[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[cubezapper]

I am a fairly new to speedsolving and I was wondering if it would be ok to get a Gans 356 Air? I will be using the lubricant Qiyi Mofang Ge M-Lube.

 

[mafergut]

Looking for recommendations for a Skewb and a Pyraminx with really strong clicking into place on turns. Puzzles that really snap into place is what I'm looking for - not all that concerned with any other aspect of them. Thanks!

Shengshoug Pyra has a strong click. It's not very good but as you are asking only about clicking, that's what came to mind. Also de Cyclone Boys one (but it's not much better either). Regarding skewb the old Moyu (not the magnetic one) has a noticeable click but it's nowhere near as strong as SS Pyra. Maybe the Qiyi, which has adjustable ball bearings, can be adjusted to be more clicky but I have never tried to do that. Also I have not tried other not-so-good skewbs that might be more clicky, like Shengshou or Lan Lan.

 

[FastCubeMaster]

If I use a Moyu Weipo already, is the Guoguan 2x2 or the Yuxin white worth getting? Are they that much better or not really?

I don't think too many people here have all three to judge. I think the guoguan is better than the yuxin White and most likely slightly more liked over the Weipo. They're all quite good though

 

[SolveThatCube]

I don't think too many people here have all three to judge. I think the guoguan is better than the yuxin White and most likely slightly more liked over the Weipo. They're all quite good though

Yeah I'm just gonna stick with the Weipo

 

[One Wheel]

I am a fairly new to speedsolving and I was wondering if it would be ok to get a Gans 356 Air? I will be using the lubricant Qiyi Mofang Ge M-Lube.

I don't have a Gans Air but I know it's supposed to be a very nice speedcube. It wouldn't hurt anything to get it. It's also very expensive, so my recommendation would be to get a cheaper speedcube, like a thunderclap v1, and use the extra that you would have spent on the Gans on another puzzle, like a 4x4, a 5x5, or maybe a megaminx, pyraminx or skewb depending on whether you're interested more in larger or smaller puzzles.

 

[gogozerg]

Hello,

I've been looking for a good cube lately, mine are getting old.
But it seems that many models nowadays hardly look like Rubik's cubes, since stickers on corner/edge/center pieces have different shapes.

Could you please link me some normal looking cubes (that give the illusion of 27 identical cubies) that are worth buying? Max. 56 mm.

Thanks a lot.


PS: Today's cubes are an esthetical shame. ;-)

 

[Malkom]

Why would you want an infernior cube just because it looks better?

 

[CornerCutter]

PS: Today's cubes are an esthetical shame. ;-)

That is the only way to have great cornercutting and performance.

 

[gogozerg]

I want an inferior(?) cube, because it looks better than a thing that is not a cube. I thought I was clear, you're not helping.

EDIT: It's about speed cubing of course. I just want a speed cube that does not ruin the aesthetics of our favorite puzzle.

 

[CornerCutter]

I want an inferior(?) cube, because it looks better than a thing that is not a cube. I thought I was clear, you're not helping.

Do you just want the cube to have a "nice looking" one or will you use it for speedsolving?

 

[SenorJuan]

I'll be the first to answer.
The Dayan Zhanchi looks quite normal, and still has respectable speed and corner-cutting abilities, and is quite pop-resistant. And it satisfies your size requirements, being available in three small sizes: 42mm, 50mm,55mm (plus the 'regular' 57mm).

Update: As you asked for a link, here's Kong's UK-based puzzle shop, the Dayan puzzles page:
http://ukcubestore.com/store/c2/4._DaYan.html

 

[Malkom]

For a cube to perform good (being a speed cube) some astechical features may need to change. A cube with perfectly squared pieces is really bad and what you're asking for is impossible.

 

[gogozerg]

Thank you Senorjuan for understanding my request.
The Dayan Zhanchi is the last cube I bought I think, maybe 5 years ago. It has suspicous gaps around the centers, but I'm not that extreme. It was a 57 mm model I think, but I may probably prefer a 55 mm version, good to know.
But not as good as an old and early "noname type-A" Ron gave me that sadly does not exist anymore.

 

[Rcuber123]

Square cubies don't allow good corner cutting and increase friction.

Btw your WCA ID is cool

Edit: Oops. Didn't actually go into your WCA ID. Thought your name coincidently started with roux

 

[cuber314159]

florian modding is basically standard nowadays, it is pretty much the only way to have 45 degrees corner cutting
valk3 is the best 3x3x3 that I own, gts2 might be better

 

[Dash Lambda]

I don't really understand what you're talking about.
I do get what you're asking for, but I'm really not a fan of perfectly uniform pieces, and more than that can't understand how such a trivial part of the cube would matter for speedcubing.
If a cube came out that looked like the older C4Y DIYs but performed and felt better than by main, I'd happily use it, even though I don't like the aesthetic. So my suggestion, respectfully, is to get a Gans Air and get over it.

EDIT: I have, however, been wondering pretty much the same thing for picture/Sudoku cubes, and currently think the Shuang Ren is the best choice for those.

 

[shadowslice e]

Square cubies don't allow good corner cutting and increase friction.

Btw your WCA ID is cool

Edit: Oops. Didn't actually go into your WCA ID. Thought your name coincidently started with roux

Lol this is the Gilles Roux

I would say the zanchi is probably your best bet.

Though personally I actually prefer the look of the modern cubes tbh

 

[2180161]

Considering there are only two people that have answered, I would have to agree with those that have answered. I think the zhanchi is your best bet, and I still main one, as I prefer it over my Yuxin, and other "good" cubes.

 

[DGCubes]

Hello,

I've been looking for a good cube lately, mine are getting old.
But it seems that many models nowadays hardly look like Rubik's cubes, since stickers on corner/edge/center pieces have different shapes.

Could you please link me some normal looking cubes (that give the illusion of 27 identical cubies) that are worth buying? Max. 56 mm.

Thanks a lot.


PS: Today's cubes are an esthetical shame. ;-)

The original MoYu WeiLong V1 has relatively square stickers, and most people would consider it a better speedcube than a ZhanChi.

You also have the option of buying any other modern speedcube (I'd recommend looking into the GuoGuan YueXiao, MoYu WeiLong GTS, and Valk 3) and stickering it with square stickers (there are also 55mm ones). Although, these stickers likely wouldn't fit on the pieces particularly well, so your best bet is probably the WeiLong V1.

 

[dskids]

The Aolong V2, Hualong, and Thunderclap V1 all satisfy his requirement (which is just for uniform looking cubies, not particularly square cubies) and they are each still relatively good performers.