Seriously. This feels way better than an MGC. I bought an MGC to upgrade from the Zhilong Mini 4x4 that I started training on. Although the Zhilong pops more easily than the MGC when I set the tension loosely, it felt a lot more comfortable and smooth. Ive tried a few other 4x4's, including the standard Vin cube one, and havent been able to find one that feels balanced in the way i like it—not like the Zhilong mini, anyway. I saw THIS variant and noticed it had a ball core too, so I HAD to have it. And WOW! It feels so stable like its on rails! Very satisfying to turn, too! In my honest opinion, this one's hard to beat. ESPECIALLY at such a low price-point!