Do you like your cubes gummy?

[TomTom]

There has always been a thing where people say their cubes are gummy from excessive lube, i was wondering who likes their cubes gummy? I just relubed my aolong v2, and it became gummy, and i find that i like it a lot better, what are your thoughts on gummy cubes?

 

[G2013]

I hate them like that

 

[Zero]

I prefer my cubes gummy, mainly because it makes the cube slower so it's easier for me to handle. As well as the feeling is fantastic.

 

[STOCKY7]

I used to prefer it, but since I have gotten faster, I've started to prefer the clean crispy feel.

However, for BLD, I do like my cubes more gummy (but not that much) than normal since I feel I have a better, more steady, control over the cube.

 

[Rocky0701]

I don't usually prefer it, but every once in a while. If my turning becomes inaccurate I will lube it up to slow it down so I can better turning, then when I feel I am ready, I wipe it off.

 

[Bryan Chia]

nope hate it
i accidentally overlubed my aolong v1 and had to wipe the lube off the next day, feel so much better

 

[Yarco]

I always overlube my cubes, but I'm not quite sure what is meant by gummy. My understanding was always that "gummy" is a word to describe a slow cube that doesn't overshoot, mostly from using weight 5 silicone.

I would describe my cubes as maybe having a gummy noise, but not really the characteristics that people seem to associate with "gummy". Although I use weight 1 silicone + maru lube so there's that.

 

[pratik khanna]

I prefer my cubes gummy, mainly because it makes the cube slower so it's easier for me to handle. As well as the feeling is fantastic.

does putting gummy lube affects the tps as my solves are depended on tps

 

[Rcuber123]

does putting gummy lube affects the tps as my solves are depended on tps

Gummy cubes will lower your "raw" TPS but your TPS is much more dependant on look ahead

 

[allanboss131]

I like the feeling!

 

[lucarubik]

i do, i like my dayan zanchi from 2010 lubbed with silicon spry nice and gummy, as sad as it sounds

 

[EntireTV]

I love the feeling and sound when I turn slow, but my times get slower

 

[JustinTimeCuber]

i do, i like my dayan zanchi from 2010 lubbed with silicon spry nice and gummy, as sad as it sounds

This does it. I'm getting a Zhanchi so that I can prove all this BS propaganda people are spreading about Zhanchi(e?)s being bad at my next competition in the first round. It's actually a decent cube.

e: I AM DEAD SERIOUS

 

[pratik khanna]

Gummy cubes will lower your "raw" TPS but your TPS is much more dependant on look ahead

i mean like my look ahead is good and i solve in 7 tps but bit pauses so will it decrease my tps

 

[DTCuber]

imo gummy is nice

 

[Rcuber123]

i mean like my look ahead is good and i solve in 7 tps but bit pauses so will it decrease my tps

Do u even know what look ahead is?

 

[Dash Lambda]

I prefer slick and smooth cubes. So, basically, gummy (right along with sandy) is the exact opposite of what I like.

 

[Mastermind2368]

I hate them gummy, but that just means that they will get smooth, so I guesus I like it.

 

[Fábio De'Rose]

However, for BLD, I do like my cubes more gummy (but not that much) than normal since I feel I have a better, more steady, control over the cube.

Oh, yes. So much this. When it comes to 3BLD, overly fast and loose cubes are risky for me to use. I have to play it extra safe and the slightest overshooting drops my vibe instantly. Pretty sure my first MBLD fail by one cube was because of this exact reason.