Originally Posted by OK465
Max roll rates of 25 degrees/s in Direct versus 15 degrees/s in Normal would seem to indicate the 330, at least, is more responsive in Direct.
That would depend on how the airplane arrived at Direct Law. If it goes direct because of compounded flight control computer failure, you are left with reduced control surfaces and the aircraft response will be reduced. If it goes direct because of something other than computer failure, it might retain full control surface complement and be quite responsive.