[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

I'm new to speed cubing, had a rubiks brand cube for a few year finally decided to learn how to do it and my times are around 1.30 and I've decided to take the plunge and buy a speed cube so all recommendations are appreciated, also I'm pretty sure I want a crisp cube. thanks
 
What is the right cube for me?

i want to get a good cube. i have a rubik's cube (storebought)..yeah i know:(
i'm thinking about getting a better cube (well every cube is better than a rubik's) im thinking of a dayan but i dont know which one. i like a very crispy feeling but fairly smooth. my turning is quite innaccurate so i would prefer one which is good at cutting corners. i would like it 2 have torpedoes. my pb is 50 sec 2look. i wont be buying another cube after this
 
I would recommend the Dayan Zhanchi. It has a very nice crispy feeling to it and it is very fast and smooth.
It can definitely cut corners a lot if not the best corner cutting cube, I would say at least 45 degrees which should be more than enough. Although I would advise you to learn to be more accurate because sloppy turns will not get you very fast times.
Zhanchi has torpedos, I believe only 2 of the Dayan cubes come with standard Dayan Torpedos and the other is the Lunhui. I would say Zhanchi because it's faster, but that's just my taste.
 
If you don't mind spending more money, I'd recommend the ZhanChi, it will feel awesome if you come from a storebought. If you are not that sure then go for the GuHong, it's a relly, really good cube and it's great for starters (I've been using mine for almost a year now).

The crispyest cube I've tried is the FII, but it can pop frequently if you are a rough solver like I am, so I can't recommend that one to you.
 
Haiyan memory cube is the cube for you, very good if you want to get fast times with a fast cube.
 
Hi,

Hard to say which cube would suit you the most. There are so many good ones to choose from and some might complement your current style whilst others might not.

I'd watch some reviews by cubers that own a lot of different cubes and that have compared them. Like tall5001 or xoxxia. But even then, those guys are still bound by personal preference and their own cubing style.

The only way you'll ever find out is by trying several cubes. If you're able to attend a comp, then do so and ask if you can man handle other cubers kit.

If you want something with torps and good performance overall, then get a ZhanChi or a LingYun II.

Regards,

H.

Oh, and nearly forgot:

The ZhanChi is actually the real GuHong II IMO. The new version of the GuHong is merely a 1.5. At the most.
 
Suggestions on which cube to get?

I'm a new cuber, and I've want to get a couple of different kinds of cubes.
If anyone has any experience with these, please reply. Thanks (:

What I want to get:
3x3x3 - Thinking of Dayan Guhong or Zhanchi

3x3x1 - Super Floppy?

2x2x2 - No clue

Magic - Also no clue

Lube - Thinking on Maru because its cheap

So if anyone has any experience with any of theses, please tell me your opinion.
 
3x3-Zhanchi, Lingyun 2, or Guhong 2. Between the Guhong or Zhanchi, IMO go with the Zhanchi if you want a slightly faster, almost unpopable, but crispier cube.
3x3x2-I have no clue, sorry
2x2-If you have the money(like $10) go with the Type C WitTwo, but if you don't, then get the Lanlan. If you get the WitTwo, make sure you lube it.
Magic-Ghosthand or LingAo
Lube-Maru is good, but IMO, a mixture of diff oil(50K wt) and shock oil(35wt)is the best.
Remember that everything is all personal preference.
 
n00bcub3r said:
3x3-Zhanchi, Lingyun 2, or Guhong 2. Between the Guhong or Zhanchi, IMO go with the Zhanchi if you want a slightly faster, almost unpopable, but crispier cube.
3x3x2-I have no clue, sorry
2x2-If you have the money(like $10) go with the Type C WitTwo, but if you don't, then get the Lanlan. If you get the WitTwo, make sure you lube it.
Magic-Ghosthand or LingAo
Lube-Maru is good, but IMO, a mixture of diff oil(50K wt) and shock oil(35wt)is the best.
Remember that everything is all personal preference.
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For the Zhanchi what do you mean by crispier.
For 3x3x2, sorry typo I mean 3x3x1
For 2x2 + Magic + Lube, Thanks (:
 
I also recommend the Zhanchi, it's a very fast, smooth cube and has torpedos to decrease popping to a minimum (though it still pops once in a while). It may be crispy bit its not that annoying as some cubers even like it. Also, you might want to do the CPM mod to it because it helps the cube A LOT. It became even more smooth and fast, so good!
 
Sorry to bring this thred back to life but I was away for a few days there. Ok so looking on lightake I realise I have no idea what's what anymore. Could someone be so kind to link me to a dayan (guhong and zhanchi (zhanchi is a new one to me), AV, decent square one, pyraminx and masterpyraminx please? h and whatever this Wittwo thing is :3

Cheers guys :)
 
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Tyrannous said:
Sorry to bring this thred back to life but I was away for a few days there. Ok so looking on lightake I realise I have no idea what's what anymore. Could someone be so kind to link me to a dayan (guhong and zhanchi (zhanchi is a new one to me), AV, decent square one, pyraminx and masterpyraminx please? h and whatever this Wittwo thing is :3

Cheers guys :)
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Weird, I gave you a whole bundle of links just an hour ago in your thread, but now it's gone when it's merged with this thread...
 
Suggestions on a few Cubes

I know that there is no "best cube" and everyone is different. I am just wondering your opinion on a few puzzles. Specifically the 2x2x2, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5.
As of now I only have Eastsheen of each of these puzzles. Right now I have no idea where to go for the 2x2x2, and little of where to go for the 5x5x5.
As for the 4x4x4, I have heard good things about Maru and X-Cube (although X-Cube is a little bit pricey for my budget).
The 2x2x2 I haven't found much, but I heard LanLan makes nice ones.
And 5x5x5, I have heard that Ghost Hand is good for these.
What is your opinion? If you have multiple can you give me a few advantages and disadvantages of them? Or even suggest one I haven't mentioned?
 
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