusional and not a very good businessman. You’re right the attitude is not going to work. Sounds very entitled and hypocritical as well. Shame you tried to do something nice and this is how it played out. Keep doing good things Lester and good things will happen! Cheers!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Tyler! Thought it was about time I shared what some people are like in the industry. There are many like him unfortunately!

[@tylerlove2052]

@@berniebarnesgolf I’m sure there are unfortunately. Many people think a lot of themselves! Haven’t worked in the golf industry since my early 20’s (now 46) but I remember many people like that. It’s unfortunate they take up time in your mind, because the majority of people are great!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Absolutely Tyler and as you rightly say there are some great people in the industry!

[@nevillehubbard7347]

Don't you think that "Charlie" needs you rather more than you need "Charlie"? I'm actually glad that you put this out, if nothing else to warn us off buying his refurbished rubbish! Keep up the good work Bernie!!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Neville. I wouldn’t have made the video, it was more the irony of him moaning about the way he felt he had been treated by Rick, when he was doing the same to others 😂

[@peterroki7973]

Love the rant, Bernie just like us Aussies you tell it as it is. The picture at the end was the best

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Peter! Thought you would enjoy that picture 😂

[@richardlee9326]

Brilliant video Bernie, Keep up the good work

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Richard! Appreciate the kind words.

[@mattdonovan4860]

I’ve been playing Srixon balls the last few years. I buy them when they are buy 2 get 1 free. Works out to $33 a dozen. Keep up the good work

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I do like the Z star ball Matt and more than likely my ball for 2025.

[@ApnaGolf]

Totally agree with you, what comes around goes around and there was no need for him to act in this manner! Me and my mate have just got into golf and have set up a channel to share our journey in the sport, along with posting memes, sketches etc. Please give us a like, subscribe and share as we would really appreciate this to help our channel grow!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Subscribed! Good luck with the channel!

[@Daniel-36]

If you want to know the company, think of hitting a second ball off the tee cause you think your first is out of play.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Love that 😂

[@deleebar]

lol this video already has 10k views. Never heard of you but loved this rant and your general outlook on things. Gained a new sub here! Keep it up and remember the little folks when you make it!

[@kileypaet8221]

He was a regular in Dan Hendriksen videos. He was even Mark Crossfield videos back when Dan was a regular there.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks and welcome to the channel. Hope you enjoy the content.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I owe them a lot!

[@TG-ue1mr]

New subscriber here… well said… look forward to following your channel!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the content moving forward.

[@jamieallangolf6981]

Well said mate, catch you when you’re in Scotland this year 👏

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Jamie! Definitely!

[@davegregory2809]

I'd say "Provisionally" that guy has the business acumen of a cheese sandwich. Great to see your channel continuing to grow and you are demonstrating the right ethics.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Love that Dave 😂 made me laugh out loud 😂

[@paulwilliams2638]

Totally agree with you Bernie, just treat people with a bit of humility and respect, it costs nothing. This chaps is obviously one of lifes Chieftain Tankers and not worth bothering with. Best of luck for the new year mate 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Paul. He’s destined to fail with that attitude!

[@keithhamman755]

Well said Lester treat people with respect and you won't go wrong.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

That’s what I’ve always tried to do Keith.

[@DaveCYFF]

Small acorns grow to big oak tree-Lester you are a true gent you don’t need people with big egos

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Dave! Appreciate that!

[@craigyelland3438]

Don’t know which company it is but there are loads of lake ball companies out there and I’d advise the average golfer just to use those to save money. For the last year I’ve been using the seed balls (sd02) which I think are excellent value and perform exactly like a premium ball for a fraction of the price

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I do need to try a seed ball Craig as I’ve heard good things about them.

[@paulhawkins5800]

Sd01 for me. If you don’t mind their 2022 ball you can buy their wronguns which have slight aesthetic issues. A smudged logo for example. The ball itself is perfect. £17:50 a dozen!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Great price!

[@AledPost]

@@berniebarnesgolf try them, you won’t be disappointed.

[@Fairwaybuzz]

Well said Bernie - keep up the good work!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks my friend! Appreciate the support.

[@peteriles9957]

Your ranting a fair bit at the moment Bernie, I love your golfing journey 👍

[@shadyzz9549]

@@peteriles9957 get a dictionary… you don’t know what “rant” means.

[@peteriles9957]

@ probably means speaking in an angry way🤣🤣

[@shadyzz9549]

@@peteriles9957 I was being relatively facetious, because it generally means being upset, however it also includes being impassioned. I would call it more HONEST than a deeply passionate appeal.

[@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn]

G'day Bernie from Australia. Keep your chin up mate.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Leslie! Can you send some of your weather over here please!

[@scoob2800]

Sorry you got 💩 on. I have to say you’re talking to the wall trying to address these types of people. On the topic of golf balls, I use Grade AAAA used Pro V1s, which I can get for $1 a piece in bulk, and do not notice a difference. It’s also fun seeing all the different logos on many of them and they make it easy to identify. Keep up the great work, Bernie!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I get that mate, totally wasting my time, but it creates content and it’s a reason to make a video! 😂

[@BiGGolfTour]

New Sub!! Now lets get out for a game :)!! 😂😂😂 I like rants!! Haha!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated!

[@jcStrickson24]

always good to have a rant . definitely not worth helping out with that attitude especially when you could of helped promote and even reached out to other channels but done good mate ,looking forward to more rants, next time i feel i need a cup of tea for viewing needs keep being a legend mate ⛳️

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks mate! Appreciate all your support and sharing of my posts on social media, means a lot!

[@micksumo]

Golf balls prices are nuts. I cap out at £30.... even if i have to get last year's models. It'll make no difference to me over 18 holes.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

That’s about my budget too Mick.

[@stuartmcinnes2903]

He’s a (you)tube himself. As you say what goes around comes around, so let that happen on its own. Don’t get involved in a slagging match Bernie, stay you, but don’t potentially burn bridges by saying things that you’ll regret later.

[@vincentharper6761]

Ive just found your channel. I loved your videos with Dan. Just subscribed. Unfortunately, this individual is a disgrace to us middle-aged gents. Manners cost nothing, but go a very long way.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Welcome to the channel Vincent! Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy the content.

[@andrewgramson7224]

Well said Bernie. Love your honesty, keep being you.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Andrew! Always going to tell it how it is!

[@seamusc1]

Sensible words there Lester, like a lot of areas in life some people want to go straight to the top and deal with the big names. But in most things you need to start at the bottom and hopefully some day work your way to the top.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Totally agree. The way people think they are entitled to certain things I find strange too! Work hard and treat people well, then hopefully you get what you deserve.

[@donz2323]

Hahaha, it is hard to grow a tiny business when you treat people like trash. Keep up the good videos.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Don! 100% agree!

[@taeshire791]

Charlie, sounds like a 'right Charlie', destined to failure no-one wants to deal with or spend their hard earned with a clown like that! Keep up the good work Bernie, we appreciate the effort and honesty you present.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks my friend! Just imagine what his custom service is like 😂

[@martinayliffe3779]

Well said Lester, I like your old fashioned values, top man

[@berniebarnesgolf]

It’s the only way to be Martyn!

[@RustyManisduckman]

Lester been with you since the beginning and value your opinion. Don't know what it is over on your side of the pond, but over here every course as "found and or refurbished balls. So the heck with him. I play the Seed ball and the only way i found them was through a couple of youtube channels. Keep up the great work.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

We use to have “lake balls” or seconds at all golf course, but that seems to have stopped, in fact I can’t think of the last time I saw a shop with lake balls in it.

[@johngriffiths8033]

Well said mate, can't stand rudeness when its totally unjustified. But as you said, with an attitude like that he wont last long in any business field, let alone golf😊.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Agreed John! Absolutely no need for it!

[@peterdeasy8176]

I wouldn’t be concerned with vexatious people as they are poison to your well being. I have always treated people as I would like to be treated. I support your channel because I find your content interesting and relatable. 👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Peter and I totally agree with you.

[@Robster6480]

Rant away mate. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Rob! I do love a good rant every now and again! 😂

[@davidleigh2573]

Well said Lester. We now have a society that expects success but without putting the hard yards in and resents anybody that does. You've lost nothing and did the decent thing by offering your platform, so I don't see why he resisted,. But with the attitude he's shown will be joining the failures if 2025 before too long. All self inflicted. Stay safe and thanks Forever blowing bubbles, now with a new manager.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers David. That is exactly the society we find ourselves in currently! I never asked for money (and wouldn’t) I’m all for helping the underdog / small companies! I was with sub70 for a couple of years and still recommend and play some of there clubs despite having no connection to them financially!

[@Stephenpettitt198]

Love a good rant! Only thing I would say is I don’t think the refurbished golf ball industry was Rick Shiels idea was it? Lake balls have been around for years, not sure I’ve misunderstood something here. I’m pretty sure Rick got himself in trouble with titleist for recommending refurbished prov1s he found on Amazon because a year or so after doing a video on them he released another video saying that refurbished balls weren’t trustworthy (which is true, just because it has prov1 printed on it, doesn’t mean it’s a prov1 and even if it was originally a prov1 the performance of it may have been heavily impacted by the state of the ball before the refurbishment and the refurbishment itself). Anyway that’s my rant over 😂. Keep up the good work Lester, always enjoy your videos

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Love your rant too Stephen 😂 brilliant and I’ll take on board what you said 😂

[@martinfinch7083]

A sad reflection of today's society unfortunately Bernie - too many people only concerned with no 1. Loved (and agreed with) the rant.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Agreed Martin. Manors cost nothing and there’s a way of acting!

[@martinfinch7083]

@berniebarnesgolf just a thought, I'm looking at a mini driver - any chance you could review some (assuming you can get hold of some)

[@berniebarnesgolf]

It’s not the best video but I did do one in the summer Martin m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZOTmamfrpd0hrc

[@martinfinch7083]

@@berniebarnesgolf I must have missed that one... will take a look, thanks Bernie

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I think the thumbnail may have hid the video.

[@andynurrish3184]

Hear hear mate glad you have made everyone aware of this well done!!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thought it needed to be highlighted Andy!

[@keithpanco]

The only DTC ball that has really impressed me is the Legato. You may want to give them a look.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I’ve not heard of that ball Keith! It’s a new one on me! I’ll do some research, thanks.

[@GOLFDAYS]

Respect for making this vid mate 👏👏👏

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the comment and support!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Congratulations on reaching 3k subs! Awesome!

[@GOLFDAYS]

@@berniebarnesgolf thanks mate, I appreciate you saying so. Keep doing what you do mate. Maybe one day we will meet on the course ✌️

[@GOLFDAYS]

@@berniebarnesgolf no worries mate 👍👍

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Let’s get that arranged this year!

[@Curtiss244]

Loved the photo at the end 😂 keep up the good work

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thought you would 😂 cheers Curtis 😂

[@colinbrimicombe]

Love a good rant Lester, my wife says i often do and should of been called Victor 😂. You reap what you sow buddy... comes to mind.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I love a good rant Colin as you do too! 😂 I use to love one foot in the grave! 😂

[@stuartmccartney9750]

I have the same view of life as you. I treat people the way I would like to be treated. Keep up the good work..]

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I think it’s the only way to be Stuart! Hopefully we both get what we deserve!

[@timackland5411]

Refurbished golf balls!!! Hardly a unique idea!! Rick did a review vid years ago!! Guy is clearly detached from reality!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

He’s a bit of a dreamer Tim! Started and dissolved lots of companies!

[@Subjectivetattoo]

Never come across your channel until today, I think you’re right in what you’re saying, unfortunately you’ve just come across some very bitter little man who seems to be punching well above his station. Keep going fella

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks! Appreciate that. I just found it ironic him treating people the way he feels he was treated 😂

[@Subjectivetattoo]

@@berniebarnesgolf​​⁠like you say it costs nothing to be nice, it’s why I haven’t perused KZbin golf,

[@berniebarnesgolf]

It’s a weird and wonderful place 😂

[@micksimpson2727]

Well said good on you Lester keep up the good work

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Mick!

[@martinpigott3936]

Love a rant !!! Well said and hopefully this will lead to an invite from Rick for a joint video !!! Didnt do a great job of not naming the company though , was easy it see ths name under the x x x x 😂😂 are you wearing Liverpool FC shorts ? Have you jumped ship ?? How about once a month you have a rant ? Could call it Lester lets rip 😂😂

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Maybe that was the idea Martin 😂 good spot on the Liverpool shorts! They were the first team I saw play and always had a soft spot for them.

[@BoxLaneProductions]

A bit more context: The idea of refurbishing golf balls is from an old viral video of someone's side hustle which already has machines for it, it's not a new 'company of the future' idea

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Fair enough! It was more a video highlighting the entitlement of people in the golf industry!

[@TripodianTT]

They were selling refurbished golf balls in the 90s!

[@andrewjohnston5942]

They live amongst us Lester. Some people think they are owed a living, as you say, treat others as you expect to be treated, it’s simple really.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Totally agree Andrew! It’s a strange world we live in.

[@paulbrown7425]

You know what the problem is there are so many pro golf KZbinrs out there promoting the same product, for me it's just their opinions, which can be controversial as some are getting paid and I think they would not give a 100% feedback. I used some of their so called opinion on the Callaway paradigm and thought it was absolutely terrible, yes I got fitted etc and vans compared with my TaylorMade M2 driver and sure enough my old M2 driver beat this recommendation from them, so I don't follow any of them now because it's really down to money not real account of how we the average golf get suckered into their pro status. So I understand people do get frustrated and do sometimes vent. It's just how people are. It's just human behaviour, it's like I voted for reform and you voted for labour, who is the right, who's wrong. That's why for me reviews are not absolute but just either a paid review which I definitely don't watch, about time they were truthful but that wouldn't be beneficial to them. This is a good example of betari box.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Agreed Paul and I will always say whether I’ve been gifted or bought the product during the review. Personally I’m not a massive fan of reviews but they are crucial in growing the channel.

[@Bin-The-L-Plates]

Charlie must have studied at the Gerald Ratner School of Business…… Well balanced ‘rant’ and some decent observations.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

😂 love that and thanks my friend!

[@suziecorreia7064]

Love ya Bernie. Nobody needs the haters.Keep grinding

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Suzie! I will keep grinding I promise.

[@russpugh9570]

Glad you got that of your chest Bernie? 😁 Totally get where you're coming from though and it costs nothing to be civil and polite. Good on ya mate, keep smiling it'll soon be spring. ⛳

[@berniebarnesgolf]

I am Russ! 😂 love and need a good rant every now and again 😂

[@Golfzilla70]

geez, that little message back from him was ridiculously low class. Bernie is right, that guy was way off base.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks my friend! Appreciate the support!

[@andrewpoupart6729]

Evening Lester, that bloke sounds a complete Melt. Keep being the person you are, you run a great channel which is testament to the bloke you are. Apologies to Washy for getting his course wrong, Senior moment. Keep up the great work, congratulations on the weight loss 📉 👏 👏

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Thanks Andrew! I’ve heard a story or two about him this evening too 😂 you couldn’t write it. I’m sure Washy won’t mind mate!

[@markscott3267]

I love a bit of drama at the end of the day! Let’s get Bernie to 10K!!

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Mark! Thought you would 😂

[@FrankB69]

So did he put the video up?????

[@berniebarnesgolf]

😂 😂 love that Frank!

[@robertlincoln7312]

Don't worry about it Lester, just do your own thing.

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Will do Robert! Thanks for your support.

[@harryborman8900]

Not sure what to say about that? So I won’t! Instead what do you think of the hammers new manager and how do you think they’ll do against the mighty Villa tomorrow?

[@berniebarnesgolf]

😂 cheers Harry. I’m happy with the appointment, I’m going up to watch them play Southampton and hopefully now the football will be decent! What do you think?

[@johnnyioannou6933]

well done for keeping it real 👊

[@berniebarnesgolf]

Cheers Johnny!