X-Man Shadow 6x6 V3 (Magnetic + Ball-Core + UV)

The cube pops a lot and catches on nothing. The turning is also really heavy and unstable. I want to like this cube since it feels like the hong, and i really liked the hong, but the turning is so bad that it makes it unusable compared to a decent aoshi. I normally average around 1:25, but I am barely even sub 1:45 on this cube just because of how slow i need to turn to keep it from popping.

Core magnets can improve a cube, but if the cube is bad to begin with they can only do so much.

I only really practice 6x6 and have used the Aoshi for a couple years with a myriad of different mods and set ups. The shadow is now my new main after only using it for a day. I dont think its for everyone but if you turn smooth and accurately I think you will like it to. Some pros and cons compared to the aoshi
Pros:
much brighter colors and easier to look ahead on.
smooth easy turning, "lighter" turning compared to aoshi.
magnets snap into place well, although I wish the ball core was stronger.
Cons:
feels slippery for a while out of the box.
inner layers catch hard with no set up, but is really easy to fix.
doesn't feel as "premium" as the aoshi, it doesn't necessarily feel cheap but I wouldn't be surprised if it isnt as durable as the aoshi.

As long as the cube doesn't break down too fast over time I think it is well worth the price and competition to the other flagship 6x6s.

So started off bad. A magnet from the core came lose and jammed during a turn and popped it. I had a heck of a time trying to fix it. But after hours I did. But the cube is nice.

when i first got it i was excited and loosened the tensions a little, set it up with some fz rush, mystic, and w1 later in a car ride, it EXPLODED from doing 2 inner layer turns, it catches and locks up if you dont turn correctly to the first millimeter i cant find the right tensions and i wish i got an aoshi, do not get this unless you are a collector

the shadow v1 and v2 were very similar but this one is nothing like those two and looks more like an upgraded mgc or yushi thats been made lighter and faster. The turning is scratchy and crispy instead of buttery. even the catches and pops on it feel the same as the mgc.

X-Man Shadow 6x6 V3 (Magnetic + Ball-Core + UV)

It's a bit slipery out the box

X-Man Shadow 6x6 V3 (Magnetic + Ball-Core + UV)