CoC is not a race to max TH10. I've spent a lot of time at TH8 and still can't get enough it. I enjoy playing as I do now.
When I finally get to TH9 the same will apply. It doesn't matter how long it takes to upgrade TH9 stuff, because I'll be enjoying every step of the way.
When I get to TH9 I plan on taking stronger opponents than I target at TH8. So that means learning to 3 star TH9s and maybe hitting some weak TH10s (infernos will be a pain, but I'll give a try anyway).
I guess that my TH9 GoWiPe (or whatever made up army I'm using then) will be as strong as TH10 Gibarch or something. Doesn't matter, it means I can enjoy the power of a stronger army without having to upgrade TH ealier/faster to get it. :smirk:
Also, I actually want an army that trains slow. I hate grinding, and barch feels a lot like grinding due to the repetiveness, so it's not fun for me. But attacking once every couple of hours is actually enjoyable, specially with more complex attacks.

