Anyone still have their gladiator and tried the new max 5 mercury props? Seems they are a better verison of the maximus. Im turning merc 4 blades 5800+ with my stag 700's. I know phil likes the hering 6 blades but im thinking they might cut the life down on xr's drastically. Maybe they wont because they are soo much more refined in terms of balance and build quality?

Absolutely no prop slip while planing with the 6 blades, pops up like a 12 year old on a wake board.

I had tried the old 5 blade Maximus and didn't like them (handling-wise). I also have 6 blade Herings and the boat jumps on plane very easily.

Ass end of the boat move around with 5s?

Yes and handled cross wakes awfully. Didn't feel planted or hooked up like the Herings.

Im running the 6 blade herrings and yea it jumps up on plane very easy.

Bahhhh you guys going to make me drop some coin.... ugh

Your boats bad ass, what's a little more coin Kid?

Lol I like my cash reserves bountiful not depleted...

Buddy has some p5x 31's I can try. More dor bow lift than stern lift. Anyone tried them? What should i expect compared to bravo 4 blade 32s?