best 4x4 cube?

[vinylen]

what 4x4 cube is the best u reckon?

 

[The Puzzler]

Maru is better than Dayan(it pops) and Maru is only $!8 on speedcubeshop but once they run out they will never restock.

 

[Mikon]

Dealextreme have it too.
Just bought mine there.

 

[CubeCraze]

But I thought that speedcubeshop doesn't sell maru 4x4 anymore.

 

[syuhei222]

My Dayan doesn't POP.

 

[Andrew Ricci]

But I thought that speedcubeshop doesn't sell maru 4x4 anymore.

They don't. Cameron is only selling his last few privately.

 

[musicninja17]

I heart my mini qj.

 

[amostay2004]

My Dayan doesn't POP.

Did you set a tight tension?

 

[Daniel Wu]

I like mini QJ and Maru (but not if it keeps doing the misalignment thing even though the screws are as tight as they go).

 

[The Puzzler]

But I thought that speedcubeshop doesn't sell maru 4x4 anymore.

I bought mine at marmount open and he said he was running low.

 

[will6680]

Maru if you want something crisp.

Qj if you want something smooth.

Maru is my main.

 

[theace]

Maru is supposed to be the best.

I just bought a LanLan. Its smooth, but DOES NOT cut at all making it quite locky.

I had a mini QJ. It's very comfy due to the size. I'm considering getting another one as mine broke real bad.

I don't know about the MF8/DaYan. I hear it cuts a lot but is quite heavy too. And it pops apparently.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Maru is better than Dayan(it pops) and Maru is only $!8 on speedcubeshop but once they run out they will never restock.

Says who?

 

[RCTACameron]

Let's see...

• Mini QJ is very nice, smooth, and a very comfortable size. However, it's cutting isn't that great.
• Maru isn't quite as nice at turning imo, but cuts corners quite a lot better. It's size is smaller than regular (like Rubik's), but bigger than the mini QJ.
• Dayan is (apparently) nice at turning and cutting, but the wings popping is very annoying.

This is why it's so hard to choose one...
I'd recommend one of these.

 

[blucrosoft]

This is the mini qj? Thanks.

 

[~Adam~]

Is the YJ much worse than the Maru if I'm planning on doing the full Pi mod?

 

[MEn]

Is the YJ much worse than the Maru if I'm planning on doing the full Pi mod?

I don't have a Maru to compare with but I love my YJ.

Also if you're planning to mod it, one pin works for me.

 

[~Adam~]

Does it get any looser when you mod the pieces? I'd like to know if I need to set the tension slightly tighter before putting the pin/pins in.

 

[MEn]

Nope. Just tension and lube after sanding down all of your pieces. If you get to the point where you like it, put in the pins.

 

[~Adam~]

Cool, thanks. I think I'll put all 4 pins in. They will create the ridges faster and if it still works with just one then I don't have to worry about redoing it until/unless they all fall out.