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How do you slow down the Slide Bar Meter?

• Pop301 13 Posts

  Fri, Dec 10 2010 11:02 PM

  I would like to know how to slow the meter down. I know there is a way to do it, I just have not found out how to do it. I have seen some post about the meter, but I can not find out how to slow it down.

  Also, how do you know if a club, is fast or slow on the meter?

• Joeyola 1,210 Posts

  Sat, Dec 11 2010 3:49 PM

  Each club has its own particular meter speed and you can also slow the meter even more by purchasing balls...look for balls with more feel, but be sure to read the description before you buy.

  For clubs you already own, go to Main Menu then My Equipment...there you can look at the attributes chart, including meter speed, which display on the right when you click on each club. 

  When shopping in the Pro Shop, scroll over the club you are interested in...this will display the clubs attributes.  By clicking on Learn More, the program compares that club with a similar club in your bag.  Note, your bag needs to be equipped with the club you want to compare.

  When it comes to balls, in the Pro Shop you can read about individual ball performance, descriptions, compare price and attributes.  Don't just look for balls with more feel, read the descriptions so you know what you are getting for your money.  There is a reason clubs and balls cost more than others.

  There is no other way I know of to slow the meter.  But be sure your system is working properly and check out the System Requirements over there---->  Also, try turning off anything in the game Options you don't need and lower the Flash Quality.  This might smooth the meter and minimize the hesitation.

  Joey

   

   

   

• supermex79 31 Posts

  Sat, Dec 11 2010 8:45 PM

  better balls do help...but not as much as you would like them to.....they are last a very short time as well.....in my opinion...

• cdoggg674 22 Posts

  Sun, Dec 12 2010 4:16 AM

  What I dont understand is when you buy a driver like the Rapture V2 or like the supposedly the good putter, the meter runs so fast its hard as hell to control. I assumed that when buying these better clubs that they would be easier to use, not harder.

• SGTBilko 1,686 Posts

  Sun, Dec 12 2010 4:37 AM

  supermex79:

  better balls do help...but not as much as you would like them to.....they are last a very short time as well.....in my opinion...

  the more feel dots on the ball the slower the meter

• Joeyola 1,210 Posts

  Sun, Dec 12 2010 4:56 PM

  cdoggg674:

  What I dont understand is when you buy a driver like the Rapture V2 or like the supposedly the good putter, the meter runs so fast its hard as hell to control. I assumed that when buying these better clubs that they would be easier to use, not harder.

  The slowest meters here are in the Starter/Beginner clubs.  As you progress or upgrade, what you are really doing is buying equipment that has the capability to do more, not necessarily easier to use.  And to get the most from your new sticks, you need to practice and learn how they work.  For example, your Rapture V2 surely gets you farther down the fairway, but for someone who is accustomed to a very slow meter, it can seem impossible to hit the white line.  That is until you make some adjustments like practicing more or purchasing balls that will make the club easier to hit.  Doing both may give you an even greater advantage.  Premium balls, like your GI-SD's will slow the meter, but not like the beginners clubs. 

  Keep in mind that selling clubs and balls is one of the ways this site makes money.  So don't expect to play at the highest level with free equipment...a point many new players learn the hard way. 

  For more consistent, try putting the Starter hybrid and irons in your bag.  The meter on those is similar to your Starter 3W and new driver.  Also check out the info on how to equip your bag over there---->

  Joey