alternatives to replaceing a loose 5x5

[Kardak]

my 5x5 has gotten too loose and pops even when im not solving it instead of getting a new one i saw on cubesmith.com that they sold seperate pieces. so then i was wonder if its each piece getting looser or is it the core getting looser. if its just the core, wouldn't a new core be the better solution?

 

[icke]

try to see if you can tighten up the screws that might help

 

[Kardak]

when taking it apart i noticed that there were 2 centers that were millimeters longer than that of the other centers. these 2 centers were opposite of eachother. is this a clue? and i cant find any screws.

 

[ExoCorsair]

I imagine that it is the core, so you should try getting a new one.

Although I have heard that WinningMoves is making a better 5x5x5 and 4x4x4 for speedcubing and will have them out by this fall, so you could wait until then.

 

[icke]

well the screws should be at the center piece just take of the top and they should be there (like the 3x3). if you play a lot with your cube the springs loosing the original structure. had the same with my 3x3 on the yellow site because it is my u layer and he gets moved a lot. i would try to tighten the centerpieces first and if that doesnt work buy a new one. i personal use a small east sheen cube and really like him runs very smooth right out of the box