[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[windhero]

Hi,
I am planning on buying a new 3x3. Can somebody tell me which cube fits my style? I like cubes cubes which are smooth, fast, controllable and quiet.
I average around 25sec with a personal best of 15sec. I already have a YJ Sulong.
Recommendations would definitely be appreciated...

Dayan Guhong v2 fits all of those. It is not as fast as the fastest cubes out there but it is definitely controllable, smooth and quiet. Do keep in mind that there are cubers that have done sub 8 second solves with it even if its not the fastest cube on the market. You should be fine with it for quite a long time.

 

[7nand]

Dayan Guhong v2 fits all of those. It is not as fast as the fastest cubes out there but it is definitely controllable, smooth and quiet. Do keep in mind that there are cubers that have done sub 8 second solves with it even if its not the fastest cube on the market. You should be fine with it for quite a long time.

How about the fangshi shuang ren v2?

 

[windhero]

How about the fangshi shuang ren v2?

My v1 is not smooth, its crunchy. Its not quiet either. Its not as controllable as a guhong. It is faster though.

 

[idreamincubes]

Hi,
I am planning on buying a new 3x3. Can somebody tell me which cube fits my style? I like cubes cubes which are smooth, fast, controllable and quiet.
I average around 25sec with a personal best of 15sec. I already have a YJ Sulong.
Recommendations would definitely be appreciated...

For a quiet and smooth cube, I would recommend a Plasmacube Guhong. It's the quietest cube I've owned, and I have owned a lot of cubes.

 

[Ninja Storm]

For a quiet and smooth cube, I would recommend a Plasmacube Guhong. It's the quietest cube I've owned, and I have owned a lot of cubes.

And I would not, saying that their website seems to be outdated.

@7nand: The Guhong is a good choice; Fangshis are louder and crisper, which doesn't seem to be the cube you're looking for.

 

[7nand]

And I would not, saying that their website seems to be outdated.

@7nand: The Guhong is a good choice; Fangshis are louder and crisper, which doesn't seem to be the cube you're looking for.

Oh ok.. Thanks !

 

[SirWaffle]

What is a really quiet 2x2?

 

[XTowncuber]

What is a really quiet 2x2?

Rubik's

 

[kcl]

What is a really quiet 2x2?

Dayan or ghost hand probably.

 

[advincubing]

non-locky void cube?

Are there any void cubes that aren't super locky? I grabbed a Lan Lan off amazon. It's smooth, but, if the alignment is off more than a couple degrees, it won't turn. I saw a similar question earlier in this thread, but no answer.

Thanks.

 

[RubiksJake12]

Thank you very much for the response! Shengshou Aurora has been added to my list! Just got my Panshi in the mail, so after my next pay check I'm ordering a Fangshi Shuang Ren

 

[TheNextFeliks]

So for Christmas I am making a wish list. I know I want a 6x6 and a new pyraminx. I also want another puzzle. What are some fun puzzles. Preferably from the other puzzles category. I already have a skewb.

 

[rj]

So for Christmas I am making a wish list. I know I want a 6x6 and a new pyraminx. I also want another puzzle. What are some fun puzzles. Preferably from the other puzzles category. I already have a skewb.

Square-2 and pyraminx crystal.

 

[KingTim96]

So I'm in the market for a 2x2, I used to use an old original wittwo v1, but it's broken and has started to die lately so it's time to get another. My question is, I'm getting faster at 2x2 lately so should I go with the wittwo v1 again? Or maybe go with the Moyu LingPo? Cause I've heard that that is a little faster while still being controllable. Thanks guys!

 

[RageCuber]

I'm looking for a cube like the guhong v2, but that is more pop proof.

 

[TheNextFeliks]

I'm looking for a cube like the guhong v2, but that is more pop proof.

Maybe a Zhanchi. Most newer cubes don't pop much but not many really feel like a guhong.

Spoiler

If rj says Weilong, I will kick him through the Internet.

 

[rj]

Maybe a Zhanchi. Most newer cubes don't pop much but not many really feel like a guhong.

Spoiler

If rj says Weilong, I will kick him through the Internet.

Weilong or fangsi or Maru CX-3 or Gans III or Sulong.

 

[kcl]

I'm looking for a cube like the guhong v2, but that is more pop proof.

Guhong v2 is next to impossible to pop. Tighten each side a 180 degree turn.

 

[pipkiksass]

Maybe a Zhanchi. Most newer cubes don't pop much but not many really feel like a guhong.

Spoiler

If rj says Weilong, I will kick him through the Internet.

Weilong or fangsi or Maru CX-3 or Gans III or Sulong.

The Weilong is NOTHING like the Guhong. At all! Or the Fangshi. I don't think any non-Dayan cubes feel like a Guhong - personally I agree with TheNextFeliks, a torpedoed, overlubed Zhanchi tensioned correctly would feel a bit like a Guhong, but pop less.

Having said that, I haven't tried a CX-3 or Gans, so I can't comment on them.

 

[Lazy Einstein]

I am pretty new to cubing but I bought a Zhanchi off a kid in my college(reason I started cubing) and I get pops quite a lot.
Mostly when I try to do certain PLL's quickly.

But I recently purchased a Weilong, Guhong V2, and a Gans lll. So we will see if they pop less.
I am looking forward to the Weilong. Looks good for popping.

Did you even try changing up your tension on the Guhong, RageCuber?

My Zhanchi cuts a little under 45 now but pops half as often.