Jelly Bean the Villain EX is much much faster and with the simple addition of two 7 cell packs, you will gain anouther 3-5 mph. The Villain handles nicely too but there is just something I like about the SW26 too. It handles differently. The Villain is a torque monster and the two motors and drives make it somewhat unique. but tha's also twice as much stuff to break and or modify. By the way I do have both boats.