[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Kaneki Uchiha]

That depends on preference, but unless you hate the feel of magnets the full magnetic version is the way to go, especially pre-setup ones like the pro shop one from TC since its quite hard to set up (still trying to make mine better even though I've had it for 6 months)

Thanks

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

The new MeiLong 5 has been for sale for a few months now. MoYu just calls it the MeiLong 5, since it replaces the old version. It's a very good cube, I magnetized mine and it's now my main. There are probably still old versions of the MeiLong 5 floating around so if you wanna make sure you get a new one, you might as well head over to moyustore and order it there. The new magnetic series is there too, and the price is absolutely lovely.

Meilong 5x5 M, YJ MGC 5X5, QiYi MS 5x5, Yuxin Little Magic M 5x5, how do they rank? Which one is the best?

 

[A2Cubed]

Hey, I am going to buy a Gan x v2. I like everything about it but I’m skeptical about the frosted plastic. I have a Gan 251, and i don’t really like the surface. Is there any way I can polish The surface and make it more grippy?

 

[PetrusQuber]

Hey, I am going to buy a Gan x v2. I like everything about it but I’m skeptical about the frosted plastic. I have a Gan 251, and i don’t really like the surface. Is there any way I can polish The surface and make it more grippy?

It gets more grippy until it’s basically glossy I believe, with break in.

 

[A2Cubed]

Thanks! I’ll try with my 251, and if it works I’ll get the x v2.

 

[I'm A Cuber]

It gets more grippy until it’s basically glossy I believe, with break in.

Thanks! I’ll try with my 251, and if it works I’ll get the x v2.

I’m pretty sure it doesn’t do it with the 2x2s, although it definitely does work with the 3x3s

 

[Sub1Hour]

Hey, I am going to buy a Gan x v2. I like everything about it but I’m skeptical about the frosted plastic. I have a Gan 251, and i don’t really like the surface. Is there any way I can polish The surface and make it more grippy?

 

[cubesolver]

Which of these feel most like the Valk: YJ Moyu Sulong, MF3, YJ Guanglong, Sengso Legend, YongJun Guanlong V2, MF3RS, or Yuxin Little Magic?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Which of these feel most like the Valk: YJ Moyu Sulong, MF3, YJ Guanglong, Sengso Legend, YongJun Guanlong V2, MF3RS, or Yuxin Little Magic?

Yuxin little magic

 

[cubesolver]

Yuxin little magic

What about the YongJun Guanlong V2 or the MF3RS? Do they feel similar to the Valk? I have concerns about the stickers on the Yuxin Little Magic falling off.

 

[PetrusQuber]

Every single one of those apart from the YLM and maybe MF3RS is really outdated. Get the YLM, even if it doesn’t feel like a Valk. You can replace the stickers with better ones, or get stickerless.

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

Get the MS, it is magnetic, feels a bit like a Valk, is modern, and is only a few more dollars

 

[cubesolver]

Get the MS, it is magnetic, feels a bit like a Valk, is modern, and is only a few more dollars

wut is the ms

 

[cubesolver]

When i resticker a 55.5 mm cube, do i need 55.5 mm stickers, or do 56 mm stickers work too?

 

[Chinmay47]

wut is the ms

The MS is a whole lot of budget speedcubes that the brand QiYi released recently. There is a 2x2 3x3 4x4 5x5 6x6 and a Pyraminx till now. They are fairly good speedcubes for beginners and are very cheap! Also recommended by WCA in the budget cubes section, this cube performs pretty well for its price. Like, the price suits it performance. Pretty medium strength magnets and standard sized cubes. Good if you are just starting out with cubing.

 

[Chinmay47]

Also are some budget cubes that you might like. These are particularly the ones I too look forward to and may not be the best for you.

YuXin Kylin V2 M
YuXin Kirin Black V3M
YuXin Little Magic Elite M
MF3RS3 Elite M
MF3RS3
Shengshou Mr. M
Thunderclap V1
Thunderclap V2
YuLong V2M
YJ Guanlong+
QiYi MS Magnetic 3x3

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Which of these feel most like the Valk: YJ Moyu Sulong, MF3, YJ Guanglong, Sengso Legend, YongJun Guanlong V2, MF3RS, or Yuxin Little Magic?

Get the MS, it is magnetic, feels a bit like a Valk, is modern, and is only a few more dollars

Yes, get the qiyi ms instead of what you have mentioned. You may refer to my WCA Speed Cubes Recommendation List below.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

I want to start learning 4x4. I average 2:30 right now with a method I intuitively figured out which is essentially an inefficient form of reduction. I purchased a yuxin little magic 4x4m a few months back and it feels very heavy and sluggish to me. I main a YLM for 3x3 and also bought a magnetic ylm 5x5 which I think is amazingly and turns great, its more than enough quality for someone of my skill level. The 4x4 is noticibelly less enjoyable to solve with compared to the other ylms.

Can anyone's offer comparisons to other budget or midrange 4x4 that would be a good option for a 4x4 noob like me? The ms?

 

[Tabe]

One of the following:

1) Qiyi MS
2) YJ Yusu v2M
3) Mofang Jiaoshi Meilong WITH magnets - either buy it that way or do it yourself - it's super easy, just follow my tutorial:

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[PetrusQuber]

One of the following:

1) Qiyi MS
2) YJ Yuhu v2M
3) Mofang Jiaoshi Meilong WITH magnets - either buy it that way or do it yourself - it's super easy, just follow my tutorial:

Think you mean Yusu, but yes.