Shengshou 4x4

[The Puzzler]

Okay, first a big "No Thanks" to the postal service. According to my tracking info, it passed through a processing area in new york state back on the 11th, but took until today to get here. 11 days to cross one state.

First out of the box it is very, very smooth, and it has not been lubed.

Down the middle between the 2 sides, it turns smoothly, but the outer layers turn with
a slight ratcheting. Kinda like the V6, but not so harsh.

At first it did not cut corners very well, but after slightly loosening all 6 screws, it now
cuts much better.

I have it right where I like it. I like a smooth cube, that cuts slightly, and I am not very big on using lube.

Having a smooth 4x4 that won't lock up is very important to me, and for a reason that
you might not expect. I am not a speed cuber. About 4 years ago, I suddenly
developed Bursitis in both upper and lower arms. It's similar to Arthritis, but it is
the inflamation of the muscles, not the joints. My arms hurt if I keep having to
deal with lockups, so this will help greatly.

So is it better than the Maru or Dayan?

 

[SlapShot]

I don't have the Maru, but it is definitely better than the dayan.

 

[The Puzzler]

I don't have the Maru, but it is definitely better than the dayan.

Does it pop? Where did you buy it from?

 

[SlapShot]

I've only solved it twice, but no pops so far.

Witeden. But, Cube Depot just got them in. White and Black.

Honestly, I just ordered a white one from them because I was thinking this one was
lost. It's cool becaue I really wanted a white one.

 

[TK 421]

some maru's built in pin mod FAIL

how come some and not all or none???

if u see MMAP's V6 pin mod

he said that some need 4 pins and some only needs 3 and so on

that applies to the maru 4x4, there is two built in pins.

it may need more...

 

[hahahaha]

Darn I just ordered the Dayan... oh well it won't be bad though. and it's just one person so far saying that. Other's havent bought or told us about the cube, so hopefully the Shengshou 4x4 wouldn't be THAT appealing compared to my 4x4 that's coming...

 

[akiramejin]

Sorry for the crappy review, I was kinda rushed. Any questions, just ask.

 

[riffz]

Mine is still on the way... Hopefully I get it before the comp on Saturday. I thought ordering it on October 22nd guaranteed that...

 

[stinkocheeze]

There seem to be LOTS od mixed opinions on the one. Weird how one guy says its smooth and it definitely does not seems smooth in the video xD. Ordered it from lightake to test it out

 

[ianography]

i may be sounding ignorant right now, but what is this x-cube 4 that i've been hearing about? is it a vcube knockoff? what is it? i would really appreciate if somebody could fill me in.

 

[The Puzzler]

i may be sounding ignorant right now, but what is this x-cube 4 that i've been hearing about? is it a vcube knockoff? what is it? i would really appreciate if somebody could fill me in.

It is not a vcube knockoff. They is a whole thread about it just search it. Nobody has much details about it but they think it will come out before christmas.

 

[RyanReese09]

It is not a vcube knockoff. They is a whole thread about it just search it. Nobody has much details about it but they think it will come out before christmas.

hopefully
it would be a smart business plan to have it out before christmas

 

[The Puzzler]

hopefully
it would be a smart business plan to have it out before christmas

My parents have already bought all the christmas presents so it better come out soon or "santa" won't buy it for me. I am also getting the shenshou

 

[hahahaha]

u guys all talk about the new 4x4s. but when i'm about to get one, another new one comes out. ;(

It was always like this...

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

u guys all talk about the new 4x4s. but when i'm about to get one, another new one comes out. ;(

It was always like this...

Your username.

 

[masterofthebass]

Ok... just got back from Thanksgiving break to find this in my mailbox.

It feels like a really cheap version of a maru (almost like an ES quality). I really do not like it at all. The outer layers always feel looser than the inners, and they always lock up. Unless you are strapped for cash, there is absolutely no reason to buy this thing.

 

[Ballbasket51515]

so ur pretty much saying its a really crappy 4x4 thats not worth it for the most part?

 

[dragoon]

so for the money, should i get this or a mini QJ?

 

[hahahaha]

Originally Posted By ~Phoenix Death~
Your username

good point.

 

[ianography]

so for the money, should i get this or a mini QJ?

dont get a mini qj i got mine and it doesn't even work it's completely in pieces right now. get a dayan+mf8 or mefferts. but if you get a dayan+mf8, make sure you dont put in too much lube, or else it'll pop like crazy.