Should I Get The Fangshi Shuang Ren?

[BrokenZhanchi17]

I heard about a new cube called the fangshi shuang ren. I watched a very detailed review on it, and it seems like the perfect 3x3 for me. I'm just worried that if i buy it, it won't be as great as people say it is, plus i dont have any lube, so i usually try to make whatever i get in the box work for me. (i just don't have the money for lube right now.)
I'm also pretty bad at tensioning. And again, no lube so i can't really tell if my tensions are good or not. I think i should buy it though. What do you guys think?

 

[aceofspades98]

I really don't like mine. But that depends, if you have a store bought, go ahead and by one. If you use Guhong, Zanchi, etc, it isn't really worth it.

 

[googlebleh]

Yeah, Dayan cubes might not be so helpful without lube, but my shuangren worked well without lube. Whether you'll like it or not is a matter of opinion though, and no one will be able to tell you that but you, once you try it.

As for tensioning, all cubes do better with proper tensioning, so there's your motivation to learn.

 

[cannon4747]

I like it a lot. It took a while to break in and get to this point where it is so amazing but it's finally there and i love it. Also, I'd advise to replace the stickers because the stock stickers, although vinyls, are rather thin and will look very dark with black plastic. I bought some half brights + bright blue sets from cubesmith to solve this problem. I also lubed the core with shock oil.

EDIT: the one problem I do have is the occaisonal corner twists that occur every 15-20 solves or so if you aren't careful.

 

[sneaklyfox]

It's my main right now. I really like it and broke some PBs with it pretty much soon after I got it. I'm not sure what the corner twisting is about. I think it depends on your tensions and your turning style. Personally, I've only had one corner twist in a couple thousand solves. I'm not sure whether that's due to my style or my tensions or both. Just be warned that many people have complained about that so you might be taking your chances. I agree that it's pretty good without lube already. If you do get some lube at some point you'll want to lube the core. Pieces don't really need much.

 

[YddEd]

I never have corner twists on the Fangshi while solving. I've had 2 corner twists in a row with a Zhanchi and a Guhong though, and my Fangshi is really really loose. Don't know why everyone else keeps getting corner twists.
I would recommend the Fangshi.

 

[sneaklyfox]

I never have corner twists on the Fangshi while solving. I've had 2 corner twists in a row with a Zhanchi and a Guhong though, and my Fangshi is really really loose. Don't know why everyone else keeps getting corner twists.
I would recommend the Fangshi.

Yay, someone else who doesn't get corner twists on the SR like me.

 

[YddEd]

Yay, someone else who doesn't get corner twists on the SR like me.

How is your Fangshi tensioned?

 

[mark49152]

All the best cubes can be bad if not tensioned and lubed well. Learn to tension, and get some lube. Cores need lube, even if some cubes like SR don't need it on the pieces.

 

[sneaklyfox]

How is your Fangshi tensioned?

It's hard to judge relative tightness/looseness as I believe everyone has a different idea of what's tight or loose but mine can cut 45 degrees without problem and half a cubie or a little more reverse.

 

[isaganiesteron]

The Fangshi Shuang Ren is really light and fast turning. If you are upgrading from store bought cube the Fangshi is a great cube to upgrade to. If you already have Zanchi, it has lighter turning and more controllable.

 

[mati1242]

Corner twists are very annoying in this cube, and they are the main disadvantage of this 3x3

 

[YddEd]

Corner twists are very annoying in this cube, and they are the main disadvantage of this 3x3

I honestly wonder why most people get corner twists on the Fangshi ShuangRen..

 

[mark49152]

I honestly wonder why most people get corner twists on the Fangshi ShuangRen..

Because they have it too loose.

 

[YddEd]

Because they have it too loose.

My Fangshi is at the loosest tension and it never does corner twists.

 

[MarcelP]

It all depends on turning style. I have the uglierst style there is and have many corner twists.. Only had one on Weilong in a billion solves..

 

[mark49152]

It all depends on turning style.

That is probably true, but tension does matter. I had many corner twists at first, and since tightening, I have had maybe one following an ugly lockup. My turning style is "drunk chimpanzee".

 

[YddEd]

That is probably true, but tension does matter. I had many corner twists at first, and since tightening, I have had maybe one following an ugly lockup. My turning style is "drunk chimpanzee".

My turning style is probably 'corner cut on every move'

 

[MarcelP]

My turning style is "drunk chimpanzee".

My turning style is probably 'corner cut on every move'

LOL. My style is called 'spastic-ninja'

 

[mark49152]

Actually I remember seeing a video where someone demonstrated how corners twist on a SR, and it happened when finger pressure stayed too long on a corner piece that was cutting. Don't recall which video it was.