Jhong253
Regular
So... I was trying out the Type D cubies (except edges) + A core + Storebought edges the other day... I found out that the cube was great except that the cubies kept "catching" while I was solving the cube, making me twist harder and thus make the cube pop a lot more.
And I hate it when my cubes catch!
So... based on an idea that someone had suggested in Indiana Winter Open 2008, here are two new hybrids that I made:
Hybrid 1.
Rubik's DIY (2006) cubies
+
Type D centers, screws (new screws... maybe that's why my cubes kept catching
)
+
A Core
+
close to maximum tension
Pros:
Feels loose
Turns smoothly
Cuts corners easily
Doesn't catch
Will not pop unless a bit of force is applied
Cons:
Loud
very light... maybe too light?
Will pop if a bit of force is applied, though this shouldn't be a problem as the cube doesn't catch and so there shouldn't be any forced twists
Hybrid 2.
Rubik's DIY (2006) Core, centers, screws
+
Type D Cubies
+
Close to maximum tension
Pros:
Feels a bit tighter
Turns smoothly
Cuts corners easily -- even better than the 1st hybrid
Doesn't catch
A bit heavier and sturdier
Doesn't pop at all
Quiet
Cons:
Tight, so may not be good for those people who like the loose cubes (even though it turns smoothly)
So... I use 1st one for Speedsolving and 2nd for blindfold attempts (I don't say solve because I've only succeeded once out of 20+ attempts
),
The 1st hybrid keeps the looseness of Type D while getting rid of that catchy thing that comes often.
The 2nd hybrid keeps the corner-cutting ability and pop-proof characteristic of Rubik's DIY (although it's bit tighter than Rubik's DIY at same tension).
And I hate it when my cubes catch!
So... based on an idea that someone had suggested in Indiana Winter Open 2008, here are two new hybrids that I made:
Hybrid 1.
Rubik's DIY (2006) cubies
+
Type D centers, screws (new screws... maybe that's why my cubes kept catching
)+
A Core
+
close to maximum tension
Pros:
Feels loose
Turns smoothly
Cuts corners easily
Doesn't catch
Will not pop unless a bit of force is applied
Cons:
Loud
very light... maybe too light?
Will pop if a bit of force is applied, though this shouldn't be a problem as the cube doesn't catch and so there shouldn't be any forced twists
Hybrid 2.
Rubik's DIY (2006) Core, centers, screws
+
Type D Cubies
+
Close to maximum tension
Pros:
Feels a bit tighter
Turns smoothly
Cuts corners easily -- even better than the 1st hybrid
Doesn't catch
A bit heavier and sturdier
Doesn't pop at all
Quiet
Cons:
Tight, so may not be good for those people who like the loose cubes (even though it turns smoothly)
So... I use 1st one for Speedsolving and 2nd for blindfold attempts (I don't say solve because I've only succeeded once out of 20+ attempts
),The 1st hybrid keeps the looseness of Type D while getting rid of that catchy thing that comes often.
The 2nd hybrid keeps the corner-cutting ability and pop-proof characteristic of Rubik's DIY (although it's bit tighter than Rubik's DIY at same tension).
