[Help Thread] Puzzle Recommendations

[brododragon]

Is the GAN 356 X worth it? If not, what other Expert would you recommend?

I currently have a QiYi cube that is dirt cheap (14.00$ for a 3x3, 2x2, and pyriminx combined) and want to upgrade. I want a cube that will withstand the test of time AND continue being useful as I get better.

 

[Deleted member 51471]

Is the GAN 356 X worth it? If not, what other Expert would you recommend?

I currently have a QiYi cube that is dirt cheap (14.00$ for a 3x3, 2x2, and pyriminx combined) and want to upgrade. I want a cube that will withstand the test of time AND continue being useful as I get better.

Most would recommend the XS, not the X.
Depending on your method, you can also get cheaper cubes, such as the Valk elite (40$) the MGC elite (20$) or the weilong WR (30$)

 

[brododragon]

Most would recommend the XS, not the X.
Depending on your method, you can also get cheaper cubes, such as the Valk elite (40$) the MGC elite (20$) or the weilong WR (30$)

Can you tell me which cubes would be fine for which methods? Thanks for the quick response!

 

[Deleted member 51471]

Can you tell me which cubes would be fine for which methods? Thanks for the quick response!

Since you use petrus, they should all be fine. I know the Valk Elite would have bad M-Slices. Here are each's features :

Gan XS :
Magnets : 3 settings, adjustable on the edges
Tensions : Numerical
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Medium

Valk Elite :
Magnets : Magnetic center caps, centers and edges. 3 settings, adjustable by changing the center caps
Tensions : Screws
Springs : You can change the springs (3 settings), but you must take the screws out every time
Speed : Medium

MGC Elite :
Magnets : 2 settings, adjustable on the edges
Tensions : Screws
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Fast

Weilong WR Or GTS3 M:
Magnets : WR: Weak (1 setting), GTS3: Strong (1 setting
Tensions : Screws
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Fast

Cube solve hero has a comparison of all four. I never tried these cubes, but this is what I've heard.

 

[brododragon]

Since you use petrus, they should all be fine. I know the Valk Elite would have bad M-Slices. Here are each's features :

Gan XS :
Magnets : 3 settings, adjustable on the edges
Tensions : Numerical
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Medium

Valk Elite :
Magnets : Magnetic center caps, centers and edges. 3 settings, adjustable by changing the center caps
Tensions : Screws
Springs : You can change the springs (3 settings), but you must take the screws out every time
Speed : Medium

MGC Elite :
Magnets : 2 settings, adjustable on the edges
Tensions : Screws
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Fast

Weilong WR Or GTS3 M:
Magnets : WR: Weak (1 setting), GTS3: Strong (1 setting
Tensions : Screws
Springs : Numerical
Speed : Fast

Cube solve hero has a comparison of all four. I never tried these cubes, but this is what I've heard.

Thank you so much! One more thing: I'm pretty new to cubing, so what does numerical mean?

 

[Deleted member 51471]

Thank you so much! One more thing: I'm pretty new to cubing, so what does numerical mean?

You can usually change it manually ( For example, having a hexagonal piece clicking in a different angles for different spring tensions). Don't worry about it, it just basically means it can easily be ajusted.

 

[brododragon]

You can usually change it manually ( For example, having a hexagonal piece clicking in a different angles for different spring tensions). Don't worry about it, it just basically means it can easily be ajusted.

Okay. The MGC Elite seems pretty good. Do you have any special recommendation for 2x2?

 

[Deleted member 51471]

Okay. The MGC Elite seems pretty good. Do you have any special recommendation for 2x2?

I know that the MGC 2x2 is one of the best, and is only about 10$

 

[BenChristman1]

Okay. The MGC Elite seems pretty good. Do you have any special recommendation for 2x2?

I know that the MGC 2x2 is one of the best, and is only about 10$

If you have a slightly higher budget, though, the Valk 2M or LM is the way to go.

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

Okay. The MGC Elite seems pretty good. Do you have any special recommendation for 2x2?

Gan 251, Tengyun 2x2 and Weipo WRM

 

[BenChristman1]

Okay. The MGC Elite seems pretty good. Do you have any special recommendation for 2x2?

Honestly, 2x2 has gotten to the point where as long as it's magnetic, you can get world-class.

 

[brododragon]

The Cubicle Labs X-Man Volt link is broken

 

[Deleted member 51471]

The Cubicle Labs X-Man Volt link is broken

Now, the best square-1 is the volt v2 anyway. The best the cubicle has is the pro shop. https://www.thecubicle.com/products/pro-shop-volt-v2-m

The cubicle labs volt is discontinued.

 

[brododragon]

The X-Man Bell Pyraminx seems to just not be want I need. Anyone have any other recommendations?

 

[Tabe]

The X-Man Bell Pyraminx seems to just not be want I need. Anyone have any other recommendations?

The Shengshou Mr. M (modified using Ghost Cuber's method) or the Cong's Design Meichi.

 

[ProStar]

The X-Man Bell Pyraminx seems to just not be want I need. Anyone have any other recommendations?

Moyu magnetic

 

[Cubingcubecuber]

The X-Man Bell Pyraminx seems to just not be want I need. Anyone have any other recommendations?

Huanglong M Pyra is great

 

[brododragon]

Thank you guys!

 

[ProStar]

Valk Elite should be listed as expert for 3x3


Also, best 4x4?

 

[Jchap808]

Question.

I’m contemplating on going all out on the Cosmic 356XS with PVC. But can’t justify the price. So will be most likely going for all cosmic + PVC with the MF3RS3M.
What’s your take in this? I know for sure that by the time I learn full PLL AND OLL that a new main 3x3 will come out ( reason 356xs makes no sense).
What should I do?