I got back into cube solving shortly after I retired in June 2017. The only cubes I possessed were a Rubik's branded V2 (not their speedcube but a tiled version, rather than stickers) and a magnetised Yuxin Magic 3x3 just after New Year this year.
I wanted to push myself a but further, so purchased this cube on the recommendation of Luke Terzich. All I can say is, "WOW!"
I love the textured finish, the turning speed and smoothness staight out the box. Great cube overall.