NRencich:Too bad we all can't be as good as you. Then again, I don't want to "invest" much money on a game just to pass the time and get some relief.
For the record, I am just an average player. Contrary to your belief, I do not play much, and only when I have the time or inclination. I seldom get over 7 consecutive days....currently back to zero.
I have played over 3 times as many rounds as you, but then again I have been a member for 4 years longer than you as well.
I do not "invest" in this game - it is a pretty cheap form of entertainment that I enjoy when I cannot play real golf, mainly after work to relax and unwind. Sadly night golf is not prevalent here, and nor is the time I could dedicate to it.
Investment means a return - well I suppose the fun I have playing with friends is that return.
The forums are filled with a ton of great information of how to make your meter smoother, yet you simply choose the route of complaining, not researching and solving your issue.
Yes we need to jump through hoops to play this game, and that starts with maintenance of YOUR computer. I play on an average lap top and seldom have issues and it is not because I play a water hole or WGT has it in for me. people who believe that really must be pretty simple.
Provided you have a OK set up, dedicate a browser that works, us a systems cleaner, clear flash caches if it starts to get jumpy and if the set up is working well, make sure you do not update the flash...if it is working as you like - disable the update.
Use a CPU usage meter - some browsers have them built in (Maxthon does but not in full screen mode). This will ensure you do not have a spike in usage as you hit, or you can hold the meter until it drops.
Do not have other programs running if your resources are slim - and if you use Norton or McAfee - these running in the background can kill a meter in one foul swoop. Use a wired mouse and preferable a LAN rather than a Wi-Fi......but then again I use wireless mouse and Wi-Fi....but I have found the best browser and Flash version for my laptop.
Also just to reiterate what Scott said, turn off as many options, especially if your processor is older - the less things turned on will assist in achieving a smoother meter - trial and error.
Everyone's best combination will vary, but it worth experimenting........sounds like you just log on and hit....then complain when it goes wrong. Only you can change that.
Edit - I just looked at your clubs - they are low level and their precision is lacking. Basically this means your results will vary more than someone using higher level, precise clubs.
The other aspect is you are playing with clubs of different meter speeds - this is never easy to create a rhythm when you play.
Yes this does mean you would have to upgrade which of course means more $$$ or more time (which for ne equals $$$) to acre "free" (sic) credits.
Or accept the precision will never be there and you will get more variance than someone using decent equipment.