[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Aaron Lau]

Thanks again! I was thinking about trying the Weipo because it looks like, at last, it's a Moyu 2x2 that does not have internal catches like the LingPo and the others, including the TangPo (I might be wrong on this last one) and with great corner cutting. I don't think it will replace my Dayan as main but you never know. I also wanted to try the Wittwo just because so many people still uses it and that must mean something even though reverse corner cutting must not be great with such small florian holes. Not sure if anybody has tried filing those a bit

No problem. If you do get the weipo and wittwo v1, let me know how they are. Especially the weipo.

 

[SafariDiscoLion]

Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up caving and bought a 356 V2 Master version and am really, really happy with it. I spent a few hours breaking it in and then experimenting with tensions and springs and found the default S8 springs to be perfect for me after some tensioning and a bit of weight 3 lube. It still flexes just a little bit more than I would like, but the S7 springs are too slow for me, so maybe after I get a few different lubes I'll try those out (50k on the core and 10k on the pieces or something like that).

Not to say I won't buy more cubes though. I'd still love to have older 'flagship' cubes in my collection like the Zhanchi, and I don't think I'll be able to stop myself from buying neat looking newer ones.

 

[Kensmith13]

Soooooooooooooo
I've been through quite a few 3x3s and I'm currently on a yuxin 3x3 with soft springs, lubed with weight 5 in the core and a little bit of 2 on the pieces. It's extremely smooth and forgiving which I like because I'm almost certain I have a bad turning style. But my only problem is is that it's too flexible and unstable. And if there is a 57mm cube anyone can recommend that is similar to the yuxin but more stable?
Also using a ling po 2x2 and it's only the second 2x2 I've owned. I like it but it does lock up a bit.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Also I prefer larger cubes , I'm 6' 2", my hands are a little big for this sort of thing

 

[RhysC]

I'd recommend either an x-man tornado or a thunderclap for 3x3, and a weipo for 2x2

you probably shouldn't swear on the forums either btw

 

[Kensmith13]

I have a thunder clap but it's a 56 mm , it's nice and everything but it's too small and I keep accidently moving two sides... I'll check out the x man and weipo though, thanks
And I didn't know about swearing I'm new hear. My apologies.

 

[Kensmith13]

I'd recommend either an x-man tornado or a thunderclap for 3x3, and a weipo for 2x2

you probably shouldn't swear on the forums either btw

Also the x man is a 56 mm cube. That won't do me any good

 

[Kensmith13]

Soooooooooooooo
I've been through quite a few 3x3s and I'm currently on a yuxin 3x3 with soft springs, lubed with weight 5 in the core and a little bit of 2 on the pieces. It's extremely smooth and forgiving which I like because I'm almost certain I have a bad turning style. But my only problem is is that it's too flexible and unstable. And if there is a 57mm cube anyone can recommend that is similar to the yuxin but more stable?

 

[Abo]

Fangshi has a 55mm 2x2 I'm pretty sure, if you want to go to an extreme like that, and as for 3x3, I think 57 is really the only non-joke size really for big, many good 57mm cubes are on the market though, just depends on what you want it to feel like

 

[Abo]

The aolong GT is 57, and I have heard it is similar to an aolong Tanglong hybrid, I do not have it, but have a Tanglong which is super smooth and stable

 

[Kensmith13]

The aolong GT is 57, and I have heard it is similar to an aolong Tanglong hybrid, I do not have it, but have a Tanglong which is super smooth and stable

I'm looking for a 57 not smaller, my fingers are too big for <56 .
I actually owned a GT , it was the only moyu 3x3 I had. But it locked up on me constantly and it annoyed me so much I gave it away

 

[Kensmith13]

Fangshi has a 55mm 2x2 I'm pretty sure, if you want to go to an extreme like that, and as for 3x3, I think 57 is really the only non-joke size really for big, many good 57mm cubes are on the market though, just depends on what you want it to feel like

Also
I'm looking for something identical to a yuxin 3x3 w/ Maru soft springs. I have mine on medium/tight tensions with weight 2 , it's extremely smooth and forgiving , also pretty quick. I'm looking for something 57mm , just as smooth as the yuxin , little to no lock ups, and a little more stable then the yuxin.

 

[Kensmith13]

The aolong GT is 57, and I have heard it is similar to an aolong Tanglong hybrid, I do not have it, but have a Tanglong which is super smooth and stable

Fangshi has a 55mm 2x2 I'm pretty sure, if you want to go to an extreme like that, and as for 3x3, I think 57 is really the only non-joke size really for big, many good 57mm cubes are on the market though, just depends on what you want it to feel like

Not really the weipo seems like it'll be good. The ling po 50mm is a good size for me.

 

[JohnnyReggae]

I have a LingPo 2x2 which is now super smooth and almost lock free. I simply modded the internal pieces a little, shaving the corners on the internal pieces a little rounder. Works like a charm

 

[dskids]

Soooooooooooooo
I've been through quite a few 3x3s and I'm currently on a yuxin 3x3 with soft springs, lubed with weight 5 in the core and a little bit of 2 on the pieces. It's extremely smooth and forgiving which I like because I'm almost certain I have a bad turning style. But my only problem is is that it's too flexible and unstable. And if there is a 57mm cube anyone can recommend that is similar to the yuxin but more stable?

It might help to know what other 3x3's you already have experience with. My mind is immediately leaning towards an AoLong V2. Similar weight and very forgiving, definitely more stable, but not nearly as fast. A HuaLong might fit the bill - fast and airy like the YuXin, a little more stable, but much lighter. The Thunderclap is fast, stable and very springy/forgiving, but much lighter and will be noticeably smaller (esp. vs. the YuXin which is one of the largest standard 3x3's). Finally, the X-Man Tornado might work - pretty springy and forgiving, average speed/stability, but the plastic seems to have a pretty similar feel to the YuXin (kinda clacky and a little grindy at times).

 

[Abo]

Not too sure of what to tell you, the Tanglong is the smoothest 57mm Imo, but is a little slower. Is 56.5 really that different though, because it is the new market dynamic, and offers the yuexiao which is really nice, fast, a good balance of smooth and scratchy, and fairly stable cube with a ton of forgiveness

 

[Kensmith13]

It might help to know what other 3x3's you already have experience with. My mind is immediately leaning towards an AoLong V2. Similar weight and very forgiving, definitely more stable, but not nearly as fast. A HuaLong might fit the bill - fast and airy like the YuXin, a little more stable, but much lighter. The Thunderclap is fast, stable and very springy/forgiving, but much lighter and will be noticeably smaller (esp. vs. the YuXin which is one of the largest standard 3x3's). Finally, the X-Man Tornado might work - pretty springy and forgiving, average speed/stability, but the plastic seems to have a pretty similar feel to the YuXin (kinda clacky and a little grindy at times).

HI
I started with a v cube , to a 356, to a stickerless zanchi, then the aolong GT, thunderclap and landed at the yuxin.
V cube was crap. Obviously.
356 was ok but too flexible.
Zanchi , eh. My turning style didn't fit. It kept locking , I was too inaccurate and too slow, and the cube was too small.
GT kept locking on me , on those sharp corners, I gave it away..
Thunderclap was nice and everything but to small and I struggled with finding good tensions.

Is the HuaLong fast, smooth and stable ? Cause that sounds perfect for me tbh.
And I could get both the v2 and HuaLong and try them out , maybe get some cubicle speedy for the v2. Money's not an issue here I work full time lol. I don't want to end up having a bunch of 3x3s laying around though

 

[posaidon0802]

HI
I started with a v cube , to a 356, to a stickerless zanchi, then the aolong GT, thunderclap and landed at the yuxin.
V cube was crap. Obviously.
356 was ok but too flexible.
Zanchi , eh. My turning style didn't fit. It kept locking , I was too inaccurate and too slow, and the cube was too small.
GT kept locking on me , on those sharp corners, I gave it away..
Thunderclap was nice and everything but to small and I struggled with finding good tensions.

Is the HuaLong fast, smooth and stable ? Cause that sounds perfect for me tbh.
And I could get both the v2 and HuaLong and try them out , maybe get some cubicle speedy for the v2. Money's not an issue here I work full time lol. I don't want to end up having a bunch of 3x3s laying around though

If you get the v2 don't lube it with speedy because if you like the speed of the thunderclap then lubicle speedy with the aolong v2 is SUPER fast and it might be hard to control.. If you were to choose between the aolong and the hualong which are both fast, smooth and stable, the hualong is just faster than the aolong.

 

[Kensmith13]

If you get the v2 don't lube it with speedy because if you like the speed of the thunderclap then lubicle speedy with the aolong v2 is SUPER fast and it might be hard to control.. If you were to choose between the aolong and the hualong which are both fast, smooth and stable, the hualong is just faster than the aolong.

Which speed would be more comparable to the Yuxin, I mind you I have a bit of weight 2 on the pieces

 

[Kensmith13]

Not too sure of what to tell you, the Tanglong is the smoothest 57mm Imo, but is a little slower. Is 56.5 really that different though, because it is the new market dynamic, and offers the yuexiao which is really nice, fast, a good balance of smooth and scratchy, and fairly stable cube with a ton of forgiveness

It really does make a difference, if they sold 58 or 59 I'd be the first in line to buy them.
You're the second person the recommend a moyu cube, but instead of the hualong you suggest tanglong, what are the differences ? I've also been suggested a aolong v2

 

[MehCubes]

I like the thunderclap but the yuexiao and along v2 are great too