I know you said "recreational use". One question: Do you plan on racing at all?

If so, I'd suggest you look at sensored motors for the simple fact of more precise low end control of motor.

Dont' care about sensored/sensorless, and just wanna get out there and throw dirt? I got just a few names to throw at you...Maclan Diamondback, SkyRC Toro, HobbyWing, and Castle Creations. To be on the safe side of things, I'd look at no less than a 120A ESC coupled with no less than a 3500kv motor. I'm old , and 3000kv is almost to much for my liking these days .