[Help Thread] Puzzle Recommendations

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

my 2023 list

I would personally recommend the RS Skewb M over the Cyclone Boys skewb.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

What are the current quietest 3x3's that are priced as shown below, and which of the (3) is the quietest? Thank you.

1. Under $10
2. Under $15
3. Under $20

(For all these prices, this is worldwide, not local Chinese prices so stfu Fukuoka Kengo James) The quietest 3x3 in general is the Dayan Tengyun V1 but its $25. If budget is truly a constraint and you just want a really quiet cube, the prices are:
Under 10: Moyu RS3M 2020 for $8.99 (needs lube but it's am amazing cube. if quietness is your greatest concern and you don't care about performance get the QiYi Thunderclap V3 M for $9.99).
Under 15: Dayan Guhong V3 M (don't get the V4, it has breakage problems) for $13.99
Under 20: Nothing between $15-$20 that is quieter than the Guhong V3.

Guhong V3 is the quietest within those budgets but the Dayan Tengyun V1 is one of my favorite cubes and it is definitely worth paying $25. it is absolutely amazing.

OK I try do it that way:

Hong Kong price:

1. Under $10: MoYu WeiLong WR M v9
2. Under $15: X-Man Tornado v3 Flagship
3. Under $20: MoYu HuaMeng YS3M Ball-core magic clothes

US price:

1. Under $10: MoYu RS3M 2020
2. Under $15: MoYu Super RS3M Maglev
3. Under $20: MoYu WeiLong WR M v9

P.S. referring to the price at the Cubicle as I have personally ordered from them as well

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I would personally recommend the RS Skewb M over the Cyclone Boys skewb.

RS Skewb M sucks. I recommend the MoYu AoYan or UV GAN Skewb instead if you have money, but for a limited budget, the Cyclone Boys skewb is better than the RS. For the RS, the grip is just bad, and I still get tons of cube drops on it even after making it UV coz the magnets are just too weak. The Cyclone Boys skewb is faster, more stable and controllable and it's grippy with glossy plastic. Also, it is worth mentioning that something in between budget and best would be the Wingy v1. It's stable and very grippy, but maybe a bit slow for some ppl. I made my wingy v1 maglev, and it's so much faster while remaining stable.

 

[Cubinginatree]

3x3:
Budget - MoYu RS3M 2020 ($9)
Great - MoYu HuaMeng YS3M Ball-core ($26)
Expert - MoYu HuaMeng YS3M Ball-core ($26), X-Man Tornado V3 M Flagship ($33), Gan 12 M Maglev ($69), Gan 13 M Maglev ($84)

No Rs3m Super? From what I've heard it is better than the 2020. I haven't tried but am looking to find a good budget cube for a friend so just curious.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

RS Skewb M sucks. I recommend the MoYu AoYan or UV GAN Skewb instead if you have money, but for a limited budget, the Cyclone Boys skewb is better than the RS. For the RS, the grip is just bad, and I still get tons of cube drops on it even after making it UV coz the magnets are just too weak. The Cyclone Boys skewb is faster, more stable and controllable and it's grippy with glossy plastic. Also, it is worth mentioning that something in between budget and best would be the Wingy v1. It's stable and very grippy, but maybe a bit slow for some ppl. I made my wingy v1 maglev, and it's so much faster while remaining stable.

RS Skewb has great corner cutting and the magnets are good if you have a bit of a slower setup like mine. But you do you, I guess

 

[Zacian1516]

I want a Square-1 which is magnetic, but also pretty cheap.

What do you guys recommend?

 

[Garf]

I want a Square-1 which is magnetic, but also pretty cheap.

What do you guys recommend?

YLM, although if you can, get the MGC/Volt.

 

[fes_77]

where can i get a valk 2m

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Even though I dislike eBay, you can find some Valk 2s on there. They might be pricey tho, so just stick with newer releases like the RS2M Evolution.

where can i get a valk 2m

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

RS Skewb M sucks. I recommend the MoYu AoYan or UV GAN Skewb instead if you have money, but for a limited budget, the Cyclone Boys skewb is better than the RS. For the RS, the grip is just bad, and I still get tons of cube drops on it even after making it UV coz the magnets are just too weak. The Cyclone Boys skewb is faster, more stable and controllable and it's grippy with glossy plastic. Also, it is worth mentioning that something in between budget and best would be the Wingy v1. It's stable and very grippy, but maybe a bit slow for some ppl. I made my wingy v1 maglev, and it's so much faster while remaining stable.

I feel like the RSkewb (im calling the RS skewb the RSkewb now) has a different set of qualities. The RSkewb is faster, more adjustable, flexible, and is more frictionless, but has weaker magnets.Cyclone Boys skewb is okay. It's less adjustable, slower, but has a bit stronger magnets. But after putting a few 2x4 N50s inside the centercaps on top of the existing magnets it is perfect for me. UV coating it soon.

 

[Nevan J]

I know I have asked this before, but what pyraminx should I buy? I already have one at home, and its not a speedcube and doesn't have good grip because of carbon fiber stickers.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I know I have asked this before, but what pyraminx should I buy? I already have one at home, and its not a speedcube and doesn't have good grip because of carbon fiber stickers.

Bell v2

 

[Nevan J]

I haven't seen top pyraminxers use it though

 

[Cubinginatree]

Is it still relevant? I haven't seen top pyraminxers use it

Tymon uses it.

 

[An Animating Cuber]

I know I have asked this before, but what pyraminx should I buy? I already have one at home, and its not a speedcube and doesn't have good grip because of carbon fiber stickers.

The best from what I know are the Weilong Pyra (standard), Gan Pyra Enhanced, Bell V2, and Yuxin Little Magic M but only if you can find an older one and want to extensively set it up. The RS Pyra is a good budget option.

 

[Nevan J]

I've heard the weilong pyra's core breaks, and thecubicle provides and extra, but idk if cubezz.com also has a replacement one. Also what about the yuxin little magic? If you compare the weilong standard with the yuxin little magic m? which is better?

 

[An Animating Cuber]

I've heard the weilong pyra's core breaks, and thecubicle provides and extra, but idk if cubezz.com also has a replacement one. Also what about the yuxin little magic? If you compare the weilong standard with the yuxin little magic m? which is better?

Nowadays the Weilong is the best one you replace the core. The Yuxin Little Magic M used to be so much better and many people still main the Stevens Little Magic however something changed in the manufacturing of the Little magic and now its a lot worse so only get the little magic if you can find a old Stevens puzzle.

 

[Nevan J]

Is the replacement core in all packages of the weilong? (like not only provided from the cubicle, but like in general)

 

[An Animating Cuber]

Is the replacement core in all packages of the weilong? (like not only provided from the cubicle, but like in general)

I think MoYu ships it with a replacement but I not sure so don't quote me on that, I also know the MagLev version's core doesn't break.

 

[Nevan J]

Should I take the risk and see if I get a replacement core? I saw thecubicle's video on setting up the weilong and steven said "Moyu" includes an extra one.