[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[ANewCuber]

Hi all. I'm new to cubing, and feel like I'm in the Goldilocks story regarding finding the right cube. I started with a Rubik's cube from Target (too stiff) and then got a Ghost Hand (too loose) and I'm looking for something in between. I'm not too worried about speed right now, just something easier to control without locking up so much. I really like my lanlan 2x2, but that might be just because it's smaller and easier to control in general. Any suggestions?

Well i started off with a Rubik's cube as well so i know what u r talking about the stiffness. So i recommend the ShengShou 3x3 or the dayan lingyun v2. Shengshou is pretty good for a beginner to intermediate.
So u should try out the Shengshou first

 

[mchedlo213]

hello mighty ppl of speedsolving.com
just foudn this forum everything looks nice so far XD = )
completed beginner method,averaging about 1:20-1:35 which is pretty good as far as i know [if not let me know please,don't wanna start frirdrich before completing easy one]
now i want to change my cube to get a little bit better cube which will be good for speedcubing.
since there're problems with buying cubes here,i'm going to buy it from foreign web sites and now i have to choose.
i'm not too informed so any information will be noted.
this:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ps,k:rubik's+cube+3x3+speed+cube+dayan+guhong
this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayan-Guhong-...MW7K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-3
this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayan-ZhanChi...WHES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-4
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/White-Standar...H8WC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-7

 

[Godmil]

...i'm going to buy it from foreign web sites and now i have to choose....

Frankly, GuHongs and ZhanChis are both great, I'm sure you'd be happy whichever you bought. Then it's just a choice of do you like the look of the black or white plastic. I currently use the 6-colour ZhanChi because I think it looks great, but you can't use them in competitions...so if you went for that you'd need to buy a new cube before entering any comps.
Oh wait, not the last link, that generic cube will probably be rubbish compared to any of the Dayans, unless you're really short on money stay clear of that one.

 

[mchedlo213]

noted it.
ty.
probably will choose black one.
althrough 12 $ for cube look scary for me.

 

[ThomasJE]

hello mighty ppl of speedsolving.com
just foudn this forum everything looks nice so far XD = )
completed beginner method,averaging about 1:20-1:35 which is pretty good as far as i know [if not let me know please,don't wanna start frirdrich before completing easy one]
now i want to change my cube to get a little bit better cube which will be good for speedcubing.
since there're problems with buying cubes here,i'm going to buy it from foreign web sites and now i have to choose.
i'm not too informed so any information will be noted.
this:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ps,k:rubik's+cube+3x3+speed+cube+dayan+guhong
this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayan-Guhong-...MW7K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-3
this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayan-ZhanChi...WHES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-4
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/White-Standar...H8WC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1332434026&sr=8-7

If you look in the 'Puzzle Shops' area, you'll fing some great places to buy cubes.

 

[mchedlo213]

i'll check it out = )

 

[Alex97]

YJ 5x5 II vs ShengShou 5x5

Hi everybody, I'm new on this forum. I want to know which cube is the best between YJ 5x5 and SS 5x5. I'm not a beginner and my PB at 3x3 is 6.54( PLL skip).

 

[Florian]

Hi everybody, I'm new on this forum. I want to know which cube is the best between YJ 5x5 and SS 5x5. I'm not a beginner and my PB at 3x3 is 6.54( PLL skip).

I never had a YJ 5x5 in my hands, but YJ isn't a very good brand and the ShengShou 5x5 is the current WR cube

 

[~Adam~]

Everyone seems to be using the SS these days. Florian has an amazing mod for it aswell if you are willing to put a few hours into it.

Any more questions like these clicky

edit - speaking of the ninjary little devil.

 

[Florian]

Everyone seems to be using the SS these days. Florian has an amazing mod-tutorial for it aswell if you are willing to put a few hours into it.

I don't think i own this mod, but i guess my tutorial is pretty helpful.

 

[~Adam~]

You may not own it but in the hands of Faz you have made it respectively famous.

 

[ThtDarnNeighbor]

im looking for a cube that doesnt pop, has low lock-ups and is reasonably fast

 

[Divineskulls]

I just recently ordered a Lubix Zhanchi, and it hasn't come in yet. I was also considering the Lubix Guhong V2, but decided on the Zhanchi. I already have a Zhanchi Silk and a cool Guhong v2, but for some reason, they aren't that great anymore. I have tried thoroughly cleaning them and relubing them, I even changed the core and springs on the Guhong, which helped a little, but they still pop and are overall not as good as they used to be. Anyway, I was wondering if my decision of getting the Zhanchi was the right one. Any thoughts?

 

[a small kitten]

Hey Nick. You want me to do some work on the cubes? Shipping's on us. PM if you're interested.

As for your actual question, I'm not sure. I hope someone else will be able to compare.

 

[musicninja17]

I guess i'll take a shot at this to see what you guys think.
Currently i'm using a Zhan-chi. I love what it lets me do, but it's like I try to take its sloppiness for granted sometimes and I don't think it works as well with my turning style as i'd like it to.

I need something that won't cut as much, but will not lock ever. Something that will just refuse to put itself in a position to get caught up on itself.

i've heard the Lunhui has a very different feel than the zhan chi
should I maybe try that?

Also, I need something that's good for big hands xP

I already own a guhong and an AV....guhoung's a bit locky for me, I like the AV, but alas, it's tiny and poppy.

Is there a dayan that's comparable in feel to the AV?
Something that feels bubbly/deliciously tactile? (though i'd say AV is 'crisp')

 

[Alex97]

YJ 6x6x6

Many people tell that yj is better than v cube. Is it true?

 

[Godmil]

I need something that won't cut as much, but will not lock ever.

I'm pretty sure the non-locking is related to the cutting.
If you want something closer to the AV - Mmm, maybe a LingYun? The LunHui is like a slightly heavier LingYun (which is the opposite direction from an AV).

 

[musicninja17]

I'm pretty sure the non-locking is related to the cutting.
If you want something closer to the AV - Mmm, maybe a LingYun? The LunHui is like a slightly heavier LingYun (which is the opposite direction from an AV).

Weight doesn't exactly matter, it's the 'feel' of the cube that i'm going for. Is the lunhui 'crunchy'?

 

[fastycuby]

is the Shengshou Black 4by4 a good cube worthy of buying?
because i was seriously thinking to buy a 4by4.
if the cube is worthy of buying i will buy it and please reply fast

 

[cubecraze1]

is the Shengshou Black 4by4 a good cube worthy of buying?
because i was seriously thinking to buy a 4by4.
if the cube is worthy of buying i will buy it and please reply fast

yes the shengshou 4x4 is an amazing 4x4 and cheap two i use it as my main.