hap, I have been debating on whether I should post what you just did. I am by no means a speed tyer but, I know I can tie faster than the steps layed out for the pom pom fly. I am not saying a Mcfly Foam egg, or a Glo-Bug egg is better than a pom pom, but with just a bit of effort it is faster.
I am not as fast as Charlie Craven in this video, but you get the idea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Z9XPdedc4
Sharp scissors are the number one ingredient to a great egg pattern. In my opinion.
On my best day I cant do a 15 second egg.