I assume that is the CMP50 size Zero http://www.nitroplanes.com/mia65054niga.html which looks pretty good for an ARF. I've heard it is a bit heavy in the tail and requires a lot of ballast up front - thus ends up rather heavy and a bear to land. I have been considering it but don't want to buy into a constant repair job. How does his do anyway? What engine does he have?
Your Snipe is still better than the Zero so don't worry.