A reviewer here says the Wizard fins are plastic but everything else I can find online says they're balsa. Does anyone know for sure?

The fins are wood. I'm not sure if they are balsa or some other type of wood. They have to be sanded a little bit(a very little) to reduce drag.

what kind of glue should be used and what kind of starters?

We use super glue gel. We've tried different glues and this seems to work best with our kids. It sets really fast. We start with the A8-3 engines and use the igniters that are included. We have also used the B6-4's and C engines. We warn the students that they might lose their rockets with the C. It goes so high and far. This is the type of igniters we use: https://www.amazon.com/Estes-Model-Rocket-Igniters-Pack/dp/B009EZS08G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NIG1QSDE16MH&keywords=estes+igniters+and+plugs&qid=1552954316&s=gateway&sprefix=estes+ign%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2

ASIN	B009EZPF02
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Art Craft Kit Type	Rocket Kit
Brand	Estes
Color	Blue
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (287)
Global Trade Identification Number	00047776017542
Included Components	balsa wood fins, molded nose cone, engine mount, parachute recovery and self-sti
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	0.64 ounces
Item dimensions L x W x H	0.74 x 0.74 x 12 inches
Item model number	1754
Manufacturer	Estes
Manufacturer recommended age	10 years and up
Material	Wood
Model Name	Estes Rockets 1754 Wizard Model Rocket Kit, Bulk Pack of 12, Skill Level 1
Number of Pieces	12
Paint Type	Acrylic
Product Dimensions	0.74 x 0.74 x 12 inches
Release date	January 1, 2018
Seasons	All Seasons
Set Name	Bulk Pack of 12
Size	Intermediate
Style	Rocket Bulk Pack
Theme	Rocket,Educational,Science
UPC	047776017542

Wizard Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack Of 12)

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