Been playing this game for 5 years plus. Never spent a dime, but came to realize that if you didn, t spend money You'd never win. People who spend money have more time, accuracy, spin, power, etc. I also scratched more times compared to other players. Most players do what I call "hit the ball as hard as you can and something will go in" and if they've spent some money it does. I loved the game, but after having all my points taken away on multiple occassiins have decided I don, t need the frustration.