Idk, even with chi explosion nerf, I still can't get over how good it is with the right trinkets and perfect rotation and use of 4pc. I'm taking xuen, For firestorm I usually CJL Chex, CJL Chex, vital mist+ thunder focus tea(2pc/4pc proc) Chex, Detonate chi, then sit back and drink my mana tea until the 4 wolves spawn again. Pom takes way too many gcds imo.
full disclosure, im not very good so you prolly shoulnd't listen to me. I like to max the spec out, but take a different route.