Comparisions Between Cubes

[rachmaninovian]

V-cube 5 is great, but requires breaking in. AND IT ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT REACT TO LUBRICANTS. so yea, you'll have to play with it until it gets smooth and nice btw anyone has an edison 4x4?

 

[BadgerSex]

If I'm getting the V-Cube 7x7, is the 6x6 cube still worth getting? I heard it's clicky and weird...

 

[mrbiggs]

If I'm getting the V-Cube 7x7, is the 6x6 cube still worth getting? I heard it's clicky and weird...

I think it's worth getting.

But it is clicky and weird. And easy to pop, especially at first.

 

[ExoCorsair]

V-cube 5 is great, but requires breaking in. AND IT ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT REACT TO LUBRICANTS. so yea, you'll have to play with it until it gets smooth and nice btw anyone has an edison 4x4?

I have one. It was great until the core broke (which seems to be a somewhat common problem).

 

[BadgerSex]

If I'm getting the V-Cube 7x7, is the 6x6 cube still worth getting? I heard it's clicky and weird...

I think it's worth getting.

But it is clicky and weird. And easy to pop, especially at first.

Yeah. I can't get my parents to understand why I would want a 6x6 even if I'm getting a 7x7... Which is alright, since I made a lot of money this summer

 

[shadowpartner]

well can add on?

Type D Cube/YUGA
Where to buy:Cube4you.com / 9spuzzles.com / Parang shops(known as Brains Cube in the shops selling it(brand Yjtoy))

Pros:Cheap,Does not pop(alot of colours to choose from)
Cons:Cannot cut corners as well as type A
Notes:the black type D's from cube4you have this black dust coming out if u spray a wet lubricant on it,i suggest you avoid black ones and always buy a type A core with your purchase as you will surely need to change the core as the screws are sometimes glued to the core

 

[DcF1337]

Brains Cube = Type D?! I've had it for so long and I had no idea.

Btw, I used Type A Core + Centre Pieces + Screw Washer Spring + Brains Cube cubies and it kinda sucks. Pops a lot.

You seem to know an awful lot about cubes. Could you add me on MSN (I assume you have) at salimabdras6@hotmaildotcom? Thank you. I'm from Singapore and I need some advise on where to buy the good cubes.

Thanks.

 

[rachmaninovian]

I just got my joy and edison cubes!
the edison is really great but heavy. the joy kinda sucks.
the edison 4x4 is really nice, except the face turns are locky. I guess it needs breaking in.
whee. and guess what i actually managed to get my cubes although they don't ship out of korea!

 

[Jai]

Brains Cube = Type D?! I've had it for so long and I had no idea.

Same, I got a red Brains Cube from Thailand when I went there last month. I had no idea it was a type D; I lubed it with a crappy German lube, I'll try cleaning out the cube and use my usual lube.

 

[xkheldar]

How are the F type cubes like?

 

[PCwizCube]

How are the F type cubes like?

Here's a very good review about Type E and Type F DIY cubes.
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4833

 

[fanwuq]

http://cube4you.com/247_New-type-White-DIYKit-3x3x3-third-model-(a).html

http://cube4you.com/410_White-DIYKit-3x3x3-Cube-III-(a).html

These 2 are not the same cube are they?
What's the difference? Which is better?

Is it worth getting? (Compared to old A, C, and F)

 

[PCwizCube]

http://cube4you.com/247_New-type-White-DIYKit-3x3x3-third-model-(a).html

http://cube4you.com/410_White-DIYKit-3x3x3-Cube-III-(a).html

These 2 are not the same cube are they?
What's the difference? Which is better?

Is it worth getting? (Compared to old A, C, and F)

Yeah there is a difference. The 3rd Model (1st link) is way better.

My friend has a Type A 3rd Model cube, and here would be my short review:
Turning Speed: 7/10
Smoothness: 8/10
Corner Cutting: 10/10

It has the best corner cutting I've ever seen! It can cut corners at like a 40 degree angle which is pretty good.
My friend uses it without the edge tab thingies and I like the cube a lot! It's very good but I like my OLD Type D with A combo a little better .

And for the Type A III...
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7389
Enough said.

 

[fanwuq]

Ok, thanks! 13 is way to expensive for 1 cube. I'll stick with type C and A for now.

 

[vloc15]

hmm, what version of the third model is it? the one with the normal arched center? or the one with gaps for the tabs?

 

[vloc15]

i recently combined my type A third model with my type E cube.

the result is:
type A core (old)
type E centers and screws
type A (III) corners and edges (without the tabs)

it really tuns wells and cuts corners lyk type A's and yet it barely pops just like the type E

 

[Unknown.soul]

type A (III) corners and edges (without the tabs)

That should be Type A third model (the A III is not the same thing)

 

[FourForty]

Hello, Im looking to buy a couple cubes but don't know much about all these different varieties.

I have a basic Rubik's brand store bought 3x3 that is dying. it's a few years old and the stickers have been destroyed to the point where some cubies no longer have any color on them.

My current time for the 3x3 is 57 seconds. i know that sucks. but im just using the 3-layered method. not Fridrich yet. i want to get some new cubes first.

So, i wanted to get a couple white DIY cubes, but i don't know what kind to get, or where to get them.

I hear people saying that (D) cubes are the best. And better when you use them with an (A) Core.

I was looking at the cubes 4 you site and was thinking of getting an A and a D cube. would this be a good purchase?

They don't seem to come with stickers, so what would be best?

Also, the cubes on that site are all rated 1/5 or 2/5. that seems very low. makes me thing everybody who purchased their cubes weren't satisfied. is that a valid guess?

Any and all advice would be appreciated. thank you.

 

[PCwizCube]

Hello, Im looking to buy a couple cubes but don't know much about all these different varieties.

I have a basic Rubik's brand store bought 3x3 that is dying. it's a few years old and the stickers have been destroyed to the point where some cubies no longer have any color on them.

My current time for the 3x3 is 57 seconds. i know that sucks. but im just using the 3-layered method. not Fridrich yet. i want to get some new cubes first.

So, i wanted to get a couple white DIY cubes, but i don't know what kind to get, or where to get them.

I hear people saying that (D) cubes are the best. And better when you use them with an (A) Core.

I was looking at the cubes 4 you site and was thinking of getting an A and a D cube. would this be a good purchase?

They don't seem to come with stickers, so what would be best?

Also, the cubes on that site are all rated 1/5 or 2/5. that seems very low. makes me thing everybody who purchased their cubes weren't satisfied. is that a valid guess?

Any and all advice would be appreciated. thank you.

If you stickers are wearing out, I would HIGHLY recommend buying new stickers from www.cubesmith.com They have VERY durable stickers, WAY WAY better than the Rubik's Brand ones. The colors do not come off, and the stickers do not peel.

You can also get tiles from www.cubesmith.com They last much longer than the Rubik's Brand and Cubesmith stickers. If you apply them correctly, they can last forever (literally). Tiles don't peel, are made out of strong plastic, and have a strong adhesive.

Most people say Type As are very good for both two handed and one handed cubing. If it's your first DIY it's a good choice to get a Type A.

Type Ds with the old Type A core combo are also pretty good. But you should be warned that the Type Ds one www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com have the new, bad screws. (At least for the white and black cubes). These bad screws made the cube very bad. You can get the Type Ds with the good, old screws at www.9spuzzles.com and from RubikFans on Ebay. (On RubikFans they're called Yugas, which are the same thing as Type Ds)

And both the Type D and the Type A come with a set of stickers on Cube4you. It says that on the product description....

Black Type D:

turn good , it will come with one set free PVC sticker

Black Type A:

Black DIYKit 3x3x3 , come with one set PVC stickers .

 

[FourForty]

Hello, Im looking to buy a couple cubes but don't know much about all these different varieties.

I have a basic Rubik's brand store bought 3x3 that is dying. it's a few years old and the stickers have been destroyed to the point where some cubies no longer have any color on them.

My current time for the 3x3 is 57 seconds. i know that sucks. but im just using the 3-layered method. not Fridrich yet. i want to get some new cubes first.

So, i wanted to get a couple white DIY cubes, but i don't know what kind to get, or where to get them.

I hear people saying that (D) cubes are the best. And better when you use them with an (A) Core.

I was looking at the cubes 4 you site and was thinking of getting an A and a D cube. would this be a good purchase?

They don't seem to come with stickers, so what would be best?

Also, the cubes on that site are all rated 1/5 or 2/5. that seems very low. makes me thing everybody who purchased their cubes weren't satisfied. is that a valid guess?

Any and all advice would be appreciated. thank you.

If you stickers are wearing out, I would HIGHLY recommend buying new stickers from www.cubesmith.com They have VERY durable stickers, WAY WAY better than the Rubik's Brand ones. The colors do not come off, and the stickers do not peel.

You can also get tiles from www.cubesmith.com They last much longer than the Rubik's Brand and Cubesmith stickers. If you apply them correctly, they can last forever (literally). Tiles don't peel, are made out of strong plastic, and have a strong adhesive.

Most people say Type As are very good for both two handed and one handed cubing. If it's your first DIY it's a good choice to get a Type A.

Type Ds with the old Type A core combo are also pretty good. But you should be warned that the Type Ds one www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com have the new, bad screws. (At least for the white and black cubes). These bad screws made the cube very bad. You can get the Type Ds with the good, old screws at www.9spuzzles.com and from RubikFans on Ebay. (On RubikFans they're called Yugas, which are the same thing as Type Ds)

And both the Type D and the Type A come with a set of stickers on Cube4you. It says that on the product description....

Black Type D:

turn good , it will come with one set free PVC sticker

Black Type A:

Black DIYKit 3x3x3 , come with one set PVC stickers .

thanks for all the information.

a few questions though.

Where is the best place to get a type A? do they also have the same problems as the type D's do on cube4you?

I wouldn't mind getting a type D and A just so i can experience the difference, so where from/what ones should i get? i would like to get both from the same place, preferably white, but i'll get black if it's better/available.

The Cubesmith tiles, are the textured ones better than the smooth ones? i'm most likely going to get some tiles from them when i buy my cubes, so im not worried about getting cubes with stickers included.

should i not buy form cube4you and get the (d) from eBay or somewhere else?

Also, what does "Third model" mean? seems like there are even different types of A's and D's. this is all very crazy.

Basically, if you were to buy white D and A cubes right now, where would you buy them? and what ones?