So, I just got the 354 V2 today.
Right out of the box it's a great cube but a little loose. It's equipped with purple GES nuts, and not the kind of nuts that you can replace with anything you have seen on other Gan cubes. This is a very unique type of GES nut, and it is numerical IPG (you adjust it with your hands and not a tool.)
It definitely turns a lot smoother and more effortlessly than the V1. It also has an all-plastic core making it significantly lighter as well.
It could use a little lube. It is very minimally factory lubed. I suspect this cube would benefit from a gummy or heavier type of lube.
In order for this cube to be a big hit and become my main, it NEEDS a tighter color nut. Purple is just way too loose and makes the cube quite flexible.
And I don't know if this even exists; it did not come with any other color nuts and it doesn't seem available on the official gancube shop. The V2 isn't even available anywhere but SCS and Cubicle and maybe some other online stores (I only use these two.)
The cube grips a lot better than the V1 due to having the same matte finish as the XS.
Conclusion: I loved the original 354. It was my main due to its smaller, more compact design. It still will be unless the V2 gets tighter springs. The V2 is a very good upgrade but simply lacks this important part. I highly recommend the 354 if you like a smaller design.
Happy cubing!
Right out of the box it's a great cube but a little loose. It's equipped with purple GES nuts, and not the kind of nuts that you can replace with anything you have seen on other Gan cubes. This is a very unique type of GES nut, and it is numerical IPG (you adjust it with your hands and not a tool.)
It definitely turns a lot smoother and more effortlessly than the V1. It also has an all-plastic core making it significantly lighter as well.
It could use a little lube. It is very minimally factory lubed. I suspect this cube would benefit from a gummy or heavier type of lube.
In order for this cube to be a big hit and become my main, it NEEDS a tighter color nut. Purple is just way too loose and makes the cube quite flexible.
And I don't know if this even exists; it did not come with any other color nuts and it doesn't seem available on the official gancube shop. The V2 isn't even available anywhere but SCS and Cubicle and maybe some other online stores (I only use these two.)
The cube grips a lot better than the V1 due to having the same matte finish as the XS.
Conclusion: I loved the original 354. It was my main due to its smaller, more compact design. It still will be unless the V2 gets tighter springs. The V2 is a very good upgrade but simply lacks this important part. I highly recommend the 354 if you like a smaller design.
Happy cubing!
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