what type of cube do you think is best for speedcubing??

[Neroflux]

now which )(*)(&(*)*&(*(%^&*^ said those stickers were paper?

they're some weird, no brand of stickers. the colors suck, but they are surprisingly good.

 

[Tomarse]

Did use a storebought, but just using type A can't be bothered to mess about with other springs and stuff, type A works well.

 

[shidonii]

I like my whtie Type D with an old Type A core. Really really nice cube.
Ordered one of the Dealextreme ones last week so I'll see how good it is when i get it.

 

[crazyasianskills]

My type F with old type A core is my new speedcube. It is very light, fast, cuts corners well, and doesnt pop much because it is so controllable. I also like the competition standard speed cube from puzl.co.uk.

 

[vloc15]

is a type E with an old type A core good???

 

[crazyasianskills]

Its like a type D with an old A core. Although mine cut corners better.

 

[vloc15]

yeah, i tried combining my type E with an A core then tried loosening it a bit..turns well, and doesnt pop..im planning to get a type D soon and also an extra type A core.

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

Hi, from my experience my favorite speedcube is type c. I have types a (old), c, d and e (stickered and painted) and the type c is the one that have the best properties of all other cubes: very very smooth, fast (not like diansheng but more controllable) cut corners even at 45º, does not pop (not even once) and never lock ups. With this cube i have done my best times (not so impressive so far) and i try many conbinations of center, cubies, screws, etc.

That is my opinion, the only sad about this is only cube4you have different colors of type c, rubikfans, 9spuzzles and puzzleproz only have a color (generally "glow in the dark") and i hate this James guy of c4y because all my purchases with him have problems: forget to ship (like 6 weeks until package arrive after talk many times by msn), bad cubes (crappy centes, missing caps)....

Anyway i vote definitively for TYPE C

 

[fanwuq]

Hi, from my experience my favorite speedcube is type c. I have types a (old), c, d and e (stickered and painted) and the type c is the one that have the best properties of all other cubes: very very smooth, fast (not like diansheng but more controllable) cut corners even at 45º, does not pop (not even once) and never lock ups. With this cube i have done my best times (not so impressive so far) and i try many conbinations of center, cubies, screws, etc.

Anyway i vote definitively for TYPE C

Type C is also my favorite! However, for me, it pops quite a bit and isn't so smooth, but that still makes it the most stable cube for me.

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

Hi, from my experience my favorite speedcube is type c. I have types a (old), c, d and e (stickered and painted) and the type c is the one that have the best properties of all other cubes: very very smooth, fast (not like diansheng but more controllable) cut corners even at 45º, does not pop (not even once) and never lock ups. With this cube i have done my best times (not so impressive so far) and i try many conbinations of center, cubies, screws, etc.

Anyway i vote definitively for TYPE C

Type C is also my favorite! However, for me, it pops quite a bit and isn't so smooth, but that still makes it the most stable cube for me.

Yes, i feel Type c is like an average for all mentioned cubes (properties) what it does very reliable. Maybe you are very agressive in your turns or your cube is too tight because i dont have any pops while solving (a cube capable of cut corners nearby to 45º without problems dont tends to pop too much).

 

[SVG84R]

i love my japanese speed cubing cube...its so much better than type A in my opinion...though its more expensive...i think its worth it...
my 2nd choice would be my storebought...very stable

oh ya...the Jap cube is lighter than type A

 

[*LukeMayn*]

D+store bought (made by your's truely) FTW

 

[PatrickJameson]

*sigh* Why can't anyone appreciate the power of pure storeboughts.

 

[Escher]

because only about 1/10 are really, really nice...

which equates to about £100 of spending.
whereas you can buy 5 type d's for £19.

i wont argue, i LOVE a good storebought, but VFM is a very strong factor for me

 

[cookingfat]

*sigh* Why can't anyone appreciate the power of pure storeboughts.

my storebought locks so bad it causes me injury. Thats why I prefer DIYs.

 

[Jhong253]

idk what to say. I have a 2005 Rubik's DIY, 2008 Type D + Old Type A Core, and a 2005 storebought. They all have different pros and cons, but I love them all equally. My storebought was ok at first but it's like just as good as my other DIYs.

But I really think the whole which cube is best is all really based on personal preference. Everybody is different, so no point in arguing.

 

[jcuber]

I only have two storeboughts, one seems to be like a type a from what I've heard, smooth, creamy. Th other one is just fast. I'm getting a rubik's.com DIY for th holidays, because neither of my cubes cut corners at all.

 

[Thompson]

Storebought for regular solves. Rubik's White DIY for Oh solves.

 

[minsarker]

storebought should be a category in my opinion

thats what I use but i havent used much else

 

[MathManiac77]

I have an awesome stickered Diansheng. IMO, it is the best cube I've used, cuts corners well enough for my turning style, and is crisp and fast. Love it.