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I have one of these.
Can't fault it its great. I've considered a lipo pack for it but doesn't seem to need one so far. Only 4 aa batteries in it and they are still going strong.

I couldn't find any online reviews of it before I bought it but glad I went for it.
People seem to go for the £70 ish core ones or 2nd hand futabas.

This ones a brand new up to date sanwa for just over £150 which has the same system as the new £400 2.4 exces and all the functions you need.

If your a strict stick only racer then well worth considering.