Alpha V vs. F-II

[Rayne]

Do you like the Alpha V or the F-II better?

 

[4Chan]

They're good at what they do.

I like both on different days, depending on my mood.

 

[iasimp1997]

F-II. A-V pops way too much and is really sensitive when you're setting the tension.

 

[stinkocheeze]

Why do you need to know?
Just get both. Everybody will have different answers.

EDIT:

Try disassembling the cube, taking off the center caps and unscrewing the center pieces completely off, then putting it back on. I had the same problem with my Alpha V being hard to turn AND popping, but doing this somehow fixed it.

AND

I have smooth tiles on my F-II, and since I don't use it a lot because a modded AV is obviously so much better, they look great and aren't peeling at all.

It seems as though you already have the 2 cubes...

 

[RyanHennessey]

It seems as though you already have the 2 cubes...

I think the idea was to see the general consensus on what people use. And to create discussion on the two types so that there is more information out there for people who don't have either kind and are looking into buying. Some people just like to know things too, maybe that's the case here.

Just how I saw it, I could be wrong!

 

[koreancuber]

OMG....... I was just thinking about this. (whether to make a poll or not). Alpha FTW

 

[iasimp1997]

OMG....... I was just thinking about this. (whether to make a poll or not). Alpha FTW

I'm getting really curious on whether people think that the A-V is actually good, or if they're just saying cause it's the latest Alpha....
I really want to try one...

 

[Parity]

OMG....... I was just thinking about this. (whether to make a poll or not). Alpha FTW

I'm getting really curious on whether people think that the A-V is actually good, or if they're just saying cause it's the latest Alpha....
I really want to try one...

IMO the Alpha V sucks.

 

[iasimp1997]

OMG....... I was just thinking about this. (whether to make a poll or not). Alpha FTW

I'm getting really curious on whether people think that the A-V is actually good, or if they're just saying cause it's the latest Alpha....
I really want to try one...

IMO the Alpha V sucks.

True, true.

 

[yeee707]

I have both, and I like both, but I'm using the Alpha V as my main because I have a better handle on it. It seems that my F-II slips out of my hands more often, and I drop it...

 

[koreancuber]

Try the Haiyan-Memory (the real one) and your opinion will change.

 

[Parity]

Try the Haiyan-Memory (the real one) and your opinion will change.

Its not A V then.

 

[Innocence]

I voted A5, meaning haiyan memory, but really, I don't prefer either. They're both really cool cubes. The A5 definitely has better capabilities, but the feel of the FII is much nicer IMO. For a slightly quieter, smoother, more subdued cube, I use FII. For an insane, record breaking cube, Haiyan Memory is where I'd go. NOTE: If I was nervous, I'd definitely use the former.

 

[AAKing]

I have both. I have tried various mods on both (dif screws springs etc). On the A5 - I've tried sanding dif angles on the corner pieces.
I now have 7 A5s.

I like A5.

/edit - the stock f2 core / springs were horrible. Couldn't adjust at all and made strange noises.
My f2 is currently using maru core set (cost around $3) - you f2 guys might want to try it.

Don't get why there's so much a5 hate though.
Seems like there are lots of f2 fanboys posting useless crap like "a5 suckxors - f2 is the bestest1!!!" in threads discussing a5 vs f2

 

[Haste_cube]

I like Alpha V, especially after it is modded.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

I already made a thread, but w/e.
I should get an F II first and make a report.

 

[shelley]

The FII is smoother and feels more even, which suits my cubing style more, but YMMV. As far as aesthetics go, it bugs me that the edge pieces on the Alpha V aren't square.

 

[lorki3]

I like both I have a modded alpha V and its a bit slower and like it if I need to turn slow for lookahead but I decided to use F ll for german open

 

[Zane_C]

I really don't no. It used to be FII, then it was A5, now I don't no.

 

[Edward]

Try the Haiyan-Memory (the real one) and your opinion will change.

Its not A V then.

Technically it is, just modded.
I don't have either, so I can't vote >.>