18-10 is the way to go
Running an os 1.60 on an CGM Sukhoi. 10.5 pounds. Using the zinger 18x10 and it pulls hard. If you go any smaller, the engine seems like it's running too hot. I used OS specs when breaking it in, including the 16" prop and it seemed like it was running so fast the blades were going to fly off.
IMO, that prop combination pulls the plane around easily.