Has anyone used the Xoar "Sword" line of painted props? Is there any difference compared to the other Xoars (laminated ply) other than the paint?

http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/...XOARProps.html

i would not use a laminated prop on a glow engine that you want max performance such as 3D..... I have compared the Xoar beechwood 17x6 vs Xoar 17x6 laminated on a 120ax. Not only did i tach higher with the non laminated Xoar, it performed better.. Yes laminated props will take a slight prop strike or a bump here or there where as a std wood prop wont,....

How much of an RPM difference?

i think it was 300
this was a while back

Thanks for the info!!!

on gas is almost the same thing...i saw like 500 rpms less with my laminated Xoar 22x8 propeller.

Thanks guys. I ordered the beechwood props last night from chief aircraft. Also go one of those Painted Xoars...lets see what thats all about.

On my DL50 the difference betweent the XOAR laminated 22X8 and the Beech is not measureable on my tach.

Dear Xoar Supporters:

Recently, on a few web based RC shops has promoted Hawk Prop stating its quality is equivalent to Xoar. While the statement is left for the field to approve, but from our own testing experience, they are not ! Hawk is not affiliated with Xoar in any shape or form. Xoar is the ISO certified Propeller manufacturer. Each step of the production strictly follows the certification standard.

Please be aware, there have been several instance reported by the field that plane crash due to prop hub fracture of other cost-driven brand props.

State of art R&D and testing department ensures each design of Xoar propeller is ready for its performance.

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The laminated xoar is quieter than the beach.