Im using the stock foam blades it came with...im on my 4th set. Eventually will go wood or mabe carbon if I have the money to spend on upgrades. The only upgrades I have done are the brushless motor, CC 35 amp ESC, Himax gyro, 2000 mah 3C li-poly and cut the reciever antenna to 4" and put on a whip antenna (similar to a Deans antenna). Other than painting the canopy and fins it's stock. 5 15 min flights today and no issues.