Mercury Racing Introduces the Revolution XR and XST for V10 Verado Outboards

Mercury Racing Introduces the Revolution XR and XST for V10 Verado Outboards

Mercury Racing introduced two new propellers at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Revolution XR and Revolution XST. Both build on the four-blade stainless steel Revolution X designed for Mercury’s 6.4-inch V10 Verado gearcase. Each gets Mercury Racing’s Pro Finish treatment, but the two models give boaters a choice in how the propeller carries the stern.

For anyone already running a Revolution X, the choice starts with a simple question. Are you happy with how your boat rides on plane, or would you like the propeller to lift the stern a little less?

What does the Pro Finish change?

Mercury Racing hand-finishes both models to its Pro Finish specifications. Compared with a stock Revolution X at the same pitch, Mercury Racing says boaters can expect to gain roughly 150 RPM at wide-open throttle. That’s an estimate, and the actual change will depend on the hull, engine setup, and load.

That extra RPM is worth considering if your current Revolution X has the boat riding the way you like but leaves your Verado a little short of your target RPM. If you’re already running near the top of the engine’s recommended range, the same estimate becomes an important part of choosing your pitch.

Revolution XR or XST? Look at how your boat rides

The Revolution XR keeps the standard-length Revolution X barrel. If your boat settles into a running angle you like with your usual passengers, fuel, and gear, the XR is the natural starting point. It gives you the Pro Finish option while retaining the barrel configuration that already suits your hull.

The Revolution XST uses a shortened barrel designed to reduce stern lift. Stern lift describes how much the propeller raises the back of the boat as you run on plane. If your current Revolution X carries the stern higher than you’d like and the bow tends to ride low, the XST addresses that characteristic directly. You might prefer the XST even if you’re already close to your target RPM, because the change you’re after is how the boat rides.

Choosing pitch for a V10 Verado

Both models are available from 20 to 33 inches of pitch in one-inch increments, with right-hand and left-hand rotation offered at every pitch. Mercury Racing recommends hub kit 8M0182969 for both propellers.

If you’re switching from a stock Revolution X, start with your current pitch and the wide-open-throttle RPM you see with your normal load. For example, if you run a 24P Revolution X, like the boat’s running angle, and have room for roughly another 150 RPM, a 24P REV XR is a sensible first comparison. If that same 24P propeller lifts the stern more than you’d like, the 24P REV XST lets you evaluate the shorter barrel while keeping pitch consistent. In either case, check your actual RPM on the water against the recommended range for your engine.

If you’re deciding between the two, send the Boat Prop Warehouse team your boat model, engine setup, current propeller and pitch, and wide-open-throttle RPM with a typical load. Tell us what you’d like to change about how the boat rides. That last detail is especially helpful when choosing between the XR and XST.