And posted that he did not read all my posts [on the subject is presumed]. I found his responses to mine things I agreed with, as yours. I don't know what side anyone is on. I'm not questioning his - or your knowledge of stuff.
Yes you are correct, I would generally have a rider go with what feels faster over what is faster, because for a given rider, the mind trumps the physics - within reason. I acknowledge that. But there are many things that test faster in the lab/track that are not on the road. The simplest example I gave - a front disc on a 19mm 160 psi tire.