[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

Hello,
I am a beginner (i guess :D) solving 3x3 cube.I have started around 3 weeks ago and my times are around 1m 30s.

I am using store bought rubiks cube and I know that cube does not make much difference if am not skilled enough but the stickers on my current cube are getting worse and the foil which is sticked to the paper stickers is just falling off.
So I was thinking about buying a new cube since I enjoy solving rubiks cube and I want to improve but I wont be able to do that properly with this kind of cube which is slow and just doesnt cut corners as I would like at least.

Therefore,I have done research on speed cubes and I have decided to go for Dahyan Zhanchi.But I am not sure if I should buy a stickered or stickerless one.I know that stickerless is not allowed in competitions but I dont really worry about that as I dont plan to go to any competitions soon.(plus I am living in United Arab Emirates and competitions here are rare I would say :D)

So, my question is: Does it make difference in speed,control,stability etc. if I buy either one of these,
If yes which one will give more of those.If there is no difference should I just go for the one I like and feels better for me?
Basically,I would like to know your opinion on this.Please tell me,knowing that I wont go to competitions any time soon,which one is "better".

Thank you very much for your answer
 
ArianTaniwall said:
Hello,
I am a beginner (i guess :D) solving 3x3 cube.I have started around 3 weeks ago and my times are around 1m 30s.

I am using store bought rubiks cube and I know that cube does not make much difference if am not skilled enough but the stickers on my current cube are getting worse and the foil which is sticked to the paper stickers is just falling off.
So I was thinking about buying a new cube since I enjoy solving rubiks cube and I want to improve but I wont be able to do that properly with this kind of cube which is slow and just doesnt cut corners as I would like at least.

Therefore,I have done research on speed cubes and I have decided to go for Dahyan Zhanchi.But I am not sure if I should buy a stickered or stickerless one.I know that stickerless is not allowed in competitions but I dont really worry about that as I dont plan to go to any competitions soon.(plus I am living in United Arab Emirates and competitions here are rare I would say :D)

So, my question is: Does it make difference in speed,control,stability etc. if I buy either one of these,
If yes which one will give more of those.If there is no difference should I just go for the one I like and feels better for me?
Basically,I would like to know your opinion on this.Please tell me,knowing that I wont go to competitions any time soon,which one is "better".

Thank you very much for your answer
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Many people think stickerless cubes are smoother and faster, because they are made out of a different, softer plastic. I don't know if that's true, so I won't say anything about it. I think it is personal preference
 
Do you think that it is easier to solve stickerless than stickered?
I dont want to practice on stickerless all the time and then realize that my time are much worse on stickered.
 
Yes it is easier. Though many will contest.

I'd say get yourself a stickered version cube, that way when you DO decide to ever compete you don't have to get a new cube and break THAT one in ;)
 
I am not a new cuber, but not a very experienced one. I have 5 3x3s (rubiks, 2 zhanchi's of different sizes, guhong v2, and guhong), 4x4,5x5,6x6, square 1, and super square 1,lanlan super 4x4x4 mask cube II, mastermorphix, pyraminx, alexander's star, and a 3x3x4. (sorry for the rambling I want you all to know what i have for when you make suggestions).
The question: I am looking for a new puzzle that is fairly challenging, 25 dollars or less, and is not a megaminx :), what would your recommendations be?
Obviously this is COMPLETELY opinion based and that is what i'm looking for.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions :)
 
RubiksJake said:
The question: I am looking for a new puzzle that is fairly challenging, 25 dollars or less, and is not a megaminx :), what would your recommendations be?
Obviously this is COMPLETELY opinion based and that is what i'm looking for.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions :)
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The puzzle I'd suggest is the Master Pyraminx from Meffert's. It's $2 over your price, so I hope that's not an issue. The quality of the puzzle is mediocre, but it is definitely usable.
It combines elements of edge pairing, solving a Jing's pyraminx, and parity, so it's fairly challenging and will introduce new elements for you to figure out.
 
BlueDevil said:
The puzzle I'd suggest is the Master Pyraminx from Meffert's. It's $2 over your price, so I hope that's not an issue. The quality of the puzzle is mediocre, but it is definitely usable.
It combines elements of edge pairing, solving a Jing's pyraminx, and parity, so it's fairly challenging and will introduce new elements for you to figure out.
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Interesting, just looked it up and it does look fun. Thanks for the suggestion!
Any more suggestions from any one? I also just realized I had seen a puzzle a while back that had a bunch of randomly scrambled sharp looking triangular pieces. Reminded me of a ghost cube when scrambled but this only had traingular pieces. Anyone know what it was by chance?
 
maxcube said:
Hey guys. I've been out of the loop when it comes to the cubing community and what's the best in hardware. What are the best/most popular 4x4's currently?
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i would say the SS 4x4 v3 or v4. both need some modding to make them achieve their full potential though.
 
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