So basically all your post included was making me aware that I missed a few extra homemade valves, and as far as the flow of the ball valve I am aware it has more possible air flow but opens slower, thats why we do other things.....Now could you possibly take a few seconds and help someone out and ...

Okay I have read different peoples theories and ideas for the last 3 days and so far this is my conclusion:

A supah valve best #1
A modified Sprinker Valve w/Blow gun mod #2
A standard un-modified sprinkler valve w/solenoid #3
A Ball Valve easiest obtained, ease of install, ect... But nowhere near ...