SengSo pillowed 3x3

SengSo pillowed 3x3

SengSo pillowed 3x3 is a "pillow-shaped" 3x3 cube from ShengShou. The mechanism and solving rules are the same as on a classic 3x3 cube. The difference is that the faces are not flat but slightly convex, so the cube looks more like a small, rounded block than a sharp-edged cube. This one is 56 mm in size, weighs 77 g and comes in the stickerless bright version, which means colored plastic instead of stickers.

How a pillowed cube differs from a regular 3x3

With a pillowed 3x3 you don't need to learn anything new. Every method you use on a regular 3x3, from the beginner's layer-by-layer method to CFOP, works exactly the same here. Only the shape changes. The convex faces sit differently in your hand, and once scrambled, the cube looks less regular than a classic cube. For many people it's simply a fun change when a regular cube has started to feel too familiar.

To be clear, this is not a cube for breaking records. The rounded shape changes your grip and the way you hold the layers, so fast turning and fingertricks learned on a flat cube may feel a little less comfortable. For competitions and timed practice, a classic 3x3 speed cube is a better choice.

Who is it for?

SengSo pillowed 3x3 makes sense if you can already solve the cube and want a 3x3 with an unusual look in your collection, or if you're looking for an affordable gift for a child or a friend who's into cubes. Beginners will find it easy to understand too, because when solved it looks like a regular cube with six colored faces. However, if it's meant to be your first cube for learning speedsolving, a standard flat 3x3 is a better pick.

Specifications

• Type: pillowed 3x3 cube (with convex faces)
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo brand)
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 77 g
• Color scheme: stickerless bright