ShengShou Legend 5x5x5

ShengShou Legend 5x5x5

ShengShou Legend 5x5x5 is an affordable non-magnetic 5x5 cube that many people use to learn this puzzle. The 5x5 cube is also known as the "Professor's Cube". Most people pick it up after mastering the 3x3 and 4x4. The Legend was released in 2018 and belongs to ShengShou's budget line. It's meant to help you learn to solve the 5x5 without spending money on a flagship model.

How it turns

The design is simple, in the style of other ShengShou cubes, and the pieces are smooth. The cube turns lightly right out of the box, so you don't need to break it in or lube it to get started. For its price, it performs decently. Keep in mind, though, that this is a non-magnetic cube: the layers don't align on their own, and fast turning is more likely to cause lockups than on higher-end magnetic 5x5 cubes. That's not a problem for learning the reduction method or for relaxed solving. If you train for time, you'll notice the difference between this cube and a magnetic one fairly quickly.

Tension adjustment

The Legend has adjustment screws that let you change the cube's tension. A looser setting gives lighter turning and easier corner cutting. A tighter setting makes the cube more stable and less prone to popping.

Who is it for?

It's a great first 5x5 for a child or for anyone who wants to find out whether this size is for them. It also works well as an inexpensive backup cube or one to carry in your backpack. The cube is legal for official competitions. However, if you already solve the 5x5 regularly and care about your times, consider a magnetic model, which offers more stability and control.

Colour versions

The cube is available in three versions: black body (Black) and white body (White), both with stickers, and stickerless in coloured plastic (Stickerless Bright). The mechanism is the same in all versions. The stickerless version has no stickers that could wear off or peel over time.

Specifications

• Type: 5x5x5 cube, non-magnetic
• Manufacturer: ShengShou
• Size: approx. 63 mm
• Weight: approx. 159 g
• Tension adjustment: adjustment screws
• Release year: 2018
• Legal for official competitions: yes
• Versions: Black, White, Stickerless Bright
• In the box: cube and solving guide