XLX2 versus ZTW 300a

[dure16]

Losi 5ive-T. Will run 8S with an 800kv motor geared for 55-60mph. Just for general bashing.

The ZTW is huge but the XLX2 performs well for its size.

Which ESC would you use?

 

[Moirae]

I'd pick the xlx2 but one of these days I want to give the ZTW a chance. I know some people on yt run them and don't have any problems with em even on tp motors.

 

[DLK83]

FWIW: My buddy has a converted 5T with the XLX2/800kv Castle combo, he beats the brakes off that thing and hasn't had a problem. Not 100% sure on his gearing, but whatever it is, is plenty for a truck that big, the thing flys... and he usually has the batteries drained before it even comes close to getting too hot

 

[Dan B.]

I’ve been looking at the ZTW’s recently. Pretty attractive features. The features really mirror the new HW’s. However, why wouldn’t you consider the HW Max 4 for less money, also a 12s ESC? Both the Max 4 and the XLX2 have better BEC’s as well. I’d love to hear more feedback about them. Keep us posted, man!

 

[rotauq]

Max4 if money is no concern. I would even prefer a max5g2 above a ZTW.
I do run a XLX2 with a 2028 1100kv in my FT and works great for bashing.

 

[Moirae]

I actually just bought a castle 2028 1100kv from someone here on the forums so I can toss it in my rovan and downgrade it to 8s with an xlx2. Going to move the max 4 and tp 5870 to maybe my future mcd w5 sct.

 

[dure16]

However, why wouldn’t you consider the HW Max 4 for less money

I'd go Max4 if I had one. My buddy has a used ZTW he'd sell me much cheaper than a Max4. I already own an XLX2.

I would even prefer a max5g2 above a ZTW.

Why is that? Are there reliability concerns with the ZTW? I assume it's more powerful than the Max5G2.

 

[rotauq]

Why is that? Are there reliability concerns with the ZTW? I assume it's more powerful than the Max5G2.

Reliability (in heavy duty bashing scenerio) is one, but also on true specs. Max cont amp and burst might be a little higher on the ZTW on paper but i don't think its actually more powerfull.
G2 hobbywings have some nice new features too

 

[Greengaunja]

I gave thought to getting one last year. What I do know about them is they are an OEM and make stuff for various well known rebranders like HobbyStar . So they must be decent. Also if you get one you MUST get their program card or you have a paperweight. In my case, I went with the XLX2 simply because it was more popular among speed runners.