I’m far from the best player to start off with. I have just played alot, though you’re right it doesn’t mean my skill equals time played. My network and ping etc is not the issue. No icons top right, (circle with arrows, server icon etc).  I am also aware of weapon and class balancing. I previously attempted to explain to the best of my abilities that my issue is with noobs. Lower rank players have “an edge” on higher ranked players otherwise it would suck for them since higher ranked players are used to the mechanics and dynamics of the gameplay therefore they would not have a good experience and quit game/franchise. So, marketing-wise not playable or fun for them. I understand that, and I agree. However, the balancing or “edge” or “handicap”, or whatever gamer term exists for that is way off. My TTK is ridicoulously high compared to newer players which as a matter of fact was not an issue before the free dlc’s. I NEVER have this problem when in conflict with higher or same ranked players whether I kill or die. I win some, I lose some but it was a fair one vs one confrontation. Not the case with noobs. Not a fair fight in some instances which hinders the gaming experience. I’ve played elite, competitive sports all my life and you can lose with pride when it was lost fair and square but I feel I’m being compromised in certain conflicts so noobs can rank up faster. 
As I said previously it’s a theory and not an accusation but something happened when the free dlc’s started coming out. I haven’t had this issue for close to 900 hrs played.