I can see your point nick but I like yourself compete in extreme league. That's where our competition is, not elite or pro etc etc and the distinction between the leagues is clear. Getting points from the same pool is irrespective. Aim for no.1 extreme then keep going.
The only effect I see of es stuff is sometimes on rare occasion giving elite/pro higher chance of WR's than the rest of us. But that's the leagues WR's are made in. If wanting to compete at that level then surely should be no.1 extreme for a start and looking into proper sponsorship....