They were not bad in their day, to be sure. But like everything else, props have “marched on” as well. Right now looks like the Fury is at the top of the heap. Ill be interested to see how they are faring in another 4 years or so. Im sure Merc beat the heck out of em during development, but they are really getting aggressive with thinner blades using harder alloys. The props take a real beating leaving and re-entering the water on each revolution.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200