I think I am gonna shoot this down. The whip is the only item that the soldier can use to speed himself up, since the escape plan cannot be used. The whip can also be very helpful to people who don't want to risk dying on a guessing platform, so they can be whipped and simply jump over it. My suggestion is instead of whining about it since you can't control your motion or speed while under the whips effect, learn how to use the whip effectively.