Is a stackmat necessary?

[DerpingCubes]

I feel that having a stackmat for 2x2, pyraminx and other events that need accuracy/are fast is good. But they're a bit expensive... Shoud I get one?

 

[wir3sandfir3s]

I feel that having a stackmat for 2x2, pyraminx and other events that need accuracy/are fast is good. But they're a bit expensive... Shoud I get one?

Nah. They aren't needed, most people don't have them.

 

[Rcuber123]

Or u can buy a yuxin timer

 

[tx789]

I feel that having a stackmat for 2x2, pyraminx and other events that need accuracy/are fast is good. But they're a bit expensive... Shoud I get one?

I'd recomond getting on since it what offical competitions use. And it's good practise. However it's up to you. If you want to get good at 2x2, pyraminx or skewb use one.

 

[WACWCA]

Nah. They aren't needed, most people don't have them.

I agree that they aren't a necessity unless it's for small cubes but nearly all the committed Cubers that I know have one, unless theirs broke

 

[genericcuber666]

i have a yuxin timer it works and all that but i usually prefer having the inspection of cstimer than the accuracy of a stackmat although it is usefull for 2x2

 

[AlphaSheep]

Using a stackmat can add 0.5 seconds to your solves compared to a spacebar on a keyboard, but this difference disappears as you get used to a stackmat. If 0.5 seconds is a significant (>5%) portion of your solves, then I recommend using a stackmat, otherwise there's not much benefit to it.

 

[biscuit]

Don't get a Yuxin or YJ. Just don't. If you have the money, I recommend getting it. Especially if you want to do Pyra, skewb or 2x2. And 3x3 to an extent. Plus, you should be doing unlimited inspection at home.