Compilation of the Most Popular/Best Cubes Available

[Cheese11]

You should add Pyraminx. There is basically the QJ, and the mefferts. The mefferts is made better imo, but I like the QJ better as the ball bearings are easily removed and it's just good.

 

[CUB3R01]

How does everyone think the alpha V-f compares to the other 3x3's in the list?

 

[RCTACameron]

For 2x2: I disagree with saying V-cubes are better than LanLans. I don't know of anyone fast who uses a V-cube, but LanLans can be very good, and the current WR average, and probably most of the rest of the top 10 averages were with LanLans. Imo it should say that WitTwos are considered to be the best, but LanLans and V-cubes are still considered good. That's just my opinion though.

 

[AnsonL]

i thought both cubetwist and mf8-1 are better than mf8-2. my mf8-2 pops a lot.

 

[gundamslicer]

Megaminx: merffets v2 is good , then mf8 then qj

@CUB3R01: I like the feel of it, but the lingyun is a better version of it because it is crisp and doesn't lock up as much as the avf.
If u want a similar feel cube, get the lingyun

 

[asportking]

I don't know if the Shengshou 5x5 is more popular than the V-Cube. Also, under 6x6 when you say the V6 takes some modding, you're being extremely modest. It's the most labor intensive mod the average speedcuber will undergo. Even if you choose to do the mod there's no guarantee that it will be successful. The V6 is good if you're:

a) Fast at 6x6 and can mod well
b) Slow enough that you don't care and may want to mod in in the future
c) You want it to complete your V-Cube collection

The Shengshou is WAY better out of the box. If you're competitive in 6x6 and enjoy it but don't have the time or ability to mod it, then the SS is the way to go BY FAR

To the 5x5: Maybe the Shengshou isn't as popular, but if you're a beginner and just want a good 5x5, I don't see any reason for them to spend an extra $20 on a cube that might only be a little better.

To the 6x6: I guess you're right about that. I changed it up, how does it look now?

 

[ThomasJE]

You should add Pyraminx. There is basically the QJ, and the mefferts. The mefferts is made better imo, but I like the QJ better as the ball bearings are easily removed and it's just good.

There's LOTS more. To specify a few:
Tomy
Edison (Yohei Oka used it for his WR's)
DX
Russian Pyraminx

Some information here, I am looking for one so if you could add some information about them (eg. preference, mods, out-of-box etc.), I would be grateful.

 

[Bapao]

You're very right about the 3x3x3 IMO. It's really all about personal preference. But I can't see anybody other than xxoxia being dissapointed by the ZhanChi (but let's face it; he owns A LOT of 3x3x3s to compare it to). Unless maybe they previously owned a different DaYan cube or a different speed 3x3x3 and got used to that first. But otherwise, they should be snug as a bug...

If you're upgrading from a storebought, then you can't go wrong with the ZhanChi. It probably has the best mix of all of the important traits of a 3x3x3: fast, excellent cutting and it's pop-resistant (not pop-proof). And not to mention that it's pretty forgiving of sloppyness.

Very nice, informative post. Especially for the young-bloods. Thanks for taking the time to compile it

Kind regards,

H.

Megaminx:
I'm not sure on this one, anyone care to help me out?
Qj v2, Mf8 v2, and mefferts.

The Mefferts, hands down. The first version, I can't compare it to the new Mefferts Minx though. Haven't got that one yet.

But hey, you might win my comp and get yourself a QJ soon ...That's also very good. 3 days to go before the comp comes to a conclusion.

PS. Could sombody please educate me in the difference between "its" and "it's" and in which situations I need to use one or the other? I think I used the term incorrectly in this post and in previous posts

 

[asportking]

PS. Could sombody please educate me in the difference between "its" and "it's" and in which situations I need to use one or the other? I think I used the term incorrectly in this post and in previous posts

"It's" is a contraction of "it is".
"Its" is a possessive word (the cube has its flaws).

 

[Bapao]

"It's" is a contraction of "it is".
"Its" is a possessive word (the cube has its flaws).

3Q :tu

 

[ThomasJE]

Could you add the best 3x3x3 cubes for special events (one handed, feet solving, fewest moves, blindfolded, multi-bld)?

 

[asportking]

Mostly, the cube itself won't matter, but the tensions will.

One handed- Loosen the cube
Blindfolded- Tighten it unless you're really fast at blind and the tight cube would make a noticeable difference, then loosen it a bit.
Multi-BLD- Tighten it so that it won't pop
Fewest moves- Doesn't matter
Feet solving- Do whatever's comfortable

Does this sound about right? I can't say I've ever done some of the events (like feet solving), so I'm not sure how accurate it is.

 

[cubersmith]

sticky

 

[fastcubesolver]

Thank you for making this thread.
I gotta feeling this will help alot of new cubers.

agreed.

 

[Bernd]

First, I just love how important the Megaminx is in this English forum. In the German ones, there are just a few people talking about Megaminx.

2x2: I'd go for the WitTwo. It's just so awesome although it is really loud .
3x3: I know that many people love the ZhanChi, but I prefer the DaYan LingYun V2. I think, there aren't anymore cubers out there who use the V1(because of the pops), although the V2 feels very different than the V1.


Just a question to the Megaminx: I'm training a lot Megaminx and I have a mf8 v1. But I didn't read anything about a comparison between the mf8, mf8 V2, and the other ones.
Do you think the new Meffert's is ways better than mine?

 

[Cheese11]

I think that seems okay, for fewest moves you could put the same as you did for Multi-BLD, as long as it doesn't pop it's fine. For feet, I can imagine that you wouldn't want random layers to turn, so that should be a reasonable tightness I guess.

Why would you need a "good" cube for fewest moves? It's not timed at all.

 

[asportking]

Well, you don't need a good cube, but it would sure be nice to have a cube that you like if you were doing fewest moves. And, it might just be me, but I would have a hard time concentrating if I was using a crappy dollar store cube.

Just a question to the Megaminx: I'm training a lot Megaminx and I have a mf8 v1. But I didn't read anything about a comparison between the mf8, mf8 V2, and the other ones.
Do you think the new Meffert's is ways better than mine?

I only have the V2, but from what I understand, the V2 doesn't pop as much as the V1, is a little bit smoother, and locks up less. As I said though, that's just what I've heard, I've never actually tried the two.

 

[IanTheCuber]

The thing I hate about the FII is that it mine wore out in 4 months. FII's aren't built to rule the world.

 

[Cheese11]

Well you need a decent cube at least right? I mean, no one would want to use Rubik's brand cubes even if it is FM, so something that is decent would be preferred.

Umm, my Rubiks brand is amazing!

 

[asportking]

Say, does anyone know anything about magics/master magics? From what I've heard, all of them are pretty much the same, but I figured I should check before adding it.