[Help Thread] "What cube should I get?" The Puzzle Choice Thread

[Competition Cuber]

I want to buy some new WCA cubes, but I'm not sure what ones I should get. Any suggestions?

I have Yuxin little magic, gan 356 air sm, weilong gts2, mf3rs2, yj guanfu 7x7, weipo 2x2, galaxy megaminx, moyu magnetic skewb, wingy skewb, thunderclap mini4x4, and bell pyraminx

Bolded the best cubes that you listed

 

[dskids]

I’ve tried a whole bunch of new releases at comps, looked at reviews, and searched stores. I can’t seem to find a 3x3 for my style. My main rn is a YAN3 on tight tensions, and I like it. But it doesn’t work well enough. I can’t seem to set it up right. Whenever I solve, there is inconsistency in stability. Any suggestions?
Edit: Really sorry about the post, I'm kinda new to this website.

Stability is really important to me too. The only thing that has really worked for me is magnets. Currently my main is a Gan Air SM on tight tensions and it's by far the best cube I've ever used. If magnetic cubes are outside your budget, buying a set of magnets and glue and making a DIY magnetic cube is a fun (and cheap) project.

If you are against using a magnetic cube, the only non-magnetic puzzle I've enjoyed lately is the Valk. On slightly tight tensions with some fast lube it is really stable, if almost blocky, but I really loved it.

 

[cuber314159]

The MF3RS2 is a cheaped out version of the Thunderclap V2 and has a very weird feeling to it. I would not recommend it.

What don't you like about the MF3RS2, it is very controllable and with lubicle one can be turned at almost whatever speed you want.
Note: I average 14 with the gts2m and 13 with the MF3RS2 so I guess I'm weird.

 

[Spock loves cubing]

What don't you like about the MF3RS2, it is very controllable and with lubicle one can be turned at almost whatever speed you want.
Note: I average 14 with the gts2m and 13 with the MF3RS2 so I guess I'm weird.

I don't know if it's just mine, but my MF3RS2 has a strange and unpleasant feeling to it. It's hard to describe, but I'll try. It almost feels like the plastic was very soft and would collapse on itself. Almost like a marshmallow. It sounds very weird but it's the best description I can come up with.

 

[cuber314159]

I don't know if it's just mine, but my MF3RS2 has a strange and unpleasant feeling to it. It's hard to describe, but I'll try. It almost feels like the plastic was very soft and would collapse on itself. Almost like a marshmallow. It sounds very weird but it's the best description I can come up with.

My MF3RS2 feels completely different, actually quite hard plastic so you may have got a bad one.

 

[Tabe]

I would go at most 10$

I have a magnetic MF3RS I would sell for $10 + shipping. Also have a magnetic Z-Cube that's basically a GTS2 clone that I would sell for $10 shipped.

 

[greentgoatgal]

Opinions on the best cube for OH?

 

[The Pocket Cuber]

Opinions on the best cube for OH?

I have a weird preference and ain't that fast but I use a Weilong GTS.

 

[JustAnotherGenericCuber]

Opinions on the best cube for OH?

I use a gts2m but the 50 mm cubing classroom is good too

 

[dnguyen2204]

Qiyi thunderclap 4x4 60mm: Still good and worth buying?

 

[XBCubes]

So I'm buying a xinghen from www.speedcube.co.nz and I was just wondering if it was any good? My favourite cube is the valk 3 so I'm wondering if the xinghen is anything like it.

 

[dskids]

So I'm buying a xinghen from www.speedcube.co.nz and I was just wondering if it was any good? My favourite cube is the valk 3 so I'm wondering if the xinghen is anything like it.

Xinghen is my favorite 2x2 still and I absolutely love the Valk 3 but they aren't really alike. The Xinghen has buttery plastic and an overall soft and springy turning feel, whereas my Valks have always felt hard, clacky, and dense.

 

[Dude Blu]

Help me choose between thuderclap v1 and mf3rs2!!

 

[dskids]

Help me choose between thuderclap v1 and mf3rs2!!

MF3RS2, absolutely no question.

The Thunderclap V1 was like the last good cube from the "Aolong era". It held its own against the Aolong, Hualong, Meiying, etc. but IMO it's just not good when compared to today's designs. The MF3RS2 is going to outperform it in almost every way. The only way I can recommend it is if you just have to have that round, springy, "bubbly" cubie feel.

 

[Botwinder]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering what cube I should get. I currently have an mf3rs, an mf3rs2 (which I bring to school every day), and a gts2m which I don't feel comfortable taking to schoool because I've heard that the magnets are prone to falling off. If I get a new cube what should it be? I'm looking for a slightly more stable cube, and was thinking of getting a valk 3, valk power, or a gan 356 air sm. What do you recommend?

Edit: spelling error, as 1001010101001 noticed

 

[1001010101001]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering what cube I should get. I currently have an mf3rs, an mf3rs2 (which I bring to school every day), and a gts2m which I don't feel comfortable taking to schoool because I've heard that the magnets are prone to falling off. If I get a new cube what should it be? I'm looking for a slightly more stable cube, and was thinking of getting a valk 3, valk power, or a gan 356 sir sm. What do you recommend?

If you want a stable cube, get the Valk Power.
Also what is Gan 356 sir? Do you mean Gan Air?

 

[greentgoatgal]

Magnets are not prone to falling out.

 

[Hero]

There seems to be some sort of controversy over this. Even many top-end Qiyi-sponsored speedcubers are saying there's barely a difference between the 2 cubes.

 

[Hazel]

I don't think there's (much) difference in performance, but I prefer the feel of the Power quite a bit!

 

[FireCuber]

Hey,

Just wondering which cube you like better between the MF3RS vs. the MF3RS2? I would like to know WHY to, so please post down below!

Thanks!