I just think vanilla 1.9 pvp would be better or close to 1.9 vanilla pvp. Not only is there a more skill gap in 1.9 compared to 1.8 which makes it more fun, but also because there is lower chance for people to cheat. It is so easy to cheat on 1.8 and it is almost not even noticeable that in important fights can be a big problem. The current pvp system we have right now can be just a little too over complicated for newer players and non pvpers in general. Overall I just think 1.9 pvp would be the best solution.