Which cube type?!

[cryticfarm]

I've been debating whether or not to get a type f. There are some people who love it, and some who hate. Can someone please help me? Or suggest some other types that is your personal favourite (can't have a hybrid).

 

[byu]

If it's a first DIY, I recommend type A. But it's really about personal preference

 

[cryticfarm]

http://cube4you.com/247_New-type-White-DIYKit-3x3x3-third-model-(a).html
Like the one above?


Off-topic, but what a coincidence it was that I was just watching one of your tutorials when I found your reply.

 

[Ellis]

http://cube4you.com/247_New-type-White-DIYKit-3x3x3-third-model-(a).html
Like the one above?


Off-topic, but what a coincidence it was that I was just watching one of your tutorials when I found your reply.

That's a third model A, which is different. I personally like that cube a lot but he was referring to one of these:
http://cube4you.com/260_White-DIYKit-3x3x3-Cube-(a).html

 

[JTW2007]

C. I've said this so much that it has become really short, so now I am forced to type in white.

 

[qazefth]

If you want to go safe, just buy the old Type A. Or you can experiment with different type of cubes.

 

[JLarsen]

The safe cube is a type a. Old type a. Not Type a third model. Not Type a II or whatever. Just type a.

 

[holypasta]

the safe cube is old type a, because it is the most popular -- almost a compromise between the attributes of all the other cubes. because of this, however, i found it kind of ''meh.'' so i use a type f.

 

[holypasta]

what i notice about type a is that it feels "smooth," but this smoothness actually gets in the way of raw turning speed. type f is a lot clickier than type a, but my TPS with f is faster. the best aspect of type a is its corner-cutting.

 

[Ryanrex116]

I used type F as my main speedcube for a while. But after a while, it started popping too much for me. Now I use a C4Y type. I like it a lot.

 

[pentrixter]

Ok. So the major contenders we have here is: C4U, type F, and type A.

C4U: great corner cutting, jams up, very smooth. Clickly-clacky feel.
A: great corner cutting, jams up, moderately smooth. Smooth-clicky-clacky feel.
F: great corner cutting, rarely jams up, smooth. Smoother feel.

Depends on your style really.

Try this thread: http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10279