As for discharging, the only method that I use for discharging is flying. Yes, my charger has discharging capabilities but it's just quicker and more fun to just fly. For charging and balancing....each and every time that I charge a battery, it's always balanced charged. My charger does have the capabilities to Fast Charge, using only the battery plug, but I just prefer to balance charge every time.
If I'm not mistaken, this TP 2700mah 65C can be charged at a 12C charge rate, meaning that it can be charged to full in about 5 minutes. That's all fine and dandy but I'm just never in that much of a hurry. The fastest that I charge my batteries would be a 2C charge rate. I think I've done a 4C once, but mostly just a 2C charge rate is quick enough for me.
I run Glacier 6S 3300mah 45C packs in my two 500's. They are much less expensive than the TP batteries and they always come down cool.
I hope this helps!