Review of Main 3x3x3 Cube Models and Clarification on the Naming System of Type A

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Right, that's not a New Type A I. If you look at first picture of my thread, you can see how a New Type A I edge piece looks like. I don't even know what cube you have with a blue core... but if it's a Type A hybrid, the cubies definitely belong to a Type A I.
 
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Right, that's not a New Type A I. If you look at first picture of my thread, you can see how a New Type A I edge piece looks like. I don't even know what cube you have with a blue core... but if it's a Type A hybrid, the cubies definitely belong to a Type A I.
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Umm. Thanks So much for this.

Blue core? umm, I Bought this cube in thailandcube[Thailand] it's Call DIY New type.

but core, i has seen it at http://www.hknowstore.com/item.aspx?corpname=nowstore&itemid=936634df-1a11-488b-ae76-286daf27becd

Thanks for reply! :D
 
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Dude, I feel that the Type A II is underrated in your review. I find it an excellent cube.

-Resistance to pops (7/10) – It kind of pops like a ***** but with some getting used to it doesn't really pop much.
-Resistance to lock ups (8.5/10) – It doesn't lock up in most situations but because of its clicky feel, it does cause some lock ups but not too much.
-Ability to cut corners (9.5/10) – Not quite 45 degrees but it can get close
-Speed (8.5/10) – With enough lubing it does get quick, really quick. But is barred due to the clickyness.
Average score: 8.325/10
Overall score: B- to A

Weight: Average
Need to break in: No
Feel: -Smooth but clicky making it feel rough
- Very noisy
Best Tension: Tight but not too tight

Comments: It is a great cube IMO although you may find my opinion quite biased since I only own one of it but trying my friend's A II and it is almost the same story except he has his at a tighter tension.

One thing about this cube though is that it demands quite a lot of lube. More than other cubes at least to keep it at its nice range(lubed with CRC Food Grade just like all my other cubes).

If you're a fan of a clicky cube, this is for you. It is almost a perfect balance between clicky and smooth meeting somewhere towards smooth which is what I like. I can perform (R U')*63 with minimal lock ups compared to my other cubes.

P.S. - I have a Type D core in mine. I'm not sure if that makes a difference but I'll just state it.
 
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tanapak1 said:
Umm. Thanks So much for this.

Blue core? umm, I Bought this cube in thailandcube[Thailand] it's Call DIY New type.

but core, i has seen it at http://www.hknowstore.com/item.aspx?corpname=nowstore&itemid=936634df-1a11-488b-ae76-286daf27becd

Thanks for reply! :D
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Yea that's weird. I have no idea how the core-screw set performs.

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Dude, I feel that the Type A II is underrated in your review. I find it an excellent cube.

-Resistance to pops (7/10) – It kind of pops like a ***** but with some getting used to it doesn't really pop much.
-Resistance to lock ups (8.5/10) – It doesn't lock up in most situations but because of its clicky feel, it does cause some lock ups but not too much.
-Ability to cut corners (9.5/10) – Not quite 45 degrees but it can get close
-Speed (8.5/10) – With enough lubing it does get quick, really quick. But is barred due to the clickyness.
Average score: 8.325/10
Overall score: B- to A

Weight: Average
Need to break in: No
Feel: -Smooth but clicky making it feel rough
- Very noisy
Best Tension: Tight but not too tight

Comments: It is a great cube IMO although you may find my opinion quite biased since I only own one of it but trying my friend's A II and it is almost the same story except he has his at a tighter tension.

One thing about this cube though is that it demands quite a lot of lube. More than other cubes at least to keep it at its nice range(lubed with CRC Food Grade just like all my other cubes).

If you're a fan of a clicky cube, this is for you. It is almost a perfect balance between clicky and smooth meeting somewhere towards smooth which is what I like. I can perform (R U')*63 with minimal lock ups compared to my other cubes.

P.S. - I have a Type D core in mine. I'm not sure if that makes a difference but I'll just state it.
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I fail to see how your review is too different from mine. You gave .5 less to resistance to pops, .5 more to resistance to lock ups, and .5 more to speed. As far as your qualitative review, we pretty much have the same opinion other than the best tension which, I have no comment for.

In addition, the D core that you use with this cube automatically invalidates all your comments for the pure Type A II. You have reviewed a Type A II - D hybrid, not a Type A II.
 
Nope. The cube in the picture was not a Type D, but I reviewed a Type D. I destroyed the Type D core while trying to unscrew the centers.
 
It looks like the JSK clone and the new type AII cant be ordered at cube4you.com anymore because they don't appear on the page anymore. Or I'm just to stupid to find them.
 
oh thank you! now I can order all of them together:)

hm but is it possible to get the JSK Clone with a normal colorscheme?
 
I think the JSK Clone will come disassembled and you will have to build the cube and apply stickers yourself. So you can have whatever color scheme you want. If not, cube4you almost always gives you a new set of stickers so you can resticker if you want. But the JSK Clone has been out of stock at cube4you for ages. The only other places that sells JSK Clones is the HK Now Store. They sell it as a Type Q.

http://www.hknowstore.com/item.aspx?corpname=nowstore&itemid=8f0e1a23-fbf4-4809-ad0a-16c6478422bc

It's expensive, but it's free shipping.
 
Hmm...
Now I'm contemplating whether I should get a Type F.
I'm looking for a cube that has speed and cut corners very well. From your review, this may be it. I need to make a bank account though.=/
 
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I have almost all types of cubes and I can say that type F was impressive at first and is an excellent cube, but the biggest cons of it is that it becomes very bad after a week or two...maybe i'm too brutal with my cubes, but it locks up a lot now (after 2 weeks).
so i'm using a type a (Actually a type F with A cubies ) :D
 
You going to be doing the new diys anytime soon? I want to buy them, but i don't know how good they are yet
 
First of all, fantastic thread!

Second, like everyone else I'd like to share my own views.

Joy Cube
The idea behind it is good, but it just doesn't work. The original core is utter crap and the layers are virtually unturnable. Even when the cube is loosened it's still very hard and pops a lot. With a Rubiks.com DIY core it's a totally different story. The speed is easily 11/10, there is basically no friction between the layers. I brought this cube to a competition once and got many remarks on how fast it was!
Although it still has a lot of lock-up and corner cutting issues. I tried to mod it but it didn't do much difference.
CRC lubricant doesn't work for the Joy cube either. If you find a good lube for it, it could possibly be a good cube, and even better with a Rubik's core.

Rubiks.com DIY
After it is broken in, it is a very very good cube and is so day in and day out. Although the more it is broken in, the more it tends to lock up. This is a cube for precise fingers, so if you're a rough cuber this is probably not the cube for you. The white cubes are faster than the black ones.
If anyone knows how Nakajima modifies his cubes please tell me, I'd love to know!
 
They have stopped producing Joy cubes so it is harder and harder to find them.

I think that the cube on dealperfect:
New Type A III - http://dealperfect.com/detail.dp/sku.24563
Is actually the Type A (III-F).

I got it recently and I have to say that it is one of the worst cubes that I have ever gotten. At all tensions, it jams and cracks as you turn it. Worse than a dollar shop cube.

However, the Type A II from dealperfect is actually really good when lubed. I couldn't believe it.
 
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