It's not a speed cube. Let's get that out of the way first n get past it. That's not why you're looking at this thing... It's a practice tool and a highly portable puzzle. You can keep this and the matching 3x3 in a pocket and forget they're there. The turning is slow and deliberate but that's a GOOD thing! Being forced to slow down and carefully execute turns during algorithms ensures that they stick in your memory. Add in the fact that the tension is adjustable and for the price? Yeah, add to cart! Heck, get two lol.