...and is the lunhui, the exact same as a lingyun with anchors?
Does anuone have a link to somewhere it explains/shows the differences between the four main dayan cubes.
i have not done the mod for one simple reason - it requires drilling (shudder).
The lunhui feels different from the lingyun. With the anchors, they were world apart. Without the anchors, there were still significant difference in terms of feel. Can't describe.
I have the 3 dayans (zhanchis are on their way). As iIt is difficult to describe their differences in feels, you might want to check out youtube where these 3 have been compared.
guhong is smooth (rarely pops so long as you don't set it too loose. I just did an 'aggresive' solve on one and it did not pop)
lingyun sounds like an F2 (based on my viewing of F2 in youtube) and is a loose and fast cube. It pops only when you turn too aggresively or set it too loose. I removed the washers and tensioned it tighter. Have not a pop since...
Lunhui - in my experience, needs more breaking in. The anchors seem to be in the way, contributing to the friction (like swimming with your socks on?). Once broken in, it is smooth, and almost unpop-able.
All these cubes turn nicely because of their corner cutting ability. I
guess the reason some cubers posted problems because they want their cubes to to cut 45 degs. That's when you gets pops and lock-ups at fast speed. Mine is set to cut around 35 degs and slightly higher.
Hope this helps.