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New Tour Legend Drivers?

• DAZZA501 5,972 Posts

  Tue, Apr 23 2013 12:24 PM

  I had to grind my way from level 80 upwards when i reached legend. I used a level 62 R9 at the time and i could compete and even won a few RG's with that driver. Everyone had to grind their way up through the levels then and they did it without complaining. If all us level 98 and above players had to do it then, then everyone else should have to do it now.

• CerinoDevoti 3,232 Posts

  Tue, Apr 23 2013 3:29 PM

  WGTdbloshoe:

  Everyone should take a look at this website.  Gives a great insight into PGA players averages.  If you notice that the Average driving distance on the PGA is just over 285 yards and the top player is just over 306 yards in average distance.

   

   

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   - WGTdbloshoe

  I wouldn't mention PGA Tour realities here. Nearly all our statistics are unrealistically better than the PGA's best. People want what they can't have because somebody else has it. That's it.

  I like the idea that WGT has offered something for the players who've belted out mega rounds to be at Level 98 or higher. They deserve something for their loyalty and continued support of the site.

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Tue, Apr 23 2013 4:53 PM

  CerinoDevoti:

  I wouldn't mention PGA Tour realities here. Nearly all our statistics are unrealistically better than the PGA's best.

  Factor in something like 10 strokes and I'll bet you see the similarity. 

• Jimbog1964 8,378 Posts

  Tue, Apr 23 2013 5:09 PM

   

  Last one on this thread for sure. I don’t think it’s complaining, much more what in my opinion would improve things. I do think L98 is a bit extreme for the R1 especially for TLs.  Maybe moving that down to say L95 AND / OR any TL would allow both good reward for long service and something to really aim at for all Legends (to become a TL). 

  Move the R11s down to say L92 and then the HL G20 stay where it is but also accessible to any Legend, and so something to aim for again, and real reward for a tier move.  The R11 could stay roughly where it is?????

  Things move on, and think the pro shop lacks balance in this department.

  Iron wise I don’t think WGT are far off the mark, but obviously always room for innovation…maybe a slightly improved G20 (G25 or whatever) is a natural progression? But as say I do not feel WGT is too far off that area!

  Little bit more choice and balance needed in my opinion that’s all.  I am not suggesting just give the shop away! How I see it ...............many will agree and many I guess will not............Also fully accepted more thought needed but ..............

   

• burchell123 362 Posts

  Thu, Apr 25 2013 4:45 PM

  I do see your point dazza,i had to grind me azz off for r11's driver as i missed the 90 level before they bumped it to 94 a few weeks before i made it.i can't help the fact i joined the game late but it is still like saying to rory mcllroy your a great prospect but can't have top clubs because watsons got more exp,level yes i agree to keep the sandbaggers and new starters from getting hands on them but 57 avg tour legend can't buy the top clubs really come on tell me im wrong,i will be there in a few months but thats not the point,what was the point in tour legend if you can't even get the top equipment,there's masters and tour pro's out here with better equip than me.1 more thing after grinding azz off for 94 r11's driver the new one coming out at 98 was too high.96 maybe,if the same trend comes out again the next new top top club will be level 102 right?.SO i have 2 years more drinking for next one LMAO

• burchell123 362 Posts

  Mon, May 6 2013 4:47 PM

  just noticed your comment on this WGTICON,would you like to explain how the driver is explained as open to the very top players but open to HACK tier as a 56avg tourlegend i fail to agree you have things right when i still can't buy it yet?.you can pm me if you feel too embaressed

• MBaggese 15,378 Posts

  Mon, May 6 2013 8:50 PM

  burchell123:

  just noticed your comment on this WGTICON,would you like to explain how the driver is explained as open to the very top players but open to HACK tier as a 56avg tourlegend i fail to agree you have things right when i still can't buy it yet?.you can pm me if you feel too embaressed

   

  Your previous post is explanation enough, and BS as to how long you need to wait...in a little over a year, you are level 97...means you play a heck of a lot...in contrast check my start date...lol...I though I was addicted!

  Unless you get pulled away for the next space flight, you'll be at 98 with in 30 days..or prove me wrong and don't play.

   

  Bookmarking this thread:)

• fourteenclubs 84 Posts

  Mon, May 6 2013 10:56 PM

  wgt dosen't offer  equipment on a tier basis anymore. we have pros bouncing around with 282 yard drivers,much better......for wgt profit margins.

• MainzMan 9,591 Posts

  Tue, May 7 2013 2:13 AM

  I haven't read all of the posts so this has probably already been said but what the hell.

  Tour legends do not need a longer driver, the tees are the same as legend ones.  If gear were ever to return to tier specific then legends and tour legends should be counted as one group.

• borntobesting 9,751 Posts

  Tue, May 7 2013 4:39 AM

  MainzMan:

  I haven't read all of the posts so this has probably already been said but what the hell.

  Tour legends do not need a longer driver, the tees are the same as legend ones.  If gear were ever to return to tier specific then legends and tour legends should be counted as one group.

  Same with pro and tour pro and master and TM. It is just the green speeds that change