First-time Vex V5 Competitor Needs Help: Upgrading Drivetrain for Maximum Performance!

A mecanum drive is probably not a good idea for a first time team and you will notice that top teams (mostly) always use a tank drive. Some general building tips are don’t use 5 wides for the c channels where the wheels go and instead use 2 wide channels which will help you save a lot of weight. Here’s a good post about designing a drive Designing Another Quality Drive