[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[bigbee99]

Okay, so I am planning to order these puzzles, any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2520164

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1539312

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1584813

I would personally go with the QJ Megaminx II because it comes nearly perfect out of the box.
I would go with the CubeTwist Magic because I feel like it give you the same speed, with a better durability
And I love the GuHong, but it would take a lot of modding to get it to a point where it is really good. I would recommend the Zhanchi, but it really depends on your speed.

 

[ZeeK]

Yes. I'm kind of the other way around, although my SS is getting a little bit better. Maybe mine just got broken in finally? I still think it's too small for my hands...

talking about the ss 4x4 i yesterday made a mod of my own to it and actually now it doesn't LOCK UP AT ALL!! its amazing i dont have a mf8+dayan 4x4 but i may buy one just to compare it with my modded ss 4x4

 

[ottozing]

what is the best square 1 on the market?

 

[asportking]

what is the best square 1 on the market?

Ball core mf8 (I think it's sometimes called the v2 mf8 square-1)

 

[axe97]

x-cube 4 vs mini dayan 4x4? i found an x-cube for only $30, and i already have a SS v3

 

[collinbxyz]

x-cube 4 vs mini dayan 4x4? i found an x-cube for only $30, and i already have a SS v3

x-cube, although I would stick with ss v3 (and maybe mod it). x-cube just takes lots of breaking in.

 

[cubelover111]

is cubetwist square 1 good 4 a beginner

 

[asportking]

is cubetwist square 1 good 4 a beginner

It's a decent square-1. The mf8 is better, but if you just want a square-1 to play around with, cubetwist works as well.

 

[slowcuber]

Hi, I would like to buy 7x7x7 cube from fadbus.com. Currently they have YJ, LanLan and CubeTwist:

http://www.fadbus.com/wholesale/6-6...e-toy-with-black-edge-black-ground-color.html
http://www.fadbus.com/wholesale/7-7-7-pillow-shaped-magic-cube-puzzle-game-toy-with-black-edge.html
http://www.fadbus.com/wholesale/unique-7-7-7-pillow-shaped-magic-cube-with-black-edge.html

Which one should I buy (an why)?

 

[MostEd]

you should buy V cube!
because:
Sturdiest
Locks Up less
Not Knokoff
Highquality

 

[theace]

is cubetwist square 1 good 4 a beginner

TBH, the cubetwist is good only if you like explosives. Freakin pops every few turns (at least the way I handle it). I completely prefer the MF8

 

[aaronb]

Has anyone tried Izo Stickers? I am planning on buying 10-20 dollars worth, but how do they stack up to CubeSmith?

 

[MCRcuber]

Dayan Cube Questions!

Hello guys i have some questions about Dayan cubes and which one i should get. I currently have a guhong, but i am thinking about getting a Zhanchi or Lingyun V2. I average around 24 seconds. I heard that both those cubes are extremely fast so i want to get the one that is just good for where im at. I also heard that putting torpedoes in these cubes helps prevent pops.

What would be better.. a Lingyun V2 with torpedoes or a Zhanchi with torpedos?

Is lubix the best lubricant for these cubes?

Thanks,
Mitch

 

[PandaCuber]

I have a Zhanchi with torps and using Lubix. I love this cube and id never buy a different type of cube. Its all about what you like.

 

[mdolszak]

I have both the Zhanchi and Lingyun V2.

The Zhanchi is the standard cube size, while the Lingyun V2 is noticeably smaller.

They are both very fast, and the Lingyun V2 is crispier than the Zhanchi.


If you like smaller cubes/really crispy cubes, I'd go with the Lingyun V2. Otherwise, get the Zhanchi.


And yeah, Lubix is the best lube.

 

[asportking]

For the Zhanchi (not sure about the Lingyun), you don't really need the torpedoes. The Zhanchi barely pops without them, and the torpedoes just slow down the cube.

 

[MooseOllini]

Never bought from that shop before but they got the V-Cube 7 on sale @ 24.99$

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/b1d8/?srp=9

 

[Godmil]

Woah! Bargain.

 

[aaronb]

Never bought from that shop before but they got the V-Cube 7 on sale @ 24.99$

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/b1d8/?srp=9

Woah, anyone buy from this shop before/ positive it is a V-cube and not a KO?

 

[asportking]

Woah, anyone buy from this shop before/ positive it is a V-cube and not a KO?

Thinkgeek's awesome, I buy from them all the time. I can safely say the site is not a scam. I never actually bought that cube from them, but judging by the "V" in the center, I'm guessing it's a v-cube. Don't buy the square-1 on their site though, that's a piece of crap.