[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[mark49152]

Okay thanks, I just want the best cube possible which fits me as my times are dropping rapidly like 1sec a week at the moment

I am at a similar stage and also tempted to buy new cubes. I'm interested in lubing, modding, random sanding, and generally pulling the cubes apart to see how they work. I don't see the harm in buying a bunch of different cubes and experimenting for the fun of it, but I wouldn't gamble $100 that one particular model would help my times.

 

[CooperB]

Shengshou Pyraminx vs. QJ Pyraminx?

I have a QJ Pyraminx, and I have had it for about a year but never really got into it until recently. Sometimes, the edges pop out, and they seem super loose. I'm not sure why this happens, but I am considering to purchase a Shengshou Pyraminx if it is better and wont pop. Does anyone have a QJ and Shengshou Pyraminx and could give a brief description of which one is better? Thanks

 

[ottozing]

Shengshou is better.

 

[MirzaCubing]

Here's a VERY brief review by me

 

[tx789]

Shengshou is

A made a video on cubing world showing an avgerage of 12 on each one

 

[JasonK]

All the cool kids use SS.

 

[Cubinguy]

What should I get? Shengshou 6x6 or modded V-cube 6?

 

[ThomasJE]

What should I get? Shengshou 6x6 or modded V-cube 6?

Shengshou

 

[Username]

Shengshou is better than QJ (my opinion)

 

[kunparekh18]

What cube is right for me?

I average around 1 minute (yes, I'm a beginner). The present cube I'm using is a Rubik's brand Funskool one.

I can buy the following:

Guhong v2
Zhanchi v5 (42/50/55)
LanLan

Do you think the Zhanchi is right for me?

 

[Username]

What cube is right for me?

I average around 1 minute (yes, I'm a beginner). The present cube I'm using is a Rubik's brand Funskool one.

I can buy the following:

Guhong v2
Zhanchi v5 (42/50/55)
LanLan

Do you think the Zhanchi is right for me?

Can you get a 57mm zhanchi? I'd go for that, otherwise 55mm zhanchi or guhong V2

 

[kunparekh18]

Can you get a 57mm zhanchi? I'd go for that, otherwise 55mm zhanchi or guhong V2

I'm looking to buy from Fasttech.com, but they don't have the 57mm you told. Can you point me out to a somewhat similar site with rates just as cheap? I tried searching, but the ones don't have worldwide shipping, or cost 15$+, which I can't afford at the moment.

EDIT: Which one is better, the white one or the black one? Or are they the same?

 

[Username]

I'm looking to buy from Fasttech.com, but they don't have the 57mm you told. Can you point me out to a somewhat similar site with rates just as cheap? I tried searching, but the ones don't have worldwide shipping, or cost 15$+, which I can't afford at the moment.

EDIT: Which one is better, the white one or the black one? Or are they the same?

Is a china-based OK?

 

[kunparekh18]

Anything is fine as long as

1) Good cube quality
2) Comparatively cheaper rates
3) Ships to India, favourably free of cost

 

[Isaac Paurus]

I'm looking to buy from Fasttech.com, but they don't have the 57mm you told. Can you point me out to a somewhat similar site with rates just as cheap? I tried searching, but the ones don't have worldwide shipping, or cost 15$+, which I can't afford at the moment.

EDIT: Which one is better, the white one or the black one? Or are they the same?

The color does not matter, although I prefer black cubes. That's just personal preference though.

 

[Cubinguy]

Hi everyone! I'm getting a Camcuber Zhanchi but I can't choose between the 55mm and the 57 mm. Any suggestions?

 

[Isaac Paurus]

Hi everyone! I'm getting a Camcuber Zhanchi but I can't choose between the 55mm and the 57 mm. Any suggestions?

If you do a lot of one hand, I would get the 55mm. It's a little smaller and many people such as myself think that that helps in OH. Otherwise, it's your choice. Neither one is necessarily better.

 

[uniacto]

Hi everyone! I'm getting a Camcuber Zhanchi but I can't choose between the 55mm and the 57 mm. Any suggestions?

just checked the website. what. they're 40 dollars now? In general, I would choose the 55mm, because I have small hands. You could also go with lubix cubes, a diy and lube your own, for much much cheaper.

 

[Cubinguy]

If you do a lot of one hand, I would get the 55mm. It's a little smaller and many people such as myself think that that helps in OH. Otherwise, it's your choice. Neither one is necessarily better.

Well I have extremely small hands so I don't do OH...

just checked the website. what. they're 40 dollars now? In general, I would choose the 55mm, because I have small hands. You could also go with lubix cubes, a diy and lube your own, for much much cheaper.

They aren't 40$ they are 45$ and I have a lubix zhanchi. Btw, I also have small hands

 

[Isaac Paurus]

Well I have extremely small hands so I don't do OH...

Well than maybe the 55mm would help all around, not just in OH! Try it out but if you know someone who has a 55mm, try theirs out first before you get the CZ.