[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Endgame]

Get all WCA competition puzzles and compete!

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Mastermorphix (both one color and 4-color) and the rex cube.

All those I find are quite fun!

And get the SS 5x5 as well, while you are at it

 

[Sad 4u]

Hey guys, I just want to ask a quick question. I have a zhanchi, stickerless guhong, and a qj pillowed 3x3. Im looking to get a new 3x3, and I know I definitely wanna get something different. The cubes I have are excellent, but I want to get something that will feel different, maybe different sized, different structure, or whatever. Any suggestions?

 

[mdolszak]

Hey guys, I just want to ask a quick question. I have a zhanchi, stickerless guhong, and a qj pillowed 3x3. Im looking to get a new 3x3, and I know I definitely wanna get something different. The cubes I have are excellent, but I want to get something that will feel different, maybe different sized, different structure, or whatever. Any suggestions?

Maybe try an Alpha V. It's a very crispy cube. It has a very different feel than the Dayan cubes, but it's still very nice and good for speedsolving. You might like it.

 

[bran]

Hey guys, I just want to ask a quick question. I have a zhanchi, stickerless guhong, and a qj pillowed 3x3. Im looking to get a new 3x3, and I know I definitely wanna get something different. The cubes I have are excellent, but I want to get something that will feel different, maybe different sized, different structure, or whatever. Any suggestions?

Lingyun v2

 

[roxer9918]

But want one that will cut corners well and is great for beginner speedsolvers to use that will allow as much growth as possible.
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That means you must get a cube that is not very fast, Zhanchi is for pros not for beginners. I admit Zhanchi cuts corners like crazy but only with lube. I used a zhanchi when i was sub-50. So its up to you what you want. I would recommend guhong.

Good Luck

 

[Sad 4u]

Alright guys, I just ordered a shengshou 3x3, but I think I might order an alpha v or type d soon. I only got the shengshou because number one, it was like 4 dollars on amazon, and 2, all my other shengshou cubes are amazing, so why not? Anyone here ever try one? The shape looks interesting and unlike one I've seen before. (by shape I mean the inside of the pieces) any thoughts?

 

[mdolszak]

Alright guys, I just ordered a shengshou 3x3, but I think I might order an alpha v or type d soon. I only got the shengshou because number one, it was like 4 dollars on amazon, and 2, all my other shengshou cubes are amazing, so why not? Anyone here ever try one? The shape looks interesting and unlike one I've seen before. (by shape I mean the inside of the pieces) any thoughts?

The Shengshou 3x3 is kinda disappointing, at least to me. Who knows, you may like it.

 

[somerandomkidmike]

Hey guys, I just want to ask a quick question. I have a zhanchi, stickerless guhong, and a qj pillowed 3x3. Im looking to get a new 3x3, and I know I definitely wanna get something different. The cubes I have are excellent, but I want to get something that will feel different, maybe different sized, different structure, or whatever. Any suggestions?

The Type C IV Witlong has a very interesting structure. It also has some pretty good speedcubing abilities. You may have to do some slight mods to it though.

 

[iCube4fun]

I have been cubing for 3 months with a Rubik's brand and it's fine, quite fast actually, but I'm planning to get a better cube once I sub 25-40. What cube should I get?

 

[mdolszak]

I have been cubing for 3 months with a Rubik's brand and it's fine, quite fast actually, but I'm planning to get a better cube once I sub 25-40. What cube should I get?

Around sub-40, I'd say get a Guhong, Alpha V, or FII. As you start to sub-30 and 25, you'll probably be ready for a Zhanchi.

 

[maxyso]

I have been cubing for 3 months with a Rubik's brand and it's fine, quite fast actually, but I'm planning to get a better cube once I sub 25-40. What cube should I get?

Or you can slow down your zhanchi by tightening it and adding a little extra diff oil. And loosening it and wiping out lube once you want it faster if your broke and don't want to buy more cubes.

 

[iCube4fun]

Or you can slow down your zhanchi by tightening it and adding a little extra diff oil. And loosening it and wiping out lube once you want it faster if your broke and don't want to buy more cubes.

Yeah that's a pretty good idea instead of getting a new cube every time I get 10 seconds faster, the other idea was okay but I would have to buy 2 cubes and one would just be sitting there...

 

[Cheese11]

I have been cubing for 3 months with a Rubik's brand and it's fine, quite fast actually, but I'm planning to get a better cube once I sub 25-40. What cube should I get?

Get either a ZhanChi, LingYun V2, or GuHong V2. It all comes down to personal preference though.

 

[hic2482w]

Bulk 3x3s

so i'm doing a school art project that requires me to buy about 100-200 3x3 cubes (a cube mosaic), and i was wondering if there was a place online to buy cubes in bulk at a cheap price? I'm looking for ~$1 a cube, so dianshengs would be a bit much...help would be appreciated, thanks

edit: tiled cubes would be a lot better, i dont really care how bad quality the cubes themselves are

 

[RNewms27]

QJ

 

[hic2482w]

QJ

but qj's are like 3 dollars each =/

 

[RNewms27]

but qj's are like 3 dollars each =/

51morefun had for a dollar each last i checked.

 

[aaronb]

but qj's are like 3 dollars each =/

http://51morefun.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=182&products_id=680

They only had like 15 black QJs in stock and 15 white ones.
There are 160 of these in stock and are only 99 cents each. Only downside is that they are mini, and might not make as big of a mural.

 

[Mephisto]

I'm thinking of finally buying me a Megaminx. I'll probably go for the mf8, so now I only have to choose between stickered or tiled. Are the tiles still prone to falling off? And do the stickers chip/fade easily? Anyone who has both and can give some more information/tips on which to buy?