POTD CAST SPEED

[Pyroxene]

Thats what Ive been wondering, does the gear a player wears outside POTD effect inside at all? I thought all outside bonuses were removes and replacex with whatever bonus you get from the aetherpool gear. Ive made careful note of how other WHMs use swiftcast and presence of mind, yet even without using these skills their holy spell (and a few others) finish casting a lot faster. I also use foods inside, not sure if that effects my speeds any or if its placebo. I just cant match their speeds. Maybe if Im lucky enough to get a 99 weapon?
Edit: I also recast as soon as my hotbar allows me to, not so much the animation