[Help Thread] Puzzle Recommendations

[Tabe]

I'm looking to get all new big cubes (4x4-7x7) for myself and am debating between YJ MGC or Moyu WRM for all of them. Assuming price is not a factor at all, should i just go for all Moyu? I haven't been able to find any definitive consensus online anywhere. I tend to dislike "cheap" feeling cubes, in case that matters

If price doesn't matter, then get the WRM cubes for 6x6 and 7x7. They are absolutely the best on the market, bar none.

 

[axe97]

Cool, that makes it easy for 6x6 and 7x7

Any thoughts on 5x5? I saw a new Dayan Nezha 5x5 came out recently, not sure how it stacks up to Moyu

 

[Tabe]

Cool, that makes it easy for 6x6 and 7x7

Any thoughts on 5x5? I saw a new Dayan Nezha 5x5 came out recently, not sure how it stacks up to Moyu

I still prefer the MGC for 5x5 over the Nezha. I have not tried the Moyu WRM.

 

[iwannagetgud]

Hi does anyone own the yuxin black kirin 2x2? I have only found one review on it. I want to know feel, corner cutting, etc.

 

[axe97]

do people still solve the Magic? Looks like SCS and Cubicle only have Lingao Magics, is there anything better than those?

 

[Ander]

The list should really be updated a bit, especially the 3x3 part.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

The list should really be updated a bit, especially the 3x3 part.

My WCA Speed Cubes Recommendation List

2x2:
Budget - QiYi MS 2x2 ($7)
Great - MoYu RS2 M Evolution ($10)
Expert - GAN 251 M Pro ($33)

3x3:
Budget - MoYu RS3 M 2020 ($9)
Great - MoYu RS3 M 2020 ($9), MoYu WeiLong WR MagLev ($30)
Expert - X-Man Tornado v3 M Pioneer ($40)

4x4:
Budget - MoYu MeiLong 4x4 M ($12), YJ ZhiLong Mini 4x4 M ($14)
Great - YJ ZhiLong Mini 4x4 M ($14)
Expert - MoYu AoSu WR M ($43), YJ ZhiLong Mini 4x4 M ($14)

5x5:
Budget - YuXin Cloud ($9), QiYi MS 5X5 ($17)
Great - YJ MGC 5x5 ($22)
Expert - MoYu AoChuang WR M ($40)

6x6:
Budget - YJ YuShi v2 M ($18)
Great - YJ MGC 6x6 ($25)
Expert - MoYu AoShi WR M ($44)

7x7:
Budget - YJ YuFu v2 M ($20)
Great - YJ MGC 7x7 ($35)
Expert - MoYu AoFu WR M ($50)

Megaminx:
Budget - YJ YuHu v2 M ($13)
Great - YJ YuHu v2 M ($13)
Expert - DaYan Megaminx v2 M ($33)

Skewb:
Budget - Cyclone Boys Magnetic Skewb ($10)
Great - MoYu RS Skewb M Maglev ($15)
Expert - GAN Skewb Enhanced Version ($32)

Pyraminx:
Budget - YuXin Little Magic M Pyraminx ($8)
Great - YuXin Little Magic M Pyraminx ($8)
Expert - YuXin Little Magic M Pyraminx ($8)

Square-1:
Budget - YuXin Little Magic Square-1 M ($9)
Great - YJ MGC Square-1 ($20)
Expert - YJ MGC Square-1 ($20)

Clock:
Budget - ShengShou Magnetic Clock ($10)
Great - QiYi Magnetic Clock ($30)
Expert - QiYi Magnetic Clock ($30)

What do you think about my list then?

 

[OldSwiss]

Any 2022 recommendations for OneHanded?

I planned zu go to my first comp with a GAN mini M Pro but even after changing the setup, it still tuns harder than my MoYu WeiLong WR.
I think the magnets are almost to strong, even on the lightest setting.
So i probably use the standard size that turns lighter.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Any 2022 recommendations for OneHanded?

I planned zu go to my first comp with a GAN mini M Pro but even after changing the setup, it still tuns harder than my MoYu WeiLong WR.
I think the magnets are almost to strong, even on the lightest setting.
So i probably use the standard size that turns lighter.

I previously main the YJ zhilong mini M because of its size, but after I got the Tornado pioneer, it not only became my 3x3 main, but also my OH main as it is very easy to turn.

 

[F'prime]

For the 3x3, i really recommend the Tornado V3 M Flagship Edition for people who like fast and controllable cubes.

 

[UncleFrank]

Any 2022 recommendations for OneHanded?

I planned zu go to my first comp with a GAN mini M Pro but even after changing the setup, it still tuns harder than my MoYu WeiLong WR.
I think the magnets are almost to strong, even on the lightest setting.
So i probably use the standard size that turns lighter.

Have you tried it without the corner magnets? Just remove them completely and try it without them.

 

[axe97]

For the 3x3, i really recommend the Tornado V3 M Flagship Edition for people who like fast and controllable cubes.

what do you recommend lubing it with?

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

TLDR:
Which 2x2 & 3x3 to donate to children's hospital in bulk?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

2x2: QiYi MS 2x2
3x3: RS3M 2020 (or QiYi MS 3x3 if you want something even cheaper)

 

[AJT17]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

TLDR:
Which 2x2 & 3x3 to donate to children's hospital in bulk?

I would say for 3x3 either Yuxin little magic, or RS3M 2020, and they are both magnetic and under 10 dollars

 

[Cuber2s]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

TLDR:
Which 2x2 & 3x3 to donate to children's hospital in bulk?

Meilong 3M
Qiyi MS

 

[Garf]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

TLDR:
Which 2x2 & 3x3 to donate to children's hospital in bulk?

On TC if you buy meilong 3m, rs3m 2020, or qiyi ms in bulk, you get a discount for the more puzzles you buy. Add a discount code and whatever giftcards you have and you get them for a lower price than before.

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

My local children's hospital is requesting cubes for the holiday season. I'm going to donate bunch of 2x2s and 3x3s. What do you all recommend as a balance between budget, usability, and the fact that many of these will end up in the hands of kids who may not ever become dedicated speedcubers?

I want something that's serviceable and can inspire you to pursue solving while being budget friendly but also not so cheap its off putting and takes the joy out of solving. Thoughts?

TLDR:
Which 2x2 & 3x3 to donate to children's hospital in bulk?

For a cheap 3x3, definitely get either the Meilong 3m or the Meilong 3c (just the Meilong m without the magnets, oddly it's cheaper than the older non-magnetic Meilong). It's very smooth and enjoyable to turn as well a very simple and quiet. The Qiyi MS is louder and more expensive as well as having bulky packaging and the RS3M is also more expensive and louder in addition to being more complicated. You can get bulk discount on TheCubicle for all Meilong 3x3's.

If you want a 2x2 in bulk then there's the Meilong 2x2's that come in magnetic and non-magnetic. For some reason they are $1 more than the 3x3's.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

For a cheap 3x3, definitely get either the Meilong 3m or the Meilong 3c (just the Meilong m without the magnets, oddly it's cheaper than the older non-magnetic Meilong). It's very smooth and enjoyable to turn as well a very simple and quiet. The Qiyi MS is louder and more expensive as well as having bulky packaging and the RS3M is also more expensive and louder in addition to being more complicated. You can get bulk discount on TheCubicle for all Meilong 3x3's.

If you want a 2x2 in bulk then there's the Meilong 2x2's that come in magnetic and non-magnetic. For some reason they are $1 more than the 3x3's.

Thanks for this. I had not heard of the Meilong 3c. It has good reviews on the cubicle and might be exactly what I'm looking for. I was originally looking at the YLM 3x3 because it's one of my favorite cubes but the 3c is $1.70 cheaper per cube after bulk discounts.

 

[F'prime]

what do you recommend lubing it with?

i think its already factory-lubed.