[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

What do you not like about the Valk?

Also the turning is too controllable for me and make me tired in solves. Also it is not as smooth as my qiyi MS 5x5 and my moyu aosu wrm. So I’m thinking of getting a new 5x5 and I am considering the dayan nezha m or the moyu aochuang wrm.

 

[Megaminx lover]

I'd recommend the Nezha. It's good

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I'd recommend the Nezha. It's good

But I have heard that the reverse corner cutting on the moyu aochuang wrm is quite a bit better, but it is more expensive

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I'd recommend the Nezha. It's good

How is the corner cutting?

 

[leemer21]

Edit: Please find the latest suggestions in this thread here.

Ok, so I am really sick of people asking what kind of cubes should they get.
It seems that I have started the "The XXX Thread" wave at this forum, although some of the threads are pretty useful, the invarible title really annoys me.

anyway, as the tile have said, this thread is for those of you who does not know what cube you should buy or is struggling over choosing from a certain cubes. This thread is for questions, as some of the reviews on the forum may not satisfy your need.

Rules:
1. Please try to look at the previous posts to see if there are other people who are in the same dilemma as yours have already posted or being answered. This could save a lot of space in this thread, and make it easier both for people to answer or ask.
2. Please make sure that you talk about your preferances/choices, or maybe previous experiances that may affect your decision, with as much details as you can. I am really tired of people just posting the exterior of the cube without any descriptions at all at the cube ID thread. Giving as much details as possible will help us to find exactly the "best cube" for you.
3. Make sure you follow the rules, and be as nice as possible. I don't was to see stuffs like "Why would you want XXX? It's the worst cube ever" or "Only people with real mature tastes will like the AV. FIIs are for kids."



Soo, have fun!

i have the gan 11 m pro and its doing me well

 

[Megaminx lover]

How is the corner cutting?

1.5 pieces across can still corner cut

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

1.5 pieces across can still corner cut

I've heard that the reverse is not that great. Is that true?

 

[Megaminx lover]

I've heard that the reverse is not that great. Is that true?

It's not that great.
It's better than the yj mgc 5x5 though, I've tried both

 

[LBr]

I don’t think the reverse corner cutting on any 5x5 is good. I think it’s about half a cubie. Probably won’t be doing this much in solves unless it’s very minor.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

It's not that great.
It's better than the yj mgc 5x5 though, I've tried both

I have heard that the aochuang wrm can corner cut 2 piece forward and 1 piece reverse, which is much better than the Valk and the nezha, so I'm also considering the aochuang wrm, just that I have heard that it is not that stable. Also I have heard that the nezha feels really good which is light and smooth. Still not decided yet whether I should get the aochuang wrm or the nezha.

What do you not like about the Valk?

My Valk was originally slow and too controllable and made me tired in solves, but after I have done a spring swap with my yuxin little magic 6x6, it has become uncontrollably fast. Then, I lubed it with heavy lube and now it is controllable and smooth while remaining a good speed. As for now I am satisfied with my modded Valk 5 M, I don't think I'm getting the aochuang wrm or the nezha.

 

[hecker2s]

Hello, I have been cubing for around 3-4 months and I average about 30~ seconds, but I didn't improve for a while. I'm currently learning full pll but I don't know how to progress from there. any tips?


I have the rs3m which is also my first speedcube. I'm trying to choose a new one, as shipping to my country costs a lot and I'm anyway ordering + I want a new 3x3. I can't choose between the Tornado v3 and the wrm 2021 Maglev. of course, these are not all of the cubes that exist, and I am looking for more recommendations.

thank you if you can answer any of these, Me

 

[AJT17]

The RS3M is a really good cube, but if you want to get a better cube, then I would recommend the Tornado V3 Flagship, also if you want to improve then you would want to learn intuitive F2L, and 2-look OLL and finish PLL. Make sure to do a lot of practice solves and if you need to practice inspection time and planning out your cross, then take more than the standard 15 seconds, and only start the solve once you feel you have planned out your whole cross, then you can work on getting it down to 15 seconds.

 

[hecker2s]

The RS3M is a really good cube, but if you want to get a better cube, then I would recommend the Tornado V3 Flagship, also if you want to improve then you would want to learn intuitive F2L, and 2-look OLL and finish PLL. Make sure to do a lot of practice solves and if you need to practice inspection time and planning out your cross, then take more than the standard 15 seconds, and only start the solve once you feel you have planned out your whole cross, then you can work on getting it down to 15 seconds.

Thank you, but I already know full beginner CFOP. My problem is that i cant find progression for advanced cfop

 

[AJT17]

Thank you, but I already know full beginner CFOP. My problem is that i cant find progression for advanced cfop

Maybe you could check out some of Jperms videos, they seem to help a lot of people, but other than that I am not advanced enough to recommend anything else.

 

[LBr]

A lot of the time people need is to get comfortable with f2l to the point where you see a case and don’t really have to think before doing it

 

[Megaminx lover]

wrm 2021 maglev is the best 2021 cube (and also my main) but I've never seen a review of the tornado v3 so not sure

 

[hecker2s]

I am new to big cubes as i only had one in the past. that cube was the yj zhisu mini 4x4, but it popped on the day i got it. i tried many times to put it back together but i failed, so i ended up returning it. now im buying new big cubes and i decided on the mgc 4x4 and 5x5. and i wanted to ask if they have popping issues. also if you have any better recommendations for the same budget that dont pop, that would be grat.

 

[AJT17]

If you are worried about the cubes popping, just tighten the cube a little bit, and if you don't turn really fast, then you should be fine.

 

[Abram Grimsley]

I am new to big cubes as i only had one in the past. that cube was the yj zhisu mini 4x4, but it popped on the day i got it. i tried many times to put it back together but i failed, so i ended up returning it. now im buying new big cubes and i decided on the mgc 4x4 and 5x5. and i wanted to ask if they have popping issues. also if you have any better recommendations for the same budget that dont pop, that would be grat.

Dude, if a cube pops, don't send it back! Instead, watch cube solve hero's tutorial on how to put cubes back together, take your time, and be patient. It took me 3 hours to learn how to put my 4x4 back together and a whole week for my 5x5. If you get flustered, put the pieces down, walk away for a few hours, then try again. You'll get it eventually.
That being said, I have the mgc 4x4 and 5x5. Both good cubes, totally recommend them.
That being said, if your mgc 5x5 is loose (like mine was) tighten it before it pops. And try not to mess with the mgc 4x4's screws too much. I did, and now I get a lot of pops. So, don't touch the screws on the 4x4, and if needed, tighten the 5x5.

 

[hecker2s]

Dude, if a cube pops, don't send it back! Instead, watch cube solve hero's tutorial on how to put cubes back together, take your time, and be patient. It took me 3 hours to learn how to put my 4x4 back together and a whole week for my 5x5. If you get flustered, put the pieces down, walk away for a few hours, then try again. You'll get it eventually.
That being said, I have the mgc 4x4 and 5x5. Both good cubes, totally recommend them.
That being said, if your mgc 5x5 is loose (like mine was) tighten it before it pops. And try not to mess with the mgc 4x4's screws too much. I did, and now I get a lot of pops. So, don't touch the screws on the 4x4, and if needed, tighten the 5x5.

thank you, but should i not even tighten the 4x4 screws?