[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Itchy Cacti]

MOA or Cubetwist clock?

 

[BlueDevil]

LingAo or GhostHand magic?
Why? and what's your experience?

 

[SoupFlies]

Personally I prefer the GuHong with torpedos to the ZhanChi at all.
To me the ZhanChi feels extremely fragile, even though it will not pop.
The GuHong feels much more solid and square, and performs on the same level as the ZhanChi

The only zhanchi I like is Donovans prototype, I plot on stealing it soon.

 

[theace]

LingAo or GhostHand magic?
Why? and what's your experience?

Either. Not too much of a difference. Jut the look.

 

[mdolszak]

LingAo or GhostHand magic?
Why? and what's your experience?

I've never used a Lingao, but I have two Ghost Hands and they are really good. They look pretty nice, too, with the gray background.

 

[Michael1026]

Which 2x2? I was thinking of getting the one from Lubix because I was ordering Lubix lube and it would be more convenient....Is there a better cube? I'm not looking for record times or anything, just a nice cube.

Nevermind, bought a WitEden, looks amazing .

 

[Jaycee]

Well, I could be getting money for Christmas, and I'd like to know in advance what I should buy.

5x5(maybe) : Shengshou

Square-1 : mf8

Pyraminx : ??? What are considered the best Pyraminxes out there?

 

[BlueDevil]

Thanks for the advice on Magics guys!

Jaycee:
For the 5x5, Shengshou and V-Cube are supposed to be the best. Shengshou would probably be the best choice if you want to ration your money. However, I hear V-cube can become godly if lubed and modded. It really comes down to how much time, money, and effort you want to spend.
I can't help you on the Square-1...
For Pyraminx, I heard QJ was supposed to be good, so that is the one I am going to get, if that helps.

 

[brandbest1]

Bumping my old post:

Cubetwist or MOA clock?

 

[shapeshifter]

(Sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I'm a n00b here.)

anyway, I've been cubing for a little while and I really like it, so I'm thinking of getting a proper speedcube. Right now I'm using a rubik's storebought that I've sanded and I also modified the centre pieces a little to reduce lock-ups. Though it didn't really help.
I'm currently thinking about just getting either the Guhong or the Zhanchi, but am open to other suggestions. I'd like a slightly 'clickier' cube that can cut corners decently and won't lock up every other turn like my storebought. I'd also like it to be reasonably sturdy and resistant to pops.

I'm also thinking of getting a 2x2, so any suggestions for that as well would be great.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could suggest where to buy such cubes as well. I'm looking for places with free shipping if possible I'm based in Hong Kong, if that helps.

Thanks!

 

[thackernerd]

(Sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I'm a n00b here.)

anyway, I've been cubing for a little while and I really like it, so I'm thinking of getting a proper speedcube. Right now I'm using a rubik's storebought that I've sanded and I also modified the centre pieces a little to reduce lock-ups. Though it didn't really help.
I'm currently thinking about just getting either the Guhong or the Zhanchi, but am open to other suggestions. I'd like a slightly 'clickier' cube that can cut corners decently and won't lock up every other turn like my storebought. I'd also like it to be reasonably sturdy and resistant to pops.

I'm also thinking of getting a 2x2, so any suggestions for that as well would be great.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could suggest where to buy such cubes as well. I'm looking for places with free shipping if possible I'm based in Hong Kong, if that helps.

Thanks!

puzzleaddictions.com I think the best thing for you to do would be to get the Dayan Zhanchi and the witeden 2x2.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

(Sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I'm a n00b here.)

anyway, I've been cubing for a little while and I really like it, so I'm thinking of getting a proper speedcube. Right now I'm using a rubik's storebought that I've sanded and I also modified the centre pieces a little to reduce lock-ups. Though it didn't really help.
I'm currently thinking about just getting either the Guhong or the Zhanchi, but am open to other suggestions. I'd like a slightly 'clickier' cube that can cut corners decently and won't lock up every other turn like my storebought. I'd also like it to be reasonably sturdy and resistant to pops.

I'm also thinking of getting a 2x2, so any suggestions for that as well would be great.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could suggest where to buy such cubes as well. I'm looking for places with free shipping if possible I'm based in Hong Kong, if that helps.

Thanks!

3x3: GuHong is very smooth, Zhanchi is clicky. My Zhanchi cuts more than my Guhong so get the Zhanchi. The AV is also a clicky cube and so is the F3. Go on youtube and watch some reviews if you want. I'm pretty sure you get access to youtube in Hong Kong. Zhanchi can't pop unless you set the tensions too loose.

2x2: Witeden 2x2 (Type C, also known as WitTwo) is really good if you want to spend tons of money on a 2x2. It costs about the same as a Zhanchi. Get a Lan Lan 2x2 if you want basically the same thing but a little less corner cutting. Lan Lan cost way less. I got mine for about 3 dollars. My Lan Lan cuts more than my extremely (over) modified rubik's brand.

Isn't there a physical cube store in Hong Kong? If not Pickegg.com is shipping from China and it's really cheap compared to other online stores.

 

[ZeeK]

which cube is the best 4x4 i have a shengshou III but it locks a lot but maybe its normal for 4x4 so?

 

[Jaycee]

Thanks, BlueDevil.

I'm going to get a QJ Pyraminx unless there's a better one out there that someone could recommend.

 

[Phlippieskezer]

which cube is the best 4x4 i have a shengshou III but it locks a lot but maybe its normal for 4x4 so?

Perhaps try lubing it? The Shenghous I've felt don't lock up much.

Personally, I like the Shengshou v3 the most out of any 4x4x4, but it's really personal preference.

 

[Alcuber]

Bumping my old post:

Cubetwist or MOA clock?

I have an MOA clock, it's pretty good. I heard Cubetwist is terrible although I have never tried one.
Some people say the original Rubik's Clock is the best, I don't think they are made anymore though so you would have to get one off eBay

 

[hammerhead]

which cube is the best 4x4 i have a shengshou III but it locks a lot but maybe its normal for 4x4 so?

If you are willing to put the time and effort(and MONEY) for an X-Cube, then do it. Its a hellofalot of breaking in, but I think my cube is AMAZING.

 

[collinbxyz]

What's a good (comp legal, so no pillowed mefferts) pyraminx is the best. I can lube it, but don't want to wait and break it in a ton. Also, a longlasting one, since my qj is broken... idk how. thx

 

[asportking]

which cube is the best 4x4 i have a shengshou III but it locks a lot but maybe its normal for 4x4 so?

If you are willing to put the time and effort(and MONEY) for an X-Cube, then do it. Its a hellofalot of breaking in, but I think my cube is AMAZING.

Nah, just get a Dayan+mf8 4x4. If you don't like the shengshou, that's your best bet. An x-cube is decent if you break it in, but not as good as a well broken in Dayan, although that's just my opinion.

 

[ZeeK]

which cube are the best 5x5?