X-Man Tornado V3 Pioneer 3x3 (Magnetic, UV Coated)

I got the limited firefly version in a mystery gift and I really enjoyed it. I then decided I'd like to have a stickerless version to carry in my backpack. I probably have 30 3x3s but this has been my favorite

I bought the X-Man Designs Tornado Pioneer V3 as a potential main. Regular price for the TV3 is $44. SCS had the TV3 on sale during Black Friday and I was able to buy it for $35. I performed 500 solves on this cube before posting this review. I purchased SuperNova service from SCS and have added Lunar lube once. I have the cube set up on axis adjustment "1" (tightest), spring tension "3" (default), and magnet force "1" (weakest).

PROS
Smooth, smooth, smooth, and quiet! There is just enough magnet attaction to keep my turns honest, but not get in the way of initiating turns. Corner cutting is excellent, and the cube really rewards fast turns. It will forward corner all the way past 45 degrees (50?), and backward cut at about 15 degrees at my settings. Auto alignment occurs from about 15 degrees with slight initial press. I prefer UV coating on stickerless cubes, and X-Man Design's coating is as good as Gan's. Removing the center caps, axis and spring tension are adjustments are all made without tools (though magnet adjustments requires a poky device, like the one provided). The plastic feels very nice providing a muted sound, and twisting is very forgiving. The price I paid for this cube represents a great value for a flagship cube, and I find myself reaching for this (or the Guhong Pro) anytime I want to solve while the family is watching TV.

CONS
Adjusting magnet force requires a tool (provided), though that likely will be played with over the first 100 solves and left alone after that.

VERDICT
This is a great cube. I rotate this cube through about as often as my other mains (Gan 12, Gan 15, Moyu WRM V9) and I find twisting it rewarding and satisfying, either solving or spamming algs. On my turning feel ranking, I currently have all my mains, including this one, as 10s, with this at least as great as the Gans. All of my mains have very similar AO100 times, even pinky tricks are satisfying since initiating turns takes little effort (Not as airy as the Gan 15, but right where it needs to be.) This easily earns five stars.

crazy good cube but magnets don't stay in place

I find this cube to be par with the top cubes but it’s not exciting 😅 for the price it’s great. I prefer the Moyu WRM V10 or the Gan12/15. It’s nice you don’t need a tool to adjust it, but my big fingers have trouble anyways

The cube is awesome with comet and stardust is makes a great feel and is quiet fast and controllable.