[quote=@Double]
<Snipped quote by Weird Tales>

But why force those of us who didn't start at 800 to forever be unable to catch up? That feels like we're being punished for no good reason.
[/quote]

Having the stronger power level isn't an instant win. Frieza at full power was stronger than super saiyan Goku, but Goku kept on fighting and made him burn through his energy and beat him