What propeller should I use?

Propeller technology hasn’t really changed since the 1930s. Longer props with less pitch give you better take off performance and climb. Shorter props with more pitch give you faster cruise speed.

You actually need to match your propeller with your air frame design. Slow or STOL airplanes like a Cub or Zenith 750 STOL perform better with long props with less pitch.

If you pitch your prop so the engine will turn maximum rated RPM, with the airplane flying straight and level, you will have good performance all around. You can decrease the pitch to get better take off performance, but you must be careful not to exceed redline RPM.