I think this question is missing a category of shooter completely (or combining two where they shouldn't necessarily be combined). The category I am referring to is linear punch shooters. There is a big difference between a catapult (which throws the ball) and a linear punch (which punches the ball). I can't speak to the whole world, but I know a number of MAR teams successfully pulled off a linear punch (see
1089,
272). I'm not saying that that's necessarily the best shooter type, but I don't think it should be overlooked.