Actually, 1.9 isn't bad in my opinion, but it'll change these days PvP style quite significantly because of the attack cooldown. I think, 1.9 PvP is more into strategic attacking rather than spamming left mouse button. I'm sure 1.8 PvP-er will be having a pretty rough time to fit in with 1.9 PvP, but hey, 1.8 to 1.9 doesn't mean you are doomed from Minecraft :v Overall, I'm neutral toward 1.9. We just need to study again baout 1.9 PvP, that's all I'm not provoking anyone, since this is my OWN opinion, not your (Yes, you who read this!) opinion.