[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Scruggsy13]

I'm using an MF8 v3, although I am looking into the Dayan. Both are viable options.

I'm using an MF8 v3, although I am looking into the Dayan. Both are viable options.

 

[IanTheCuber]

Looking for a Square 1 as my mf8 is pretty much worn out at this point. Was looking between the Calvin's brand, mf8, and Cubetwist.

 

[Randomno]

Looking for a Square 1 as my mf8 is pretty much worn out at this point. Was looking between the Calvin's brand, mf8, and Cubetwist.

Since you're from US, best option would probably be Calvin's from Cubicle.

 

[TraciAG]

Aoshi owners who also own a SS 6x6 (modded or unmodded), how do they compare? Considering splurging on the Aoshi, but I've heard that it has popping problems that result in explosions and that it feels either too loose or too tight. Opinions?

In your opinion, is it worth the upgrade from a SS 6x6?

 

[EvilGnome6]

Aoshi owners who also own a SS 6x6 (modded or unmodded), how do they compare? Considering splurging on the Aoshi, but I've heard that it has popping problems that result in explosions and that it feels either too loose or too tight. Opinions?

In your opinion, is it worth the upgrade from a SS 6x6?

My stock AoShi is significantly better than my stock SS 6x6. The AoShi is stable and forgiving and the SS is borderline unusable. Though not quite perfect, I think it is well worth the upgrade.

 

[Bruce6335]

Dayan Zanchi or Moyu Aolong V2?

I am looking for a new, stickered cube. Which do you think is better and why? I haven't found a good answer on any forum yet.

 

[Johnny]

Aolong is better because it fits every style. If you turn slowly, you can just leave it unlubed and you'll have no issues. But if you want to go fast, the cube will keep up with you.

 

[Blurry]

Aolong - As Johnny said above it will happily match your tps. I've tried executing algorithms so fast to try and pop it and have accidentally done them correctly. I'd recommend it.

 

[SpeedCubeReview]

I say it depends on if you like something that feels more cubic or one that has rounded edges. They are both great cubes.

 

[ElectricDoodie]

I am looking for a new, stickered cube. Which do you think is better and why? I haven't found a good answer on any forum yet.

I have both.
Once I started using Aolong, I never went back to Zhanchi. Aolong is just soooo smooth and fast.

 

[Bruce6335]

I am looking for a new, stickered cube. Which do you think is better and why? I haven't found a good answer on any forum yet.

Which one catches less? I have a Stickerless Dayan Zanchi but I want a stickered cause I want to go to a competition soon. Does the Moyu Aolong v2 catch less than the zanchi?

 

[Alphalpha]

About the same. Depends on how you tune it. Both can easily pass most any lock they have quickly.

 

[dan41]

fangshi shuang ren is really fast out of the box. maybe too fast. beats my zhanshi and aolong easily on the friction (almost none) but the stickers were poorly aligned. moyu and dayan were better on sticker alignment.

I am looking for a new, stickered cube. Which do you think is better and why? I haven't found a good answer on any forum yet.

zhanshi has big 15mm square stickers, easier to find fitting replacements but also tend to peel easily. default color scheme is the standard, not some weird one that fails to distinguish colors as soon as the lightiing is imperfect... (like the moyu aolong).

Today my choice would be fangshi shuang ren with redone stickers.

I have both.
Once I started using Aolong, I never went back to Zhanchi. Aolong is just soooo smooth and fast.

weird, my dayan zhanshi is smoother. I believe it is because the friction is located at small radius from the core on dayan, while the moyu aolong is much outside (which technically helps stability of the moyu, but increase the static friction).

 

[Bruce6335]

Right I think I have made my choice seen as I have the Dayan Zanchi stickerless I think I will get the Moyu Aolong v2. Thanks for the answers everyone.

 

[Bruce6335]

Which is the best 2x2x2 for speedcubing?

 

[ClovisKoo]

Which is the best 2x2x2 for speedcubing?

Most people consider Dayan as the best

 

[FishSaysMOO]

What cube is good for a 28 second average solver?

Hi, I've got an average of 28 seconds, and I want a new main... I generally prefer smoother buttery cubes. At the moment I have a YJ Yulong.
Please give me answers for sticker AND stickerless cubes.

 

[JasonDL13]

Rubik's brand is my favourite

 

[obelisk477]

Rubik's brand is my favourite

mmm, good choice. there's also the ShengEn F-II, which is definitely the most up to date cube there is

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

Just get a zhanchi if you like squares, a weilong of you like you yulong but u wish it was better, or an aolong cuz its the best for most ppl. Or take a risk with yuxin or guangying.