Yo back Paul,
I've never been one to concern myself with titles, labels, badges etc and TL is no different. However, having played with many players using higher level clubs, that's what I would like as I feel I've virtually exhausted the potential of the ones I use presently. I see the odd shot played by a TL or Champ and think there's no way I could have played it as I cannot get the same height or stop on the ball.So onward we chug.
As for the clog popping bit, that's much the same as TL level. It'll get here in it's own sweet time. It could be today, tomorrow, next week, month or whenever. When it comes I hope it's during a round with CT as my partner. I know how pissed off he'll be about me leaving the game mid-way!