I just bought my V-Cubes - What should I expect?

[Matt Valenzuela]

Hello, this is the new account of that_one_guy. I just bought my white V-cube collection today.... what should I expect to see in the cubes? i've done a ton of research and watched dozens of reviews. can i get anyone's first impressions?

 

[Faz]

If you have watched dozens of reviews, then you should already know what to expect.

5x5: Good, but needs breaking in and lubing.
6x6: Bad out of the box, and pops. After modding it is excellent
7x7: Same as 5x5.

 

[andatude]

Well if you've been cubing for a while, once you open the box you'll think that the the cubes are pretty small.

The v5 is actually a perfect size.
The v6 is alright but the clicking is not good, you'll want to mod this.
The v7 isn't that small after a while and is really smooth.

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

i see. i guess i didn't get anything much different from the reviews. i've been cubing for a good 5 years now. what were your first impressions, and which v-cube do you favor?

 

[i_love_hina]

Expect a set of black v-cubes.

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

Expect a set of black v-cubes.

i ordered white. what should i do if my order happens to get messed up?
i know that Thrawst ran into the same problem with his v5.

 

[Pietersmieters]

Expect a set of black v-cubes.

i ordered white. what should i do if my order happens to get messed up?
i know that Thrawst ran into the same problem with his v5.

Panic....and film it to get tons of views on youtube

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

sound advice.

 

[luke1984]

You're going to be more than impressed with those cubes. Especially the V-5.
After modding the V-6 it can be a very good cube, so check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iznig98N6zA

I personally don't get along with the V-7 very well. If I try to solve it too quickly some of the middle layers gat misaligned and the cube locks up. Then I have to re-align all the layers and that takes a lot of time for me.

 

[rahulkadukar]

Well the 5x5x5 is simply brilliant
6x6x6 is bad. I have not yet completely modded it
7x7x7 is also brilliant

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

ah, the glorious PiMod. I can't wait to do it, or have someone do it to my v6.

 

[Stefan]

Um, what? I can understand people asking before they buy, but since you already ordered... can't you just wait for them?

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

yes, however, i would like to know what others think of them as well.

 

[panyan]

if it were me i;d expect some vcubes at my door in the next few weeks depending on where you live, but everyone expects different things

 

[liljthedude]

5x5 Perfect size the outer layers have slight clickyness I suggest this, other then that it's the best 5x5 ever. See my avatar for the other weird stuff that happens if your too forceful. The corners can almost cut a whole piece.
6x6 Extremely clicky, hard to turn, poppy, internal pieces pop out. Internal mechanism coming out of alignment is rare, as you can not do it on purpose. Corner cutting is horrible. You need to do this to make it usable.
7x7 Extremely smooth, pops more than you think, corner cutting is amazing!

They all come with some sort of oil in them. Makes the stickers greasy. As of right now I cleaned out the oil in my 5x5 and lubed it with CRC Silicone. Feels much better now.

 

[Zaxef]

5 and 7 are amazing
6 is pure garbage.. I never use it

 

[liljthedude]

5 and 7 are amazing
6 is pure garbage.. I never use it

Hehe, perfect overview.

 

[Matt Valenzuela]

thanks for the advice. i just got my collection about a week ago, and i'm extremely impressed. Can't wait to mod my v5's corners, and PiMod my v6.

 

[rubixcuber]

be a bit careful when you mod your v6, it's not hard but take your time on it and don't rush