[12 piece bucket]

Yes, I'm saying at the "Master's Level of Execution", the 3-Barrel Swing will out-perform the 3-Barrel Hit distance-wise.

Note I didn't say anything about scoring performance.

Also Homer's comment about the "many problems during its mastery..." is directed more to the Swinger than the Hitter. In other words, the 4-Barrel Swing is not recommended at all, but the 4-Barrel Hit is recommended once you've mastered the 3-Barrel version.

4-barrel swinging is a NO NO. I am in your camp!