MichaelStroke:
Same here. I figure that I can have 2 of the following 3 things: a girlfriend, a mortgage, and lvl 90 Nike balls. I can't afford 3.
I can give up an extra 8-10 yards on my drives. I can't give up a roof over my head, and I damn sure can't give up getting laid.
Mike doesn't do this, but many people who seem to complain the loudest about the game, are the ones who put very little time into it and spend very little $$ on it...how many threads have we seen where a guy is whining about the game's inconsistency ...then we check and they've been on 6 years, have played 100 ranked rounds, and are still still using cheap clubs and balls?
As an aside, I don't play Nikes either (unless gifted to me)...between the Can-US exchange rate and the fact they wouldn't help me much...I'm just not a good enough player to make full use of their specs...I play Callys and they suit me fine...rest of my gear is good...I'm a 68-69 legend and will always be...irrespective of equipment. I use this game as a way to kill some time and meet folks...and that's a good trade off for what I've spent.