[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

Really starting to get into cubing again and want to purchase a few 3x3's to expand my horizons and see what fits me best. I already have a cheap GuanLong and an AoLong V2. I really like the weight, smoothness, and quality plastic of my AoLong. I gave away a stickerless DaYan GuHong because it was too fast and loose for me (although I never really tried tensioning it properly), but I always thought it was pretty good otherwise. Good quality is one of my main criteria, and also since I'm still new to speedsolving I value stability and corner cutting over raw speed at this point.


I'd like to get three or so out of the following:

Another MoYu: HuaLong, TangLong, or other
DaYan: ZhanChi
Yuxin: I like their 2x2 and 5x5, so considering the 3x3 or Fire
FangShi: ShuangRen V2

Cost isn't really a factor. I just want a few good quality cubes that fit me best. If I end up with couple I don't like I have a few friends who would appreciate them as gifts. Suggest a few out of that list you think would be good for my tastes. Thanks!!
 
dskids said:
Really starting to get into cubing again and want to purchase a few 3x3's to expand my horizons and see what fits me best. I already have a cheap GuanLong and an AoLong V2. I really like the weight, smoothness, and quality plastic of my AoLong. I gave away a stickerless DaYan GuHong because it was too fast and loose for me (although I never really tried tensioning it properly), but I always thought it was pretty good otherwise. Good quality is one of my main criteria, and also since I'm still new to speedsolving I value stability and corner cutting over raw speed at this point.


I'd like to get three or so out of the following:

Another MoYu: HuaLong, TangLong, or other
DaYan: ZhanChi
Yuxin: I like their 2x2 and 5x5, so considering the 3x3 or Fire
FangShi: ShuangRen V2

Cost isn't really a factor. I just want a few good quality cubes that fit me best. If I end up with couple I don't like I have a few friends who would appreciate them as gifts. Suggest a few out of that list you think would be good for my tastes. Thanks!!
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the tanglong sound like it would suit you. since you value stability and corner cutting over raw speed, this cube is perfect. it is one of the most stable cubes on the market and cuts just as good as all other cubes and it is very controllable so there is no need to worry if u cant control it.
 
The QiYi seems nice. zcub has them for 43$ for 22 pieces (including shipping), they usually have better price. Thank you.
 
Aaron Lau said:
the tanglong sound like it would suit you. since you value stability and corner cutting over raw speed, this cube is perfect. it is one of the most stable cubes on the market and cuts just as good as all other cubes and it is very controllable so there is no need to worry if u cant control it.
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Thanks! Appreciate that you made a rec and explained why. Sounds like a really good option for me.
 
kartikey said:
Hey! I would recommend an moyu aolong gt which is im not sure but the fastest 3x3. I myself use an aolong gt it is super fast and i love it. It doesn't lock up at all is very flexible corner cuts more than 45 and reverse a little more than half a cubie. It is an all rounder I would recommend it.:tu
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My eyeez :(

For the more recent question. Get yourself pack of yuxins. They are cheap (even if you don't care) and really solid. For 2x2 pick dayan or tangpo tho, depends how serious on 2x2 you are.
 
dskids said:
Really starting to get into cubing again and want to purchase a few 3x3's to expand my horizons and see what fits me best. I already have a cheap GuanLong and an AoLong V2. I really like the weight, smoothness, and quality plastic of my AoLong. I gave away a stickerless DaYan GuHong because it was too fast and loose for me (although I never really tried tensioning it properly), but I always thought it was pretty good otherwise. Good quality is one of my main criteria, and also since I'm still new to speedsolving I value stability and corner cutting over raw speed at this point.


I'd like to get three or so out of the following:

Another MoYu: HuaLong, TangLong, or other
DaYan: ZhanChi
Yuxin: I like their 2x2 and 5x5, so considering the 3x3 or Fire
FangShi: ShuangRen V2

Cost isn't really a factor. I just want a few good quality cubes that fit me best. If I end up with couple I don't like I have a few friends who would appreciate them as gifts. Suggest a few out of that list you think would be good for my tastes. Thanks!!
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Try the Fangshi Jeiyun, Its quite different feeling from other 3x3's (It's also a lot better than the Shuangren). Yuxin isn't too bad (If felt some at the comp I went to).
 
I am planning to buy a different speed cube. I want a cube that is
faster than a aolongv2
I don't have to lube the cube offen to make it fast
Won't slow down when you lube it or slows down when you break it in


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I need a really good sticker less cube that comes with bright shades and isn't too flexy, my yuxin flexes too much. :P
 
Ordway Persyn said:
Try the Fangshi Jeiyun, Its quite different feeling from other 3x3's (It's also a lot better than the Shuangren). Yuxin isn't too bad (If felt some at the comp I went to).
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I've looked into the JeiYun and while it seems to stand out from the pack, the recessed stickers are kind of a turn off for me.

I'm definitely gonna grab the standard YuXin 3x3 and a TangLong, just trying to decide between a ZhanChi and a ShuangRen, really.

That said, is the ZhanChi kind of obsolete these days? The design is several years old at this point.
 
dskids said:
I've looked into the JeiYun and while it seems to stand out from the pack, the recessed stickers are kind of a turn off for me.

I'm definitely gonna grab the standard YuXin 3x3 and a TangLong, just trying to decide between a ZhanChi and a ShuangRen, really.

That said, is the ZhanChi kind of obsolete these days? The design is several years old at this point.
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well yeah it kinda is.. but with that said, the shuangren is kinda obsolete as well
 
I want a cheap cube so I can let one at my parent's place, have one in the car, take (lose) on hollidays, give to friends if they want to try. But still a usable cube.

Current options are (price include shipping) :

YJ GuanLong (<$3 !)
YJ MoYu SuLong (<$4)
YuXin Fire Kylin ($4.5)
ShengShou Aurora ($4.5)
QY MoFangGe Thunderclap ($7)

Any advice ? Anything else to consider ?
 
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Cecile said:
I want a cheap cube so I can let one at my parent's place, have one in the car, take (lose) on hollidays, give to friends if they want to try. But still a usable cube.

Current options are (price include shipping) :

YJ GuanLong (<$3 !)
YJ MoYu SuLong (<$4)
YuXin Fire Kylin ($4.5)
ShengShou Aurora ($4.5)
QY MoFangGe Thunderclap ($7)

Any advice ? Anything else to consider ?
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Qiyi sail performs better than all except thunderclap and is same price as guanlong.
 
Cecile said:
I want a cheap cube so I can let one at my parent's place, have one in the car, take (lose) on hollidays, give to friends if they want to try. But still a usable cube.

Current options are (price include shipping) :

YJ GuanLong (<$3 !)
YJ MoYu SuLong (<$4)
YuXin Fire Kylin ($4.5)
ShengShou Aurora ($4.5)
QY MoFangGe Thunderclap ($7)

Any advice ? Anything else to consider ?
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If your going to use it like every single day and year I would go for the thunderclap. If you know that your going to lose interest get the guanlong

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