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

[rookie]

here's an even more complete clarification of the cubes on sale at haiyan's site

Haiyan's cube(I) = 甲1: Old Type A I.
Haiyan's cube(II) = 封2: New Type A II.
Haiyan's cube(III) = 封3: New Type A III.
Haiyan's cube(IV) = 模1: New Type A IV.
Haiyan's cube(V) = 甲5: New Type A V.
Haiyan's cube - Memory = 甲5+打磨: New Type A V + Sanding
Haiyan's cube - Haiyan = 海燕魔方: Haiyan's New Cube

sources: haiyan.

 

[Shortey]

here's an even more complete clarification of the cubes on sale at haiyan's site

Haiyan's cube(I) = 甲1: Old Type A I.
Haiyan's cube(II) = 封2: New Type A II.
Haiyan's cube(III) = 封3: New Type A III.
Haiyan's cube(IV) = 模1: New Type A IV.
Haiyan's cube(V) = 甲5: New Type A V.
Haiyan's cube - Memory = 甲5+打磨: New Type A V + Sanding
Haiyan's cube - Haiyan = 海燕魔方: Haiyan's New Cube

sources: haiyan.

Fact: You said Haiyan 11 times in that post.

 

[daniel0731ex]

And there is no Type A IV because IV is not a good number in China. We use Type A V to replace it.

please do some research before posting wrong information. the Type A IV exists, it's just that it's not called A4 in china. And the chinese superstition really isn't the reason.

I'm so sorry. There is Type A IV. I just forgot it. We call it Model One. It is prepared for beginners.
You know the reason why we don't call it A4? I heard it was about superstition.

well we don't care about the superstition, this is a english-speaking community. plus, i have never heard of anyone who died from cubing.

 

[Muesli]

And there is no Type A IV because IV is not a good number in China. We use Type A V to replace it.

please do some research before posting wrong information. the Type A IV exists, it's just that it's not called A4 in china. And the chinese superstition really isn't the reason.

I'm so sorry. There is Type A IV. I just forgot it. We call it Model One. It is prepared for beginners.
You know the reason why we don't call it A4? I heard it was about superstition.

well we don't care about the superstition, this is a english-speaking community. plus, i have never heard of anyone who died from cubing.

I almost choked on a cubie once...

 

[cincyaviation]

And there is no Type A IV because IV is not a good number in China. We use Type A V to replace it.

please do some research before posting wrong information. the Type A IV exists, it's just that it's not called A4 in china. And the chinese superstition really isn't the reason.

I'm so sorry. There is Type A IV. I just forgot it. We call it Model One. It is prepared for beginners.
You know the reason why we don't call it A4? I heard it was about superstition.

well we don't care about the superstition, this is a english-speaking community. plus, i have never heard of anyone who died from cubing.

I almost choked on a cubie once...

how did you manage that?

 

[Deleted member 2864]

And there is no Type A IV because IV is not a good number in China. We use Type A V to replace it.

please do some research before posting wrong information. the Type A IV exists, it's just that it's not called A4 in china. And the chinese superstition really isn't the reason.

I'm so sorry. There is Type A IV. I just forgot it. We call it Model One. It is prepared for beginners.
You know the reason why we don't call it A4? I heard it was about superstition.

well we don't care about the superstition, this is a english-speaking community. plus, i have never heard of anyone who died from cubing.

I almost choked on a cubie once...

how did you manage that?

I'd imagine his cube had a major pop and his mouth was open in surprise. Then, a cubie skyrocketed down his throat. :rolleyes:

 

[stinkocheeze]

can you do ghost hand?

 

[crazyasianskills]

What is the best cube out right now? At least the one that most people think is the best.

 

[miniGOINGS]

What is the best cube out right now? At least the one that most people think is the best.

It seems like FII is considered one of the best cubes. But it depends on personal preference.

 

[Deleted member 2864]

What is the best cube out right now? At least the one that most people think is the best.

People have seemed to be liking the F-II, A-V (or Haiyan Memory, if you want to mod it/buy it), and Taiyan II

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/3x3x3_Cubes is a place you should check out as well as this thread if you haven't.

 

[kanye142]

can someone tell me some very light cubes (weight)? i know that type c and the new type a-iii are pretty light.

 

[miniGOINGS]

can someone tell me some very light cubes (weight)? i know that type c and the new type a-iii are pretty light.

FII, Ghosthand II, would be good ones that are light.

 

[Stefan]

can someone tell me some very light cubes (weight)? i know that type c and the new type a-iii are pretty light.

You can find many weights here:
http://speedcubes.net/puzzle.php?puzzle=3x3x3

 

[kanye142]

can someone tell me some very light cubes (weight)? i know that type c and the new type a-iii are pretty light.

You can find many weights here:
http://speedcubes.net/puzzle.php?puzzle=3x3x3

thanks, your site is great. are the information reliable and did you weight the cubes by yourself?
you know the weight of the new type a-iii? it's unfulfilled.

 

[Stefan]

are the information reliable and did you weight the cubes by yourself?
you know the weight of the new type a-iii? it's unfulfilled.

Yes, all measured and weighed by myself (except the Maru, that's why the "~") using an electronic scale that's quite accurate. The missing ones are because I don't have the cubes yet (still waiting for them to be shipped, argh).

 

[Crosshash]

This resource was so helpful for me. Thank you so much.

 

[lilkdub503]

Gosh, I really wish someone could update this thread. Or you can just use the wiki. But this thread, someone please.

 

[jackdexter75]

Holy crap this was the insane. nice job

 

[yockee]

is type F-II on par with the type F-I, from this review it does seem the best and most of the time a next model is an improvement

Let me tell you, the F2 is absolutely the BEST FREAKING CUBE EVERRRRRRrr. I've had one for a while now, but it wasn't my favorite for a while, until I lubed and loosened it. Now it's AMAZING!!!!!! It kicked my Edison and C2 right out of the water.

 

[ottothedog]

you better put a-v in the top 3 list!!!!!!!!!!!