RE: PROP ?
Don't use 'em myself, but those I've seen have been fine.... Seem pretty similar to the APC's at a glance.
The differences in prop brands for sport flying is negligeable, the average pilot ain't gonna see a difference. A few rpm here, an extra oz of thrust, a bit less noise, whatever. For me, the only relevant difference is that MA's are wonderfully durable, APC makes some 1/2a props the others don't, wood props are great for getting weight off the nose.
Fly what looks good and works good for you at a budget you can afford. So long as it's no more flexible than a MA, ballances OK and is well moulded, the rest is gravy.
Have fun!
J