The problems with GAN

[-Cube Kid-]

GAN has been a really strong force in the cube market,
but what are some of its major issues?​

Major Issues With GAN Speedcubes​

1.​

GAN was one of the last major brands to adopt adjustable magnet systems, and even now, several of their cubes still don’t offer it. This frustrates cubers because:

• You’re locked into GAN’s chosen magnet strength
• Competing cubes (Tornado V3, WRM V10, etc.) offer full adjustability
• It limits fine‑tuning for different turning styles

For a premium brand, the lack of magnet control feels outdated.

2.​

A classic GAN complaint: their cubes often feel too light and airy, which some people interpret as a lack of control.

Typical symptoms:

• Significant overshooting of turns
• Slippery, unstable feel on fast solves
• Harder to maintain accuracy compared to MoYu or QiYi

This is especially noticeable on looser tensions or with weaker magnets.

3.​

This one has been a hot topic. Despite being flagship cubes, many users report:

• A dry, papery, scratchy sound
• A feel that isn’t as premium as the price suggests
• A mismatch between marketing (“buttery smooth”) and reality

Some people fix it with lube, but others say the scratchiness is baked into the piece's design.

4.​

The GAN 14 in particular has a reputation for:

• Random pops
• Corner catches
• Stability issues on aggressive turning

This is surprising for a flagship cube and has been one of the biggest criticisms of the model.

5.​

GAN’s tensioning system is unique, but it comes with drawbacks:

• Easy to mis‑set (except on GAN 16)
• Hard to get consistent across all six sides
• Center caps sometimes lift or shift
• If the GES nut isn’t fully locked, the cube can literally fall apart

It’s a lot of engineering for something that should be simple.

6.​

This is the elephant in the room.

• GAN cubes often cost 2–3× more than competitors
• Performance doesn’t always justify the price
• Many cubers feel they’re paying for branding and packaging

When a $25 cube outperforms an $80 cube, people notice.

7.​

Not every GAN cube has issues, but enough do that it’s a pattern:

• Uneven tensions out of the box
• Loose magnets
• Variability between units
• Some cubes feel amazing, others feel mediocre

For a premium brand, consistency matters.

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