In a scrim with a 10 round cap, the cheaper items never really become a factor, and of course that wouldn't be included with added money. And no, correct race choices will not alleviate the cash disadvantage with so few people playing, the races which can counteract, or lessen the disadvantage of cash, are often not going to help as these races tend to be nullified themselves when the opposing team can afford laces and other items. In such a small scale venture, and with such skilled players, race whoring is not the answer since its the matter of the course.

Also just a suggestion, knew there would be blowback, but so far nothing too convincing.