I think we're taking this question as, "Which guitar can people play better?" whereas the question was, "Which players are better - those who use strats or pauls?"

In terms of the first question that's already been said: it doesn't matter, it's all preference about what the guys like.

But if we answer the question that was asked - strat players are generally better. Wait that's not right to say - strat players have more of a legacy.

Off the top of my head these are a few players who, FOR THE MOST PART, use strats - Hendrix, Jeff Back, Clapton, Yngwie, SRV, Eric Johnson, Robert Cray, myself...

and the same thing, 'cept with Les Pauls - Zakk Wylde, Slash, Randy Rhoads (flying V too), etc....

So I think the talent scale is leaning a little to the Strat side... but then, of course, talent is completely subjective... whatever.

But I think you are all right - it doesn't matter what they play, they'll still fly, but throughout history strats have generally churned out more "legends" on the guitar than Les Pauls.