I for one don't think we Legends need a new driver. I do have a problem with lower Tiers (i.e. Tour Masters and Masters) having the same equipment as me while playing a much shorter course though.
The new ball was an attempt to meet somewhere in the middle but it's a total joke. Have played through about 40 of the legend GISD2 while comparing distances to Legends using the same equipment and there is absolutely NO difference in distance for these balls.
So here's my suggestions.
- A new ball that actually gives some distance benefit coupled with MORE SPIN. If we could actually keep a 3 iron from rolling out 25 yards on tourney greens WGT would hear a lot less complaining. I know I can do it in real life and I'm only a 9 handicap so why can't I stop a 3 iron in WGT land where I'm supposed to be one of the best. Case in point, played a tourney last week in real life with greens rolling around 13 the pro said. I hit a 3 iron from 235 with a 20 mph tail (est.) and it checked up 12 feet from pitch mark. Green was slightly uphill from fairway and level. Also made the eagle, YIPPEE
- Give Legends the ability to hit driver off the deck so we can reach holes in regulation, like carrying the fescue on STA 15, or reaching the greens on STA 17, BPB 7, or BPB 12 with a headwind. Again as a 9 hdcp IRL I can hit driver from fairway quite proficiently so why not here. The capabilities are there like in Bali Hai CTTH but I also found a spot on STA the other day where you can hit driver off the deck and it flies like it is supposed to. After a meter freeze on STA #10 my ball flew 93 on left side of the fairway. I decided what the heck gonna give it a try because there was no way to reach with 3wood. The ball took and flew 260 yards in the air. Come on WGT, flip the switch!
- Ability to drop an iron from the currently required set. Dropping 3iron for hybrid would be very beneficial. Legends have to carry a 3wood on most courses like reaching BPB#2 or STA #15 but would have to drop a crucial wedge in order to carry a hybrid. I know this has been addressed repeatedly and I don't mind if it was available for all tiers but this needs to move up the priority list.
- Ability to hit a 3wood from 20-25% rough without having to punch it. Again this is a simple shot IRL so why can't Legends of the virtual golf world do it? Many times the ball will actually fly farther from a fluffy lie in light rough than it does from the fairway.
I know this is virtual golf but it purports itself as the most realistic golf game available. The above suggestions are all very REALISTIC for accomplished players on the real turf so please WGT, take a few simple steps to make this game as realistic as possible.
Just my 2 cents. Over and out.