[Review] YJ Chilong 3x3x3

[PJKCuber]

This thread is for reviews of the YJ Chilong. You can vote in the poll above, but please only vote if you own this particular puzzle.

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What are your thoughts of this puzzle? Please vote one of the options above - but please only vote if you own and have used this puzzle extensively!
I'll be posting a review soon.

 

[xsolver]

This is my first speedcube! And so far, i love it. Coming from an retarded 1$ cube, this is pure greatness. It corner cuts pretty well, its balanced, nice stickers, and has an amazing feel. I really dont have anything bad to say about this cube, the only thing bad is me because im still not used to the speed.

Where the puzzle was purchased:From AliExpress (free shipping to Macedonia) 8$
When the puzzle was purchased: It was delivered 2 days ago.
Thoughts on the puzzle: Great puzzle, would recommend to any new solver. It has some nice balance between speed and control, which is the jackspot for new solvers. A- from me.

 

[PJKCuber]

Where the puzzle was purchased: SCMU Cube Store Rs 380
When the puzzle was purchased: April 2014
Thoughts on the puzzle:
Pros:
Balance between speed and control.
Nice corner cutting
Great stickers
Never Pops
Cons:
Locks up
Corner Catches

Final Grade: B+

 

[Destro]

Bought it at pinoycubeshop
Purchased it last week
Thoughts:great cube ,nice stickers/colors rarely pops

 

[NewCube1]

Bought it from Zcube,the puzzle is fast,nice corner cutting and greay stickers,rarely pop.But there are lots of locks up.
Final Grade: B

 

[MadaraMangekyou]

Where the puzzle was purchased: Lightake.com
When the puzzle was purchased: around 3 months ago
Thoughts on the puzzle: is a great cube, it only lock up sometimes and corner twist might happen
i will qualify it as a B+

 

[xsolver]

Any of you who also own this, i have a question.

After i did more than 200 solves, the cube became slackier and it tends to lock up! Does it have something with the tensions? I havent lubed it because i havent got any.

 

[PJKCuber]

Any of you who also own this, i have a question.

After i did more than 200 solves, the cube became slackier and it tends to lock up! Does it have something with the tensions? I havent lubed it because i havent got any.

I haven't lubed mine either. I think lubing is necessary because mine seems slow and can easily be controlled. Mine makes a lot of noise and locks up a lot. My tensions are tight because I want to improve precision. My Chilong is pretty clicky and noisy. Lock Ups occur due to inaccurate turning. It isn't the cube's fault.

 

[3lb01k]

Where it was purchased: Think'n'Twist (A cube store in India), for 380 INR (about 6.5 USD)
When it was purchased: 3 months ago
Thoughts:

1. Has a nice scratchy, crunchy feel to it.​

2. Corner-cutting isn't extremely good, but average (it can barely manage 45 degrees, and can reverse-cut 1/4th of a piece). Not that you'll ever need to cut 45 or reverse-cut much while speedsolving, though.​

3. This cube pops a lot, but that's probably because how loose I have it.​

4. For me, lubing wasn't necessary, though it must be cleaned every few weeks or so (when I didn't, it started feeling all sloppy).​

5. I think this cube is better than the Weilong (hence my signature ), mainly because of it's varied feel.

Overall, this cube is a must buy, especially for the cheap price. Go for it!​