First confession I am by no means a speed cuber, but I do love to cube and have many cubes. I was attracted to this one by its appearance. I have to say that it doesn't disappoint. It is well made and the colours are more than stickers and seem to sit in grooves. The mechanism is great it turns well and I have had no problems with popping and it does cut corners well too. I don't think it will win any world records, but it looks great and performs very well. Overall I would say that it is good value for money and feels as though it will last very well. Recommended!