Rubik's.com DIY vs Type D w/ Type A Core (Old Screws)
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JTW2007
BattsMan
As far as I know, Rubik's DIYs are like type Cs, so naturally I would recommend the Rubik's. I'm in love with type Cs. Rubik's=unreal turning speed, decent corner cutting (though not as good as an A), minor lockups, not as creamy-more clicky or choppy. Type D= can't say, haven't tried one.
jcuber
Veteran
I can say the rubik's DIY is awesome, if you have something to keep center caps on it (blue-tac or something). They are very fast, but not creamy. Not as good at corner cutting as type a. The rubik's DIY also pops more, but makes up for it in turning speed. I don't know about the hybrid, though. (don't have a type d to try with)
Vulosity
Veteran
Type d locks up occasionally, but it is smooth and crispy.
Would you say Type C's are better than Rubik's, then? And what lube would you reccomend for Type C's?
JTW2007
BattsMan
I recommend C over rubik's and I just started a thread on what lube you should use. Still no verdict.
crazyasianskills
Veteran
I would say Rubiks over type C, but that is just me. Either way, I would go with white.
JTW2007
BattsMan
Cs are also in orange, green, and pinkish red and transparent versions of all the aforementioned colors. I prefer black for recognition.
crazyasianskills
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I have a white one, so I believe there are, check cubefans.com.
JTW2007
BattsMan
Yeah, white type Cs do exist. Need...
JTW2007
BattsMan
Absolutely. The plastic ones melt sometimes and even if they don't, they get worn down by the springs. I would recommend using A washers, A core, and maybe A centers.
Pietersmieters
Veteran
anyone knows what the difference will be between the Rubik's DIY 2008 and the Rubik's DIY 2009? I ordered one 2 weeks ago and want to know if the 2009 version will have changes?
fanwuq
Legend
dealextreme has black, which I just ordered 6 of them for my cubing club and I think they have transparent.
fanwuq
Legend
Well, I'm quite negatively biased against type Ds.
I got 2 that had unscrewing centers.
I traded them away. After switching to better screws, I still didn't like them. They feel very fast after lubing, but I don't think it's the actual speed, it's just a feeling. It's blocky and floaty. I just feel awkward cubing with it.
I liked my type D combined with type C pieces (both white). I never tried a pure white C. I don't like the feel of the black C, but I don't really mind it because I seem to get faster times with it than the D.
Right now I'm using an old type A. A doesn't pop, but it locks up a bit more and is slower than C. C pops like crazy, feels slow, but I somehow get fast times with it. D = no pop, no lock up, very fast, but I hate it?
I think this seems pretty contradictory.
To fix the resistance when turning on an old Type A cube, you can take out the small washers, and file the bottom of the springs (prevent wearing down of the center piece). After you do this, lube with Jig-A-Loo or CRC and its so much better. 
This is what I did, very fast. Problem is it doesn't feel like a type A anymore. 
I stillwant to get a Type C and Diansheng no.222 to compare it to though. 
EDIT: I would lube with CRC after you take out the small washers, otherwise its too fast.
This is what I did, very fast. Problem is it doesn't feel like a type A anymore. I stillwant to get a Type C and Diansheng no.222 to compare it to though. EDIT: I would lube with CRC after you take out the small washers, otherwise its too fast.
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