Dunno if this is known already, but you can use the energy ball to big toss off a wall while in midair. You just have to throw the energy ball as you double jump, but the timing is pretty strict.
I found a route for 7-6 any% using this that's about 20 seconds from gaining control to losing control, but I haven't timed it against going through the secret so I dunno if it's faster than the current strats.
I found a route for 7-6 any% using this that's about 20 seconds from gaining control to losing control, but I haven't timed it against going through the secret so I dunno if it's faster than the current strats.