Ghost Hand Cubes

[V-te]

Hey guys,
Well I searched the forums and only found about 5 posts within a thread that had info on these, so I decided to make my own. I also found another one that only described it, but not really reviewed it

#1 Has anyone owned these cubes, or are planning to get one?
#2 If somebody does have one, what do you think about it? Would you recommend it? How does it move?
#3 I heard that it's a type F clone, and that type Fs tend to deteriorate after a while, does the ghost hand also do that?

Any information would help because I am considering getting one of these. I am unable to decide on a DIY. Any info will do,
Thank you. =)

 

[SlapShot]

1. I have one. A seller on Ebay is selling a purple one that has silver sparkles in the plastic.

2. I want to buy one of the black ones, and I would recommend it. Turns very smooth, but it was pre-lubed. Stickers could be better but can be replaced.

3. I am already convinced that it is a type F, or a clone. Not sure about the detiorating part. I've never had any problems with my type F, or this one so far.

 

[Shivorken]

I have a black and white ghosthand. Both perform very well and they are unlubed.

They don't pop often, have a very nice feel in their movement (no clicks, no scapes but a soft sliding sound). I only think negatively in regards to their orange and red - way too similar.

They are inexpensive and 8USD or below including shipping (this is on ebay and some even come with a free bag for your cube =D)

I have not had them long enough to know if they deteriorate but as of now they are very good cubes. Only my black type F beats them.

I would also like to point out that my white ghosthand makes less noise then my black one o.o ...

Can someone also explain to me how the type F deteriorates?

 

[AlanAlanine]

is a ghost hand cube just another type of 3x3?

or is it a different puzzle. I saw a ghost cube but it was funky looking.

 

[V-te]

It's a 3x3, supposedly very smooth

 

[Lt-UnReaL]

I just a received a black one. Right out of the box it turns pretty well. It's looks like it's pre-lubed. It's really good at cutting corners. I find it very difficult to take the center caps off, though. I can't get them off with anything, so I can't adjust the tension. :/

 

[anythingtwisty]

On many(all?) type F's (with sheng-en logo under center caps) lubed with silicone, the core deteriorates rapidly (within a month for me) and it gets much slower. I am fairly certain it is the core, as I replaced it with a Cube4You orange core and it regained the speed.

 

[Shivorken]

I just a received a black one. Right out of the box it turns pretty well. It's looks like it's pre-lubed. It's really good at cutting corners. I find it very difficult to take the center caps off, though. I can't get them off with anything, so I can't adjust the tension. :/

Yeh i used my nails to get them out (not very long) and i used so much force that when it finally did come off (bloody explosive), my finger scraped along something and i got a vry deep cut on my thumb (happened too fast so i didn't feel anything - saw all the blood on my cube first =P)

 

[V-te]

Well I ordered a white one. Should come in about 2 weeks or less. I'll put a video up

 

[pentrixter]

1. I have one. A seller on Ebay is selling a purple one that has silver sparkles in the plastic.

2. I want to buy one of the black ones, and I would recommend it. Turns very smooth, but it was pre-lubed. Stickers could be better but can be replaced.

3. I am already convinced that it is a type F, or a clone. Not sure about the detiorating part. I've never had any problems with my type F, or this one so far.

Try playing with a Type F for a longer time. You will have a hard time noticing the deterioration unless you compare it with a new one. You can get a black Ghost Hand on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170348195926

Can someone also explain to me how the type F deteriorates?

The Type F gets slower after a while. I'm pretty certain that it's the type of plastic. The Type F uses very soft plastic that doesn't really react well to silicone. For my information on this check out this thread:

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12659

 

[Stefan]

It's looks like it's pre-lubed.

Looks? You mean you see lube? Or do you mean "feels"?

I find it very difficult to take the center caps off, though.

They're slightly glued. Mine came off easily with the big rectangular blade:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000B633PC.01-A2SHU9394LE8AJ._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I am fairly certain it is the core, as I replaced it with a Cube4You orange core and it regained the speed.

Please explain how the core could possibly make that difference.

 

[Lt-UnReaL]

It's looks like it's pre-lubed.

Looks? You mean you see lube? Or do you mean "feels"?

Yeah, looks. I can see the residue on the inside, looks like dry lube.

I find it very difficult to take the center caps off, though.

They're slightly glued. Mine came off easily with the big rectangular blade:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000B633PC.01-A2SHU9394LE8AJ._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I gotta get something like that...even my huge kitchen knives can't get these suckers off.

 

[Stefan]

I can see the residue on the inside, looks like dry lube.

Ok, thanks. Mine felt lubed but I didn't see any lube, so I was wondering. If indeed it is lubed, they did a very very good job. I had bought some other already lubed cubes before and none felt as nice and the lube was always visible and not evenly distributed inside the cube.

Which color did you get and from what seller?

I gotta get something like that.

Yes, very useful. I use it very often. The round blade (second from right) for example is very good for peeling off or applying stickers. This set seems to be standard, I've seen it in slight variations at many places for $5-$10.

 

[anythingtwisty]

I have no idea, but the core definitely makes it faster, I recommend anyone who has a worn-out Type F to try it, it works well.

 

[V-te]

I've received my cube today.

It is smooth out of the box. It is light. Very light. Moves like heaven. Cuts corners well, not as good as the type a, but very well.

It is very silent when you turn the pieces. It sounds like a rustling paper in the wind, Does not pop at all.

over all, this cube is amazing.!!!!! Good investment, definitely worth getting.

 

[James]

I received two Ghost Hand cubes a few days ago, one purple and one black. In terms of performance, both colors are the same. The cubes have even amounts of speed, smoothness, and corner-cutting ability. Although none of the qualities are individually completely superior to any other cube, overall this is the best cube I have used. I strongly recommend it.

The stickers feel like paper and are not very good. I will be replacing them with textured tiles.

In comparison to my Type F, the Ghost Hand cubes are definitely similar in appearance and performance, but they are certainly not the same. A Type F seems to have more rounded pieces. My Type F is also slightly faster and seems to have less friction. However, the "feel" of the Ghost Hand is much less cumbersome and less gritty. I will certainly be buying more of these excellent cubes.

 

[Lt-UnReaL]

I can see the residue on the inside, looks like dry lube.

Ok, thanks. Mine felt lubed but I didn't see any lube, so I was wondering. If indeed it is lubed, they did a very very good job. I had bought some other already lubed cubes before and none felt as nice and the lube was always visible and not evenly distributed inside the cube.

Which color did you get and from what seller?

Black, from this seller.

I just tried this cube's center with my old type A pieces(2 years of use). It's incredible. Too bad my type A pieces are white. I need to get a white ghost hand now.

 

[pentrixter]

For those who have had this cube for a while. How is it holding up? I worry that it will deteriorate like the Type F.

 

[V-te]

For those who have had this cube for a while. How is it holding up? I worry that it will deteriorate like the Type F.

So far so good. After about one month, I am going to post a detailed review with pictures so everyone can have an idea of how these are.

 

[Lt-UnReaL]

My friend wanted me to post his video of a review for this cube for him: