Womens record! Well I guess then it's just because I was used to smaller ranges and willingly adopt to the new sight.

All sexism aside-as said before I like the results: If they throw at shielded opponents frontally casualties are still pretty small, which is good. If they get an advantage like from a wall or throwing from behind they can be quite devastating. So even if they don't get into that position you have to constantly watch them and reposition your own troops accordingly. So I'd say they fullfill their role now and together with slingers and archers are worth at least one third of your army composition now (higher when defending from inside camp/ town)..