I was just suggesting to 'claw your way' using a starter ball now.
I see basically that the game is generally moving up in exp points (which affords better clubs) and moving up in tier and tee ranges (which IMO is expected and predictable)
...but it was the change in starter ball to proshop ball that really was the game changer as far as changing the game from almost impossible to attainable, IMO.
If a TL was to replace all their HIO and Double Eagle or Eagle replays to ones using only a starter ball, then that would be something rare and commendable, in my opinion.
I think I've only seen one legend or TL that still uses a starter ball but I forgot who it was and I don't know if all their replays were using a starter ball.
"Starter balls..the final frontier"