[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Mike Hughey]

I agree that the Valk M is amazing for feet. I dropped 30 seconds immediately when I started using it.

 

[Potato Cubing]

I just joined back cubing, but lost a lot of cubes in a competition worth $400, and want to start again with a 3x3.
Here are 4 options; All are magnetic.
1. Valk Power M
2. Yuxin Huanglong M
3. Moyu Weilong GTS2 M
4. Gans Air SM
I do not care about price; The cube that I liked the feel most before was the Cong's design Meiying, which was a clacky, smooth, and scratchy cube. I need a cube that is also good without lube.

Thanks

 

[CornerCutter]

I just joined back cubing, but lost a lot of cubes in a competition worth $400, and want to start again with a 3x3.
Here are 4 options; All are magnetic.
1. Valk Power M
2. Yuxin Huanglong M
3. Moyu Weilong GTS2 M
4. Gans Air SM
I do not care about price; The cube that I liked the feel most before was the Cong's design Meiying, which was a clacky, smooth, and scratchy cube. I need a cube that is also good without lube.

Thanks

I don't have the Huanglong or the Power, but I think the SM fits what you want. What happened at the competition?

 

[Potato Cubing]

I don't have the Huanglong or the Power, but I think the SM fits what you want. What happened at the competition?

I lost all cubes, as I put them on a bag and got that on the table, but then it disappeared. The thing was I got all of my good cubes there, and cubes that were broken or was not good, I didn't take there. It made me quit cubing, and join gaming, and I quit gaming 1 week ago, now joining cubing again today.

 

[Stuart Wade]

Gans 460 or Rubik’s brand 4x4. Which one?

 

[CornerCutter]

Lol. Gan 460.

 

[Hazel]

Literally any other 4x4 is better than the Rubik's

 

[AidanNoogie]

Get a Wuque M. I've heard the Gan 460 sucks.

 

[Genesis]

460 is decent, just probably not worth the price when there's Aosus and Quwues around

 

[LightFlame_]

tl;dr: reccomend me some good (fairly priced) 2-4 cubes please

2x2:
Right now (for my main) I have a new plastic Zhanchi and its good for my turning style, yet now it seems like its getting worse. Can anyone find me a good 2x2 that's like a broken-in NP Zhanchi?
Y: smooth, good corner-cutting, fairly cheap.
N: popping literally every turn, locking up.

3x3:
For my main I have a YanCheng YAN3, and I love it, but I have noticed that it doesn't do what it used to do (if you can understand what that means). I have been eyeing something like the MoYu HuangLong, or the Aolong series (V1 and V2). (~~its okay if it isnt moyu though that was just an example~~)
What cube should I get? (I'm okay with magnetic 3x3s.)
Y: fairly fast, crunchy-crispy (or it could be buttery-smooth both are fine), good price
N: idk

4x4:
Right now I have a YJ Guansu. Nothing else. So.. I don't know what to say here, just tell me of a better cube idk.
Y: good price ofc

 

[FJT97]

need 20 cheap but good cubes like sail or something. where to buy them for the best price? I live in germany...

there was a thread a few weeks ago about this, but i couldnt find it...

 

[cubeshepherd]

need 20 cheap but good cubes like sail or something. where to buy them for the best price? I live in germany...

there was a thread a few weeks ago about this, but i couldnt find it...

Your best options are either the Yuxin Little Magics or the MF3RS2's. I personally think the Yuxin Little Magics are a little better from what I have tried, but I heard that they also need a little more setting up then the MF3RS2, and they are not as good without magnets as if they had magnets in them.

Both are pretty cheap especially for the quality, and here is a link with the price comparisons for all the different cube stores: http://cubealot.com/3x3
Thanks you @muchacho for this website.

Right now (for my main) I have a new plastic Zhanchi and its good for my turning style, yet now it seems like its getting worse. Can anyone find me a good 2x2 that's like a broken-in NP Zhanchi?
Y: smooth, good corner-cutting, fairly cheap.
N: popping literally every turn, locking up.

For 2x2's I would recommend either the Qiyi Wixia M or the Moyu Weipo M. I think that the Weipo is closer to the NP Dayan, but it has been a while since I tried the NP Dayan that I can not fully remember.

For my main I have a YanCheng YAN3, and I love it, but I have noticed that it doesn't do what it used to do (if you can understand what that means). I have been eyeing something like the MoYu HuangLong, or the Aolong series (V1 and V2). (~~its okay if it isnt moyu though that was just an example~~)
What cube should I get? (I'm okay with magnetic 3x3s.)
Y: fairly fast, crunchy-crispy (or it could be buttery-smooth both are fine), good price

If you want something crunchy/crispy I would recommend the Valk M, YJ MGC, or Yuxin Little Magic, but if you would like a Buttery/smooth feeling 3x3 then the Yuxin HuangLong, Valk Power M, or any of the Gans 3x3 (although they are a bit pricey).

Right now I have a YJ Guansu. Nothing else. So.. I don't know what to say here, just tell me of a better cube idk.
Y: good price ofc

Your top options for 4x4 are the, Moyu Aosu GTS M or non M, Qiyi Wuque M or non M, Qiyi Thunderclap M or non M (lower then the first two though) or the new Gans 460 M or non M (although again it is more pricey then the others options).

 

[Tabe]

need 20 cheap but good cubes like sail or something. where to buy them for the best price? I live in germany...

there was a thread a few weeks ago about this, but i couldnt find it...

I haven't ordered yet but have been looking at this myself. Best price I've found was at www.zcube.hk. I'm looking to buy 36 cubes and, for that many, ZCube was $0.83 each. Shipping was then about another $1.00. Obviously, since you're in Germany, pricing will be different than for me.

 

[LightFlame_]

need 20 cheap but good cubes like sail or something. where to buy them for the best price? I live in germany...

Since thecubicle.us says they ship to Germany (https://thecubicle.us/faq.php#q1100), the links I will be sending are in The Cubicle.

1. https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-mf3rs2-p-9790.html Mofang JiaoShi MF3RS2 - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
2. https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-p-7810.html Mofang JiaoShi MF3 - 2.29 USD - 1.97 EUR
   
3. https://thecubicle.us/yuxin-water-p-5948.html Yuxin Water - 3.99 USD - 3.43 EUR
4. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-sail-p-8842.html Qiyi Sail 6.0 - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
5. https://thecubicle.us/yuxin-little-magic-p-9649.html Yuxin Little Magic - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
6. https://thecubicle.us/cyclone-boys-feiku-tiled-p-10392.html Cyclone Boys Feiku - 6.99 USD - 6.02 EUR
   
7. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-bullfight-p-3257.html Qiyi Bullfight - 8.99 USD - 7.74 EUR
   
8. https://thecubicle.us/kungfu-qinghong-p-5945.html Kungfu Qinghong - 7.99 USD - 6.88 EUR
   
9. https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-fangyuan-p-7158.html Shengshou Fangyuan 9.50 USD - 8.18 EUR
   
10. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-thunderclap-p-4383.html Qiyi Thunderclap 8.99 USD - 7.74 EUR

Given, with everybody else helping you out too, I think you can fill the rest with more cubes. All of these are under 10 USD, which is what I would consider cheap. Cheers!

 

[ophir]

I have a bit of a weird question:
I have 18$ to spend on cubes. I would like you to tell me what to buy with it, and from which store?
I love 2x2-4x4, pira, mega, and I CAN learn more puzzles like square-1 and skewb. I like smooth and fast puzzles, that are good right out of the box. it can also be something cubing related that is NOT a puzzle like a timer or something.
what do you say?

 

[FJT97]

Since thecubicle.us says they ship to Germany (https://thecubicle.us/faq.php#q1100), the links I will be sending are in The Cubicle.

1. https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-mf3rs2-p-9790.html Mofang JiaoShi MF3RS2 - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
2. https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-p-7810.html Mofang JiaoShi MF3 - 2.29 USD - 1.97 EUR
   
3. https://thecubicle.us/yuxin-water-p-5948.html Yuxin Water - 3.99 USD - 3.43 EUR
4. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-sail-p-8842.html Qiyi Sail 6.0 - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
5. https://thecubicle.us/yuxin-little-magic-p-9649.html Yuxin Little Magic - 4.99 USD - 4.30 EUR
   
6. https://thecubicle.us/cyclone-boys-feiku-tiled-p-10392.html Cyclone Boys Feiku - 6.99 USD - 6.02 EUR
   
7. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-bullfight-p-3257.html Qiyi Bullfight - 8.99 USD - 7.74 EUR
   
8. https://thecubicle.us/kungfu-qinghong-p-5945.html Kungfu Qinghong - 7.99 USD - 6.88 EUR
   
9. https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-fangyuan-p-7158.html Shengshou Fangyuan 9.50 USD - 8.18 EUR
   
10. https://thecubicle.us/qiyi-thunderclap-p-4383.html Qiyi Thunderclap 8.99 USD - 7.74 EUR

Given, with everybody else helping you out too, I think you can fill the rest with more cubes. All of these are under 10 USD, which is what I would consider cheap. Cheers!

thanks for the effort mate! But thecubicles shipping costs ruin the deal for me

 

[FJT97]

I haven't ordered yet but have been looking at this myself. Best price I've found was at www.zcube.hk. I'm looking to buy 36 cubes and, for that many, ZCube was $0.83 each. Shipping was then about another $1.00. Obviously, since you're in Germany, pricing will be different than for me.

thx, this is golden!

 

[ophir]

I have a bit of a weird question:
I have 18$ to spend on cubes. I would like you to tell me what to buy with it, and from which store?
I love 2x2-4x4, pira, mega, and I CAN learn more puzzles like square-1 and skewb. I like smooth and fast puzzles, that are good right out of the box. it can also be something cubing related that is NOT a puzzle like a timer or something.
what do you say?

...

 

[LightFlame_]

I have a bit of a weird question:
I have 18$ to spend on cubes. I would like you to tell me what to buy with it, and from which store?
I love 2x2-4x4, pira, mega, and I CAN learn more puzzles like square-1 and skewb. I like smooth and fast puzzles, that are good right out of the box. it can also be something cubing related that is NOT a puzzle like a timer or something.
what do you say?

ill see...

 

[Duncan Bannon]

Thecubicle.us has free shipping on orders above 10 dollars. Magicubemall is cheaper but not sure on shipping.

I would recommend a Mf2s for 2x2. Yuxin little magic for 3x3. You can't get all of the listed puzzles for that price, so which ones are your thing you most want?