7×7 Journey – My New Big Cube Adventure Begins

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My 7×7 Journey – From 6 Minutes to ???

Hey everyone!
After grinding more than 1800 solves on 6×6 and breaking sub-3 multiple times on a non-magnetic cube, I finally picked up a QiYi Warrior Magnetic 7×7 --- and today I completed my first 10 solves.

My first solve was 6:09, then I quickly broke it with 6:01, then 5:55, and now I’ve already reached 5:39. This 7×7 would realise soon who is solving it.

The magnetic feel is totally new to me.
The cube feels very light and delicate - I’m honestly a bit scared to turn aggressively because it feels like it might pop if I push it too hard.
But now I finally understand how much magnets help in stability and control, especially on big cubes.

This thread will be my full 7×7 journey -
let’s see how far this goes and how fast I can push myself.
After every 100 solves i will post an update.

FIRST 10 SOLVES-

Happy cubing everyone!

 

[6 by 6]

New 7×7 Time Update — Under 5 Minutes!​

Today was a crazy jump in my 7×7 progress, so here’s a quick update:

• First ever solve: 6:09
• Then: 6:01
• Then: 5:55
• Then: 5:39
• Then: 5:27
• And now… NEW PB: 4:54.96

This magnetic 7×7 is wild - super light, super smooth, and I’m still getting used to the feeling. But somehow, everything just clicked today.


Can’t wait to see where this goes!

Thank you and happy cubing!

 

[Michael Wimberly]

FIRST 10 SOLVES-
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Happy cubing everyone!

sorry but I have to say it.... SIX SEVEN SIX SEVEN 6767676767767767767767676677

 

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sorry but I have to say it.... SIX SEVEN SIX SEVEN 6767676767767767767767676677

If my 9×9 wasn’t broken, the pattern would be 6-7-9-6-7-9 by now ”

 

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Two 7×7 Walkthrough Solves — Classic vs Modified Reduction (Need Feedback)
I recorded two 7×7 walkthrough solves - one using classic reduction and one using a modified approach.

In the second approach, my steps were:

1. Build all 6 centers
2. Make all white edges
3. Build white cross
4. Solve 4 edges that contain 2 F2L pairs
5. Insert those 2 F2L pairs
6. Solve the remaining 4 edges
7. Insert the last 2 F2L pairs
8. Finish 3×3

This approach feels faster for me because white-edge recognition is easier, also while pairing last 4 edges cycles are faster,
in normal reduction i use cycles less…
but I’m not sure which method is truly better long-term.
Currently for speed solving i am using normal Reduction method.

While making centers i use block building which is okay okay, but my edge pairing feels weak, so I’d love feedback.
Please take a look and tell me where I am lacking in lookahead, flow, or efficiency.

WALKTHROUGH SOLVE OF BOTH THE APPROACH- (NEED ADVICE)
Example solve of classic Reduction- (https://drive.google.com/file/d/169SApj84y8urAh0-j-TaKu-vN1xrkKhh/view?usp=sharing)

Example solve using second approach- (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I-0rjvMUihrw2G5N3PzAJGy82m6brEQV/view?usp=sharing)

I’m still weak in edge pairing, so I’m focusing on learning how to work on multiple edges at the same time. What I’ve noticed is that pairing half an edge first is faster, because searching for the last missing piece wastes a lot of time. So instead of finishing one edge completely, I move on to another partial edge and keep the flow going. I’ll try to improve this approach and build better multi-edge lookahead.

THANK YOU AND HAPPY CUBING!

 

[bluecubing]

Do you think you will ever make a 3x3 progression thread? Also do you have a 4x4 or 5x5

 

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Do you think you will ever make a 3x3 progression thread? Also do you have a 4x4 or 5x5

If you are interested then i will definately start 3 by 3 journey, I never give it a thought about starting 3 by 3 journey, because i am more interested into big cubes.

yes i have non magnetic 3 by 3, 4 by 4 and 5 by 5, but my 5 by 5 is REST IN PIECES

 

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Quick update!

I’ve decided to move all my 7×7 walkthrough solves to YouTube because my Drive space is filling up fast.

From now on, I’ll upload every 7×7 solve to YouTube and share the link here in this thread.
This makes the videos easier to watch, cleaner to post, and accessible for everyone globally.
If you want to follow all my big cube content here is my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Big_Cubes_Specialist

video link:

Thanks for following my 7×7 journey — more solves coming soon! ”

Happy Cubing!

 

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7×7Progress – Reached 50 Solves​

I’ve now completed 50 total solves!
Still keeping up with consistent practice and slowly building mileage.

My AO12 and overall mean have improved a bit, and I’m happy with the steady progress.

For 7×7, my main goal is to become a consistent sub-5 solver.
Right now, I’m focusing more on flow and efficiency rather than raw TPS.
My solving style isn’t aggressive - I prefer smooth, controlled turning and maintaining rhythm throughout the solve.

SCREENSHOT-

More solves coming soon as I keep grinding!

THANK YOU AND HAPPY CUBING!

 

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Small Update About My Video Links

I’ve already shared these solves earlier in this thread, but my Google Drive storage is almost full now.
To free up space, I’m moving all my solves to YouTube and deleting the old files from Drive.

Because of that, the older Google Drive links I posted earlier will stop working after deletion.

So I’m re-sharing the solves here using YouTube links, which will stay permanent and won’t disappear even if I clear my storage.
This also keeps everything organized in one place.

Here’s the updated video: Youtube links (Enjoy the solves)

Example solve of classic Reduction-

Example solve using second approach-

More uploads coming soon - now without storage problems

Thank you and happy cubing!

 

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7 by 7 new PB update-

Hello guys whats up!

My center building is good, but in this solve execution of edge paring also went very smooth.

scored new time in 7 by 7 - 4 min 45 seconds.
Screenshot-

Now my next goal is under 4 min 30 seconds!

Thank you and happy cubing!

 

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Hello guys whats up!

Today is my birthday (26/11) and today was my computer networks lab exam as well as advance dsa quiz and both went good. So in happiness and enjoyment i solved 20 by 20 using yau with half center technique. And i am surprised i solved it under 3 hours, because my timing in 20 by 20 before was above 4 hours but sub 5 hours using reduction method.

Soon i will be uploading more solves in youtube, till 20 by 20 line wise, I have created 3 playlists in youtube,1. Petrus method walkthrough solves in big cubes, 2. Reduction method solves in big cubes and 3. yau with half centers. Right now my focus is to fill up the playlists and make it interesting for you guys, then i will share all the playlists in reddit and here also, so that you guys can explore, and enjoy my solves.
i will keep uploading the videos, and then the link.

Also guys tell me one thing, i know there are very less people who actually see full big cube solves for understanding and learning, but big cubes are also very satisfying to solve i am thinking to upload solves in fast forward 3 x, but i think the quality will drop, i am confused.

Thank you and Happy cubing!

 

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7 by 7 Example solve using Yau method combine with half center concept-
Hello guys what's up!

This is slow 7 by 7 walkthrough solve, so that it will become clear to understand. Yau with half centers is fine till 6 by 6, but from 7 by 7 it will start getting complex as well as frustrating, but if i compare it with Petrus method its easy and also very satisfying to watch (building all the centers at once).

Video Link:

More solves are coming soon!

Thank you and happy cubing!

 

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New Personal Best in 7 by 7

Now i am setting a new goal which is under 4 min 30 sec.

More updates are coming soon!

Happy Cubing!

 

[6 by 6]

7 by 7 update- Completion of 100 solves

Right now i am not rushing on cube, i am focusing more on accuracy, planning and less waste moves.
Lets see where i reach after 400, 500 solves, Right now its just the beginning of 7 by 7 also i am new to magnets.

STATUS-

PB - 4:40.35
ao5 - 5:33.67
a012 - 5:34.30

Here is the screenshot-

More updates coming soon!

Thank you and Happy cubing!

 

[abunickabhi]

7 by 7 update- Completion of 100 solves

Right now i am not rushing on cube, i am focusing more on accuracy, planning and less waste moves.
Lets see where i reach after 400, 500 solves, Right now its just the beginning of 7 by 7 also i am new to magnets.

STATUS-

PB - 4:40.35
ao5 - 5:33.67
a012 - 5:34.30

Here is the screenshot-

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More updates coming soon!

Thank you and Happy cubing!

Are you comfortable with 7x7 magnets now?

 

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Are you comfortable with 7x7 magnets now?

Yes yes now I am used to magnets, it's great, also right now I am in Bengaluru for internship, I have just shifted today, that's why for past few days I have not updated any time, also I have not brought my stand for video recording, so after few days i will be back into action, right now it's a little bit hectic.

 

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7 × 7 Solving centers-

Hello guys!

Here In this video I have solved 7 by 7 centers using advance block building.

I have done two slow solves and focused more on efficiency rather than time,

Need feedbacks, that in centers is there any part that I am missing or lacking?

Video Link:

Happy cubing!

 

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7 by 7 new PB update-

Yo guys what's up!

This is my new record
Broke my previous record by 4 min 35 sec

Once this time was my PB in 6 by 6, and now i have achieved this time in 7 by 7, how cool.

It is not under 4 min 30 sec but still
huge improvement for me.

Now the goal is under 4 min 30 sec.

Stay Tuned and Happy cubing!

 

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7 by 7 new PB update-

Yo guys hello!

Again i have broken my previous record with 4 min 26 sec in solve no. 128.

My ao5 ans ao12 is also improving.

And now as i have achieved sub 4 min 30 sec. Goal now i will set my new goal as sub 4 min 20 sec.

More updates are comming soon.

Stay Tuned and Happy cubing!