2 blade and 3 blade prop?

[Tazz]

Hello, im new to this forum so im sorry if this guestion has been asked and answered before. What is the performance differance in a 2 blade and 3 blade prop the same size? What im looking at is the x440/3 blade, a guy on youtube has this prop on the same boat i have and it is realy fast:banana:. Since i dont know how to sharpen and balance metal props the x440/2 blade will be cheaper to have balanced and sharpened. Thanks for any and all help.

[Darin Jordan]

With an additional blade, you increase the loading on the system. Accelleration can be increased, as can "bite", which helps the boat get off a corner. Top-Speed may or may not be reduced. Lots of factors involved.

[Tazz]

Thanks Darin, i think ill go with the 2 blade prop cause i dont want to overload the motor and esc, i have a plastic prop 1.4x40 and im happy with accelleration and top-speed and i think the x440/2 blade will do just alittle better. I just wasnt sure what the 1 extra blade increases. Thank you.