ShengShou 5x5x5 [Review]

[Cheese11]

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[Cheese11]

Where I got the cube: I got this cube from 51MoreFun
When I got it: I got it about 2 months ago (December 2011)
My thoughts: First, I got it in black. Out of the box, this cube basically smacked my GhostHand in the face. Each layer is smooth but has a few bumps. The outer layer has the bumps more than the inner layer. The cube, on factory tensions, can cut about half a cubie. The inner layers can cut about 3/4's of a piece, so not that bad. Out of the box, you will probably want to tighten it as it is quite tight. The stickers are the same as Dayan stickers, and as all of you may know, they suck. I got some Z-Stickers and put them on, much better.

[PandaCuber]

Where: ICubeMart
When: Few weeks ago
Thoughts: This is the only 5x5 Ive ever touched so I have nothing to compare it to. Out of the box, it was very good. Turns good and doesnt lock up much. Sometimes if few layers lock up, the center piece might pop out, but its only happened once. You feel each bump, but it doesnt bother me. I think, like the 4x4, after time the cube will be smoother and faster, but im happy how it is now.

[ernie722]

Where I got the cube: CubeDepot
When I got it: December, 2011
My thoughts: Good cube, cheap, and very smooth. Compared to V-Cube i would say not as good but my V-Cube is way too loose so this one is my main. Recommended for the price. $10 on CubeDepot.

[The Bloody Talon]

excellent

1. Pinoycubeshop
2. November 2011
3. best 5x5x5 I had. better than vcube and YJ.
Smooth
Minimal lock-ups.
Cheap
Doesn't pop

[samkli]

Where I got the cube: ICubeMart
When I got it: September 2011
My thoughts: Out of the box it was good. When I had used it for a few weeks, it was even better. And after I modded it, it was awesome. It´s fast, no lock-ups, not many pops and decent corner cutting. It is also very cheap.

[brandbest1]

Where: E3CubeStore
When: Beginning of December 2011
Thoughts: I could not belive how smooth this thing was. Although the surface was a little oily, the cube didn't need any lube, and it cuts corners like a 5x5 boss.

[cubecraze1]

Where: competition/from brayden
When: November 2011
Thoughts: amazingly smooth and my new main 5x5

[Petezorzz]

Where: Tim Major
When: I don't know, probably September or October 2011
Thoughts: Amazing cube, out of the box, it will turn well. But with good tensioning, you won't even need lubricant! The cube will only pop if you be stupid and try to cut over 9000 degrees.

[iEnjoyCubing]

Where I got the cube: CubeDepot
When I got it: October 2011
My thoughts: Amazing 5x5, gets even better with modification. Great out of the box with no need to break it in. Only problem is slight lockups (which are fixed by the aforementioned modification).