[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[SH03L4C3]

I realize I should have asked this before I bought 2 cubes, but I didn't know the forum existed when I bought them. Here is the scenario, I can buy any cube I want to matter the price or availability. However I can only buy one (of each kind) and never buy a cube of that type/size again. I'm not paying so money doesn't matter, and can't trade, that counts as getting a new cube. I am a beginner, but am interested in getting much better. So which ones are recommended for beginner to pro, and will last a lifetime. I don't live anywhere near a pro shop, so any adjusting would need to be done easily by me. My eyes are terrible, so most DYI mods I wouldn't be able to do. I know there are a plethora of types and sizes, but I don't mind combing through ideas, and making a list. (I don't expect one person to know them all haha) Or if there is a better way to get the info for this scenario let me know. I am terrible at forums.

the MGC elite 2x2 corner peice breaks easily (@Alex Davison ) Try the Valk 2m or tengyun 2x2
for 3x3 dayan guhong or RS3M 2020 which many people prefer over the !! M Pro.
for 4x4: MGC
5x5: Valk 5M
6x6: MGC
7x7: Hays 7 M (Right?)
Pyraminx: Gan Pyraminx Enhanced, X Man Bell V2
Skewb: Gan Enhanced skewb, MoYu Aoan skewb
Square 1: wait for the MGC Square 1 (coming out soon)
Megaminx: Dayan Megaminx

 

[Fast Nelson]

the MGC elite 2x2 corner peice breaks easily (@Alex Davison ) Try the Valk 2m or tengyun 2x2
for 3x3 dayan guhong or RS3M 2020 which many people prefer over the !! M Pro.
for 4x4: MGC
5x5: Valk 5M
6x6: MGC
7x7: Hays 7 M (Right?)
Pyraminx: Gan Pyraminx Enhanced, X Man Bell V2
Skewb: Gan Enhanced skewb, MoYu Aoan skewb
Square 1: wait for the MGC Square 1 (coming out soon)
Megaminx: Dayan Megaminx

For 5x5 I prefer the MGC or Aochuang WR M more. Also, I think the YJ pyraminx and QiYi MS pyraminx are pretty good. They’re quite similar to the X Man Bell V2 (I mean corner cutting and smoothness, different cubes have different feels), but a lower price. If you want the best pyraminx, get the Gan Enhanced. It has very good corner cutting. And for square-1, the Yuxin little magic is good enough to get PBs and PRs.

 

[SH03L4C3]

For 5x5 I prefer the MGC or Aochuang WR M more. Also, I think the YJ pyraminx and QiYi MS pyraminx are pretty good. They’re quite similar to the X Man Bell V2 (I mean corner cutting and smoothness, different cubes have different feels), but a lower price. If you want the best pyraminx, get the Gan Enhanced. It has very good corner cutting. And for square-1, the Yuxin little magic is good enough to get PBs and PRs.

price does not matter
the YLM breaks easily

 

[Fast Nelson]

price does not matter
the YLM breaks easily

If you’re talking about the feel, I think the QiYi MS is better. However, if u want better corner cutting, ofc get the Gan Enhanced. I think good corner cutting is pretty important on pyraminx cuz it’s not a 90-degree turn, but 120. I don’t think you will practice pyraminx more than the NxN events, so it’s quite hard to turn accurately. That’s why many people want a pyraminx with good corner cutting.

 

[BenChristman1]

I realize I should have asked this before I bought 2 cubes, but I didn't know the forum existed when I bought them. Here is the scenario, I can buy any cube I want to matter the price or availability. However I can only buy one (of each kind) and never buy a cube of that type/size again. I'm not paying so money doesn't matter, and can't trade, that counts as getting a new cube. I am a beginner, but am interested in getting much better. So which ones are recommended for beginner to pro, and will last a lifetime. I don't live anywhere near a pro shop, so any adjusting would need to be done easily by me. My eyes are terrible, so most DYI mods I wouldn't be able to do. I know there are a plethora of types and sizes, but I don't mind combing through ideas, and making a list. (I don't expect one person to know them all haha) Or if there is a better way to get the info for this scenario let me know. I am terrible at forums.

2x2: Valk 2 M
3x3: Gan 11 M Pro (not necessarily the best, but it can be customized to suit a lot of different turning styles)
4x4: Aosu WRM (pretty split between this and the MGC, but I think more high-level people main the WRM)
5x5-7x7: MGC
Pyraminx: Gan Enhanced
Megaminx: Dayan v2
Skewb: Gan Enhanced
Square-1: wait for the MGC, but if you need it now, then do the X-Man Volt v2
Clock: Qiyi

 

[Jyrinx]

Are all 4x4s as difficult to reassemble as the Shengshou? Genuinely considering smashing mine with a hammer rather than lose any more of my time and sanity putting it back together, but if there's no point I'll … I don't know, probably just give up on 4x4 altogether.

 

[Tabe]

Are all 4x4s as difficult to reassemble as the Shengshou? Genuinely considering smashing mine with a hammer rather than lose any more of my time and sanity putting it back together, but if there's no point I'll … I don't know, probably just give up on 4x4 altogether.

Buy a better cube anyway, like either of the YJ magnetic cubes.

 

[Jyrinx]

Buy a better cube anyway, like either of the YJ magnetic cubes.

Oh, for sure, I wasn't expecting much out of something I paid £4 for. Just thinking, there's probably more than one good cube out there and if one of them is less painful to deal with, I'm inclined to go with that right now.

 

[cuber314159]

Oh, for sure, I wasn't expecting much out of something I paid £4 for. Just thinking, there's probably more than one good cube out there and if one of them is less painful to deal with, I'm inclined to go with that right now.

4x4s are all very difficult to assemble, it is doable though, I made a video a while back attempting to explain how to do it but it isn't an easy thing to explain.
If you want to get good at 4x4 I would recommend spending a bit more on something like the mgc 4x4

 

[Jyrinx]

4x4s are all very difficult to assemble, it is doable though, I made a video a while back attempting to explain how to do it but it isn't an easy thing to explain.
If you want to get good at 4x4 I would recommend spending a bit more on something like the mgc 4x4

I was afraid of that :-\ Is it possible to lubricate without fully disassembling it?

 

[cuber314159]

I was afraid of that :-\ Is it possible to lubricate without fully disassembling it?

Yes, I just use sticky tape to hold a layer in place and then unscrew it.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I was afraid of that :-\ Is it possible to lubricate without fully disassembling it?

yes. just do what cameron from scs does.
pull the cube so you can see the stocks, and drop it in there. Do the same for the middle layer.

Are all 4x4s as difficult to reassemble as the Shengshou? Genuinely considering smashing mine with a hammer rather than lose any more of my time and sanity putting it back together, but if there's no point I'll … I don't know, probably just give up on 4x4 altogether.

honestly, once you put it together, it becomes really easy

Yes, I just use sticky tape to hold a layer in place and then unscrew it.

You have to be very careful, and this trick actually damaged my 6x6

 

[Eli Apperson]

I have been using a non-magnetic 2x2 for 2 years and I’m averaging about 4 seconds using the ortega method. I wanna get a new one cuz the one I’m using has too many catches and lock-ups. I like controllable cubes more than fast ones, is there any suitable 2x2s (under $13) for me?

Get the YJ Mgc for $9, and then some slower lube for 3-4$

 

[Eli Apperson]

I realize I should have asked this before I bought 2 cubes, but I didn't know the forum existed when I bought them. Here is the scenario, I can buy any cube I want to matter the price or availability. However I can only buy one (of each kind) and never buy a cube of that type/size again. I'm not paying so money doesn't matter, and can't trade, that counts as getting a new cube. I am a beginner, but am interested in getting much better. So which ones are recommended for beginner to pro, and will last a lifetime. I don't live anywhere near a pro shop, so any adjusting would need to be done easily by me. My eyes are terrible, so most DYI mods I wouldn't be able to do. I know there are a plethora of types and sizes, but I don't mind combing through ideas, and making a list. (I don't expect one person to know them all haha) Or if there is a better way to get the info for this scenario let me know. I am terrible at forums.

2x2: YJ MGC Elite
3x3: GAN 11 M Pro or Moyu WR M 2020
4x4: Aosu WR M
5x5: Valk 5 M
6x6: Shadow V2 M: (Just cuz MGC breaks...)
7x7: MGC
Pyra: Gan Enhanced
Skewb: Gan Enhanced
Mega: Dayan v2 M
Squan: Volt v2 or wait for MGC
BLd: Tengyun
Clock: QiYi
Edit: I forgot clock lol

 

[SH03L4C3]

6x6: Shadow V2 M: (Just cuz MGC breaks...)

Only mine broke, I dont think it is consistent.
The shadow is absolute trash

 

[Eli Apperson]

Only mine broke, I dont think it is consistent.
The shadow is absolute trash

MGC is way better OOTB, but after a lot of break in the shadow is better imo. Most beginner solvers need a cube that has stable and strong pieces, and the shadow fits that better than the MGC. I've had 2 MGCs and both of them pop a ton, even with tight tensions...

 

[Eli Apperson]

What 4x4's are the best 4x4s rn? I main the MGC, but I would like to get a new one as it is kinda dying...

 

[SH03L4C3]

MGC, MGC, and uh... MGC

What 4x4's are the best 4x4s rn? I main the MGC, but I would like to get a new one as it is kinda dying...

 

[BenChristman1]

What 4x4's are the best 4x4s rn? I main the MGC, but I would like to get a new one as it is kinda dying...

Either get another MGC, or get an Aosu WRM. Some people would say that the Aosu GTS2 is up there as well.

 

[DNF_Cuber]

Either get another MGC, or get an Aosu WRM. Some people would say that the Aosu GTS2 is up there as well.

Some people would say the YLM is up there too :rolleyes: @MJS Cubing