[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Nightflaime]

Whats the better cube to start with

Hello all. First time here so sorry if this has been answered already I just got into the speedcubing sport I can finish the cube with beginners method and now learning cfop and looking into a speedcube I have a list of 6 cubes I'd like to get or will get all of them over time cubes in question are MoYu Aolong V2, MoYu Aolong GT, Congo Design MeiYing, MoYu Tanglong, Qiyi Sail and GuoGuan Yuexiao so my question is which onever would be the one to start with yes I'm aware of its all about personal preference just looking for input.

Thanks

 

[jaredye]

It's hard to give any advice here since it's impossible to predict what you'll like. I would say just get the Yuexiao for 2 reasons. First, it seems it receives broadest acclaim, which mean most people like it and chances are you won't hate it. Second, you probably shouldn't spend a lot of time playing 6 cubes because when you use a cube, you develop cube specific technique. That means you will adjust your turning style to fit the cube. It's better to pick 1 cube and stick with it. As of today I think Yuexiao has the highest potential. That's why a better strategy is to just pick one and just don't look anywhere else.

 

[MoyuFTW]

The yuexiao seems quite popular. If you'd like something cheaper, the Qiyi Thunderclap is also good.

 

[hkpnkp]

Yuexiao

 

[dskids]

All the cubes you mentioned are great, but I think the YueXiao and TangLong are the two best beginner-friendly cubes on the market right now.

That said, if I lost my entire cube collection in a fire (God forbid) the first cubes I would re-buy are the YueXiao, Thunderclap, and AoLong V2

 

[mafergut]

I'd go with Yuexiao and Tanglong and see which one you like the best as they are quite different. If you want you can also pick either the Aolong v2 or, cheaper and very similar (even a bit better, people say) the QiYi Thunderclap. I'd forget about all the rest.

 

[Nightflaime]

Thank you all for your inputs. As I only have a rubik's brand speedcube right now I just wanted to know what other people thought about the above 6 cuses I posted. That being said and the videos I watched I am going to get the GuoGuan Yuexiao.

 

[Cristobal]

What would be the best cheap cube under 4 usd?

 

[mafergut]

What would be the best cheap cube under 4 usd?

Not sure, the only one I have tried is the YJ Guanlong and it's pretty nice for the price.

 

[Cristobal]

I have both stickered and unstickered Guanlong, the former looks very flimsy in comparison to the latter.

 

[mafergut]

I have both stickered and unstickered Guanlong, the former looks very flimsy in comparison to the latter.

Mine is stickered, from before there was even the stickerless option. I got it just as a cheap way to try Full Fitted stickers from TheCubicle and Chris Olson color scheme with pink instead of red. I like it but I'm sticking to red

 

[dskids]

What would be the best cheap cube under 4 usd?

QiYi Sail is supposed to be pretty decent but I don't have one so can't vouch for that. My favorite cheap cube is the ChiLong at around $5 from cubezz.

 

[mafergut]

QiYi Sail is supposed to be pretty decent but I don't have one so can't vouch for that. My favorite cheap cube is the ChiLong at around $5 from cubezz.

I have had a Chilong as my main for over a year and I have never stopped liking it... a lot. Right now I use a Tanglong but my old Chilong with thousands of solves on it is still great and among my favorites. But he said under 4 USD that's why I didn't mention the Chilong and neither the Sulong and Yulong.

 

[SimonV]

Thank you all for your inputs. As I only have a rubik's brand speedcube right now I just wanted to know what other people thought about the above 6 cuses I posted. That being said and the videos I watched I am going to get the GuoGuan Yuexiao.

I currently also only have a rubik's speedcube but my YueXiao is on the way !

 

[Cristobal]

QiYi Sail is supposed to be pretty decent but I don't have one so can't vouch for that. My favorite cheap cube is the ChiLong at around $5 from cubezz.

Ok, I ordered a Qiyi Sail at Lightake, 3.20$ (shipping to the UK included). We'll see!

 

[jort93]

I only have a 1€ cube. i kinda want a better one

Well i only have this shi* cube. Which cube would you guys recommend to me? i never really tried any cubes other then this one or rubik's brand ones(which are way better then this one). i woul have no problem spending 20$ on one. it seems like most cubes are around 15$ which isn't much of a problem. and dont ask me if i prefer a clicky or a butter smooth one or whatever. i seriously have no clue whatsoever.

 

[hkpnkp]

Well i only have this shi* cube. Which cube would you guys recommend to me? i never really tried any cubes other then this one or rubik's brand ones(which are way better then this one). i woul have no problem spending 20$ on one. it seems like most cubes are around 15$ which isn't much of a problem. and dont ask me if i prefer a clicky or a butter smooth one or whatever. i seriously have no clue whatsoever.

guoguan yuexiao

 

[rajanreddy188]

I would recommend the Cyclone Boys 2x2. It is cheap, amazingly fast, and one of the best 2x2's on the market.

 

[rajanreddy188]

You should get a Dayan Zhanchi. They are really nice out of the box, corner cut really well, and are very fast. It is currently my main and I average about 35 seconds with it. It is definitely better than a Rubiks brand!

 

[NewCuber000]

I'm trying to buy a new 3x3 and I've watched tons of reviews, but I'm still struggling on which cube to buy. There's good and bad reviews for every cube. Right now, I think I'm stuck between 4 cubes that seem to fit my turning style: The Qiyi Thunderclap, the Yuxin, The Aolong V2, and the congs design mieying. I figured theres many people on these forums who have tried all of these cubes. Here are some notes for what I like in a cube (If you feel another cube better suits me, feel free to suggest it).

- Money wont be a deciding factor in which cube I choose.
- I'm Sub-12 and I like cubes that are smooth and fast.
- I'm a pretty rough turner so the corner cutting should be good.
- I didn't like the way my Dayan Zhanchi or Moyu Hualong broke in. both cubes were great out of the box and after a month or two ended up getting really slow and sluggish, and I don't want this to happen to another one of my cubes.
- I had an aolong v1 and really liked it but I used jigaloo back then and ruined the inside but I really liked its speed.
-I had an Aolong v2 old plastic, which I still use because all of my cubes are bad right now besides my dads hualong that's not broken in too bad yet. Is the glossy plastic really that much different and faster?
-I've tried someone elses tanglong and it has a really odd feel that I dont like and I can't describe. Maybe it was just tight. (The cube was really together, and didnt flex at all... I think a cube should have at least a bit of flex)