Shengshou 3x3x3 (Shengshou Quicker) vs Sheng-en F-II

[houngpong]

Hey guys, first, I'm not sure if this is in the right section, so forgive me
But I'm wondering if I should by the Shengshou Quicker. It's very affordable ($5.00).
I do have a Fangshi, Zhanchi, Guhong v2, and Moyu Huanying, but my main is my F-II.
I average about 20 seconds, and I was wondering if the Shengshou quicker would be better than the F-II.
This is a really big thing, but the F-II just fits in my hand nicely, it's round, very nice shape, and it feels bubbly. Very controllable too and it doesn't lock up on me since I turn accurately. Also, my hands produce a lot of oils, so flat cubes like the moyu slips out of my hand, so the round shape of the F-II helps with that also with OH.

Would it be better to buy the Shengshou Quicker? I do have differential oil, and I plan on lubing the core afterwards.

 

[kcl]

Honestly all the other cubes you have are better than the F2 by miles.. That being said, buying a SS will not make you faster.

 

[houngpong]

I understand that buying a cube won't make me faster, but I use an F2 because it's a low tier cube. I just don't want my hands to be used to a high quality cube, because if I could turn accurately and get a fast time on an F2, I can get a much faster time on a Fangshi (and I do, 15 seconds).

But is a Shangshou Quicker 3x3x3 better than the F2?

 

[rj]

I understand that buying a cube won't make me faster, but I use an F2 because it's a low tier cube. I just don't want my hands to be used to a high quality cube, because if I could turn accurately and get a fast time on an F2, I can get a much faster time on a Fangshi (and I do, 15 seconds).

But is a Shangshou Quicker 3x3x3 better than the F2?

No. It's fairly crappy. My brother has one. Try a sulong. Very slow, and a good cube. Looks like what you're looking for.

 

[houngpong]

No. It's fairly crappy. My brother has one. Try a sulong. Very slow, and a good cube. Looks like what you're looking for.

How similar is it to the F2's shape and feel?

 

[rj]

How similar is it to the F2's shape and feel?

It's very smooth. Slow-ish too. I dunno about shape.

 

[houngpong]

It's very smooth. Slow-ish too. I dunno about shape.

eh.. well.. the pieces are round and bubbly on the F2

 

[rj]

eh.. well.. the pieces are round and bubbly on the F2

This has flat pieces. It's average without lube.

 

[antoineccantin]

I've never heard of this mysterious "Shengshou Quicker". Would you care to enlighten me?

 

[cityzach]

Maybe try a shengshou aroura? It's not all that fast and it does have a slight bubbly feel.

 

[Logical101]

i dont have an f II but if it is like a alpha cube i would say the ss Track eddition would be quite nice

 

[Ranzha]

i dont have an f II but if it is like a alpha cube i would say the ss Track eddition would be quite nice

This post reminded me of a great quote tree.

The F-II is nothing like the A-II or A-V that the SS Track ed would be similar to.
ShengShou Aurora is probably more your style. It reminded me of the F-II a fair bit. It has very assuring gliding turns, and it doesn't pop. Just be sure to lubricate properly so it doesn't slow up and get gummy.

 

[houngpong]

I've never heard of this mysterious "Shengshou Quicker". Would you care to enlighten me?

From the top down: Shengshou Quicker, Shengshou Wind, Shengshou Aurora.
The wind and Aurora are similar to dayan guhong, but the quicker's corner pieces are much different, very similar to an F2.