Maru CX3 VS Gans III

[rj]

I just made a video:

 

[Lchu613]

o.O the CX3 isn't 60 mm. It's something like 58 or 58.5 mm. 60 mm would be a LOT bigger.

But nicely done.

@MarcelP: Are you saying that the Weilong, Gans III, and Fangshi lock up less than the CX3? Just clarifying.

 

[rj]

o.O the CX3 isn't 60 mm. It's something like 58 or 58.5 mm. 60 mm would be a LOT bigger.

But nicely done.

@MarcelP: Are you saying that the Weilong, Gans III, and Fangshi lock up less than the CX3? Just clarifying.

Ok, more like 59mm.

 

[Lchu613]

Yeah that's better lol. I know it's definitely less than 60mm.

 

[kcl]

Ok, more like 59mm.

It's 58 tops

 

[aceofspades98]

Ok, more like 59mm.

I say 58 tops as well.

 

[rj]

Can somebody who has calipers measure it?

 

[MarcelP]

o.O the CX3 isn't 60 mm. It's something like 58 or 58.5 mm. 60 mm would be a LOT bigger.

But nicely done.

@MarcelP: Are you saying that the Weilong, Gans III, and Fangshi lock up less than the CX3? Just clarifying.

I have measured it at slight under 58 mm. It is noticeable during solves. At the last competition I handed it out to Mats. I am always curious what the fastest people think of the cubes. He said 'it's too big' for his style. About your lockup question, CX3 never locks up. Gan and Fangshi have about the same amount of lockups, and Weilong has also no lock ups. I would say Fangshi performs the worst in the lockup department. And even that (V2) is a great cube.

 

[radmin]

the calipers say 57.5

 

[Peace99]

Well, what's important is that it's still under 60mm

 

[sneaklyfox]

Well, what's important is that it's still under 60mm

Actually, the only thing that's really important is whether you like that size or not. But yes, it's good to know so people can choose whether they would buy a cube of that size.

 

[mark49152]

My Gan locks more than my Weilong, and my Weilong locks more than my Fangshi. I think a lot is down to tension and turning style - all are great cubes. Personally I think cube recommendations are pretty worthless - just buy as many as you can afford, mess about with tensions, lube and mods, and find what works best for you. It's all part of the fun.

 

[Lchu613]

But I don't want to buy both. Because my parents will probably not cooperate. lolXD

Another factor that is affecting my decision is that the Weilong comes in primary, and primary looks fricking awesome. Aesthetics are unfortunately important to my brain.
Only the two places to get a primary Weilong from are Lightake and theCubicle.
Lightake is 6 bucks cheaper. But I don't quite trust Lightake enough. IDK it makes the money-scrounging part of me shrivel up inside.

 

[rj]

But I don't want to buy both. Because my parents will probably not cooperate. lolXD

Another factor that is affecting my decision is that the Weilong comes in primary, and primary looks fricking awesome. Aesthetics are unfortunately important to my brain.
Only the two places to get a primary Weilong from are Lightake and theCubicle.
Lightake is 6 bucks cheaper. But I don't quite trust Lightake enough. IDK it makes the money-scrounging part of me shrivel up inside.

Cmon, lightake can be trusted. You can get primary Weilong from lightake?

 

[Lchu613]

Yeah, they put it on after I requested it. I also asked Wallbuys and fasttech but neither of them have actually done anything as of yet.
Have you ordered from Lightake in the past? IDK they just have a bit of a track record of occasional missing parts and stuff.
Here's the primary Weilong btw

 

[mark49152]

Well, you can't really go that wrong, so buy whatever your gut tells you, and enjoy it.

Debating which cube is best (out of the top cubes) is a little like debating which pasta is best - carbonara? arabbiatta? bolognese? Just because lots of people like bolognese best doesn't mean you will; and one bolognese fan might not like the next guy's bolognese because he overcooks his pasta. So the moral of the story is, work your way through the menu (but don't forget the salad).

 

[Alexisa]

So can some one tell my whether the CX3 feels like a moyu; is it more blocky?

 

[MarcelP]

So can some one tell my whether the CX3 feels like a moyu; is it more blocky?

No, more like a Guhong V2.

 

[sneaklyfox]

No, more like a Guhong V2.

Seriously? Because I like my Guhong (v1 though).

 

[YddEd]

No, more like a Guhong V2.

Really? The Guhong v2 is much more smoother and the CX-3 is slightly crunchy.

So can some one tell my whether the CX3 feels like a moyu; is it more blocky?

It's like a MoYu Huanying + MoYu Weilong combined imo.