kcl
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I honestly can't tell if you're joking or serious. Literally any modern cube renders the AV useless. The aolong is amazing, go for it.
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I honestly can't tell if you're joking or serious. Literally any modern cube renders the AV useless. The aolong is amazing, go for it.
QQW
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I am planning to buy a 2x2 a 3x3 for OH and a 4x4.
I really like Dayan cubes
2x2: Dayan 50mm or 46mm? Speedcubing
3x3 OH: Dayan 42mm or 50mm?
4x4: Dayan/MF8 which size or moyu something?
2x2 max 15$ 3x3 max 15$ 4x4 max 15$ I live in Canada
I really like Dayan cubes
2x2: Dayan 50mm or 46mm? Speedcubing
3x3 OH: Dayan 42mm or 50mm?
4x4: Dayan/MF8 which size or moyu something?
2x2 max 15$ 3x3 max 15$ 4x4 max 15$ I live in Canada
TinaIsAwesome
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2x2: Dayan is a good option. It's very smooth but if you like clickier/crunchier cubes look into the LingPo. Oh and 50mm is the way to go unless you have smaller hands.
3x3 OH: 42mm Zhanchi is way too small even for me (I have small hands). I use a 50mm Zhanchi for OH but most people use a 55mm cube (I use 55mm Zhanchi for regular solving). Both are excellent cubes.
4x4: AoSu is the best but probably too expensive. When it comes to 4x4 cubes avoid Dayan, they're 4x4s aren't very good. I recommend ShengShou V5. Cheap but still good.
Note
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If there are any competitions that involve Rubik's brand cubes, would their new speedcube be worth getting, or should I just get a regular Rubik's cube and lube/work it in?
TinaIsAwesome
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It depends. I don't know a lot about those kinds of competitions but if the rules allow the new Rubik's Cube then I would probably go for it. That being said it is possible to turn a Rubik's Cube into a decent cube. Mind you, it won't even compare to the speedcubes of this generation but still, it can be improved with a little lubing, sanding, and breaking in.
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Thanks, also..best skewb out there?
kcl
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At the moment lanlan.
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Best pyraminx?
SweetSolver
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Shengshou for now, however Moyu has released plans to make a pyraminx in the near future.
PJKCuber
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I average around 45 seconds on a YJ Chilong. Should I get a new cube? My Chilong locks up way too much. Do you have any recommendations? I would like a slightly low costing cube(less than 15 dollars). I don't want any more YJ Cubes.
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TinaIsAwesome
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Well to be honest YJ cubes are great beginner cubes, especially for you speed. If you're locking up a lot your cube may be too loose or you're going too fast. Tightening your cube or slowing down a bit and making clean corner cuts will probably lower your lock ups. Besides the SuLong/ChiLong there aren't too many other options but maybe try a ShengShou Aurora. It's slower than the ChiLong but much smoother. Another option is the FangShi ShuangRen V2. It's also very smooth but differs from other cubes because it has a scratchy feeling and is faster than the Aurora. They are both good cubes but I would probably recommend the FangShi unless you prefer clicky cube.
Fanghsi 54.5 is actually based on V2. There is no mini FangShi v1.
Makes sense now, thanks for the help.
PJKCuber
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Honestly I prefer smooth cubes. My Chilong is pretty tight. Would an FII be good?
TinaIsAwesome
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The FII is sort of an old cube but I'm assuming you mean the FangShi ShuangRen V2 maybe? If so this cube is very smooth except for the scratchy feeling but overall it is a smooth cube. A good option if you like smooth cubes.
PJKCuber
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I actually meant the ShengEn FII. I'll try out the Shuangren V2 as soon as I get a sub 35 average. HOw do you think it compares to a Zhanchi? I like smooth cubes(low noise) that have decent corner cutting etc. But I hate catches and lock ups. They ruin my solves. I heard on youtube that the shuangren is scratchy and crunchy/crisply feeling. What type of feeling do you think a Chilong has? Maybe clicky?
OhEmDeeJei
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Chilong is crunchy, crispy sort of. The FangShi V2 is scratchy, sandy out of the box but after breaking it in it becomes smooth. However you can still feel a bit of sandiness to it. Honestly, the way you are saying what type of cube you want is somewhat not right. You said that you dont want catches and lock-ups (which is by the way the effect of bad turning style). All you need is practice. And be more accurate with your turning so that the cube wont lock up or catch.
PJKCuber
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Sure. But how do you think the Shuangren V2 compares to a Zhanchi? Which one is better? I prefer smoother cubes to clicky ones. When do you recommend me to get one of these? I average around low 40s
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pipkiksass
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There's no 'proper' time to upgrade your cube. What do you use right now?
I used a guhong up to about 30 seconds, then a Zhanchi, then a Weilong, but I don't agree with the school of thought that says you can't use a good cube until you're good!
The Shuang Ren is possibly faster than the Zhanchi, but the feel is COMPLETELY different. While the Zhanchi is clicky and smooth, the SR is scratchy and (for my personal preference) far too light. The plastic feels cheaper than Dayan plastic. You may prefer the smoothness, but might dislike the feel of the cube as a whole.
Of the two, I'd get a Zhanchi and mod it if you're fussy about making it smoother.
Ideally, have a go with both cubes at a comp, or buy both!
There's no right or wrong time to change - grab one now. Please remember that a cube won't correct problems with your turning style, so if you get lockups with your current cube you will still get lockups with a "better" cube. Maybe less though!
