[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[AcuberCubes]

I have never tried the Thunderclap 4x4, let alone a magnetic version so I can't comment on that. But there's a reason pretty much everyone uses the Wuque - it's the best 4x4 on the market. If you are worried about the puzzle not having magnets, you can add them yourself for cheap and it's a fun project.

Thanks! That was really helpful!

 

[Mastercuber04]

hey guys
I currently have the aoshi and yuxin red (with spring swap) but i dont realy like them
Do you guys know any other good 6x6s?

 

[xyzzy]

Depends on whether you're willing to wait a few weeks/months; Moyu has sent out Aoshi GTS prototypes to testers, Qiyi teased a new 6×6×6 under the X-Man Design subbrand, and there'll be a new Yuxin one too. The Aoshi GTS and the Yuxin one are both expected to be the next big thing; no news yet on whether the XMD one is going to be a "budget"-tier cube or another flagship alongside the Wuhua.

There isn't really one universally-liked cube for 6×6×6, so it's hard to meaningfully recommend puzzles there. Going from memory (from what I've seen on r/cubers and on this forum), other than the Yuxin Red, people also use the Wuhua v1, the Wuhua v2, the Weishi GTS, and the Cyclone Boys G6.

 

[Mastercuber04]

Out of the options are there any that are smooth and doesnt lock up?
What are the turning styles for the cubes you recomended?

 

[dskids]

Out of the options are there any that are smooth and doesnt lock up?
What are the turning styles for the cubes you recomended?

I have a Wuhua V1 and it catches constantly. Take that with a grain of salt though because I'm also just really bad at turning big cubes so it could mostly be my technique (or lack thereof). Major thing to consider IMO is puzzle size. Both the Wuhua and Aoshi are 67mm versus the 65mm Yuxin Red.

 

[Mastercuber04]

I have a Wuhua V1 and it catches constantly. Take that with a grain of salt though because I'm also just really bad at turning big cubes so it could mostly be my technique (or lack thereof). Major thing to consider IMO is puzzle size. Both the Wuhua and Aoshi are 67mm versus the 65mm Yuxin Red.

I am also quite bad when it comes to turning big cubes, and i hate the bumby locky feeling of a cube
Are there any smooth turning 6x6s that are flexible with turning?

 

[Dryabe]

Right now I am in need of a decent 2x2 budget cube, any recommendations?

I am looking at the Shengshou Gem 2x2 right now and was wondering if it was worth it, and if not, what is a good budget 2x2 cube, hopefully $10.00>.

I forgot to mention it needs to be a good beginner cube, not too fast or slow.

 

[AcuberCubes]

Right now I am in need of a decent 2x2 budget cube, any recommendations?

I am looking at the Shengshou Gem 2x2 right now and was wondering if it was worth it, and if not, what is a good budget 2x2 cube, hopefully $10.00>.

I forgot to mention it needs to be a good beginner cube, not too fast or slow.

The only universal option is the Weipo. It is good for all level cubers. And its on sale now for $10. Or you can go for a Yuehun. Both of these are really good.

 

[Gabriel Lage]

What is the smoother 3x3 that i can get? Less or around 20$, not a gans please.

 

[Dude Blu]

Sub 35 cuber here....thinking of upgrading my cube from yj guanlong......should I buy a mf3rs2 or mf3rs2 m?? or instead of these should I buy a weilong gts 2(non magnetic)

Ps again saying I am still sub 35 and have no experience with fast cubes.... will the gts2 be too fast for me to control??

 

[FireCuber]

Less or around 20$, not a gans please.

I really prefer the MF3RS2. It is around 8-10 dollars and it is a really smooth cube after it is "set up". I use it as my main and I think it is awesome!

Hope this helps!

Less or around 20$, not a gans please.

What cube do you have now?

 

[dskids]

Sub 35 cuber here....thinking of upgrading my cube from yj guanlong......should I buy a mf3rs2 or mf3rs2 m?? or instead of these should I buy a weilong gts 2(non magnetic)

Ps again saying I am still sub 35 and have no experience with fast cubes.... will the gts2 be too fast for me to control??

To answer your first question the MF3RS2 M is probably the best choice out of those three and will give you the most bang for your buck. A plain GTS 2 seems kinda pointless today. If I were you I wouldn't worry so much about the "speed" of a cube. You can set up any cube to be faster or slower depending on how you lubricate it. For example if your cube feels too fast you can add some heavier lube to it to reign in the speed a bit.

Just one bit of advice because I was at your stage not too long ago: Focus less on turning speed and focus more on stability and feel. Stability will do much more to improve your times at this stage (fewer catches/lockups, cleaner turning, etc). For that reason I highly recommend an affordable magnetic cube (like the MF3RS2M).

 

[Raul Pastak]

I want to buy some new cheap but high-quality puzzles from cubicle, what I'm looking for is:
new main 3x3, 5x5, carbon pyraminx, megaminx and also some lube.
This list is my choice without any advice given to me:

• MoFang JiaoShi MF5S 5x5
• MoFang JiaoShi MF3RS2 3x3
• QiYi QiHeng Megaminx
• CubeStyle Carbon Fiber Pyraminx
• 10cc Cubicle Silicone Lube - Weight 2

Would be nice to have someone's advice who knows a little bit more about cubes than I do. Are the cubes in the list worth buying? If not then what should I get. Also I'm trying to keep it under 50$ cause I live in Baltics so the shipping will be like 15$.
Thanking ahead!

 

[xyzzy]

Consider also the Yuxin Little Magic Megaminx v2 instead of the Qiheng; it's currently on sale ($5), but it comes in only a stickerless version.

Also, if you don't already have a square-1, I strongly recommend grabbing one, because solving it feels so different from the other common twisty puzzles. The Cubing Classroom MFSQ1 is probably the best value if you're on a tight budget.

 

[Raul Pastak]

I'm most probably going to make the order in March maybe late February, so the sale doesn't really matter at the moment. But generally comparing Little Magic to Qiheng, which one's the better one?

 

[Mastercuber04]

For 5x5 i would recomend the yuxin 5x5
Its quite nice
Very smooth
Never pops
Is very stable
Although it does lock up sometimes

 

[Tabe]

I haven't used the Little Magic Megaminx but I do have the Qiheng S and it's fantastic.

 

[dskids]

Should I get the Gans RSC or Gans Air S V2? I'm a beginner and have a budget of around $20. I already have the old Rubik's Speed Cube but its old and clunky

I want a smooth crisp feeling cube and have minimal lockups and usable corner cutting.

I'm thinking RSC because people touch my stuff alot and the stickerless-ness might help.

...or i can just get a $4 MoYu...

My 2 cents:

Gans RSC is a cool collectible but there are MUCH better beginner speedcubes out there. If you are on a $20 budget I would just pass on Gans entirely for now if I were you. MoFang JiaoShi has the best budget speedcube lineup at the moment. Spend $8 now on an MF3RS2 stickerless and use the rest to buy magnets, superglue, and lube. Or save the other $12 and put it toward a mass produced magnetic cube in the future. Or save the $12 and keep saving until you have the cash for a Gans Air SM.

 

[AmeteurCubes]

Is the MoYu WeiLong GTS2 M better or is the Gans 356s V2 better?

 

[ItzSomebody]

Depends on your taste. Imo, I don't like the heaviness of the Gans 356s V2 pieces. Try both out at a competition to see which you like better.