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[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

Hi guys! I'm thinking about getting a new 3x3. Since I don't have the possiblity to try cubes, I'm asking you here. From the reviews I watched and the cube prices, I'm oriented towards: 1) valk3, 2) weilong gts2 and 3)yuxin huanglong M. I'm a little bit of a rough turner. What should I get?
Thank you guys!
 
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Duncan Bannon said:
All good options. If your a rough turner then the Hunaglong is probably not a good option. What is your current main?
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Thunderclap V2. The problem that I have with this cube is that is a little unstable if I loose it or too tight if I tighten it and anyway I'd like an upgrade or something better. If you want to suggest me something else go ahead! Thank you @Duncan Bannon for replying!
P.s. I'd prefer a smaller size like 55 mm or so, but that is the last thing.
 
Lux said:
Thunderclap V2. The problem that I have with this cube is that is a little unstable if I loose it or too tight if I tighten it and anyway I'd like an upgrade or something better. If you want to suggest me something else go ahead! Thank you @Duncan Bannon for replying!
P.s. I'd prefer a smaller size like 55 mm or so, but that is the last thing.
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I would recommend the MF3RS2M. Its really cheap and it fits a lot of turning styles quite well. I'm a pretty light turner and I like the GTS2. If you like faster cubes then get a little magic M. If you like slower cubes then get the MF3RS2M. Both are great options if you are a rough turner and they are also at a pretty good price. The YJ MGC is also a pretty good choice if you don't want to break the bank. And the 2 Valks are good if you are rough at turning. Avoid the HuangLong due to your turning style, but the GTS2 And Gans SM Might be good if you can adapt to them
 
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My perfect cube would be a weilong gts 3m that needed less lube and with something similar to rubiks tiles, with slightly weaker magnets.
And of course, below $25
 
Sub1Hour said:
I would recommend the MF3RS2M. Its really cheap and it fits a lot of turning styles quite well. I'm a pretty light turner and I like the GTS2. If you like faster cubes then get a little magic M. If you like slower cubes then get the MF3RS2M. Both are great options if you are a rough turner and they are also at a pretty good price. The YJ MGC is also a pretty good choice if you don't want to break the bank. And the 2 Valks are good if you are rough at turning. Avoid the HuangLong due to your turning style, but the GTS2 And Gans SM Might be good if you can adapt to them
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Thank you! It was very helpful! Have a good day :)
 
I have a cubicle labs Valk M. I would now like to setup a cube myself. I would like to get the gan 354 M. What lubes should I use?

EDIT: I prefer faster but quieter cubes.
 
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neeamradia said:
I have a cubicle labs Valk M. I would now like to setup a cube myself. I would like to get the gan 354 M. What lubes should I use?
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neeamradia said:
EDIT: I prefer faster but quieter cubes.
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For lubes, if you want a fast and really good lube then I would recommend the DNM-37 from thecubical.us. I know that SpeedCubeShop has a fast/runnier lube, but I cannot remember which one it is. I have the DNM-37 and is works great, especially in speeding the cube(s) up.

Also, if you want a quite cube, the Valk Power M is pretty quite, espcially compared to the YLM, Valk M, MF3RS2 etc.
 
The Yuxin Haunglong M is somewhat quiet and very fast. For lubes, put like 3- 4 drops for the feel and loudness, then 1-2 drops of DNM for the speed.
 
Just use 500cst from your local RC shop. It's equivalent to weight 1 if you're lazy, versatile as it can be used as both a core lube and piece lube, though keep in mind that you can run out quickly
 
I saw that this thread is good for asking questions about new cubes, so I have 1 . Is the Gan 354m good or not, and what nuts are best on it
 
Zachary Weeks said:
I saw that this thread is good for asking questions about new cubes, so I have 1 . Is the Gan 354m good or not, and what nuts are best on it
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I do not own a Gans 354 M, but I have tried several, and so I would say that it is a great cube to get. As far as springs go, I do not know what the best one is, but I do know that it can vary by person as to which springs they like best, so I would recommend that you try a few different ones out and see what you prefer. And again I do not have the cube, so I do not know much about the springs, but I do know that the cube is really good.

Additionally, check out this thread for the best up to date cubes on the market; https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...cubes-on-the-market.70815/page-2#post-1300737

I hope that this help, and please ask more questions, if you have them.
 
I do not own a Gans 354 M, but I have tried several, and so I would say that it is a great cube to get. As far as springs go, I do not know what the best one is, but I do know that it can vary by person as to which springs they like best, so I would recommend that you try a few different ones out and see what you prefer. And again I do not have the cube, so I do not know much about the springs, but I do know that the cube is really good.


Thank you, I have a gan air from about a year and a half ago and the spring system is supposed to be different. I never liked the air because of its lock ups but I have heard that gan has moved up a lot
 
Zachary Weeks said:
I saw that this thread is good for asking questions about new cubes, so I have 1 . Is the Gan 354m good or not, and what nuts are best on it
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The 354m is a bit of a “marmite” cube - I really like it but then I quite like cubes to be a little flexible. I tried all the nuts and ended up using the stock blue ones at the default tension. I did have to lube the underside of the nuts to eliminate spring noise but it is good in my opinion for what it’s worth!
 
Best budget speed cube?
First of all i am average speed cuber and i need new cube i have some Chinese cube thats hold me back
second i am from syria so every cube i will buy will double price or 10% more
I am thinking about YJ mgc and mf3rs2?
is there is anything better?
and thanks on advance
 
i know that but what i have is torture to me because its to slow and bad
and what your main cube?
edit: do you know anything about YJ MGC and from what i see its good ?
 
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