Using new equipment in Tiger '06

[goldrush76]

I know it's been out for a while, but to say the least I have *finally* gotten this damn thing to work but only by mounting the entire course disc, as I have not been lucky enough to get the mini image to work by any means what-so-ever...

Anyway, I cannot find help or manuals on this game anywhere online, so I will just have to ask, no matter how silly...

I purchased a better driver when I created my profile, so I can stop getting whipped by all the other players, but when I go to the equipment list, the driver I purchased doesn't show up in my bag as an option?!?!? What gives? Do I need to gain more experience to use my newly purchased driver? lol. I have played 2 matches of 3 holes each (totalling 300xp, pretty lousy, but hey, my first try)...

So what does it take to use my purchased gear?