What's the best DIY Cube To Buy in 2011?

Cool Frog said:
So how do you lockup or pop?
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It just happens rofl, not really sure, but it takes away around 6 seconds from me.
that 3~5dg is my estimate, not really sure how much it actually is.
95% of my solves the back 2 layers get out of order, and jam alot while I'm turning the right side.
 
Incanumix said:
It just happens rofl, not really sure, but it takes away around 6 seconds from me.
that 3~5dg is my estimate, not really sure how much it actually is.
95% of my solves the back 2 layers get out of order, and jam alot while I'm turning the right side.
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So you don't turn accurately if you Jam?
I don't really have preferences over my cubes.
 
Incanumix said:
I'm asking because I heard F II arn't very good with Silicon Spray, maybe GuHong won't aswell?
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Although the 'lurk more' probably wasn't very good advice for you, it's true.

Let me give you the rundown.

The most common speedcubes that I know of (Haven't cubed in a bit) are the

Dayan: Guhong, LingYun, LinHui
Alpha: V, II, IIIf
F: II
Ghosthand: Both I and II

These are common beginner cubes. Or they should be, IMO.
Dayan: Very fast, smooth, Not too many locks, nor pops. Ideally an amazing cube, however, I recommend it to only be used in comp. The awesomeness of it tends to promote sloppy turning however. The only real "preference" part in this is the feel of the cubes. Usually very smooth, slight clickiness.

Alpha (Previously known as Type A): These cubes are fast. However, not as fast as the Dayans. But, controlling the cube is much easier. The Type A5/AV has decent corner cutting, not too many locks nor pops. AII is really clicky, and is moderately fast IMO. However, It is kinda poppy if it's not on tight tensions (So not much corner cutting there).

FII is one of my favourites. I favor this because of the feel of the cube. It has a unique feel (Or it did at the time, Don't know if any other cubes now have the same feel). It's bubbly. Hard to explain, but you'll know. It's pretty fast, but your accuracy has to be slightly above decent to avoid the locks, since it overturns. The corner cutting is decent, but what I really like about this is the feel.

Ghosthands: There's I and II. Basically the same, however, instead of going for the quietness, the Ghost hand II goes for more performance. I don't own the Ghost Hand (GH) II but I do have the Ghost hand I. It has a really creamy feel to it, so much that it's super quiet, but is slow. Locks happen quite a bit, and corner cutting is not the best. IMO only good for cubing in class.

To sum it up, it really is personal preference and your style of cubing. If I were you, I'd find your weaknesses and find the cube that compensates for that. Some may say go for your strong points.
However, you never want to be a sloppy cuber. It is my recommendation that you get a perfect cube, but only use it for competitions. Then use a cube with a little more locks and pops during practice. I find this helps to keep up your turning accuracy. You'll get sloppy eventually with the dayans.
My recommendation for a training cube is the Maru 3x3.

Hope this helps.

To answer your lubing question, I find that Maru or Shock oil works best. However, silicone spray should work well. Silicone spray is the most common lube amongst beginners as it works well with almost any cube, and is readily available in stores near you. But, Maru and shock oil is really easy to apply. Some cubes react differently to different lubes. IMO go get a few bottles of Maru lube. That stuff works wonders.

Edit:

When I said perfect cube, that will only apply to you. Everybody has different tastes. Generally.
 
dillonbladez said:
Although the 'lurk more' probably wasn't very good advice for you, it's true.

Let me give you the rundown.

The most common speedcubes that I know of (Haven't cubed in a bit) are the

Dayan: Guhong, LingYun, LinHui
Alpha: V, II, IIIf
F: II
Ghosthand: Both I and II

These are common beginner cubes. Or they should be, IMO.
Dayan: Very fast, smooth, Not too many locks, nor pops. Ideally an amazing cube, however, I recommend it to only be used in comp. The awesomeness of it tends to promote sloppy turning however. The only real "preference" part in this is the feel of the cubes. Usually very smooth, slight clickiness.

Alpha (Previously known as Type A): These cubes are fast. However, not as fast as the Dayans. But, controlling the cube is much easier. The Type A5/AV has decent corner cutting, not too many locks nor pops. AII is really clicky, and is moderately fast IMO. However, It is kinda poppy if it's not on tight tensions (So not much corner cutting there).

FII is one of my favourites. I favor this because of the feel of the cube. It has a unique feel (Or it did at the time, Don't know if any other cubes now have the same feel). It's bubbly. Hard to explain, but you'll know. It's pretty fast, but your accuracy has to be slightly above decent to avoid the locks, since it overturns. The corner cutting is decent, but what I really like about this is the feel.

Ghosthands: There's I and II. Basically the same, however, instead of going for the quietness, the Ghost hand II goes for more performance. I don't own the Ghost Hand (GH) II but I do have the Ghost hand I. It has a really creamy feel to it, so much that it's super quiet, but is slow. Locks happen quite a bit, and corner cutting is not the best. IMO only good for cubing in class.

To sum it up, it really is personal preference and your style of cubing. If I were you, I'd find your weaknesses and find the cube that compensates for that. Some may say go for your strong points.
However, you never want to be a sloppy cuber. It is my recommendation that you get a perfect cube, but only use it for competitions. Then use a cube with a little more locks and pops during practice. I find this helps to keep up your turning accuracy. You'll get sloppy eventually with the dayans.
My recommendation for a training cube is the Maru 3x3.

Hope this helps.

To answer your lubing question, I find that Maru or Shock oil works best. However, silicone spray should work well. Silicone spray is the most common lube amongst beginners as it works well with almost any cube, and is readily available in stores near you. But, Maru and shock oil is really easy to apply. Some cubes react differently to different lubes. IMO go get a few bottles of Maru lube. That stuff works wonders.

Edit:

When I said perfect cube, that will only apply to you. Everybody has different tastes. Generally.
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Thanks :)
I've decided to hit on GuHong.
I have my orginal cube that pops and locks, which I will use to practice most of the time.

One more question.
When I purchase from:www.lubixcube.com
Do I add to cart, then checkout and pay.
Will it ask me to fill in the delivery info after I pay?
 
If you only average around 50 seconds, I wouldn't be worried about turning speed. And, whoever told you Gu Hongs weren't fast, lied. I personally prefer the A5 over the Gu Hong, and the F2 is one of the fastest cubes out there. You're getting a lot of misinformation from somewhere, but since you're new, I can understand why. I say, get a type C and build some skill first. Then, get a Gu Hong, or A5.
 
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