Best overall prop for a 721/250 Pro XS Combo

[alarson31]

you guys who are running this combo what prop seems to be best overall for holeshot, speed, and handling? I'm starting to get everything ready for when I order my bird and wondered what your experiences have been!

[alabamaphoenix]

I have a 721 with a merc 250 Pro Xs and atlas 10in plate. I generally run my 27 tempest plus, balanced & blueprinted by Mark. Best speed of 78.23 with one person and a full fishing load. This prop gives the best speed but more important is the driving and handling. Virtually no chine and turns great. During this summer I have been trying a stock 26 fury. Slightly better holeshot, best top speed of 77+. The 27 tempest does better with two people and a tournament load than the fury. tempest runs 74 to 75, and the fury runs 73 to 74. These figures are in the heat of the summer. I think the 27 tempest is the best all around prop.

[Scott McGehee]

I've run the 27 Tempest and now I run a 26 Fury. I really prefer the Fury. There are some videos of my running with that prop on my site at http://mybasslife.com/?page_id=226. They'll give you a feel for how it handles with a fury.

[alarson31]

Scott,

Thanks for sharing the videos. It looks like with a heavy load like you said you run that fury handles and runs great. I really never carry too heavy of a load so I might look to go up to a 27 tempest even for the warmer months.