Most disappointing 3x3 cube?

[GV2]

For me the most dissapointing cube was the maru cx3. After reading and watching reviews Ihad very high hopes for thiscube. And while it is not a bad cube it is just not on the level of other 3x3s. I this cube to be very unstable it never really retained a cubeshape and moves with the slightest touch. This made solves difficult. While corner cutting and m slices were very nice that wasent enough for me to enjoy this cube. It just wants to move around too much.iwashyped about thiscube especially sinse it was designedby cyoubx. I do not see this cube being anyones main. Just another cube to add to the collection and a different feel to solve with occasionally. Sorry for the mispelling and grammer Iam on an old phone that tottallysucks.

 

[Jaysammey777]

I do not see this cube being anyones main. Just another cube ... different feel.

There are many speedcubes out now that could qualify as the "BEST" 3x3. the Cx3 is defiantly one of them. It may not suit how you or I cube, but it does for other people. Some people the fangshi Ren or the Zanchi work best. For me it is the Weilong. It's all a personal preference of how you cube and what cube fits you. It is defiantly other cubers main cube.

 

[Lazy Einstein]

Guhong V2. Locks 24/7. Super loud and clicky. I was expecting a smoother slower Zhanchi like feel from everyone's reviews.

 

[kunparekh18]

Maybe you're not maintaining it right, tension and lube it properly.

 

[Lchu613]

Stuff from OP

Like kunparekh said, you should try different tensioning and lubing. Maybe you'll hit a sweet spot.
You can probably go on the "One Answer Question Thread" or "What Cube should I Get" thread.

Guhong V2. Locks 24/7. Super loud and clicky. I was expecting a smoother slower Zhanchi like feel from everyone's reviews.

It is indeed clicky. Until you mod it. 48 PEM (48 point edge mod), if you don't know it ask on the OAQT. Maybe CPM.
As for the locking, make sure you've tensioned it well, experiment around with it. Different lubing might help though IDK how you did yours.
In my experience Guhongs are definitely not bad at all when done correctly, on par with Zhanchi and Fangshi. Although 48PEM is pretty much essential.

 

[LarryLunchmeat]

I didn't mod my Guhong V2, just a boatload of solves and it's like magic now. I still love my Maru CX-3 as well. The only cube I found disappointing lately was the Shuang Ren. I can see its appeal but it is just the opposite of what I like in a cube.

 

[Fawn]

I use the cx3 as a main. I think it's a wonderful cube.
As for what was disappointing to me, I would say the Fangshi ShuangRen. (I have the v2.)
I mean, It is certainly a high-quality cube, but I was disappointed in the sense that I didn't enjoy it very much. It's just a matter of perspective with any cube, though. I liked the feel, but each side had a different turning speed for some reason. I tried tensioning it different ways. I used different lubes. I even tried other springs. That didn't stop some of the layers being more difficult to turn than others. It usually left me with sore thumbs.

As for most disappointing overall, I hear the Panshi was heartbreaking. I haven't used one, so I have no input.

 

[ChickenWrap]

I still have a Zhanchi v1. I hate it (feels horrible) but it never pops. I can't justify spending more money for a Cx3 because I never solve 3x3

 

[Paradox Cubing]

I think the Dayan Panshi was more disappointing.

 

[kcl]

I'm gonna say the Gans3. Although I'm not a huge fan of the Fangshi either, it's at least functional as a speed cube. The Gans3 just felt crappy and cheap to me.

 

[Logi]

The rubiks speed cube....

 

[Phillip1847]

Maru CX3. I despised its feel to the very end. Worst center caps ever, IMO.
The Gans was my main for a bit, because if you did enough solves on it that day, it would become smooth, swift and perfectly clicky.
I eventually got bored of "breaking it in" each day, also the orange center cap fell off so much it was solve ruining, in a sense.
Fangshi all the way for me.

 

[ottozing]

Probably a 3 way tie between the Panshi, first Fanshi, and the CX-3.

 

[kcl]

Probably a 3 way tie between the Panshi, first Fanshi, and the CX-3.

Even the first gen fangshi smokes the panshi

Although my Cx3 is honestly pretty good. I get excellent times on if.

 

[mark49152]

Most of the cubes named above disappointed some people but were loved by others, so they can't be bad cubes. I would like to know whether anyone liked any of these horrors, all of which are in my "so disappointing I can't even be bothered to sticker it" box: MF8 Legend v2, WitLong, Alpha Chun1. Yes I know the MF8 doesn't need stickers - it's place in the box is honorary.

 

[SolveThatCube]

Type C V

 

[windhero]

Shuangren I suppose. I got 3 and I dont know why, because I never did like it very much. It's too dry, flimsy and locky for my taste. I have 2 v1s and a 54.6mm (which is v1 too I suppose?).

Theres some plastic flashing and the edges are unpleasantly sharp at times.

 

[patrickcuber]

My Panshi.

 

[ryanj92]

Probably the Panshi. Everyone was really hyped up for Dayan's next cube after the Zhanchi, and then... the Panshi happened

 

[Dapianokid]

This CX-3 and Gans 3 bashing session makes me sick
I get that everybody was expecting a lot from the first FS, but I think the new version made the old one seem worse by comparison. When you first got the V1, be honest. You didn't know what to expect of this puzzle from this new manufacturer and everybody was still forever loyal to Dayan for their awesome cubes which were ahead of the times.

My main is an FS V2. The CX-3 has the best feel of any cube I own, though. At least, the most fun to solve with. and I LOVE the sound. The Gans 3 is currently my OH main, although I'm not very good at OH and I know it's probably a sucky cube to get good at OH on. I love the Gans 3. It'd be my main if not for the minor size difference and slightly too frequent locks. Best Center Caps award goes to the Gans 3.

I rarely ever use my Weilong anymore.

The most dissapointing 3x3, for me, is honestly the ShengShou Aurora.