Brawl is competitive. idon't know why everyone says it isn't. its not as good as melee but its the next best thing until they can find a way to put melee online. glide tossing is also like wavedashing by if you throw downward you don't hit your opponent with the item and you start your combo.there are certain aspects of brawl that have been sped up like hitstun, though it may not look look like its there...it is. And certain aspects that have been slowed down such as falling speed and some combat mechanics. the only reason im responding is to let you know that brawl is competitive if your playing with competitive people. Same for melee its only competitive if your playing with people who want to compete. Now don't get me wrong here Melee is definately better than Brawl. i love Melee and nothing can change that. But until they get some way to play it online(which i've heard they are doing) i will be playing brawl.
PS. My Link is a super beast in Melee.