RE: Not enough prop?
Sounds about right, might get better if this is a fairly new engine. I have a 14x8 apc on one ofmine and it turns 9700 to 9800 rpms. And a 16x4W on the other, never checked it.
I try not to prop any of my Saitos thay allows them to turn over 10.000 rpms. So far no problems .