Lipo Brand for Sonic Wake

[Mustang2711]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a good quality Lipo brand I can get from a website in the 11.1v,5000mah,100c, 3S range? I heard SMC Graphenes are great but out of stock on their web page and unable to find a substitute of equal quality.I.ll be running 6S after the upgrades on the sonic wake. I appreciate any suggestions on this..Thanks

[koen]

go for graphene panther from hobby king ,one of the best batteries

[Mustang2711]

Hi Koen

Thanks for theads up. I'll check them out

[tbonemcniel]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a good quality Lipo brand I can get from a website in the 11.1v,5000mah,100c, 3S range? I heard SMC Graphenes are great but out of stock on their web page and unable to find a substitute of equal quality.I.ll be running 6S after the upgrades on the sonic wake. I appreciate any suggestions on this..Thanks

https://chinahobbyline.com/shop/detail/Battery-3S(11.1V)/CNHLg+plus5000mah11.1v3s70clipobatterywithec5plug

You can also use the CNHL G+ 70C packs. They are some of the best batteries available these days (along with their white/green racing/speedrun packs and the Hobbyking Panther Graphene's). Don't get too hung up on manufacturer claimed C ratings. There is no standard for testing, and no one to hold them accountable. Independent thorough battery testing shows even the very best LiPo's only have a True C rating of 45C, even though manufacturer claims range from 70-120C. If for instance, you were to purchase some claimed 100C packs, the true C rating could vary from 25-35C.

Actual example: Spektrum 100C packs have a True C rating of only 25C. CNHL G+ 70C packs have a True C rating of 45C. Between those two batteries, Spektrum is exaggerating the C rating by 300%, while CNHL is exaggerating by only 55%. Just casually browsing the manufacturer's website, you would think the $95 Spektrum with it's claimed 100C rating is the better pack, but it only does 25C for your $95. Meanwhile, the CNHL only claims 70C, and it only does 45C, but for $40. So buying the Spektrum battery for more than double the cost, gets you about half the performance, simply because the sticker on the side says 100C. A Turnigy Graphene Panther carries the same True C rating as the CNHL G+, at 45C, and is definitely cheaper at $66 than the Spektrum.

My point is, don't believe everything you read on a manufacturer's website. And definitely never buy a MaxAmps (claimed 120C, True 10C, can't even complete the testing without failure).

[Mustang2711]

Hi TB,
Thanks for the valuable information which helps along.Ill look into those types you mentioned. Much appreciated..