[Review] YJ GuanLong 3x3x3

[DeeDubb]

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Where the puzzle was purchased: zcube.cn
When the puzzle was purchased: About a week ago
Thoughts on the puzzle: The extremely low cost must be considered. The cheapest legit speed cube on the market. It performs very well. It feels cheap, and they cut a lot of corners. The cube comes unlubed and the tensions are not set well. The stickers look nice and are well placed, however, they seem a little small exposing a good chunk of plastic. If you plan on using these for mosaics, consider that. However, there is no logo on the white center, which I consider a plus for mosaic makers and also because YJ's logo look awful.

After lubing and tensioning this cube, I set a PB Ao100 with it. It's so light that it's quite fun and effortless to use.

It popped on me twice during my Ao100. Both times during scrambles, so not a huge deal. I have it set quite loose, but my turning style isn't aggressive enough for this to be a problem.

If you are looking to buy cubes in bulk, looking for a cube on a budget, or looking for a new cube to play around with, at this price, there's no reason not to get this cube. Snag it up!

EDIT: Also playing around with this cube for OH. I never do OH, so I'm horrible at it, but I feel like I'm a lot more comfortable with the pinky turning on a nice light cube like this one, compared to a heavier cube such as the AoLong or WeiLong.

 

[newtonbase]

I've bought 3 lots of this cube. One when it was first released and then I bought mutiples twice so I can use them as gifts to kids I know or anyone else who shows an interest. I think I've got them from Lightake and Cubezz but can't remember exactly. Champions Cube Store looks cheapest at the moment if you include delivery to the UK.

It's a very light and cheap feeling cube but it's pretty decent. Good for beginners and maybe intermediates but I doubt it will win any comps. My Aolong feels too heavy after using it.

It is incredible value for money.

 

[Seanliu]

I bought 5 of these to start a speed cubing club in our school.

I bought the cube at cubezz.com.
Lubed, I'd say it is like the Yulong, but not so refined. Un-Lubed, it is very dry and sluggish, like all of my friend's cubes, though they don't mind, since they all are 1:30 ~ 40 sec solvers. I am a 22 sec solver. When I first got the cube, it was not broken in at all and I had to break it in, and since it was previously lubed, it became fast very quickly, but unfortunately the lube wore off as soon as it came on.

For the price, I'd say it could match a AoLong, since you could buy 4 of these for the price of an AoLong, and I have seen someone get a sub 10 single with it. I should know. I judged him

It is incredible value for money

Exactly.

 

[Berd]

Got one, Its great. Just bourght 10 off cubezz with stickers + washers from The Cubicle. This IS the MBLD cube.

 

[DeeDubb]

This IS the MBLD cube.

Interesting the emphasis. I think Americans would definitely go: This is THE MBLD cube.

 

[Rocky0701]

Huh, that is pretty interesting. I would have said it like: "THIS is the MBLD cube"

I agree with Berd though, depending on how far I am able to go with MBLD I will probably end up buying some eventually.

 

[Berd]

Guys please, I was was very tired

 

[DeeDubb]

Guys please, I was was very tired

Oh no, you misundertand. I'm really into linguistics (it was my major), so I find things like that fascinating.

 

[Berd]

Oh no, you misundertand. I'm really into linguistics (it was my major), so I find things like that fascinating.

Oh I see. I think I emphasised is because I wanted to solidify anyone's pending decision on wether to mass buy these cubes.

 

[DeeDubb]

Oh I see. I think I emphasised is because I wanted to solidify anyone's pending decision on wether to mass buy these cubes.

Ah, I see. I think people emphasize "THE" to state that it's not "A" MBLD Cube (not one of many), but rather THE (one and only).

 

[Berd]

Ah, I see. I think people emphasize "THE" to state that it's not "A" MBLD Cube (not one of many), but rather THE (one and only).

Yeah, essentially tying to solidify people's pending decisions.

 

[peedoo72]

It's a really good cube (feels like aulong) controllable with great corner cutting but, it doesn't have washers. but you can take care of that problem with buying mini fangshi wahers at the cubicle for $1. The real downside is that it breaks easily, I got my GL yesterday and one of the torpedo's broke off but overall this is a really great cube i recommend this cube for a 1st or 2nd speed cube it is now my backup main, but overall the Yj Yulong beats all in my opinion.

 

[3LEVAS3]

For the price of this puzzle I was impressed by the quality of it. It was very sluggish and had a slight scratchy feeling but after a few hundred solves it felt great. It sort of felt like a mix between a gans puzzle and a MoYu puzzle(probably just me) The Guanlong will definitely not be my main but I feel that for 4$ it has excellent potential. It felt light which is an awesome quality in a cube which made turning very nice but often I would overshoot (mainly my fault, not the cubes)
Overall, this cube is just a cut below some of the best speedcubes out there (my opinion really- everyone has their own taste when it comes to cubes) and if you want a cheap cube or are starting a club with a budget at your school, this cube would be #1.

 

[Johnny]

Where the puzzle was purchased: Thecubicle.us
When the puzzle was purchased: Probably November
Thoughts on the puzzle: It's a good cube. The performance is good in all aspects but of course it's not a "luxury model". The turning is great and it feels nice. This is the best "leisure cube" on the market IMO- In other words, a cube for people who want a cube that's good but don't want to be as fast as possible.

 

[Tactix47]

Where the puzzle was purchased: championscubestore.com
When the puzzle was purchased: December 2014
Thoughts on the puzzle: I ordered 5 of these puzzles, more as an afterthought than anything while placing a larger order. They were priced at $1.99 each, and I am giving them to friends who show an interest in cubing - think of it as a "gateway" speed cube! My expectations were not high, based on the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when I took some time to break one of them in. Although the puzzle is scratchy and doesn't feel smooth at first, it has turned into one of my 3-4 favorite puzzles to practice with. The color scheme is attractive, with good contrast. I'll certainly pick up more of them in the future, both as gifts and for personal use.

 

[jms]

Where bought: Amazon
When: er... just after Christmas.
Thoughts: I paid 6.50 for it after reading a lot of positive reviews. I feels kind of light and cheap compared to some other cubes, but it turns well. I liked it so much I bought another 100.

 

[Berd]

Where bought: Amazon
When: er... just after Christmas.
Thoughts: I paid 6.50 for it after reading a lot of positive reviews. I feels kind of light and cheap compared to some other cubes, but it turns well. I liked it so much I bought another 100.

As you do.

 

[SecretlyTaco]

Where the puzzle was purchased: CubeZZ
When the puzzle was purchased: About a month ago. Received yesterday.
Thoughts on the puzzle: It's a nice cube, but I didn't buy it expecting it to be my main. I don't lube any of my cubes, and it feels like the GuanLong turns faster than my AoLong, which surprised me a bit. It's also a really light cube, and I didn't get the moyu logo on the white side (although a lot of people hate their logo anyway).

I think this cube would be great as a first speed cube, or as something you'd buy in bulk.

 

[ketchuphater999]

Where the puzzle was purchased: CubeZZ
When the puzzle was purchased: About a month ago. Received yesterday.
Thoughts on the puzzle: It's a nice cube, but I didn't buy it expecting it to be my main. I don't lube any of my cubes, and it feels like the GuanLong turns faster than my AoLong, which surprised me a bit. It's also a really light cube, and I didn't get the moyu logo on the white side (although a lot of people hate their logo anyway).

I think this cube would be great as a first speed cube, or as something you'd buy in bulk.

Yj, you mean.(same thing, moyu is like a branch, if I'm correct)



anyway;

Where it was acquired: From AlGoreRhythm at BASC 4 (I think it was in november 2014?)

Thoughts: Good cube, was my main for a bit. But it's very light, cheap feeling, and overall doesn't get overly fast and isn't really my type of cube. I switched over to an aolong v2 after a bit. Still a good cube, just not for me.

 

[AlGoreRhythm]

Where it was acquired: From AlGoreRhythm at BASC 4 (I think it was in november 2014?)

Lol, this reminded me I had to make my review. Anyway...

Acquired from- TheCubicle.us. I got 4 of them, one of which I used in a trade with Gallifrey, the rest I gave to friends, last one I modded into a Cubeoctahedron.
Thoughts I used it as my main for a bit, but I have come back to my Fangshi. I just kinda go bored with it. I like the feeling it has out of the box, but that goes away after 3 solves. Meh. Good thing I had 4 t break in.