[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[da25centz]

yah feliks broke his own record

yes but he also broke his own record about 4 times all using a guhong...

 

[Nujabesfe]

its much faster unless u tighten it more than usual.
tall5001 lube the core and surfaces but it was way to fast so he wiped it out of the surfaces
and it turns great out of the box

 

[ChrisBird]

Off-Topic: When I read the title I thought of Rebecca Black "Which seat should I take?"

On-Topic: Arguing about which cube is the "best" does nothing, each person has his/her own personal preference. Just because someone broke the WR with a cube doesn't make it the best. Hypothetically, Feliks just used the the ZhanChi because he was advertising for the company which made it, not because it's the best. Who knows. The best we can do is try them out, find which one suits our style, and go with it.

I know multiple people who prefer the C4Y DIY over the GuHong and other "best" 3x3x3s.

~Chris

 

[Nujabesfe]

Alpha I or Ghost Hand I for a beginner which is better?

 

[kprox1994]

Alpha I or Ghost Hand I for a beginner which is better?

Ghost hand 1, great beginner cube; the A1 pops a lot.

 

[Mr 005]

Ghost hand 1, great beginner cube; the A1 pops a lot.

a real lot

 

[Nujabesfe]

Does the New Type A pop a lot?

 

[Nujabesfe]

What are good beginner 2x2, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes?

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

What are good beginner 2x2, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes?

Eastsheen

 

[Clayy9]

What are good beginner 2x2, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes?

2x2: You don't really need a "beginner" 2x2. Just go with LL or V-Cube 2.
4x4: See above. Just go with a Dayan+MF8 4x4, or, if you have the money, an X-Cube 4.
5x5: See above. Get a Shengshou or V-Cube 5.

 

[da25centz]

What are good beginner 2x2, 4x4, and 5x5 cubes?

lanlan, shenshou, shenshou

However, I would recommend getting the v-cube 5 if you can afford it as it does take a while to break it in, so you might as well start now while you're slow and the cube will get better with you

 

[majikat]

I used to be a pretty serious speedcuber, 5 or 6 years ago, averaging 18 or 19 seconds...I only ever used a Rubiks Brand cube though. Just got back into cubing, and currently averaging about 23 seconds, again with a store-bought Rubiks brand cube.
What would be a good cube for someone with times like mine, looking to get back into sub-20 range and maybe faster?
reading through the forums it seems to me like the best would be the GuHong, Haiyan Memory, ZhanChi, and maybe Alpha 5...anyone out there with advice or other recommendations?
I might get two or three new cubes, different kinds, just to test out my options.

Thanks!!

 

[kprox1994]

I used to be a pretty serious speedcuber, 5 or 6 years ago, averaging 18 or 19 seconds...I only ever used a Rubiks Brand cube though. Just got back into cubing, and currently averaging about 23 seconds, again with a store-bought Rubiks brand cube.
What would be a good cube for someone with times like mine, looking to get back into sub-20 range and maybe faster?
reading through the forums it seems to me like the best would be the GuHong, Haiyan Memory, ZhanChi, and maybe Alpha 5...anyone out there with advice or other recommendations?
I might get two or three new cubes, different kinds, just to test out my options.

Thanks!!

The Zhanchi is pretty awesome, you can't go wrong with it.

 

[yockee]

is the zhanchi a lot better than the guhong other than pop-resistance?

I personally think it's the exact same, but slower, really. I like the Gu Hong much better.

 

[Deleted member 12389]

I personally think it's the exact same, but slower, really. I like the Gu Hong much better.

Slower without the anchors? that's disappointing seeing how guhong is 'slow' compared to its sibling lingyun...

 

[Nujabesfe]

What is a good intermediate 3x3x3 cube for practicing for some one in the 30s?

 

[Godmil]

What is a good intermediate 3x3x3 cube for practicing for some one in the 30s?

there is no reason not to get a great cube, everyone loves Dayans, it's just a case of working out which one sounds good to you.

 

[da25centz]

What is a good intermediate 3x3x3 cube for practicing for some one in the 30s?

I would say get a Guhong. They tend to last a pretty good amount of time, and they aren't super expensive. Definitely a great cube though

 

[da25centz]

What is a good intermediate 3x3x3 cube for practicing for some one in the 30s?

I would say get a Guhong. They tend to last a pretty good amount of time, and they aren't super expensive. Definitely a great cube though

 

[lorki3]

Hey, I want to get a new one handed cube.
I will get the A-V but I want to try some new ones.
What cubes are good for OH? I heard the F-III is good. I hate the guhong btw.