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properchopper
08-23-2009, 10:41 AM
I've been really happy with the Zippy Flightmax 30/40 C 5000 4S batteries; used singly in my P-Spec OPC with UL-1 motor. Great punch so far. I want to order another pair for sport running at 4S2P in my Vegas [ 1515 1Y ] . Any advice on choosing between:

Zippy Flightmax - 30/40 C , 526 g , 140 X 48 X 33 mm, $ 79.02

Turnigy - 30/40 C , 537 g , 143 X 49 X 32 mm, $ 64.95

Apparantly they're not the same batteries ; the Turnigys seem larger, but less $$.

Any advice/feedback ?

Edit : I'm running a conservative setup propwise in the Vegas, sport running so far, short runtimes. Mr. Hill, you have any input, you're our battery knowledge guy ?

Raydee
08-23-2009, 11:19 AM
I ran the Flightmax cells in my 6s heli and they were good cells for the money. I have been reading that some of the Turnigy cells have been way out of balance and others are puffing. They have sold so many of those cells that you really can't go by some guys complaining about a bad pack here and there. For the money they are worth a go in a mild setup for sure. I was going to buy 4 packs for my heli and decided to go with G3 packs just to keep all my packs the same and the fact that when I needed them the Turnigy packs I wanted were out of stock for almost a month.

yurkanip
08-23-2009, 11:27 AM
Chopper, I have used zippy's since I started in boats a few years ago, and used mainly zippy-H. I have the Turnigy 4s (5.0) batteries and they are great. As most zippy's they all have great punch..especially the higher c rated lipos that they sell now. I have never used flightmax and have read mixed reviews on them, but I have read that the turnigy are the same as the zippy-H. Zippy-H were/are supposedly the best in the zippy lineup. The Turnigy that I use, both in 2650 and 5000mah are compact, but thick. They fit in my .21 riggers great, and the size is fairly accurate to what hobbycity claims.
Hope this helps.

Raydee
08-23-2009, 11:33 AM
Did you buy all the 6s2650 packs that I was trying to order? ;)

yurkanip
08-23-2009, 11:51 AM
Ha, Ray...no I bought the 2650's in 4s.

properchopper
08-23-2009, 11:53 AM
Thanks Guys. Headin' to the lake, I'll check in later & see what the consensus is :tiphat:

yurkanip
08-23-2009, 11:55 AM
Chopper....take some vid of your miss vegas, if you can. I'd still like to see it run. Mine should be finished in a few weeks, as well.

bustitup
08-23-2009, 12:43 PM
I thought the turnigy's were zippy's newest batts and flightmax has 4mm bullets and turnigy has 5.5 bullets and heavier gauge wire

I just received two 6s 30c 5000mah turnigy's for my sprint cat

Thank the good lord Zippy has made rc brush less lipo's a reality for new users wanting to get into the FE world ...it just helps the sport to have more people envoled to force manufactures to develop better products that are more competitive

killer products and killer performance......how many times have I heard reviews of how these batts compare to the kingpin enerland cells

Simon.O.
08-23-2009, 03:57 PM
I can't comment on the 4S pack, but I can compare the 2S packs
I have a 5000mAh 20C Zippy and a 5000mAh 20-30C turnigy.
The Turnigy is a little bigger, has heavier softer leads and has way more punch.
It is cheaper and for me is the better buy.

btw the Rhino 4S 4900mAh pack I have is close to identical to the Polyquest in size, shape and weight. ???
Makes you wonder.:confused2:

For sport boats you can not miss with the Turnigy. :thumbup1:

Tony
08-23-2009, 09:40 PM
I have both ZippyFlightmax 2S 4000mAh, and Turnigy 6S 5000mAh lipos. They work fine just like my other more expensive TP packs.

properchopper
08-23-2009, 09:40 PM
[QUOTE=bustitup;118458]flightmax has 4mm bullets and turnigy has 5.5 bullets and heavier gauge wire

Actually the 4S 5000 Turnigy's have 4mm power leads but no biggie, I have lots of 5mm to solder on.

It seems like I'll go with the Turnigy's based on what's been said so far. I will say that my 4S 30C 5000 Zips have enormous punch for the first 30 seconds or so; my VS-1 can't stay level for 30 seconds and then settles down and rips.

Thanks all for the comments :tiphat:

properchopper
08-23-2009, 09:49 PM
Chopper....take some vid of your miss vegas, if you can. I'd still like to see it run. Mine should be finished in a few weeks, as well.

Patrick, my new camcorder got ripped a few months ago. I'll see if Jan can shoot some footage. With some really tired batteries & small props [for the 1515 1Y] the boat is so perfect I'm just floored. Just beautiful to see and run [ I even put the wing on for looks !

6S HYDRO
08-24-2009, 04:59 PM
i got the 5.0 turnigy 4s and it awsome- way better than the flightmax w/ the 12ga wires. and the newer higher c turnigy's have crazy 8 ga wires

properchopper
08-24-2009, 05:35 PM
Just ordered some ; with my discount; $ 62.50 ea. ! BTW Paul, I'm planning to make the Oct. 27 race in AZ; You be there ?

6S HYDRO
08-24-2009, 05:45 PM
yes i will, maybe you can help me some w/ my vs1- setup

6S HYDRO
08-24-2009, 05:46 PM
i will be using the 5.0 turnigy 4s in there

properchopper
08-24-2009, 07:02 PM
yes i will, maybe you can help me some w/ my vs1- setup

Just don't blink as mine goes by, you may miss it !!:sarcasm1:

Flying Scotsman
08-24-2009, 07:20 PM
Just don't blink as mine goes by, you may miss it !!:sarcasm1:

Tony, I trust that you will have your best reading specs on and a steady hand :smile:

Douggie

Ub Hauled
08-24-2009, 07:32 PM
Patrick, my new camcorder got ripped a few months ago. I'll see if Jan can shoot some footage. With some really tired batteries & small props [for the 1515 1Y] the boat is so perfect I'm just floored. Just beautiful to see and run [ I even put the wing on for looks !

Tony, I'll be happy to tape it... asa long as you tape my DH and other two surprises (near future)...:thumbup1:


Just don't blink as mine goes by, you may miss it !!:sarcasm1:

He ain't kidding, the VS1 just shreds the pond... beautiful to see.:bowdown:

Brushless55
08-26-2009, 08:19 PM
Just ordered some Turnigy 5000 3s and 2s pack with the mega 8g wires..
cannot wait to see how they run in my UL-1 and my MM :banana:

line6
08-26-2009, 08:35 PM
Just ordered some Turnigy 5000 3s and 2s pack with the mega 8g wires..
cannot wait to see how they run in my UL-1 and my MM :banana:

Its going to fly. by buddy got some last week. we ran them in the ul-1's and i cant believe the power they have. they are comparable to my high end packs. last night i ordered two 30c 4s and 4 30c 2s packs.the only thing that kinda concerns me is how long they will last but at the price they are at i think i will get my moneys worth out of them.

Rumdog
08-26-2009, 08:38 PM
I got 2 for my new ul-1 Turnigy 5000 2s 30c and one 3s 30 c 5000mah. I plan on giving 5s a go on 8xl and etti 150 opto. The 3s in my df 26 was a BEAST!!

Rumdog
08-26-2009, 08:40 PM
I haven't heard any bad stories of these cells yet. Why pay more, even if your a racer? Is 30c not enough. A little over a year ago you couldn't even get 30c packs!

Brushless55
08-26-2009, 08:54 PM
I got 2 for my new ul-1 Turnigy 5000 2s 30c and one 3s 30 c 5000mah. I plan on giving 5s a go on 8xl and etti 150 opto. The 3s in my df 26 was a BEAST!!


are you saying, a UL-1 with an 8XL on 5s!

line6
08-26-2009, 08:56 PM
I haven't heard any bad stories of these cells yet. Why pay more, even if your a racer? Is 30c not enough. A little over a year ago you couldn't even get 30c packs!


30c is great if it is truly 30c and i believe the Turnigy are. my same friend also wasted money on some 30c packs off fleabay that were more like 10c.

Rumdog
08-26-2009, 08:56 PM
Well, 4s to start. I WILL try 5s though. If all is cool, that will be my daily setup.

Brushless55
08-26-2009, 09:00 PM
Well, 4s to start. I WILL try 5s though. If all is cool, that will be my daily setup.

That will be crazy! :thumbup:
make sure to get the video!

properchopper
08-29-2009, 08:22 PM
Man, that was fast. Ordered 2 4S 5000 30C packs last Monday; came today. 8mm
wire and 5.5's. Look solid; will test & report this coming week.

EPower
08-29-2009, 08:43 PM
I've been really happy with the Zippy Flightmax 30/40 C 5000 4S batteries; used singly in my P-Spec OPC with UL-1 motor. Great punch so far. I want to order another pair for sport running at 4S2P in my Vegas [ 1515 1Y ] . Any advice on choosing between:

Zippy Flightmax - 30/40 C , 526 g , 140 X 48 X 33 mm, $ 79.02

Turnigy - 30/40 C , 537 g , 143 X 49 X 32 mm, $ 64.95

Apparantly they're not the same batteries ; the Turnigys seem larger, but less $$.

Any advice/feedback ?

Edit : I'm running a conservative setup propwise in the Vegas, sport running so far, short runtimes. Mr. Hill, you have any input, you're our battery knowledge guy ?

Hi i have it from a good source that Flightmax,Turnigy,Rhino batts are all made in the same place,the rhino lipo says on the lable Zippy battery :biggrin:
so i guess it's a personal choice you just buy the ones that suits your application for size etc the quality is the same :thumbup1:best lipos for the price :beerchug:
I personally wil never again buy expensive lipos fo any my applications hobbyking all the way

sjslhill
08-30-2009, 10:01 AM
If those packs were bad, it would be written down all over the place.....big US hobby distributors don't know anything and will sell anything to make a buck, that's why I started messing with batteries to begin with. I know this is not popular with some, that's my experience.

Flight Power is the perfect example of this from Tower Hobbies

sjslhill
08-30-2009, 10:50 AM
Here is a good thread to follow...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1103354

Thunder Power is un-ethical in my opinion......the retail price is a joke and should never be paid. I think the packs are good, but not worth the 300% markup with people just taking money from a stack and never doing a thing. They called me and blasted me for not supporting them, thing is, they would never sell to us direct, we had to buy from a distributor that sells under the table for the same costs we had to pay. I will never support TP again. Jason got mad and slammed the phone down. BooHoo

sjslhill
08-30-2009, 11:06 AM
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1102491

Another good thread

bedrock
09-15-2009, 10:38 PM
hi all

I am currently comverting my Vegas to brushless would value imput from u guys

I'm running a 1521 y and a Hydra ESC

What batterie set up would be best for this - would 1 6s lipo be ok mounted in the fromt?

Thanks in advance

Bedrock
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wolf IV
09-15-2009, 11:42 PM
just to confirm, i love my Turnity 4s 30c 5.0 's!!!!!!!!! they have soooo much more punch than my polyquest 25 c packs, its rediculous ... i will never buy an exspensive lipo ever again. unfortunantly this decision comes after $3500.00 in the name brand lipo's...infact i down loaded the maritimo after a test run wich is what got me 66.7 mph. and to think all with sixty dollar packs!!!!!!!!A+++++++

Ub Hauled
09-15-2009, 11:56 PM
hi all
I am currently comverting my Vegas to brushless would value imput from u guys
I'm running a 1521 y and a Hydra ESC
What batterie set up would be best for this - would 1 6s lipo be ok mounted in the fromt?
Thanks in advance
Bedrock

Geez man! I don't think the Vegas can take that aabuse, I have seen 1515/1Y on 4s that drive her pretty... I have used a 1521/1D on 4s and it was stupid power... I will try it again some day, but if she flips... oh boy, can't even think about it... losing my motor and electronics would be sad.

rchippie
02-14-2010, 08:13 PM
I only have 2 sets of lipo's for my boat. So im thinking about getting some of these for my SV27 with the stock set up . any opinions?.

http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10285&Product_Name=Turnigy_5800mAh_2S_25C_Lipo_Pack

Doby
02-14-2010, 10:24 PM
Good Choice.

sailr
02-15-2010, 09:54 AM
Hey bustit. You got a build thread on the sprint cat? I'm getting ready to do one too!


I thought the turnigy's were zippy's newest batts and flightmax has 4mm bullets and turnigy has 5.5 bullets and heavier gauge wire

I just received two 6s 30c 5000mah turnigy's for my sprint cat

Thank the good lord Zippy has made rc brush less lipo's a reality for new users wanting to get into the FE world ...it just helps the sport to have more people envoled to force manufactures to develop better products that are more competitive

killer products and killer performance......how many times have I heard reviews of how these batts compare to the kingpin enerland cells

bustitup
02-15-2010, 11:08 AM
Hey bustit. You got a build thread on the sprint cat? I'm getting ready to do one too!

its in here somewhere but for some reason I allways have a hard time finding it...let me look

BakedMopar
02-15-2010, 12:24 PM
I just got a set of new zippys. They are equivalent to the turnigys. The only difference was the balance tap wires. The newer zippys have 8 gauge wires and 5.5 bullets. I have data on both packs and will post them when my computer is back up and running. You'd be suprised!

Brushless55
02-15-2010, 04:20 PM
My Turnigys have 8 gauge wire with 5.5mm bullets.

FloatDaBoat
02-16-2010, 12:01 PM
I just got a set of new zippys. They are equivalent to the turnigys. The only difference was the balance tap wires. The newer zippys have 8 gauge wires and 5.5 bullets. I have data on both packs and will post them when my computer is back up and running. You'd be suprised!

Get that Puter up & working ... I'm very interested in what your data reveals . . . .

785boats
02-17-2010, 01:30 PM
I've been running the Turnigy 5800mah 25c 4s packs in a hydro & a mono for a few months now & can't fault them yet. All cells are still pretty much balanced after a run.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10287&Product_Name=Turnigy_5800mAh_4S_25C_Lipo_Pack
I'll be getting some more.
Cheers.
Paul