[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[rj]

I haven't cubed in about 3 years now. I like 4x4 and 5x5 primarily, and was wondering what the premier brands of 4x4 and 5x5's were.

Moyu Weisu, and Shengshou 5x5.

 

[windhero]

Moyu Weisu, and Shengshou 5x5.

Pretty much, though some still prefer shengshou 4x4v5 over the MoYu Weisu as the ShengShou is faster. When modded properly I think that the SS 4x4 is still better in every way.

 

[rj]

Pretty much, though some still prefer shengshou 4x4v5 over the MoYu Weisu as the ShengShou is faster. When modded properly I think that the SS 4x4 is still better in every way.

I'm talking out-of-box.

 

[windhero]

I'm talking out-of-box.

And I'm not.

The SS is still faster out of the box.

 

[rj]

And I'm not.

The SS is still faster out of the box.

Not smoother, less locky, or better corner-cutting.

 

[windhero]

Not smoother, less locky, or better corner-cutting.

With that reasoning the WeiSu could be then be described as "Sluggish, not better at cornercutting, pops".
The WeiSu also requires breaking in to fix its problems. Breaking in a SS 4x4 fixes the lock ups, breaking in the weisu fixes the pops. The corner cutting is pretty much equal with both and what is left is the feel of the cube and that the WeiSu is accurate and SS is fast. They are different cubes, but neither is the best choice for everyone.

What is it exactly that you think you are achieving by offering only one cube as an option to every question and bashing (even though very poorly) every other disagreeing argument? Who made you the supreme authority? Are you trying to re-affirm your own choices of cubes?

 

[thesolver]

Which square 1 is the best?

 

[Michael Womack]

Which square 1 is the best?

Mf8 v1

 

[TDM]

Which square 1 is the best?

 

[Orvandi]

5x5 or 7x7?

I was looking for a new challenge, as I am already good at solving the 3x3 (in 10 seconds). I searched on google and found that the 7x7 is extremely similar to the 5x5, so should I just buy the 7x7 or should I learn how to solve the 5x5 then the 7x7? Thanks.

 

[JoshCuber]

So you can solve 3x3 in 10 seconds but can't solve a 5x5?

 

[Ross The Boss]

you would want to get the 5x5. 7x7x is different, the centers are far more difficult. solving centers requires commutators on 7x7.

also, it is very hard to believe that your a 10second solver and dont know how to solve a 5x5.

 

[Chree]

you would want to get the 5x5. 7x7x is different, the centers are far more difficult. solving centers requires commutators on 7x7.

also, it is very hard to believe that your a 10second solver and dont know how to solve a 5x5.

Hey... crazier things have happened.

I'd recommend starting with 5x5 instead of 7x7. There's less to learn, but you can use a lot of what you learn on 5x5 to solve the 7x7.

Have you learned 4x4 yet?

 

[ianliu64]

Not smoother, less locky, or better corner-cutting.

Actually, my weisu was rough, locky, and popped frequently out of the box.

 

[bobthegiraffemonkey]

I'd suggest the 5x5 personally, it takes less time (obviously) so it will be easier to get into the event, and then if you want to do 7x7 later you will find it more comfortable having already practiced 5x5. IMO, both are fun though, so I don't think there's a bad option.

Also, for those in disbelief of fast 3x3 without knowing 5x5, bear in mind that Maskow owns everyone at multiBLD and doesn't solve anything larger than a 3x3 (I don't think he either owns anything larger or knows how to solve them).

 

[rj]

I was looking for a new challenge, as I am already good at solving the 3x3 (in 10 seconds). I searched on google and found that the 7x7 is extremely similar to the 5x5, so should I just buy the 7x7 or should I learn how to solve the 5x5 then the 7x7? Thanks.

5x5.

 

[rj]

Actually, my weisu was rough, locky, and popped frequently out of the box.

Why is it that all my cubes are at their best out of the box, but no one else's?

 

[ianliu64]

Why is it that all my cubes are at their best out of the box, but no one else's?

That's why I always buy DIY kits.
Makes stickering a lot easier.

 

[RageCuber]

Help. moyu huanying

Reply if you see this.

I need to make a quick decision, I use a guhong v2 stickerless(I like everything about except the constant pops).
but I want a legal cube. I was going to get the huanying (shadow cube) but I don't know if it fits my turn style.
I like smooth, speedy cubes. without any bumpiness.

Thanks, RageCuber

 

[Echo Cubing]

Different cubes have different feeling which couldn't be explained for the exact feeling until you try it personally, imo