I actually hate this pedal's with 300 adjustments for feel. John Bonham didn't have special pedal but he knew how to work that pedal.
I agree with you, but John Bonham didn't have the choice that's offered on today's market, and I would be interested to see what pedal he would choose if this amazing drummer was still around, in my opinion, it's great that pedals nowadays are offering many features that's allow each one of us to adjust our pedals to suits our playing abilities and the technique we're using, I see it as a considerable improvement within the last 15 years or so.
If you want more speed, go with a direct drive pedal. If you want more power and feel, go with a chain drive.
I would add felt (strap) driven pedals into the equation.
Choosing a pedal is indeed a very personal matter, no one can choose it for another player. A pair of shoes might be extremely comfortable for me and very uncomfortable for someone else.
Arky's suggestion of the Mapex Falcon is good one. Despite the comments regarding quality issues, which somehow surprise me, it is a pedal that's worthy of attention.
I used the same pedal for almost 30 years, when it was time to change, I had to face the dilema of choosing a new pedal, but which one? The market has so many offering, which cam to choose? what drive system to choose? regular footboard or longboard? what adjustement do I really need? so many questions to ask ourselves before making a choice, it can take a long time.
So with this in mind, I considered the Falcon, as this brilliantly designed pedal with no quality issue whatsover, has got the features of many pedals on the market all thrown into one single pedal design.
It has 2 differents cams for an even or accelerated course of the beater, 2 drive modes, chain or felt (strap), indepedent adjustments of the fooboard angle and beater angle, a reversible beater in which you insert interchangable weights (10g or 20g or none at all) and can fitted with a direct drive sytem (at extra cost, but not very expensive). Plus other useful extras.
I did purchase the Falcon, and I tried all the options (exept the direct drive unit) and they all work really well and you definitely feel the differences with each option, within a few days I was able to choose the best option for my playing. It is the best investment I've done on an accessory for years.
I recomand this pedal to anyone who are unsure about which type to choose, it has many type of pedals with it's own and unique design features.