Most overrated and underrated cubes/puzzles

[Samlambert]

Overrated: Rubik's DIY (My type A is better then my Rubiks DIY)

Underrated: C4y cube.

I tried a c4u cube, locky cube

 

[Stefan]

Ok, in 24 hours, when we have reached 143 posts, I want someone to list all the contradicting statements.

 

[fanwuq]

Over rated:
type A, type D, Meffert's Pyraminx and Megaminx, Rubik's Magic.

Under rated:
type B, "New" Megaminx (actually at least 1.5 years old), springless cubes (great for chopstick solving).

I like type C, but it is not under or over rated.
There is a difference between what you like and what is over/under rated.

 

[DavidWoner]

Overrated: Rubik's DIY (My type A is better then my Rubiks DIY)

Underrated: C4y cube.

how is C4Y cube underrated? everyone says its fantastic, with the exception of Sam Lambert. But since his core broke there was clearly something wrong with his in the first place.

Overrated: Type D's, mf8 sq1 DIYs

Underrated: old Type A's with the old core, Edison 3x3s, square-1 brand Square-1s, properly worn in ES 4x4s, tropical estore pyraminx,

 

[Jai]

Type F sucks - even with A core.

Oh really? Have you tried any hybrids with them yet? I guess not, because Type F probably has the best pieces out of any cube; they're light and soft, and the corners are rounded, giving better corner cutting. I find them best when with a Dian Sheng core and centers; it gives a loose, controlled, floaty feel with low resistance and it doesn't pop, making it the perfect OH cube. Type F's core and centers suck, but it's definitely worth buying because of the pieces.

anyway, here's my list:
Overrated: Type D, Meffert's Pyraminx.
Underrated: Type F, Edison Pyraminx (AMAZING after taking off the ball bearings, it feels like a 3x3), colored cubes (other than black and white), Type A II (really nice at around low tension + lubed).

 

[Samlambert]

how is C4Y cube underrated? everyone says its fantastic, with the exception of Sam Lambert. But since his core broke there was clearly something wrong with his in the first place.

James said I most probably had the core used in the hammer test hah

 

[Faz]

@Jai:

I have put the pieces on DianSheng as you recommended in some other thread, but at maximum tension, it was too loose for my liking.

 

[maxcube]

Type F sucks - even with A core.

Oh really? Have you tried any hybrids with them yet? I guess not, because Type F probably has the best pieces out of any cube; they're light and soft, and the corners are rounded, giving better corner cutting. I find them best when with a Dian Sheng core and centers; it gives a loose, controlled, floaty feel with low resistance and it doesn't pop, making it the perfect OH cube. Type F's core and centers suck, but it's definitely worth buying because of the pieces.

I have a Diansheng No222. I want a type F.

 

[Vulosity]

Overated: Type d with A core
Underrated: Store cubes

 

[Gparker]

overrated:type a
underrated: storebought(broken in)

Storeboughts are great, especially with smooth tiles and some jig-a-loo

 

[JTW2007]

FYI: Type F is amazing if you get a good one. They do vary though.

 

[hippofluff]

I don't get why everybody is saying type a is overrated. First off you need to specify weather you are talking about old or new type a. I have just recently purchased an old black type a from cubefans and it just demolishes the competition compared to my type e,d, a III (not old one!!!) The best cube I ever had by far, never had a pop more then one piece. I am just curious is any can justify their opinion on why they think type a's are overrated (I never said you thought they were bad)

 

[JTW2007]

I'm talking about all type As.

 

[Hadley4000]

Over: D with A core, rubiks.com DIY

Under: A II


Why are so many people hating on type As? I dislike the new type(gave it away actually), but old type A and type A II are fantastic.

 

[Jasontang381]

How is D with a core overrated? it is just that good..

 

[Ellis]

Overrated: Type-C
Underrated: Type-A

Yes, read it again.

 

[hippofluff]

I'm talking about all type As.

I am curious as to why you think this

 

[DavidWoner]

I'm talking about all type As.

I doubt that you have tried "all type As"

 

[Brett]

Overrated: DIYs
Underrated: Storeboughts.

 

[maxcube]

Overrated: DIYs
Underrated: Storeboughts.

haha that is funny.

EDIT: No offense to storeboughts.