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Quicksilver QST 5

The QST 5 by Quicksilver is a 5-blade propeller.

The essentials: what sets this series apart

  • 5 blades, where the compared rivals have 4more grip and load-holding, a slight loss of top speed

Head to head with its direct rivals

Comparison of the QST 5 series against Honda HR Titan 4 · Mercury Racing SpitFire XP · Mercury Racing Spitfire, at a comparable diameter class.

CharacteristicQuicksilver QST 5Honda HR Titan 4Mercury Racing SpitFire XPMercury Racing Spitfire
Diameter13.33–13.5″13–14.5″12.7–14″12.7–14″
Pitch range17–21″13–25″12–21″12–21″
Blades5444
MaterialStainless steelStainless steelStainless steelStainless steel
RotationRight handRight + leftRight handRight hand
Hub / kitPVS / Flo-Torq IIRubber Hubn/along barrel

How we compare →

Key figures

Material
Stainless steel
Blades
5
Diameter
13.33–13.5"
Pitch range
17–21"
Rotation
Right hand
Hub / kit
PVS / Flo-Torq II

Use cases

TowsportsPêche eau douceContrôle mer formée

Example part numbers

QS1154XQS5758XQS5760X

Sources and technical context

Other Quicksilver propellers