[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Teffytoffy]

It always pop maybe its just my turning. I already tighten it now it need more force to move it. I want a cube that when you hold and turn feel like an aolong but speed is spar with the big 3. Without popping

 

[Allahjabark]

Hello guys, my main is a Meiying and I would like to buy 2 new 3x3s. I love my Meiying but I'd like some newer cubes and if possible faster turning. I haven't been into cubing since Yuexiao came out, which was really hyped. Are there better alternatives now?

So, what I'm looking for is two 3x3s that check:
-Very very fast turning
-Stable
-No Lock-ups, no corner twists, corner cutting as much as possible
-Stickerless
-Nice M slices for Roux

Huh. Pretty cool that my main was a MeiYing 3 days ago. I've upgraded to a Weilong Gts and am getting used to the feel. It is really fast like the MeiYing, but it locks up on my preferred tensions. However, the M slices are godly like the Mei Ying and Traxxas 50k made the cube controllable but still fast. I'd try each of the flagship cubes first before deciding still.

 

[dskids]

It always pop maybe its just my turning. I already tighten it now it need more force to move it. I want a cube that when you hold and turn feel like an aolong but speed is spar with the big 3. Without popping

Try a Hualong or the Yuxin 3x3. Both have a lot in common with the feel of an Aolong but can be tremendously fast even on tight tensions.

 

[Early Cuber]

Looking for a good, cheap 3x3. I'm sub 30 and I prefer fast, smooth and quite cubes with good corner cutting. What cube should I get?

 

[Rafael Balderas]

Which is the best 7x7 right now? I want a cube with stability, speed and with a sandy-like feel

 

[imvelox]

Wuji is for you then.

 

[Early Cuber]

Looking for a good, cheap 3x3. I'm sub 30 and I prefer fast, smooth and quite cubes with good corner cutting. What cube should I get?

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[Dom]

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the MF3RS (not the MF3S) and it's only $5
here's Lucas Etter (former 3x3 world record holder) talking about the MF3RS.

I've tried the stickerless version and it's incredible! hope this helps!

 

[CFOP beginner]

Is mo fang jiosi and mo fang ge same


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[Dom]

Is mo fang jiosi and mo fang ge same


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No. MoFang Jioshi is a sub-brand of the Moyu company. And there's the QiYi Mofangge company.

 

[CFOP beginner]

Is there any cube that is better than thunderclap at the same price


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[sqAree]

Is there any cube that is better than thunderclap at the same price


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Maybe not necessarily better, but the ShengShou FangYuan! At least it's definitely not worse than a Thunderclap.

 

[Rafael Balderas]

Is the feel similar to the WuHua??

 

[Dash Lambda]

I'm trying to decide between the stickerless and the black WuQue.
I've heard that the stickerless performs and feels better, but I'm not sure how reliable that information is, it doesn't have the stickered shades, and I've never really liked stickerless cubes.

One of the huge things I like about QiYi's newer cubes is the sticker shades, they're so vibrant and I can't seem to find anything quite like them. Even the scheme the Cubicle lists for it looks more dull.

I really like the way the Galaxy Megaminx handles stickerless, where it's tiled onto a superstructure. I just fundamentally dislike the idea of the colors being inseparable from the cube... Not to mention that it's rare for a stickerless cube to not look strangely toy-like to me.

BUT -I got a black WuHua, and it's a solid B where everyone with a stickerless seems to be saying it's groundbreaking. So... Should I just suck it up and get the stickerless?

 

[udbhavs123]

How about YJ cubes. Or qiyi mofang ge bull fight.

I have a Yulong, but I literally have to lube it every 2-3 days.

 

[dskids]

I'm trying to decide between the stickerless and the black WuQue.

Like you, I don't really care for stickerless puzzles, and I also love the new QiYi sticker shades. I bought a black Wuque for those reasons alone.

For the record, the reviews for the Wuque are overwhelmingly positive regardless of version. The only place I've seen such fanatical praise for the stickerless one is around here. I can't really draw my own contrasts between the two versions, only having tried the black one, but it is definitely my best 4x4.

I guess my point is: *If* there is a performance increase in the stickerless version, that's cool, but since the black version is already main-worthy in it's own right, the sticker shades and better recognition are worth the trade off to me.

 

[Dom]

I'm trying to decide between the stickerless and the black WuQue.
I've heard that the stickerless performs and feels better, but I'm not sure how reliable that information is, it doesn't have the stickered shades, and I've never really liked stickerless cubes.

One of the huge things I like about QiYi's newer cubes is the sticker shades, they're so vibrant and I can't seem to find anything quite like them. Even the scheme the Cubicle lists for it looks more dull.

I really like the way the Galaxy Megaminx handles stickerless, where it's tiled onto a superstructure. I just fundamentally dislike the idea of the colors being inseparable from the cube... Not to mention that it's rare for a stickerless cube to not look strangely toy-like to me.

BUT -I got a black WuHua, and it's a solid B where everyone with a stickerless seems to be saying it's groundbreaking. So... Should I just suck it up and get the stickerless?

Dude, trust me, go with the stickerless. I've watched every single YouTube review of the Wuque and I've noticed that 99% of the stickerless reviews are screaming its praise. The other 1% is impressed, but underwhelmed. I noticed that about 60% of the black reviews are blown away, with the other 30% of reviews notice that the cube is a little sluggish and underwhelming. I haven't tried the black Wuque but I just have my EXTENSIVE online research.

Also, Mats Valk uses the Stickerless Wuque. He has also switched to the stickerless Valk. Plus, the inside pieces are all different colors. Mine are yellow! I've seen green, blue, red, orange, and white, too.

 

[CFOP beginner]

Yeah, I do not really enjoy the feeling of Thunderclap. And yeah, Gan Air might be the cube I'm looking for.

Thunderclaps have very few cons right


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[phreaker]

Thunderclaps have very few cons right


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I find I corner twist mine a bit too much one handed... otherwise... I like it.

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It isn't cheap... but a Gans 356v2 or Gans 356 AIR is what you are looking for. Spend the bit extra, and get what you want IMHO.

 

[Dash Lambda]

Like you, I don't really care for stickerless puzzles, and I also love the new QiYi sticker shades. I bought a black WuQue for those reasons alone.

For the record, the reviews for the WuQue are overwhelmingly positive regardless of version. The only place I've seen such fanatical praise for the stickerless one is around here. I can't really draw my own contrasts between the two versions, only having tried the black one, but it is definitely my best 4x4.

I guess my point is: *If* there is a performance increase in the stickerless version, that's cool, but since the black version is already main-worthy in its own right, the sticker shades and better recognition are worth the trade off to me.

Thanks! That's good to hear.
I've ordered the black one, can't wait for it to get here~

Dude, trust me, go with the stickerless. I've watched every single YouTube review of the WuQue and I've noticed that 99% of the stickerless reviews are screaming its praise. The other 1% is impressed, but underwhelmed. I noticed that about 60% of the black reviews are blown away, with the other 30% of reviews notice that the cube is a little sluggish and underwhelming. I haven't tried the black WuQue but I just have my EXTENSIVE online research.

Also, Mats Valk uses the stickerless WuQue. He has also switched to the stickerless Valk. Plus, the inside pieces are all different colors. Mine are yellow! I've seen green, blue, red, orange, and white, too.

I've sifted through every review I could find of it -YouTube, forums, Reddit, customer reviews on The Cubicle/Speedcube.com/etc., and even a couple on blogs. The vast majority had the stickerless version in the first place, and the first batch moulding defects make pretty much every black review and indirect comparison unreliable. I could not find a review where someone actually got both the black and the stickerless versions at the same time and compared them directly.
I appreciate the input, though I did end up ordering the black one. If I'm underwhelmed, I'll get the stickerless one and see if it's different. I love how cheap speedcubes are~

As for Mats Valk's preference, that's actually a bit of a negative indicator for me, believe it or not. I don't like the Valk 3 for one, and most of the rest sort'a follows suit, I just don't share his preferences. I tend to align with Faz for small cubes and Kevin for big cubes, and they used the stickerless and black respectively (Kevin got a magnetic YuXin Blue that took over, hence "used"), so it's still hard to tell.