[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[LightFlame_]

I have a bit of a weird question:
I have 18$ to spend on cubes. I would like you to tell me what to buy with it, and from which store?
I love 2x2-4x4, pira, mega, and I CAN learn more puzzles like square-1 and skewb. I like smooth and fast puzzles, that are good right out of the box. it can also be something cubing related that is NOT a puzzle like a timer or something.
what do you say?

2x2: https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-mf2c-p-9776.html - 3.99$
3x3: https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-p-7810.html - 2.29$
4x4: https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-p-9574.html 5.99$
Pyra: https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-pyraminx-p-10073.html - 3.99$
Mega: https://thecubicle.us/yuxin-little-magic-megaminx-p-9403.html- 4.49$
20~$ so.. sorry...

 

[LightFlame_]

thx, this is golden!

i've heard that z cubes are really bad though...

 

[Tabe]

i've heard that z cubes are really bad though...

When I asked for references about 2 months ago, all I got was positive ones re: ZCube. Pay with Paypal and you'll be fine.

 

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[Tabe]

ZCube brand is not the same thing as the ZCube site.

 

[Sub1Hour]

I want to know what the best 5x5 is. I prefer a crunchy and fast feel to a cube, think the Weilong GTS v2. I'm torn between the Yuxin, Moyu And Qiyi Mofange flagship 5x5's. I've heard good things about all of them so I'm less worried about performance and more about feel. So for someone that likes a fast, crunchy cube what would you recommend?

 

[ophir]

Which square-1 to get:
1.cubicle volt square 1
2. X-man volt
3. Qiyi qifa s square 1
4. Qiyi square 1
And which skewb to get?

 

[Tabe]

I want to know what the best 5x5 is. I prefer a crunchy and fast feel to a cube, think the Weilong GTS v2. I'm torn between the Yuxin, Moyu And Qiyi Mofange flagship 5x5's. I've heard good things about all of them so I'm less worried about performance and more about feel. So for someone that likes a fast, crunchy cube what would you recommend?

The Wushuang is very much on the smooth side, not what you're looking for. You might like the Moyu Weichuang though it's pretty out of date now (I have a magnetic one that's pretty great though).

Honestly, you might be better off waiting for the new Moyu Aochuang GTS to come out.

 

[Tabe]

Which square-1 to get:
1.cubicle volt square 1
2. X-man volt
3. Qiyi qifa s square 1
4. Qiyi square 1
And which skewb to get?

Sq-1: Either 1 or 2.

Skewb: Wingy

 

[THERAGINGCYCLOPS]

Which square-1 to get:
1.cubicle volt square 1
2. X-man volt
3. Qiyi qifa s square 1
4. Qiyi square 1
And which skewb to get?

Cosmic volt m
I bought a volt ms (before the cubicle version was released), and the magnetic slice makes solving very good
Magnetic pieces should be good as well
Cosmic volt m is cheaper than the cubicle version, and cosmics are famous for multiple WR
(Tip: get stuckerless. It's somehow $11 cheaper)

 

[ophir]

Cosmic volt m
I bought a volt ms (before the cubicle version was released), and the magnetic slice makes solving very good
Magnetic pieces should be good as well
Cosmic volt m is cheaper than the cubicle version, and cosmics are famous for multiple WR
(Tip: get stuckerless. It's somehow $11 cheaper)

I'm already buying a large set from the cubicle and I don't want to split my order between 2 websites....

 

[THERAGINGCYCLOPS]

I'm already buying a large set from the cubicle and I don't want to split my order between 2 websites....

O. If you really have a lot of cash, try the volt m. If you ain't that rich like me, get the volt ms which is just good.
Alternatively, you can magnetise the slice yourself, but remember to mind the polarity and use strong magnets. (MINIMUM 6×3 N52 ×8)

 

[ophir]

I already decided to take the cubicle volt. I am not a fast square 1 solver, in fact this is my first ever square 1, so I don't want to waist a lot of money on something so good like a magnetic one. But still thanks.

 

[Tabe]

O. If you really have a lot of cash, try the volt m. If you ain't that rich like me, get the volt ms which is just good.
Alternatively, you can magnetise the slice yourself, but remember to mind the polarity and use strong magnets. (MINIMUM 6×3 N52 ×8)

Yeah, that's what I put in the slice of my Volt. I was surprised by how...not super-strong...it was. It definitely helps and it's fairly noticeable just not nearly as much as I had expected.

 

[LightFlame_]

Which square-1 to get:
1.cubicle volt square 1
2. X-man volt
3. Qiyi qifa s square 1
4. Qiyi square 1
And which skewb to get?

i got a cubicle qiyi square one and its good

 

[Mikon]

Is it Worth getting a cubicle 5x5 and 7x7, or should I wait for Yuxin Hays...?

Or... are there better cubes than those two?

 

[Tabe]

I would wait for the Hays 7x7. For 5x5, buy whatever one you want now. Who knows when the Aochuang or other new 5x5 will actually get released.

 

[Mikon]

Which budget 5x5 to get?

Everybody says the Yuxin cloud is the best... but I don't like stickerless cubes...

Which would be the next best thing? Or the Yuxin is so much better that it's just best to just ignore the fact that it is stickerless?

 

[AbsoRuud]

Been looking through this thread and it made me decide to get the Moyu Weipo stickerless. It is slightly chraper than the Moyu and it will go well with my Moyu GTS V2. Thanks everyone who contributed. I can’t wait to replace my 2 dollar extremely sub par 2x2x2.

 

[TheCubinger]

Hello all,

I am debating buying a new cube, what should I go for, cubicle pro shop sm, weilong gts3m or wait for the gan 354 m? Please message me and let me know what you think, thanks,
Cubinger