Agreed. I started a year ago, but am having problems keeping my friends into it when they can't be competitive. Most of the frustration would be solved by access to the best drivers for everyone. Next would be irons as far as distance is concerned. Make the meter ridiculous, it's lower priority to a beginner.
Balls are the main thing that you should earn, followed by the putter, and maybe irons that can work the ball well. The little step up for paying your dues.
Crazy idea. Offer a 280 yard driver with a crazy swing meter to anyone. Charge somewhere in the $19-19.95 range. Don't put any precision or forgiveness on it. You should still earn that. But at least they would have the range with well struck shots. Again, a similar theme for irons, especially for BP, where no one who's not a <70 average with more than starter clubs will even play with with me.
A big problem this game is facing, and will continue to face with this economy's culture is people feeling trapped into spending too much money to play. My solution is just an idea on how to level the playing field. They will still need to spend the money to play well consistently. Spending money would still give them the opportunity to make it easier to play well.
Despite my rambling, I think we'll see a philosophy similar to this emerge soon from our good 'ol boys at wgt. Great thing goin! Keep up the good work!
PS. Good players wont disagree with what I'm saying, cause they are just that good.
And who gets satisfaction from 9&7? gg Llama2010 ; )