In 99% of the cases, that is exactly true. Smaller pinion = less ESC stress.
Lol! By numerically higher I meant using the smaller pinion could cause a problem on subpar batteries due to the motor spinning faster from the start of braking.
Jeff
The Warnings & Cautions discussed in this manual cant cover all possible conditions/situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cant be built into this product.