Super Cub LP wooden turnigy prop

[franko73]

Looking for advice on this prop for my super cub LP...

cgi.ebay.co.uk/Super-Cub-LP-Wood-UltraLight-Propeller-Upgrade-10x6_W0QQitemZ280469546017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item414d49a421

Turnigy aftermarket 10x6 digitally machined (CNC) and hand finished propeller made from ultra light wood. The Turnigy range of propellers are well balanced and strong yet lightweight. All Turnigy props are primed and lacquered twice for a brilliant smooth gloss finish to reduce friction and noise and ensure a long life.



sounds ok but not sure if its too heavy or will mess the motor up, any advice? as you know the stock prop on the SC LP is 9X6.

[flydiver]

Looks to be a skinnier blade so probably will work. Only way to tell for sure is a wattmeter or try it. Don't know anyone that has gone wooden. They are not as effective for electric.

[Legot]

I havn't flown wood props, but I have played with a few.

The only things I can tell are that they weigh a heck of alot less, they seem to pull less amps, I don't think they flex as much, and when they crash, the prop usualy breaks instead of flexing.

I truthfully don't think it will make much of a difference on a non brushless supercub, and not much on a brushless either. It might work to make the CG abit farther back. That's about it as far as I can tell.

~Legot~

[franko73]

I read on another forum that the GWS 10 x 6 DD (EP1060) is a popular replacement for the stock Super Cub LP..... you can get them very cheap on ebay (probably fake). Anybody use them?

Will the 10*6 make any difference or risk damage?

[flydiver]

GWS 10 x 6 DD (EP1060) is kind of a stock prop for the SC lipo.
Why bother with eBay when they are cheap here with reliable, cheap, and fast shipping?
www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the-1445/GWS-1060-Propellers-FIVE/Detail

Be aware that not all props are created equal and the numbers alone do not indicate performance. The GWS DD props are pretty good. The GWS SF (fatter style) are floppy and not suitable for high power/high RPM applications.