Speaking of wood props.... Way back when I was learning to fly, I was told all beginners should use wood props, since the prop will give before causing any damage to the engine when you nose over. That had to be way up there on the BOGUS meter, definatly in the top-10 bit of bad advice I got along the way . Has anyone else heard that one?

At the time, APC props didn't exist. I don't remember what the other plastic props were on the market at the time, I think the black MAS were.

For durability, you can't beat the black MAS props. I think APC generally pulls better though. (in most applications).