[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[SnowyDay]

I'm picking up speedcubing after several years. Last I remember, I used to be sub-16 with a ZhanChi using Roux (now dropped to sub-30 T_T).

I'm not up to speed on latest cubes and stuffs. But it seems like the Magnetic cubes are the popular choice these days. Having not tried one before and most reviews online talking about how hard M moves are, I'm not sure which one to get.

Seems like the prices have gone up. I can spend up to $35 for 3x3x3.

What are my choices (given that I use Roux)? Should I get a cheap magnetic one to try it out before spending more on a magnetic cube?

GTS2M is a popular cube. We have a few and they hold up well to a lot of solves. You might buy some lubricant for the cube as well.

 

[Shah]

GTS2M is a popular cube. We have a few and they hold up well to a lot of solves. You might buy some lubricant for the cube as well.

GTS2M is better than the GTS3M for Roux?

 

[PetrusQuber]

I’d say the GTS3M/WRM is better, but if it’s worth it is the question.
I have the GTS2M, and it’s my main.

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

I'm picking up speedcubing after several years. Last I remember, I used to be sub-16 with a ZhanChi using Roux (now dropped to sub-30 T_T).

I'm not up to speed on latest cubes and stuffs. But it seems like the Magnetic cubes are the popular choice these days. Having not tried one before and most reviews online talking about how hard M moves are, I'm not sure which one to get.

Seems like the prices have gone up. I can spend up to $35 for 3x3x3.

What are my choices (given that I use Roux)? Should I get a cheap magnetic one to try it out before spending more on a magnetic cube?

You should get a Tengyun M if you want quick M moves. The Valk M is really good for roux too. The Wrm is really good, but it is a little over $35. If you are not sure you will like magnetic cubes, than the Thunderclap v3 and the RS3M are both good cubes.

 

[cfopboy]

should i get a mystic aosu wrm or aosu gts2m? ive seen a lot of people with the gts2m as their 4x4 main, and the only problem i have with it is its size. right now the only 4x4 i have is a meilong that i magnetised myself. i really like the size. but jrcubers review of it says that it catches a lot. so im not sure which one to get

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

should i get a mystic aosu wrm or aosu gts2m? ive seen a lot of people with the gts2m as their 4x4 main, and the only problem i have with it is its size. right now the only 4x4 i have is a meilong that i magnetised myself. i really like the size. but jrcubers review of it says that it catches a lot. so im not sure which one to get

Wrm

 

[Parity Nightmare]

Which is the 6 by 6 speed cube?

X-Man Shadow
Aoshi GTS
YJ MGC
Yuxin Little Magic
Other (Let me know below)
WuHua
Other (Let me know below)
Yuxin Red

PLZ DONT SAY V-CUBE lol

 

[Deadloxz]

V cube 6x6 100%

 

[Parity Nightmare]

lol

V cube 6x6 100%

 

[ThatLucas]

Which is better: Cyclone Boys 8x8 G8 or the Mofang Jiaoshi MF8 8x8?

 

[Tabe]

Which is better: Cyclone Boys 8x8 G8 or the Mofang Jiaoshi MF8 8x8?

The G8.

 

[BenChristman1]

Which is the 6 by 6 speed cube?

X-Man Shadow
Aoshi GTS
YJ MGC
Yuxin Little Magic
Other (Let me know below)
WuHua
Other (Let me know below)
Yuxin Red

PLZ DONT SAY V-CUBE lol

Either the Shadow or the new MGC. Some people would also say the Aoshi.

 

[xcross]

I am looking to spend under 25 dollars on a new speed cube, and I don't have any idea on what to get. Preferably have it be pre setup considering I have no idea how to setup a cube properly. I currently am using a MF3.

 

[Ash Black]

it depends on how you want your cubes to feel
the gts2m, mf3r2m, m3rs3m, valk 3 m, tengyun m, are probably the best options, in my opinion.
the YJ Yulong V2M is also really good, and it's only 8 USD
all the cubes have different feelings, so some may work better for you than others

if you have any questions, i can probably answer them.
i hope this post helped!

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

it depends on how you want your cubes to feel
the gts2m, mf3r2m, m3rs3m, valk 3 m, tengyun m, are probably the best options, in my opinion.
the YJ Yulong V2M is also really good, and it's only 8 USD
all the cubes have different feelings, so some may work better for you than others

if you have any questions, i can probably answer them.
i hope this post helped!

That and little magic m, wuwei m, MGC Elite M, and Guhong v3 M

 

[G0ingInsqne]

I have around $100, and I want to get into 5x5 and 6x6 but not soon(maybe in 2-3 months). Since TheCubicle is running a sale now, should I buy my cubes now or wait until potentially better hardware comes out for me to buy? Thanks!

 

[Competition Cuber]

Why not get into them now? Why do you want to wait for 2-3 months?

 

[G0ingInsqne]

Why not get into them now? Why do you want to wait for 2-3 months?

I don’t really have time right now to learn some new events, I use what time I have to cube to practice my current events.

 

[Competition Cuber]

I don’t really have time right now to learn some new events, I use what time I have to cube to practice my current events.

Are you in school? Because rn is winter break.

 

[OreKehStrah]

I have around $100, and I want to get into 5x5 and 6x6 but not soon(maybe in 2-3 months). Since TheCubicle is running a sale now, should I buy my cubes now or wait until potentially better hardware comes out for me to buy? Thanks!

I would just get the hardware now. I highly doubt any new revolutionary hardware would come out. If one did, it would probably only offer marginal improvements compared to what’s available now. Plus, if you do get extra time you’ll already have them!