[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Caleb Valenzuela]

Im back for with more questions !

I decided to get the yj pocket cube and guhong pro + 55mm springs, ordering like next friday (also getting some mags for meilong 3m mod and a meilong v2m)

But, my qiyi m pro bc (2x2) isnt very good for my turning style, so im deciding to get a new one.

Here are the options ive narrowed it down to (budget isnt large enough for gan) :

- MGC Beta 2x2 (Standard)
- Rs2m Evolution
- YJ Yupo v2m
- YJ MGC
- Qiyi warrior M (uv)
- Vin 2x2
- Weipo WRS

Not really narrowed down but erm yh shhh

RS2M Evo on top

 

[Kami]

RS2M Evo on top

The rs2m EVO is just a weipo wrs with less features. Just spend the extra $4 and buy the weipo.

 

[That0newe1rdo]

Thanks for all the quick replies !

The general consensus is that i get a rs2m evo, but according to @Kami the weipo wrs is just the rs2m evo but with more features, so i think im going to get the wrs and mod in a ballcore.

@Kami Do you know what size magnets would work best for this mod ?

 

[Kami]

Thanks for all the quick replies !

The general consensus is that i get a rs2m evo, but according to @Kami the weipo wrs is just the rs2m evo but with more features, so i think im going to get the wrs and mod in a ballcore.

@Kami Do you know what size magnets would work best for this mod ?

An rs3m+ kit should do the trick

 

[That0newe1rdo]

An rs3m+ kit should do the trick

hmm ill try find out the size and streghtn of those mags then, since i am not willing to order from whichever us cube store sells those.
thanks !

 

[cranberryjuice]

I'm looking to upgrade my 2x2 from whatever the heck this brand is:It is a speedcube, but it is a very cheap one, and it locks up a lot. I'm leaning heavily towards the GAN 251M Pro, is that generally a good 2x2? I don't need a ridiculously expensive cube, but it seems like it has what I'm looking for and would last a while.
If it helps, my 2x2 PB is 9.75 and my Ao5 and Ao12 are 18.73 and 17.05 respectively. My current 2x2 is very inconsistent when it comes to corner cutting and how smooth it is.

 

[Tabe]

That's a Cyclone Boys, FYI.

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I'm looking to upgrade my 2x2 from whatever the heck this brand is:View attachment 47904It is a speedcube, but it is a very cheap one, and it locks up a lot. I'm leaning heavily towards the GAN 251M Pro, is that generally a good 2x2? I don't need a ridiculously expensive cube, but it seems like it has what I'm looking for and would last a while.
If it helps, my 2x2 PB is 9.75 and my Ao5 and Ao12 are 18.73 and 17.05 respectively. My current 2x2 is very inconsistent when it comes to corner cutting and how smooth it is.

You don’t need the 251 m pro if you’re looking for an upgrade to that. The old weipo wrs, qiyi m pro, mgc beta, and rs2m evo are all fine options. The Dayan tengyun is great for a little bit more money.

 

[Sub20Soon]

Hi guys im looking for a skewb because it seems fun to solve. i was thinking about the moyu rs skewb. i dont want anything too pricey cuz i dont know how to solve one. thanks!

 

[cranberryjuice]

You don’t need the 251 m pro if you’re looking for an upgrade to that. The old weipo wrs, qiyi m pro, mgc beta, and rs2m evo are all fine options. The Dayan tengyun is great for a little bit more money.

I'm looking for something that's a lot better so I can hopefully use it farther down the road. Trying to spend my money as infrequently as possible on new cubes.

 

[cranberryjuice]

That's a Cyclone Boys, FYI.

Thanks! It came in a set with a cheap 3x3 speedcube as well, but I upgraded my 3x3 a little over 5 years ago.

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

Hi guys im looking for a skewb because it seems fun to solve. i was thinking about the moyu rs skewb. i dont want anything too pricey cuz i dont know how to solve one. thanks!

i would suggest getting the moyu RS skewb maglev or the moyu RS skewb standard version. But if you’re willing to spend a bit more you should get the GAN Skewb or the Dayan Skewb Pro (the name was smth like that)

 

[Michael Womack]

i would suggest getting the moyu RS skewb maglev or the moyu RS skewb standard version. But if you’re willing to spend a bit more you should get the GAN Skewb or the Dayan Skewb Pro (the name was smth like that)

I actually love my Dayan Skewb Maglev version and it's so much better than my gan and RS. With the settings I have on it makes it feel fast and controllable without having the loose feeling.

 

[That0newe1rdo]

I'm looking to upgrade my 2x2 from whatever the heck this brand is:View attachment 47904It is a speedcube, but it is a very cheap one, and it locks up a lot. I'm leaning heavily towards the GAN 251M Pro, is that generally a good 2x2? I don't need a ridiculously expensive cube, but it seems like it has what I'm looking for and would last a while.
If it helps, my 2x2 PB is 9.75 and my Ao5 and Ao12 are 18.73 and 17.05 respectively. My current 2x2 is very inconsistent when it comes to corner cutting and how smooth it is.

Gan 251 M Pro is the meta, but personally the Weipo WRS is my pick. MGC beta is supposedly good too, and the qiyi is also a nice option.

WEIPO WRS - Crunchy, smooth, on the smaller side, potential with modding to be the best 2x2 out there. - Get if you want a smaller 2x2 or more adjustment.

Qiyi M Pro - Clacky, Cheaper sounding/feeling, bigger then the wrs (quite noticeably imo), but is much smoother and requires less setup - Get if you dont like setting up cubes, want a bigger 2x2, or prefer buttery smooth to a more crunchy smooth.

I havent tried the MGC Beta yet.

Hi guys im looking for a skewb because it seems fun to solve. i was thinking about the moyu rs skewb. i dont want anything too pricey cuz i dont know how to solve one. thanks!

Either the RS (either version) or the Dayan v2m.

RS - Ultra budget choice, good for people just starting out with skewb, but imo requires some form of setup to be good - good option if you just want a cube that will do the job for now.

Dayan v2m - Great ootb, much more customisation so if you dont like the feeling you can probably find a setting that suits you, smoother, and much easier to hold - Get if you want 1 skewb that will probably last your entire cubing career or if you really hate setting up cubes.

I prefer the Dayan, and if you pick that get the maglev uv one as there is no point imo in the spring version.



Anyway, Im looking at getting a new 3x3 due to my wrm v11 and dayan no longer existing. And my Meilong 3m is outdated now.
Im probably going to get the dayan pro plus (55mm maglev), but wanted to know if there are any others i should consider getting too.
And are there any other cubes, preferably WCA, that I should get ?

(heres my current list of cubes to get)

- Dayan Guhong Pro + (55mm Maglev)
- MGC Beta 2x2 (Ballcore UV)
- Qiyi Warrior 7x7 (Magnetic UV)
- MGC Square 1 v1

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Hi guys im looking for a skewb because it seems fun to solve. i was thinking about the moyu rs skewb. i dont want anything too pricey cuz i dont know how to solve one. thanks!

RS or weilong skewb is goated at the price but you should get the gan or dayan if you get serious about Skewb.

 

[Michael Wimberly]

(heres my current list of cubes to get)

- Dayan Guhong Pro + (55mm Maglev)
- MGC Beta 2x2 (Ballcore UV)
- Qiyi Warrior 7x7 (Magnetic UV)
- MGC Square 1 v1

dayan Guhong pro+ is goated

 

[Cecile]

Hi.
I tried a little speedcubing about 10+ years ago, and want to re-do some a little. Like last time, it will probably only last a few weeks or months.

I still have my cubes (the only two I really used were $1 GuanLong's to carry in transports, and a stickerless Guoguan Yuexiao I paid $7 and lubed with love). This cubes are still good enough for me and in good condition, I don't *need* a new cube and am not heading to WR nor flagship price. On the other hand, I am curious on how cubes evolved since there started to be really good cheap alternatives to the original brand.

Is there any rather cheap I should really try ? Will the RS3M V5 Magnetic Dual (priced about the same as what I paid for the GuoGuan) make a big improvement / difference ? (I moded a GuanLong with magnets and liked it very much, thought it does not turn / corner as well as the guoguan of course). Any other I should really consider? Or is it really time to spend the $12 or $20 I did not spend last time? Or should I just relub my old cube and start solving ?

Thank you,
Cecile.

 

[Kami]

Hi.
I tried a little speedcubing about 10+ years ago, and want to re-do some a little. Like last time, it will probably only last a few weeks or months.

I still have my cubes (the only two I really used were $1 GuanLong's to carry in transports, and a stickerless Guoguan Yuexiao I paid $7 and lubed with love). This cubes are still good enough for me and in good condition, I don't *need* a new cube and am not heading to WR nor flagship price. On the other hand, I am curious on how cubes evolved since there started to be really good cheap alternatives to the original brand.

Is there any rather cheap I should really try ? Will the RS3M V5 Magnetic Dual (priced about the same as what I paid for the GuoGuan) make a big improvement / difference ? (I moded a GuanLong with magnets and liked it very much, thought it does not turn / corner as well as the guoguan of course). Any other I should really consider? Or is it really time to spend the $12 or $20 I did not spend last time? Or should I just relub my old cube and start solving ?

Thank you,
Cecile.

I'd personally recommended the Dayan Guhong Pro+. You'll like the corner-core magnets a lot and it's only a few dollars more than the dual model of rs3m.

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

Gan 251 M Pro is the meta, but personally the Weipo WRS is my pick. MGC beta is supposedly good too, and the qiyi is also a nice option.

WEIPO WRS - Crunchy, smooth, on the smaller side, potential with modding to be the best 2x2 out there. - Get if you want a smaller 2x2 or more adjustment.

Qiyi M Pro - Clacky, Cheaper sounding/feeling, bigger then the wrs (quite noticeably imo), but is much smoother and requires less setup - Get if you dont like setting up cubes, want a bigger 2x2, or prefer buttery smooth to a more crunchy smooth.

I havent tried the MGC Beta yet.



Either the RS (either version) or the Dayan v2m.

RS - Ultra budget choice, good for people just starting out with skewb, but imo requires some form of setup to be good - good option if you just want a cube that will do the job for now.

Dayan v2m - Great ootb, much more customisation so if you dont like the feeling you can probably find a setting that suits you, smoother, and much easier to hold - Get if you want 1 skewb that will probably last your entire cubing career or if you really hate setting up cubes.

I prefer the Dayan, and if you pick that get the maglev uv one as there is no point imo in the spring version.



Anyway, Im looking at getting a new 3x3 due to my wrm v11 and dayan no longer existing. And my Meilong 3m is outdated now.
Im probably going to get the dayan pro plus (55mm maglev), but wanted to know if there are any others i should consider getting too.
And are there any other cubes, preferably WCA, that I should get ?

(heres my current list of cubes to get)

- Dayan Guhong Pro + (55mm Maglev)
- MGC Beta 2x2 (Ballcore UV)
- Qiyi Warrior 7x7 (Magnetic UV)
- MGC Square 1 v1

The GAN V100 is one of the best cubes right now, and i usually suggest it to everyone because it’s fast but somehow still controllable. It’s also just 40 dollars but it’s pretty much comparable to a GAN 16. The Dayan Guhong Pro+ is basically just a Dayan Guhong Pro but with adjustable magnets. Can’t say much about the other cubes.

 

[Marc3lo]

Just get a cube that you like, whether it’s fast, slow, controllable, flexible, good or bad corner cutting, etc.
Here’s a list of cubes that you should consider:
Gan 16 MagLev
DaYan TengYun (any version)
X-man Tornado V4
Moyu WR M Maglev
Moretry Tianma V4 (my current main)
Gan V100

There are obviously more options than these, but I feel like these are the main best cubes