Three propellers, three purposes
The video makes one thing clear quickly: this is not about replacing the standard prop. Foil Drive is expanding the tuning range. The black standard prop remains the dependable baseline, while the two new options are optimized in different directions.
- Standard Black: the versatile all-rounder
- Low Range 6% LR6 (Blue): more low-end thrust, easier take-off and better control at low speed
- Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 (Grey): more top-end speed, stronger mid-range thrust and more efficient cruising
These three prop options give riders far more room to fine-tune their Foil Drive setup around rider weight, conditions, board, foil and riding style.
Standard Black Propeller – the all-rounder
The Standard Black Propeller remains the most balanced option in the range. It is not heavily optimized toward either early low-end thrust or maximum high-speed efficiency. Instead, it covers a broad range of conditions dependably – the right choice if you are not chasing a specific performance target or ride a wide mix of conditions.
- All-round foil assist sessions
- Mixed conditions
- Riders who prefer a versatile setup
- Anyone not focused on extreme low-end or top-end performance
Low Range 6% LR6 (Blue) – more thrust down low
The LR6 (Blue) is aimed at riders who want more support at lower speeds: more low-end thrust, easier take-off and better recovery near stall. This prop is physically 6% larger in width and diameter – added blade area means more grip and more thrust at lower speeds.
- Earlier and easier take-off
- More control at low speed
- More confidence after touchdowns or near-stall moments
- Heavier riders, smaller boards or foils
- Choppy conditions, wave riding, downwind and technical water states
Trade-off: more low-end does not automatically mean more top-end speed. For speed and efficiency at higher pace, the MHR10 is the stronger match.
Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 (Grey) – more speed and efficiency
The MHR10 (Grey) targets riders who want more from their setup in the mid to upper speed range: more top-end speed, stronger mid-range thrust and more efficient cruising. It grows 10% in width only – increasing blade surface without a larger sweep, ideal for controlled power delivery when cruising or chasing faster swell.
- More top-end speed and stronger mid-range thrust
- Better cruising efficiency
- Fast swell, bumps, upwind and downwind
- Light to mid-weight riders and more advanced riders
Trade-off: in the very low-speed range, the MHR10 offers fewer benefits than the LR6.
Foil Drive Propeller Upgrades LR6 and MHR10Which propeller suits which rider?
Standard Black: A simple all-round solution for a broad mix of conditions.
Low Range 6% LR6 (Blue): Earlier lift, more low-end power and more control in challenging conditions – especially relevant for heavier riders.
Mid-High Range 10% MHR10 (Grey): For riders who already get onto foil cleanly and want more speed, mid-range punch and efficiency once up and running.
Foilit verdict
With these new 3-blade propellers, Foil Drive takes a very smart step toward more deliberate setup tuning. The Standard Black still matters, the LR6 delivers real gains in low-end and take-off, and the MHR10 is clearly aimed at riders chasing speed and efficiency.
