F60PRO IV V2.0 vs T-Motor V1 — Is the V2 Upgrade Actually Worth It?
I flew V1 for about 40 hard freestyle sessions before upgrading to the V2 Check the full freestyle motor ranking here.. Here is the unfiltered take.
The V1 Was Good. The V2 Is Better.
The NSK dual-shielded bearings are not marketing. After 50 hard flights, my V1 was showing 0.12mm bearing play. V2 was at 0.02mm. That is a real number you can feel in the air — V2 tracks straighter on fast lines, no ghost wobble at speed.
Thermal Performance
10 minute full throttle sustained test:
- V1: 82C
- V2: 71C
11 degree difference. On a hot day with aggressive flying that gap widens. V2 runs cooler because the bearing seal design reduces friction under load. That is mechanical engineering, not firmware tuning.
Weight
V2 is +3g per motor. For most builds that is nothing. For competitive racing where every gram counts, factor it in.
Who Should Upgrade
If you are flying hard — 3D practice, aggressive freestyle, regular punch-outs — the bearing quality alone justifies the price. If you are casual, V1 is still a solid motor.
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I have been flying the V2 for about three months now, about 80 packs. The bearings are still tight. On the V1 I would have replaced bearings twice by now. That alone makes the upgrade worth it if you fly a lot.
Real-World Difference You Will Notice
The V2 feels smoother on punch-outs. Not dramatically faster — the thrust numbers are close — but the delivery is cleaner. Less oscillation on hard throttle, less noise in the video feed. If you run a GoXLR or a good capacitor setup, you might not notice. If you fly stock power, the V2 cleans up your video noticeably.
Is the V2 Worth $20 More?
If you are a casual weekend flyer, probably not. The V1 is still a solid motor. If you fly 10+ packs a week, or you race, or you push your gear hard — yes. You will spend that $20 on bearings in two months anyway. The V2 saves you that and gives you better thermal performance on top.
For me the decision was simple: I was already replacing bearings on the V1 every 6-8 weeks. The V2 dual-shielded NSK bearings have lasted three months so far with zero play. That is a real improvement, not marketing.
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