[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[dskids]

After researching and watching countless reviews on cubes, i cant seem to find one that fits what I would like. However, I have narrowed it down to a few cubes: The Aolong V2, Weilong V2, Thunderclap, Hualong, and Yuxin 3x3. What I'm looking for in a cube is smooth turning,(like a Zhanchi), and a very fluid feel(like a Thunderclap), while being fast. Thanks.

First off, scrap the Weilong V2. It is an outdated design and while it is still a pretty good cube, it does not perform up to the level of the others on your list.

From the others on your list, the one that best fits your criteria (smooth, fluid, fast) is the Thunderclap. The only drawback to the Thunderclap is that it can take some time to tweak the setup to your liking.

I have to mention the YueXiao because it is one of the fastest cubes on the market while also remaining one of the most stable. It's smooth enough, and the stability helps algs flow nicely.

 

[Fredd]

Steven Brundage uses the Shengshou Aurora iirc.

I know and that's the one i'm using now, but i'm having a terrible time with corner cutting using it. It also seems to lock up a lot.

 

[Kotra25]

I need a new 3x3 speedcube. I avarage around 25 seconds and my main is the aolong v2 but the cornertwists drives me crazy. I tried with a yuexiao but I went back to my aolong when I realised I got much better times on the aolong. So I need something that feels a bit like the aolong v2 but without the cornertwists or what do you think?

 

[Emily Wang]

I'm coming out of a two or three year long hibernation. What are the best 3-7 cubes out there?

 

[Millennium3]

I'm coming out of a two or three year long hibernation. What are the best 3-7 cubes out there?

2x2: Dayan 2x2, Moyu Weipo
3x3: GuoGuan Yuexiao, Qiyi Thunderclap, Weilong GTS
4x4: Moyu Aosu, YJ Guansu
5x5: Yuxin 5x5, Moyu BoChuang GT
6x6: Moyu Aoshi
7x7: Moyu Aofu, Mini ShengShou 7x7

 

[mafergut]

2x2: Dayan 2x2, Moyu Weipo
3x3: GuoGuan Yuexiao, Qiyi Thunderclap, Weilong GTS
4x4: Moyu Aosu, YJ Guansu
5x5: Yuxin 5x5, Moyu BoChuang GT
6x6: Moyu Aoshi
7x7: Moyu Aofu, Mini ShengShou 7x7

Add to that the Cyclone Boys G4 in the 4x4 category, for me the best of all.

 

[Aaron Lau]

what about the gans 356 or tanglong

 

[mafergut]

what about the gans 356 or tanglong

yeah, and Hualong and Tornado, not sure about Aolong GT. Too many good 3x3s out there to list them all, I think

 

[IAmEpic2004]

I'm using a Hualong right now, but I don't think I'm going to my full potential with it. I can't decide between the YueXiao and the WeiLong GTS, can anyone that tried both tell me their personal favourite?

 

[SolveThatCube]

what is the best brand of clock puzzle
between lingao and cubetwist

 

[SpeedCubeReview]

I'm using a Hualong right now, but I don't think I'm going to my full potential with it. I can't decide between the YueXiao and the WeiLong GTS, can anyone that tried both tell me their personal favourite?

Both are nice and fast but nothing that will really give you better times than with a HuaLong. If there is something you don't like about the HuaLong like its lightness or flexibility you could try something like a TangLong. If you like the lightness but just was a bit more stability a MeiYing, YueXiao, GTS would work.

 

[Aaron Lau]

what is the best brand of clock puzzle
between lingao and cubetwist

well the best is really rubiks but between lingao and cubetwist... they're basically the same

 

[SolveThatCube]

well the best is really rubiks but between lingao and cubetwist... they're basically the same

Yeah I figured. Thanks

It's not often you hear rubik's is the best lol

 

[Eduard Khil]

Best cube from the list for a large group of beginners? Stickered or Stickerless?

Sulong, Yulong, Guanlong, Qiyi Sail, Yuxin Fire, Shengshou Rainbow Cube, Cyclone Boys Xuanfeng?

 

[dskids]

Best cube from the list for a large group of beginners? Stickered or Stickerless?

Sulong, Yulong, Guanlong, Qiyi Sail, Yuxin Fire, Shengshou Rainbow Cube, Cyclone Boys Xuanfeng?

I like the QiYi Sail a lot. Biggest complaint I've heard about it is popping, but I haven't had it pop on me yet. From that list the GuanLong would be my next choice, although the ChiLong is my favorite YJ cube (but I realize it isn't the cheapest).

Avoid the SuLong. The plastic is kinda soft and sluggish, and the design of the edge pieces is weird. The way they are split makes them prone to separating and falling out of the puzzle.

 

[mafergut]

Best cube from the list for a large group of beginners? Stickered or Stickerless?

Sulong, Yulong, Guanlong, Qiyi Sail, Yuxin Fire, Shengshou Rainbow Cube, Cyclone Boys Xuanfeng?

For a large group of beginners I'd say the one you can get the cheapest but, if you want our opinion I have been using myself a YJ Chilong as my main for more than one year and I still find it a very nice cube to solve on. If you want it stickerless I think the Yulong is basically a Chilong with 3-piece corner construction to allow for a stickerless option so I'd go with Chilong/Yulong.

Regarding stickered / stickerless, unless the beginners are very young kids that could peel the stickers or things like that I'd say it's a matter of personal preference. So, again, the one you can get cheaper

 

[xCarlos]

I'm planning on buying a 2x2.

What's a good one?

(I don't own one)

 

[mafergut]

I'm planning on buying a 2x2.
What's a good one?
(I don't own one)

If you are willing to put the effort to break it in and lube, tension, etc. I think the Dayan Zhanchi 2x2 50mm is still the best 2x2 you can buy. If you just want something that's good out of the box I'd recommend the new WeiPo (for what I've heard, mine is still shipping). If you just want something cheap to start with and maybe get a new one later then maybe a YuPo or a Cyclone Boys. Or wait and see if the new Cong's Desing MeiLing is any good

 

[Imran Rahman]

Having poping issues with my hualong I have decided to buy a new cube. But which is better? Tanglong or aolong gt? Plss help me.

 

[Douf]

Those are the two cubes that I own. I personally prefer the TangLong. It feels bigger, and I'm not sure if the stickers are bigger but it seems to look that way, so I find it easier to recognize edges etc...
Also the Aolong comes much looser, I found. I'm not sure which tensions you prefer, but the TangLong feels to me to be more 'compact' with a tighter feel, while still being very smooth and fast. It also just feels bigger and slightly heavier in the hand, which I like.

I've never really given 2 cents about cubes before because I'm a n00b and it's not the easiest thing to describe.
I'm a 30+ solver, so I might not be the most experienced person to help, but I just love the way the TangLong turns, so I bought a second one. You'd never regret buying the Aolong GT though, I can't imagine. Hope this helped a little.