SengSo YuFeng 4x4x4

SengSo YuFeng 4x4x4

SengSo YuFeng 4x4x4 is a magnetic 4x4 cube from ShengShou. SengSo is the brand under which ShengShou sells its cubes. The YuFeng was this manufacturer's first modern 4x4. It measures 60 mm, weighs about 114 g, and comes with factory-installed medium-strength magnets. We offer the stickerless version in the bright colour scheme.

How it turns

The cube turns well straight out of the box. Turning is smooth and fairly quiet. The medium magnets give noticeable resistance as layers line up, but they don't slow your moves down. Overall, the YuFeng is more controllable than aggressively fast, so it's easy to keep under control. On a 4x4 this helps especially when building centres and pairing edges.

Its weakest point is corner cutting. Users agree that the cube doesn't forgive large misalignments the way more expensive models do. With fast, sloppy turning you may get lockups. Some people compare the YuFeng to the YJ MGC 4x4 and most often name the weaker cutting as the difference. After cleaning out the factory lube and finding your own setup, the cube usually feels nicer.

Adjustment

The YuFeng has a classic spring system, with no MagLev and no magnet strength adjustment. Tension is set with screws, so if needed you can adjust it to make the cube looser or more stable.

Who is it for?

The YuFeng works well as a first magnetic 4x4 for someone moving from 3x3 to bigger cubes who wants to learn the reduction method on a predictable, undemanding cube. It's also a good backup cube or one for casual solving. Speedcubers breaking records on 4x4 who need strong corner cutting at high TPS should rather go for a higher-end model. For a child who can already solve a 3x3, it's a sensible next step.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 4x4x4 cube, stickerless
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo brand)
• Size: 60 mm
• Weight: approx. 114 g
• Magnets: factory-installed, medium strength
• System: springs, tension adjustment with screws
• Colour: Stickerless Bright