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[SleeperOPMD]

Heyaw,

I'm new to cubing (solving?). I'm not sure how I even found out about it, but I started watching J Perm's videos and bought a SnapX MoYu AoLong V2. I'm still using the beginner's method, but I'm hoping to transition to CFOP when time permits. I don't have a lot of time to practice. I think my average is probably around 3.5 minutes, but it's getting better.

I want to buy a good quality magnetized cube for when I do have time to solve. Price (mostly) isn't a problem, so I welcome any suggestions!

-Sleepy

 

[BenChristman1]

Welcome! If you want the best of the best, I would go with the GAN 356 XS.

 

[ProStar]

Welcome to the forums! There's really no need for a new cube right now, you'll barely improve by getting a better one. But if you really want one, I'd recommend one of the following(in no order):

Gan 356X
Gan 356XS
Moyu Weilong GTS3M/WRM(WRM has no ridges and weaker magnets)
Qiyi Valk Elite

I'd look up multiple reviews/comparisons from a variety of sources to decide what you'd like best. Also, keep in mind that CFOP isn't the only good method out there. There's an amazing thread on the forums(found here) that compares different popular methods, so you can choose on one that you feel fits your preferences. Of course, there's no need to rush into anything. You can take your time, learn CFOP, and then maybe later consider other choices to decide if you like CFOP best.

 

[SleeperOPMD]

Welcome to the forums! There's really no need for a new cube right now, you'll barely improve by getting a better one. ... Also, keep in mind that CFOP isn't the only good method out there. ...

Thanks! Yeah, I realize that I'm too slow now for it to be of any use, but I'm going to try to build my muscle memory on a good cube - planning for the future!

Yeah, I'm thinking that I'll learn CFOP just to learn it then maybe switch to ROUX or ZZ. Eventually I may try to add ZBLL but I realize how crazy that is (493 algorithms?!). So I'm going to keep with beginners for a little while, then CFOP then... who knows?

 

[ProStar]

Thanks! Yeah, I realize that I'm too slow now for it to be of any use, but I'm going to try to build my muscle memory on a good cube - planning for the future!

What I mean by that isn't that because you just starting cubing a new cube won't help, but just in general. I average ~18-19 seconds with my GTS3M, and with a random amazon cube(worse than normal budget cubes), I'm around ~19-20 seconds. Of course, you can still get one just because you don't like the feeling of your current cube, but just something to think about

Yeah, I'm thinking that I'll learn CFOP just to learn it then maybe switch to ROUX or ZZ. Eventually I may try to add ZBLL but I realize how crazy that is (493 algorithms?!). So I'm going to keep with beginners for a little while, then CFOP then... who knows?

That sounds cool. Don't feel obligated to switch from CFOP someday, I'm just simply recommending to sometime look at other methods to see if you like any of them better than CFOP. CFOP is still arguably the best method, so it's pure preference if you switch from CFOP to something else sometime later

 

[Hazel]

If you prefer a very quiet cube, the DaYan TengYun is also a great option. I've been using it as my main for about 3 months now, and I think I'll only switch once the TengYun V2 comes out
CFOP is arguably the best method, but Roux is also arguably the best method. Most experienced cubers say that they're about equal in terms of potential, so go with whichever one you find more fun. Less mainstream methods such as Petrus, LMCF, PCMS, LEOR, ZBRoux, or Hexagonal Francisco (there's a lot of them!) are also options, but they haven't been explored nearly as much as CFOP or Roux, and there are very few if any notably fast people who use those methods.
Good luck to you!

 

[brododragon]

Welcome! Do you know how to solve other puzzles?

-The best committee

 

[SleeperOPMD]

Welcome! Do you know how to solve other puzzles?

Sadly, no. Just the 3x3 so far. I'd like to try blind solving someday (in the far future).

 

[alexiscubing]

Sadly, no. Just the 3x3 so far. I'd like to try blind solving someday (in the far future).

I know it sounds complicated but learning new events helps keeping cubing fun!
I learnt in this order - pyra, OH, 2x2, Skewb, mega, 4x4, clock, 5x5 and I am learning blind now
Also a good idea for new cubers is to pick an event they want to get good at and focus on it for a bit before spreading out to other events

 

[PetrusQuber]

Heyaw,

I'm new to cubing (solving?). I'm not sure how I even found out about it, but I started watching J Perm's videos and bought a SnapX MoYu AoLong V2. I'm still using the beginner's method, but I'm hoping to transition to CFOP when time permits. I don't have a lot of time to practice. I think my average is probably around 3.5 minutes, but it's getting better.

I want to buy a good quality magnetized cube for when I do have time to solve. Price (mostly) isn't a problem, so I welcome any suggestions!

-Sleepy

Welcome! I started with an Aolong v2 as well . I wouldn’t go for the best right now, since the difference in times will be quite marginal right now, and hardware is only going to improve. I recommend a MF3RS3M which is decently cheap and pretty good. But if you do want the best, here is a list:
GAN 356 X (not sure about the XS and X v2)
Moyu Weilong GTS3M (WRM if you want lighter magnets and no ridges)
Qiyi Valk 3 Elite
YJ MGC Elite
Dayan Tengyun (v2 when it comes out soon this month)

 

[xcross]

Everyone in this thread is saying, “buy these [insert flagships]” but I would really advise you to not. As your early in cubing, the hardware will make less of a difference and your method and such will matter more. If you do buy the flagship, it will be good for now, but when better cubes come out the fancy flagship you bought would be obsolete, and you’ll have to spend more.

TL;DR: don’t buy flagship cause when you need the flagship at higher speeds there will be a better cube


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[Deleted member 51471]

I would recommend you check out this link and use the one that looks best for you. There are useful links for all methods.

 

[kubesolver]

TL;DR: don’t buy flagship cause when you need the flagship at higher speeds there will be a better cube

The op stated that money is not an issue.
In this case there is absolutely no reason to buy budget cube. There is nothing to be gained by using inferior cube.
Actually I would even go further and suggest to buy all the flagships and switch often to get an idea which cube fits you the most.

 

[SleeperOPMD]

Just an update. I'm averaging 2:30 now with an occasional solve under 2:00, all using the beginner's method. I think I'm going to skip to Roux and see how I do.

Scratch that. With some more practice, my average is just under 2:00. I'm still using the beginner's method though - I'll probably try Roux tomorrow.