[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[slowcuberof2020]

What? I got 45 degrees with factory tensions

What!?

 

[Cubing Forever]

What!?

Yes. I am not lying

 

[Skewb_Cube]

Thanks. This was the first giveaway in which I participated and I won it. I can use it for speedcubeshop.com. Btw, is it a good cube store?

I haven't bought cubes at sCs, but I heard that is a very good shop along with The Cubicle, maybe someone else can help.

 

[s_e_a_n666]

I recently got the WRM 2020 stickered cuz I like the look and feel of stickered cubes better and I went back to the Valk Elite as my main. I don't wanna get another Valk Elite just to have it stickered. Would I get a similar feeling cube to the Valk Elite with a Valk M?

 

[cuber314159]

I recently got the WRM 2020 stickered cuz I like the look and feel of stickered cubes better and I went back to the Valk Elite as my main. I don't wanna get another Valk Elite just to have it stickered. Would I get a similar feeling cube to the Valk Elite with a Valk M?

Not really, there is quite a significant difference, there isn't really much like the valk elite, it's quite a strange cube especially with the centre-edge magnets, I'm really not sure what I could recommend for you as an alternative though, all the QiYi cubes are distinctly different (thunderclap v3m, wuwei, valk power, MS...)

 

[I'm A Cuber]

Is the qiyi clock worth it as my first clock? Or should I get the ssm clock first, and then see if I like the event?

 

[Username: Username:]

Is the qiyi clock worth it as my first clock? Or should I get the ssm clock first, and then see if I like the event?

QiYi clock seems exorbitantly expensive even if you're already a pro at clock, but if you want, go for it, I have heard that the quality of the clock is fantastic, but the SSM clock is a solid choice if you wanna get into the event and don't wanna sell your house.

 

[cuber314159]

Is the qiyi clock worth it as my first clock? Or should I get the ssm clock first, and then see if I like the event?

Yes, the shengshou and lingao are only good after lots of setup AFAIK so just get the QiYi and save yourself the hassle

 

[zslane]

If $30 won't break the bank for you, then I'd say get the Qiyi clock. That way, if you don't like the event, you'll know for sure it isn't because of the quality of the puzzle you used.

 

[EliteCuber]

Welp, what can I say.... I've been inactive for a longgggggggggg time, and starting middle school is not helping. But, i got a question for all you ppl before I don't have time to post a lot. Should I get the new Gan 11 Pro M? If u dont't know what that is, go on the cubicle youtube channel. There's a video about it there. Here's my stats for you to use.
Current Main: mf3rs3m2020
Current Average: 12.13
Current PB: 7.97
Current method: CFOP
Turning style: Kinda harsh, and I like fast cubes

I hope you guys can tell if I should get the cube, and thx!

 

[Micah Morrison]

https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/what-cube-should-i-get-the-puzzle-choice-thread.20726/ in the future search if there are megathreads like this one for when you have questions. To answer your question, I would say no. Gan's cubes are very overpriced and are not really anything special. I might get it to try it out since I have extra gift cards from online comps, but I would never recommend a gan cube to someone, because the rs3m 2020, which you already use, is just as good, and getting a $60+ cube won't make a difference in your times.

 

[EliteCuber]

welllll I do have a cubicle gift card from C@H, and its expiration date is October 1st, so what should I get with it ?

 

[EliteCuber]

https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/what-cube-should-i-get-the-puzzle-choice-thread.20726/ in the future search if there are megathreads like this one for when you have questions. To answer your question, I would say no. Gan's cubes are very overpriced and are not really anything special. I might get it to try it out since I have extra gift cards from online comps, but I would never recommend a gan cube to someone, because the rs3m 2020, which you already use, is just as good, and getting a $60+ cube won't make a difference in your times.

and supposably the gan 11 pro is rly good. we don't know the price yet tho

 

[Micah Morrison]

welllll I do have a cubicle gift card from C@H, and its expiration date is October 1st, so what should I get with it ?

You already have a good 3x3, you might want to get a puzzle for an event you don't have good hardware for yet

 

[EliteCuber]

so should I get the mgc6?

 

[zslane]

A GAN flagship isn't going to shave off seconds from anyone's solve times, compared to a decent modern cube costing a fraction of the price. It's not the same situation as the new Qiyi clock puzzle which, because its design and construction is so much better than existing puzzles, has reduced a lot of people's solve times significantly. GAN puzzles are very good, but not superior enough to the good budget puzzles we have today (RS3M 2020, Meilong 3M, etc.) to warrant spending $60-80 for it.

I like GAN flagships a lot, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend them to anyone unless they had plenty of money to burn, or could get them for free.

 

[SpeedyCube]

I have access to several different 3x3s, and I really like my Gan 354 M v2. I think it’s about $25 now. If you don’t already have a Gan, you might consider this one, as it’s really good, IMO.

I don’t know enough about the 11 yet to offer an opinion. What I do know is that different brands have a different feel. Personally I really love the feel of the Gan. I recently got a Valk 3 Elite M, and am getting used to the feel. I can get about the same times with both.

Also, everything I read says the Valk 3 Elite M has a unique feel. If you’re looking for something really unique, you might consider that.

getting a $60+ cube won't make a difference in your times.

It may not, but you might still enjoy the experience of the new feel. It all comes down to how much are you willing to spend, and what do you want to try out?

 

[Sub1Hour]

Should I get the new Gan 11 Pro M?

These are no longer the days of the Zhanchi or Weilong v1. A new cube these days won't offer better performance, just a different feel. The RS32020 is easily one of the best cubes out there and there isn't a true upgrade from it in the current market. Also knowing gan it probably won't be as good in many aspects of the performance, but the feel might be better. The RS3 2020 probably gives you all you need in a cube unless for some reason there is a flaw you absolutely hate about it, but since it's your main I'm guessing you really like it.

Buy a qiyi clock instead.

 

[Spacey10]

The real truth

Spoiler: The almighty scroll of truth

That 50 dollar fancy cube won't make your times go from 15 to 8. TBH I can get my average times with an AoLong v1

 

[Owen Morrison]

The real truth

Spoiler: The almighty scroll of truth

That 50 dollar fancy cube won't make your times go from 15 to 8. TBH I can get my average times with an AoLong v1

I heard from Cubemaster's video that the Gan 11 Pro M was estimated to be $100.