Every ESC has it's strengths and weaknesses. I am just saying I would be willing to pay a premium for an ESC that incorporates all the strengths. I guess I am just tired of paying for things that cut corners to keep cost down for the masses. I rather pay for quality upfront instead of having to mod things or buy two or three. You aren't really saving money in the long run.

MGM: I like their design and they run cool. However, the programming and braking seem to need some work

Quark: Really smooth ESC, but has heat issues

Monster Max: Great programming capability, but needs better case design to be really durable.

Tekin: Vaporware...

To me castle is the closest. I know people wanted 6s, but honestly, I would have taken an updated regular Mamba for 4s with a better case design and incorporated BEC. My modded regular mamba worked flawlessly on 4s with the bec except for the crappy plastic case. I think if Castle really challenges themselves, they can come up with a better case design that is more durable and won't exceed the cost that the masses are willing to pay. The current design isn't good for anything except running your truck at 60mph up and down the street which I am sure is what most bashers are going to be doing, but it won't last more than a couple of trips to the track.

Here is what is needed:

1) threaded heat sink, so we can screw the fan directly to it like on the old school Mambas

2) a single piece case that uses screws to access the ESC guts. Not those little wimpy screws from the old Mamba. Has screws that allow direct screwing to the chassis or a top plate.