X-lube Lube

X-lube Cube Lube, 10 ml

X-lube is an affordable water-based cube lube. You can treat it as an alternative to the white Maru lube, which has been popular among cubers for years. It has one job: to speed up your cube quickly. It won't give you long-lasting lubrication, and it won't replace a thick silicone lube. The bottle holds 10 ml.

How water-based lube works

Lubes of this type are thin and quickly get in between the pieces of the cube. Right after you apply it, the cube usually turns lighter and faster, and corner cutting is often better. The effect doesn't last long, though. Once the lube dries, the cube goes back to how it behaved before. According to customer reviews, after a few days it may even turn a little slower than before lubing. That's why X-lube speeds up your cube only for a short time and doesn't change its feel permanently.

When to use X-lube

• A quick refresh for a cube that has become slow or has more lockups after long use.
• A speed boost before a session or competition, when you want light turning right here and now.
• Cheaper and smaller cubes, e.g. 2x2, which can get noticeably faster after a few drops.
• Tests and experiments, when you want to see how a cube behaves with a faster setup before you buy a more expensive lube.

What to watch out for

The lube is very runny, so it's easy to apply too much. The excess may then leak out of the cube. It's better to start with one or two drops and add more if needed. If you want your cube to be permanently faster or more controllable, choose a thicker silicone lube. X-lube works best as a complement to such a lube, not as the only lube in your cube.

Who is it for?

For cubers who want a simple, cheap way to give their cube a temporary speed boost. It's also a good fit for beginners who are just learning to lube cubes and don't want to buy specialist lubes right away.

Specifications

• Type: water-based cube lube
• Capacity: 10 ml (bottle)
• Use: temporary cube speed boost
• Package dimensions: approx. 2.1 x 2.1 x 7 cm
• Weight with packaging: approx. 15 g