Originally Posted by
MarkA
The Reedy would be my first choice followed by either the SP or HW as a toss-up if you wanted to save a few bucks. Wouldn't recommended a Novak motor and a search on, "Novak sensor board" should answer why.
This!
Novak is absolute trash. Always have been always will be. Their putrid customer support is even more reason to stay away.
Having used all the listed motors except the Hobbywing, I will recommend the Reedy and don't look back. My buddy races pro and he used to run Hobbywings and whoop up on us all but he's since switched to Team Powers Plutonium. I bought a 17.5 for my new PRS1 and holy cow was he right!!! Extremely smooth and plenty of punch. My son has a Sonic 17.5 which is really fast and smooth, but the Team Powers feels even better thus far. Will have to race him and see how it goes… IF IT DOESN'T RAIN
AGAIN!!!! LOL
Team Powers is also similarly priced to the Speed Passion MMM.
I have SP modified motors (10.5, 8.5 & 7.5) and they are just as powerful and smooth as motors double their price, BUT, I'd suggest you read my last 2 posts in the Speed passion thread.