Should a beginner start with the best cube available?

[Chrizz]

AoLong

If you don't use finger tricks on every turn, it won't be uncontrollable for you

There's no evidence that different skill levels need different cubes

While I agree that most cubes are alright for beginners I think the aolong is the most uncontrollable one. However, you can get used to any cube, so really it doesn't matter too much which cube you buy. You shouldn't lube a cube if you don't use fingertricks though. My first speedcube was a stickerless dayan zhanchi.

 

[pedrocube]

And about Dayan Zhanchi, do you suggest the 55mm or the 57mm version?
What do you think about Shengshou Aurora?

 

[ChickenWrap]

I still use a zhanchi. It is perfect!! A weilong is nice as well, but its just a matter of preference. I would get the 57mm, but I have both the 57 and 55 zhanchis and I like them both alot!

Don't get a SS Aurora. It is really cheap but you will want a better cube very quickly, so just get a zhanchi or weilong (or even aolong if you want).

 

[Wylie28]

The aolong v2 is good... the first aolong is uncontrollable but the along v2 is very controllable. It also effortlessly corner cuts beyond 45 degrees and never locks up or pops. I had a zhanchi and it never cut 45 degrees and popped very easliy so i dont reccomend it. The stickers are also really nice, they are high contrast and stay on really well

 

[Seanliu]

For a beginner, you want to have an OK cube - otherwise your turning style will become so rough that... You would need a super loose cube to turn, otherwise lockups. The looser the cube, the more frequent pops happen. So I recommend SS Aurora.

 

[cubecraze1]

I remember when everyone cried if someone recommended a ZhanChi to a new cuber just because it was too fast.

 

[Alphalpha]

Get whatever you want. I'm relatively new (4 months), avg in the low forties, with PBs in the low thirties, and I do well with any of the great cubes. It's a tool you need to master. Spend time practicing finger tricks, and you'll do fine. Get a zhanchi, a Gans 357, a weilong, an aolong, or a fangshi. Lube and tension. You really can't go wrong with one of these. Don't obsess over the cube, you can master it, but you need a good tool.

 

[FailCuber]

Get an aolong and never buy another 3x3

 

[Sauce]

Thinking financially, (I don't know your families income) check out DaYans cubes, such as the DaYan ZhanChi, or check out YJs cubes, they are pretty inexpensive. For YJ, I would check out the YuLong and GuanLong. If you want to go completely different then that, you may want to try out the NewIsland Phoenix when you master a speedsolving method if you haven't, that cube is decent.

 

[Alphalpha]

Weilong v1 8$ amazon

 

[Dong]

Weilong v1 8$ amazon

amazon sux

 

[Alphalpha]

Not for people who have limited funds. Anyway saying something sux is for the mindless.

 

[Ordway Persyn]

probably any YJ cube that ends in "long" will work.

 

[pdilla]

I remember when everyone cried if someone recommended a ZhanChi to a new cuber just because it was too fast.

I was just thinking this.

Just get whatever cube you want. AoLong, Weilong, Zhanchi, whatever is good.

 

[pyr14]

My current main is the Yj yulong, the previous being a dayan zhanchi and I've heard from reviews that the yj guanlong is pretty good.

yj is very underated, should try yj out.

 

[FailCuber]

amazon sux

How does it suck??

 

[Indiancuber]

My current main is the Yj yulong, the previous being a dayan zhanchi and I've heard from reviews that the yj guanlong is pretty good.

yj is very underated, should try yj out.

Yes YJ guanlong is very good. but my main is dayan zhanchi. actually guanlong is cheap and very good for beginners

 

[MrMan]

I don't understand people who recommend slower or cheaper cubes. We are not talking about music instrument the "professional" category is about the same price as the cheap category.
And it doesn't take years of practice to be able to use a good cube. Just a few days.

So for me you just have to make your choice between all of the option available.
The zhanchi is great but I think there is better option now for just a few more dollars so why not ?
If you can I would recommend buying two cubes. An aolong v2, everyone has one and it can give you an idea of the feelings, cornet cut, lockiness etc... Kind of a reference. And with that a faster cube like a Gans III 57, or a fangshi guangying.
The idea is that with two different cubes you can have an idea of all the "feels" other persons describes in video and you'll be able to make future choice easily. Also if one doesn't fit you the other will.

 

[pedrocube]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

 

[Bldnoob]

I would suggest the Aolong v2 or a zanchi. My first was the Aolong v2 and I loved it!