Mefferts 4x4 questions

[Faz]

Hey guys.

Since my Eastsheen 4x4 broke a few weeks ago, I have been thinking about ordering a new 4x4.

Since the mefferts 4x4 is the World record cube at the moment, I think I will go with that one, and not the Eastsheen.

I have a few questions to ask though.

1. Is the lube that comes with the cube any good?
2. How much breaking in does it require? - answer in no. of solves.
3. Is there any difference between the white one and the black one? - apart from the colour of the cube itself, and the color scheme.
4. Overall, is it better than the Eastsheen 4x4?

I am considering getting the twin set.

Finally - does anyone know how long the free shipping on mefferts.com will last?

Thanks.

 

[Leviticus]

1. I didn't get any lube.
2. It was a bit stiff, i did an average of 12 and put some lube in it and it was good.
3. I only have the white one, and got it because i heard it was a lot better than black.
4. Yes

It took about 1 week i think.

 

[crazyasianskills]

1: I don't think I tried the lube they gave me, it felt really gross so I didn't touch it. I've heard it was ok, I'd stick with shock oil.
2. Mine didn't need any breaking in, it was great out of the box. I haven't lubed it yet.
3. I also only got the white for the same reason as Levi.
4. A lot better.

Mine took a week and a half, I live in the US.

 

[36duong]

1 - The lube with the cube made mine a bit sticky :0 but then I used silicone spray and it turned out alright
2 - it was ok out of the box, I did a few (20 or so) solves on it
3 - I only got the white one, but it SERIOUSLY throws my recognition off
4 - Hmm. Hard to say, isn't as easy to turn, but cuts corners pretty well

 

[Hadley4000]

My white Meffert's is pretty much my favorite cube at the moment.


When mine showed up, the lube container had broken. But just to the touch, it seemed very gummy. I used some CRC and it worked like a charm.

Out of the box it was awesome. After about 2 solves I was breaking my PB. After I lubed it, I dropped about 5 seconds. I now am about 10 seconds faster on it than any other cube on a bad solve.

I only have white.

I would say it is a ton better. I used to swear by my ES, now I can't stand it.

 

[crazyasianskills]

My white Meffert's is pretty much my favorite cube at the moment.


When mine showed up, the lube container had broken. But just to the touch, it seemed very gummy. I used some CRC and it worked like a charm.

Out of the box it was awesome. After about 2 solves I was breaking my PB. After I lubed it, I dropped about 5 seconds. I now am about 10 seconds faster on it than any other cube on a bad solve.

I only have white.

I would say it is a ton better. I used to swear by my ES, now I can't stand it.

My lube came like that too. Did you use it to lube your 4x4, if so, how did it work?

 

[Faz]

One more question - are the tiles glued on really tight?

a couple of people told me that you would have to use a knife to get them off, and that a scrape rite wouldnt do the job.

 

[crazyasianskills]

Well none of mine have fallen off, so I'd say they're on there pretty good.

 

[Faz]

Well none of mine have fallen off, so I'd say they're on there pretty good.

Nonono. People say they're annoying. I'm asking - how hard would it be to take them off?

 

[crazyasianskills]

Ahh I see, well I personally like the feel of mine so I don't know why you would want to pull them off, but I'd say if you used something like an Exacto-knife, it shouldn't be too hard.

 

[Faz]

I think stickers are much nicer than tiles.

 

[Faz]

Just ordered the twin set from mefferts - 53 Aus Dollars.

 

[RobinBloehm]

I tried a lot to get the tiles off because I didn't like them, I prefer stickers.

In the end I used a hammer and a screw driver, so actually hammering them off. I took it apart for that, but now I love it, 55.53 is quite okay for me

 

[fanwuq]

I think you are a small kid, I don't know how well it would fit in you hand. I think everyone who responded here so far are quite big people compared to you. With tiles, it makes the cube feel even bigger.
I also dislike the tiles, they are way too thick and sometimes I slip. Also, why can't black replace green or orange instead of white? They are the colors that I don't quite like on a cube.

1. It's not my cube, friend/teacher at my school ordered it and did not tell me about any lube. I lubed it with CRC and it had no effect.
2. A LOT or none at all. It feels OK out of the box. But after like hundreds of solves, It's still not as loose as I would want it. After solving this a few times, you will probably over spin like crazy on an ES. I can understand why Dan Cohen likes this cube. HE doesn't like loose cubes.
3. You ordered both, so you tell us.
4. I think I'm probably faster on an ES, but the feel of this cube is so much better. It's heavier and more stable. Turns slower, but it doesn't lock up and cuts corners well. You should like the 3x3 stage on this cube. Even I can sub-30 color neutral on it. I prefer the outer slices much more on this cube, but the inner slices are better on an ES.

 

[RobinBloehm]

You can adjust the tension of the cube, just search for the screw in the core, there is only one, so don't worry if it takes some time to find it, or take it apart.

 

[fanwuq]

You can adjust the tension of the cube, just search for the screw in the core, there is only one, so don't worry if it takes some time to find it, or take it apart.

Thanks!!!!
That was very helpful!
Time to take another average...

Edit:
1:31.45 without too much effert.

 

[Jens]

That screw just holds the two halfs of the core together.
Does it really change something for you?

 

[fanwuq]

That screw just holds the two halfs of the core together.
Does it really change something for you?

I loosened it and it is faster. Too loose would make it pop.
It works kind of like the screw in the Sq1.

 

[RobinBloehm]

That's correct, there is no spring or something, it just makes it tight or loose, try it

 

[Faz]

Just wondering - It's been 2 and a half weeks. How long should I wait before sending mefferts.com a polite email?