[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[MJS Cubing]

In my humble opinion the MGC is ever slightly better for people like me who prefer blockier and faster cubes. And considering it's $20 cheaper, I think many more people can afford it

I main the normal mgc and I’m very rough on 2x2s, and it’s held up, so I can agree.

 

[Deleted member 55877]

I main the normal mgc and I’m very rough on 2x2s, and it’s held up.

The normal MGC 2x2 is more durable than the MGC elite

 

[cuber314159]

In my humble opinion the MGC is ever slightly better for people like me who prefer blockier and faster cubes. And considering it's $20 cheaper, I think many more people can afford it

It's a valid point, the aosu wrm is faster though, I find the mgc a bit too slow and blocky and the magnets are pretty strong, I still put it at second place though for 4x4 rankings right now.

 

[MJS Cubing]

The normal MGC 2x2 is more durable than the MGC elite

I can’t speak for that, since I haven’t tried the elite, but I know a lot of people like it, maybe you got a dud, or maybe this a recurring issue.

 

[Deleted member 55877]

I find the mgc a bit too slow

Did you lube it with high viscosity lube? Because the MGC 4x4 is very slow at breaking in lubes, and that might be why you're thinking it's slow. The cube is naturally very fast

 

[SH03L4C3]

I'm looking to update some puzzles, 2x2 and 4x4-7x7. For 6x6-7x7 I think I'll go for the mgcs and the valk for 2x2. But I don't know what do go for for 4x4 and 5x5. Is the WRM still a top 4x4? Andwhat about 5x5?

Price doesn't matter btw

Valk 2m is kinda outdated in 2021, and MGC2 Elite is the better option for 2x2

 

[Deleted member 55877]

Valk 2m is kinda outdated in 2021, and MGC2 Elite is the better option for 2x2

I disagree. The Valk 2 has equal, if not better, performance than the MGC elite. It has equally good cornercutting, more stability, nicer magnets (the mgc elite's magnets is too subtle and is mostly a gimmick imo) and has a nicer blocky and crisp feel. Despite being 2 years old, I think it's one of the best 2x2 still. Most people who own it use it as their main.

 

[PiKeeper]

How does the Flare compare to the MGC2 Elite?

 

[Nilsibert]

Thank you for all the answers! As said, price doesn't really matter as long as the puzzle is overall the better choice. Except maybe for 6x6 and 7x7 since apparently the mgc cubes are prefered by some people over the more pricey ones, and I don't seriously practice those events anyway. I like that the aosu wrm is quite small so if it's still a great choice I'll go with that I think. Also the valk seems like a solid 2x2. Still undecided on 5x5 though :/

 

[Deleted member 55877]

Thank you for all the answers! As said, price doesn't really matter as long as the puzzle is overall the better choice. Except maybe for 6x6 and 7x7 since apparently the mgc cubes are prefered by some people over the more pricey ones, and I don't seriously practice those events anyway. I like the that the aosu wrm is quite small so if it's still a great choice I'll go with that I think. Also the valk seems like a solid 2x2. Still undecided on 5x5 though :/

- MGC 5 is most people's preferred. It's fast and buttery and has great overall performance. The only issue is the fact that it catches sometimes
- Valk 5 is very reliable. It's very stable and has a crunchy/crisp feel. The only issue is that it's slower than the MGC and WRM
- Aochuang WRM is flexible. It's very smooth and has the best cornercutting. It feels a bit weird and flimsy though

 

[Jam88]

- MGC 5 is most people's preferred. It's fast and buttery and has great overall performance. The only issue is the fact that it catches sometimes
- Valk 5 is very reliable. It's very stable and has a crunchy/crisp feel. The only issue is that it's slower than the MGC and WRM
- Aochuang WRM is flexible. It's very smooth and has the best cornercutting. It feels a bit weird and flimsy though

MGC is pog. Best big cube ever.

 

[PetrusQuber]

MGC is pog. Best big cube ever.

And for big cubes in general

 

[Nir1213]

which dual adjustment settings should i use for the WRM 2020? or should I just leave it at the normal settings.

 

[BenChristman1]

which dual adjustment settings should i use for the WRM 2020? or should I just leave it at the normal settings.

It really just depends on your preference. Do you want your cube looser or tighter? Figure it out and then change it to the setting that you like based on that. You can always put lube in as well if it’s too fast or too slow for you.

 

[Deleted member 55877]

which dual adjustment settings should i use for the WRM 2020? or should I just leave it at the normal settings.

it's up to you, try different settings and see what you like

 

[Happy_Me123]

What pyraminx should I get?
all of them are magnetive unless said non magnetic.
Thanks! Great community!

 

[Nir1213]

What pyraminx should I get?
all of them are magnetive unless said non magnetic.
Thanks! Great community!

This was edited by a mod so I'm not sure what the original question was, but I think its relating to pyraminx so get the Bell pyraminx (There is a V1 or V2, I chose V1 though.)
Qiyi is good, and Gan too, but its a bit expensive

 

[Sledgehammer]

Is the MGC elite any good?

 

[BenChristman1]

Is the MGC elite any good?

It’s the best 2x2 alongside the Valk.

 

[cuber314159]

What pyraminx should I get?
all of them are magnetive unless said non magnetic.
Thanks! Great community!

Budget: qiyi ms

Top of the range: gan pyraminx enhanced