It all depends on where your CG is and how you like to fly.
Initially the recommended throws were too little for me, but after moving the CG from 4" to 4 1/4" they were pretty close.
But like I said, it also depends on what type of flying you wish to do. Currently I'm working on flying smooth patterns and not doing blenders and hovering (though it will do quick snaps and flat spins with my settings).
It's hard to believe that tiny bit of elevator movement will do the trick isn't it
Good luck,
Keith