I kind of like the new change actually. After 12 hours of playing since the update I see the benefits of it, both for players, and WGT (of course).
It's more about coins now, and I think that in it self is a step towards the possibility to buy gear with coins later on, instead of just credits. That's what I think at least.
The shootout when there is a tie is kind of a fun way to settle too. All in all, I am quite happy with the update, although much of the social part goes away unless playing Shanghai room H2H.
Not much room for socializing on a one hole round lol.