And there is the answer to:

"How do I get the best performance for the tough accelerations and spirited climbing in a fast paceline, the lowest rolling resistance and a pleasant ride on rough TX roads?

The answer is simply to step back into the past with a touch of modern tech and fit a set of tubular wheels w/ high quality 25-28mm tubulars.

If memory serves the first rolling resistance testing that BQ did the #1 tire tested was (my favorite back when) the Clement Campion Del Mondo Seta tubular.
With DA 9000 C-24 or C-35 AL/CF composite wheels ( I like my RS-81 C-24 clinchers) and whatever Vittoria or Continental is offering for pave' racing: Good to Go.

Super light, very fast, comfortable and installed on any of three bikes w/ the flip of a QR lever.
Once again a case of "Right church, wrong pew".

Thanks [MENTION=424205]Salamandrine[/MENTION] for reminding me!

-Bandera