And because what I play is oh so very important: Power Virt, Marauder/Dragon's mix, Eagle runes.
I can and have won 1v1, sometimes 1v2 against every other spec. Elementalist, I've only beaten when they've been Weaver... or running Berserker's. And there is a fundamental problem with balance, class design, or both for that to be happening.
Even if my skill were the issue, the fact that I can come out on top against literally anything else and the only problem is those two specs indicates one of two things: either those specs are overtuned, or literally everyone playing them is a super leet pro gamer.
Forgive me if I have doubts as to the likelihood of the latter.