>>36509274The entire idea behind beam spam/ki blasts is that it lets you project energy greater than what would be expected of your power level. A kick coming from a 100 power level guy is not 100 power, it's a fraction of that because how much energy can you put into your leg? Not 100% of it.
Ki attacks focus more of your total energy potential (which is all power levels really represent) into a single attack, effectively letting you punch above your weight class. This is why Tienshinhan can ground Semi-Perfect Cell with KiKoHo continuously; it eats enough of his energy potential that it directly strains his lifespan, way more powerful than any given kick or punch.