[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[PetraPine]

I can't find a single premium cube on The Cubicle for more than 70 dollars.

talking about scs customs,
also there ripoffs because just getting the same lubes and setting it up your self is like 30$ cheaper
the xs supernove is like 110$ i think

 

[zslane]

FWIW, a Cosmic GAN 356 X Magnetic 3x3 (Numerical IPG) cube with PVC coating comes to $113.90.

 

[PetraPine]

FWIW, a Cosmic GAN 356 X Magnetic 3x3 (Numerical IPG) cube with PVC coating comes to $113.90.

the gan x? not even an Xs? jeez...

 

[MarkA64]

I probably won't buy the 11 just for corner magnets and a new feel; the X and XS are fine and I main the Qiyi MS right now which you can get set-up for like $25.

 

[PetraPine]

I probably won't buy the 11 just for corner magnets and a new feel; the X and XS are fine and I main the Qiyi MS right now which you can get set-up for like $25.

qiyi MS and rs3m are amazing,
i main the MS right now
and am gonna switch to the rs3m since i need a less harsh/strong magnet cube for roux

 

[I'm A Cuber]

Do people actually think they are going to sell it for $100, or are they just joking? I don’t think that kind of price hike would happen in such a short amount of time. I think that $70 would be the most they would increase the price to. Anything more, and their sales would absolutely plummet.

 

[EliteCuber]

Do people actually think they are going to sell it for $100, or are they just joking? I don’t think that kind of price hike would happen in such a short amount of time. I think that $70 would be the most they would increase the price to. Anything more, and their sales would absolutely plummet.

no they are not joking

 

[SpeedyCube]

Official price is out: $65-$70 for the new Gan 11 M Pro, depending on what finish you choose.

 

[Sub1Hour]

Official price is out: $65-$70 for the new Gan 11 M Pro, depending on what finish you choose.

Wait a minute, does this mean that the cubing companies finally...



actually listened to us about glossy plastic?

They probably have the mindset that if something is expensive, then it's good.

Very true. At comps I’ve been to, the bottom 25% of competitors used around 85-90% of all the Gan cubes used in competition. It’s basically like seeing a supreme logo on a cube and assuming that, since it’s “hype”, that it’s the best. I’ve only used 1 Gan cube in competition, the 354 for oh, and aside from that one round I’ve never used one since. The 354 v1 IMO was the last good Gan cube but I’ll stop myself there before I go off on a tangent. Back to the slow cubers and Gan cubes, most of the slower cubers don’t try other cubes to see what fits them best, they see what people like faz use and assume it’s automatically the best for everyone

New Cubers, don’t just buy the most expensive or most popular cube and assume it’s the best, go to a competition once they return and try some cubes there to see what you like.

 

[SpeedyCube]

At comps I’ve been to, the bottom 25% of competitors used around 85-90% of all the Gan cubes used in competition. It’s basically like seeing a supreme logo on a cube and assuming that, since it’s “hype”, that it’s the best. I’ve only used 1 Gan cube in competition, the 354 for oh, and aside from that one round I’ve never used one since. The 354 v1 IMO was the last good Gan cube but I’ll stop myself there before I go off on a tangent. Back to the slow cubers and Gan cubes, most of the slower cubers don’t try other cubes to see what fits them best, they see what people like faz use and assume it’s automatically the best for everyone

New Cubers, don’t just buy the most expensive or most popular cube and assume it’s the best, go to a competition once they return and try some cubes there to see what you like.

I completely agree, but with one comment to add. There’s a reason why name-brand stuff is name-brand, in any industry. It generally means it’s a really good product! In this case I don’t think anyone would debate the fact that a $65 dollar Gan cube is a good cube. The debate comes from, is it the best cube for your particular situation? Your point of not automatically jumping on the name-brand bandwagon is a good one. But... for someone who wants a good cube and is not able to go to a comp or club, buying the name-brand cube (Gan) is a reasonable bet that you’ll get a very nice cube.

 

[Nmile7300]

I completely agree, but with one comment to add. There’s a reason why name-brand stuff is name-brand, in any industry. It generally means it’s a really good product! In this case I don’t think anyone would debate the fact that a $65 dollar Gan cube is a good cube. The debate comes from, is it the best cube for your particular situation? Your point of not automatically jumping on the name-brand bandwagon is a good one. But... for someone who wants a good cube and is not able to go to a comp or club, buying the name-brand cube (Gan) is a reasonable bet that you’ll get a very nice cube.

I'm not sure you get the idea that Gan is "name brand" and other companies are not. Technically, Rubik's is name brand.

 

[SpeedyCube]

I'm not sure you get the idea that Gan is "name brand" and other companies are not. Technically, Rubik's is name brand.

Well, yeah, it is called a Rubik’s cube, LOL. By name brand I meant the most well-known of the speed cubing cubes, which thanks to Feliks and Max is definitely Gan.

 

[TheSlykrCubr]

Aight boys important question

GTS3M or WRM2020?

Need good magnet strength and good corner cutting.

 

[zslane]

Yeah, being a well-known name brand is not automatically an indicator of quality or performance. It helps to see what experienced cubers are using as their mains. I think if you look back at the past 3-5 years of YouTube videos, only a few brands stand out as being mained frequently by them, and those name brands are the ones whose products have made a contemporary impact in the hobby. That's why you generally can't go wrong with a Moyu, Qiyi, or GAN cube, whereas you'll probably be disappointed by a Rubik's.

 

[swburk]

I'm not sure you get the idea that Gan is "name brand" and other companies are not. Technically, Rubik's is name brand.

I think on a very simple level, Gan is "name-brand" in the same way Rubik's is, which is that the name of the brand is right on the puzzle. Most other companies have a Chinese logo on a sticker that can be peeled off.

Obviously other cubing companies are well-known and well-regarded, but many of them have sub brands. YJ and MGC, Moyu and Meilong, Yuxin and Little Magic, Qiyi and Valk. Sure, most cubers know what companies make those cubes, but they aren't always referred to by the brand as much as the line.

Those companies also produce a wide range of puzzles that vary in build and performance quality. Gan's puzzles are overpriced, and people joke about Gan having stupid name schemes, but they have their branding and puzzle quality down, and I think they are probably the safest bet if you just want to get a really good cube without doing any research.

 

[cuber314159]

Aight boys important question

GTS3M or WRM2020?

Need good magnet strength and good corner cutting.

WRM 2020, it has a medium magnet strength that suits most people and performs very nicely, the GTS3M is a bit outdated and comes with ridges which take time to get used to, there is also a lighter magnetic version though.

 

[Owen Morrison]

Aight boys important question

GTS3M or WRM2020?

Need good magnet strength and good corner cutting.

WRM 2020 for sure.

 

[Owen Morrison]

Obviously other cubing companies are well-known and well-regarded, but many of them have sub brands. YJ and MGC, Moyu and Meilong, Yuxin and Little Magic, Qiyi and Valk. Sure, most cubers know what companies make those cubes, but they aren't always referred to by the brand as much as the line.

Gan and Monster Go.


EDIT: whoops sorry for the double post!

 

[swburk]

Gan and Monster Go.


EDIT: whoops sorry for the double post!

I totally forgot about Monster Go lol

 

[Sub1Hour]

I'm not sure you get the idea that Gan is "name brand" and other companies are not. Technically, Rubik's is name brand.

I agree, another problem I have with your name brand argument is there are 3-4 other companies doing all the cubes Gan does plus more. It’s like calling McDonald’s the only name brand burger chain. Sure, it’s the most popular, but there is also stuff like Wendy’s, In-N-Out, Carl’s Jr, and more than are doing the same thing, in the opinion of many, better.