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[gsingh]

WHY IS IT 173 GRAMS!!!???
The 2020 version feels heavy to me at 86 grams, but they added almost 100 grams! What is moyu playing at...

 

[Tabe]

Anything over 100 grams in today's market is arguably way too heavy to be considered decently viable.

For moyu to release a cube that's 171 grams concerns me as to whether or not moyu is in touch, especially considering when a lot of the most popular cubes are 90-100 grams lighter.

At this point, I'll strongly suggest sticking with the original.

That has GOT to be something other than the weight of the cubes. There's no way they're releasing a cube in 2022 that's 60+ grams heavier than an Aolong v2.

 

[gsingh]

That has GOT to be something other than the weight of the cubes. There's no way they're releasing a cube in 2022 that's 60+ grams heavier than an Aolong v2.

Maybe they're including the packaging weight or something?

 

[Tabe]

Maybe they're including the packaging weight or something?

That would be my guess.

 

[OreKehStrah]

I am certainly intrigued to try every version but I do find myself puzzled by the use of a ball core.

I’m pretty sure it’s basically just a snap on casing housing magnets in the shape of a ball that goes around a normal core. It’s not a true/traditional ball core.

 

[OreKehStrah]

That has GOT to be something other than the weight of the cubes. There's no way they're releasing a cube in 2022 that's 60+ grams heavier than an Aolong v2.

I believe the infographic was printed wrong. The product page on SCS lists the cube weights at 105,115,&120 grams.

 

[gsingh]

I believe the infographic was printed wrong. The product page on SCS lists the cube weights at 105,115,&120 grams.

Hopefully

 

[gsingh]

I believe the infographic was printed wrong. The product page on SCS lists the cube weights at 105,115,&120 grams.

120 grams is still WAY too much tho.

 

[Sion]

Okay! Math time math time!

Subtracting the packaging weight from the cube of the original rs3m2020 gives us a weight of 33g. Doing the same for the rs3m2021 gives us 30g.

Let's go with the heavier packaging and tack on those 3 grams to be nice.

115-33=82 (heavy ish but nice)
122-33=89 (heavier, like using a cube from 2016-2017.)
173-33= 140 (no.)

Again, I think it's packaging, but realistically, unless the mesh pattern and GAN centers actually do something meaningful, I don't really see the point here lol

 

[UncleFrank]

Anything over 100 grams in today's market is arguably way too heavy to be considered decently viable.

For moyu to release a cube that's 171 grams concerns me as to whether or not moyu is in touch, especially considering when a lot of the most popular cubes are 90-100 grams lighter.

I'm wondering if someone screwed up in listing the weights, because SpeedCubeShop has them up for pre-order and has different weights listed.
It sounds like it might be the entire package weight, instead of just the cube.

 

[hyn]

120 grams is still WAY too much tho.

arm day, every day

 

[hyn]

It's 10,15 and 20 USD on the cubicle

 

[Nredax13]

Okay! Math time math time!

Subtracting the packaging weight from the cube of the original rs3m2020 gives us a weight of 33g. Doing the same for the rs3m2021 gives us 30g.

Let's go with the heavier packaging and tack on those 3 grams to be nice.

115-33=82 (heavy ish but nice)
122-33=89 (heavier, like using a cube from 2016-2017.)
173-33= 140 (no.)

Again, I think it's packaging, but realistically, unless the mesh pattern and GAN centers actually do something meaningful, I don't really see the point here lol

The ball-core one comes with a multi-function cube box instead of just a stand, so that probably makes the packaging a bit larger and heavier. Still seems really heavy, though.

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

It appears that Yusheng Du is collaborating with Moyu to bring a new, promising, sub-brand. I am definitely looking forward to this given that the Du is one of my favourite cubers.

 

[Sion]

It's 10,15 and 20 USD on the cubicle

Honestly, I'd stick with the regular super, or maybe even go for the original rs3m2020 if moyu doesn't discontinue it.

I don't really see the purpose of the ball core version, considering it's going to be heavier than what is deemed reasonable on the market, Furthermore, at the end of the day, the base model of the cube doesn't change, only the number and placement of the magnets, to which none of them are really adjustable. for $20, I'd just get the wrm2021 or the tianma enhanced, because at that price, you aren't going to compromise on the actual mechanism itself. Sure, you won't get maglev or core magnets, but that's not really stuff you look for in a budget cube, anyway.

Snake-in:

Exciting to see YuSheng starting his own sub-brand! I wonder how he's going to tackle the cube market with his knowledge of speedcubing and design.

 

[Abram Grimsley]

Honestly, I'd stick with the regular super, or maybe even go for the original rs3m2020 if moyu doesn't discontinue it.

I don't really see the purpose of the ball core version, considering it's going to be heavier than what is deemed reasonable on the market, Furthermore, at the end of the day, the base model of the cube doesn't change, only the number and placement of the magnets, to which none of them are really adjustable. for $20, I'd just get the wrm2021 or the tianma enhanced, because at that price, you aren't going to compromise on the actual mechanism itself. Sure, you won't get maglev or core magnets, but that's not really stuff you look for in a budget cube, anyway.

Snake-in:

Exciting to see YuSheng starting his own sub-brand! I wonder how he's going to tackle the cube market with his knowledge of speedcubing and design.

I think I'll buy the ball-core anyway so, I can compare it on mu channel

 

[qwr]

I thought the ball core would be a smartcube.

Anyway I know this thread is legendary but isn't it better for organization if each distinct puzzle has its own thread? At least after it comes out

 

[Sion]

I thought the ball core would be a smartcube.

Anyway I know this thread is legendary but isn't it better for organization if each distinct puzzle has its own thread? At least after it comes out

The irony was that this thread was created to make everything more organized.

Perhaps it would be better if we made a new upcoming puzzles thread that was more to-date?

 

[qwr]

The irony was that this thread was created to make everything more organized.

A megathread only makes sense for posts that don't deserve their own thread, like topics that keep coming up over and over again. But ideally I think each puzzle released should be organized into its own thread.

 

[OreKehStrah]

A megathread only makes sense for posts that don't deserve their own thread, like topics that keep coming up over and over again. But ideally I think each puzzle released should be organized into its own thread.

If this were to happen I think what would make the most sense would be to continue to collect new puzzle announcements and their release info here in this thread, and then create a thread for each puzzle worth discussing to have discussions on it.