Re: KH's Reformed Hoplitais
They should be better in melee considering they cost more than and lack the javelins of Thorakitai. Something needs to be done about the kopis because it is currently inferior to both the longsword and the falcata and really handicaps many of the units that use it.
Re: KH's Reformed Hoplitais
Yes, I agree that the kopis need to be fixed (as I believe I have said enough times now :p). There really is no reason to bring Thorakitai Hoplitai.
The Iphikratous Hoplitai on the other hand fare a bit better in comparison to regular Hoplitai on the basis that they have more men, though; according to the victory odds the shortsword should do veeery slightly better than the spear (we're talking single digit percentage here). That seems reasonable as the difference is not that great anyway stats-wise (14 attack, 0.165 leth. and 17 def or 11 attack, 0.15 leth. and 21 def). The spear is better if flanking, though.