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[Sub1Hour]

I don't actually own a 7x7 - I tried my friend's Cubicle Hays 7 M iirc a year ago and it was super satisfying to turn, so I don't think I would get a non-magnetic big cube because having the layers align is just too satisfying and having misaligned layers on a big cube is just no fun.

Yeah, layer misalignments on big cubes are actually the worst. Nonmagnetic 4x4's aren't very bad at all compared to their magnetic versions, 5x5's are a little worse, but 6 & 7 pretty much need magnets to be anywhere near as good as flagships. It's critical for 3x3 stage that other parts of the cube aren't going wild, and it also makes edge pairing much more bearable when there aren't 4 other slices that are trying to turn. However, I think the hays is the worst magnetic 7x7. This isn't because the mechanism is bad, it's because the magnets are bad. For some reason they put the strongest magnets in the 2nd layer instead of the 3rd layer, so trying to turn the second layer on its own or use a slice move on the 3rd layer is nearly impossible without something else moving

but yeah, magnets are critical in 6x6 and 7x7

 

[qwr]

The only "big cube" I have is a MF5 5x5 I got like 2 years ago and it's decent for casual solving but the moment you try to execute an alg fast it just locks up randomly

 

[Sub1Hour]

The only "big cube" I have is a MF5 5x5 I got like 2 years ago and it's decent for casual solving but the moment you try to execute an alg fast it just locks up randomly

That was my first 5x5! It wasn't awful but it was also not fantastic. I probably should've just gotten a yuxin cloud.

 

[qwr]

That was my first 5x5! It wasn't awful but it was also not fantastic. I probably should've just gotten a yuxin cloud.

I think I picked the cheapest 5x5 on the cubicle that wasn't rated 3 stars or lower.
Actually when the layers are perfectly aligned, there can still be some catching. I think this is due to internal flash or edge piece assemblies that aren't perfectly flush.

 

[cuber314159]

Yeah, layer misalignments on big cubes are actually the worst. Nonmagnetic 4x4's aren't very bad at all compared to their magnetic versions, 5x5's are a little worse, but 6 & 7 pretty much need magnets to be anywhere near as good as flagships. It's critical for 3x3 stage that other parts of the cube aren't going wild, and it also makes edge pairing much more bearable when there aren't 4 other slices that are trying to turn. However, I think the hays is the worst magnetic 7x7. This isn't because the mechanism is bad, it's because the magnets are bad. For some reason they put the strongest magnets in the 2nd layer instead of the 3rd layer, so trying to turn the second layer on its own or use a slice move on the 3rd layer is nearly impossible without something else moving

but yeah, magnets are critical in 6x6 and 7x7

There is a much much worse magnetic 7x7...

 

[DNF_Cuber]

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WitEden 3x3x11 II

The WitEden 3x3x11 II is a cuboid with a twist. The difference here is that the three middle layers have been rotated 90 degrees. See if you've got what it takes to solve this crazy puzzle!

www.thecubicle.com

LanLan Gear Hexagonal Prism

The LanLan Gear Hexagonal Prism is a shape modification of a traditional gear 3x3. But with a new shape comes new challenges. Don't get lost solving this one!

www.thecubicle.com

AJ Bauhinia Dodecahedron II (DIY Stickers)

The AJ Bauhinia Dodecahedron II is a very interesting puzzle. With this novel mechanism, you can shape shift, jumble, and bandage different pieces. Give it a try!

www.thecubicle.com

 

[qwr]

Personally I think the Witeden sticker less shades are pretty bad, especially the dark yellow. IDK why anyone likes them. Supposedly the stickered puzzles are a lot better quality too.

 

[Tabe]

I don't actually own a 7x7 - I tried my friend's Cubicle Hays 7 M iirc a year ago and it was super satisfying to turn, so I don't think I would get a non-magnetic big cube because having the layers align is just too satisfying and having misaligned layers on a big cube is just no fun.

There's no reason to get a non-magnetic 7x7. The Yufu v2m is $20 or less and is roughly 500x as good as anything cheaper.

 

[Owen Morrison]

There's no reason to get a non-magnetic 7x7. The Yufu v2m is $20 or less and is roughly 500x as good as anything cheaper.

Or you could get the Mr M 7x7.

 

[Tabe]

Or you could get the Mr M 7x7.

LOL. I may have had a thing or two to say about that:

 

[xyzzy]

Less "upcoming" and more "recently released": I got to try the new Dayan megaminx yesterday and it was great. Didn't buy it because I don't practise megaminx anymore and it was quite pricey (about the same as the three puzzles I did buy), but it was still rather tempting.

My preference for cubes has mostly shifted from slow and stable to lightning fast, stability be damned, and I think the Dayan mega at least fills the "lightning fast" checkbox. (Didn't play with it enough to really tell whether it sacrificed stability. Maybe next time I visit the store…)

 

[BenChristman1]

Less "upcoming" and more "recently released": I got to try the new Dayan megaminx yesterday and it was great. Didn't buy it because I don't practise megaminx anymore and it was quite pricey (about the same as the three puzzles I did buy), but it was still rather tempting.

My preference for cubes has mostly shifted from slow and stable to lightning fast, stability be damned, and I think the Dayan mega at least fills the "lightning fast" checkbox. (Didn't play with it enough to really tell whether it sacrificed stability. Maybe next time I visit the store…)

@Owen Morrison also set it up on his stream last night. He also seemed to really enjoy it, and said that it might make his times drop by 1-2 seconds (which is quite a bit for him, since he is a speedy boi).

 

[Deleted member 55877]

I'm going to get the Dayan v2 megaminx alongside the MGC square-1 (when it comes out)!
squan and mega are very pog events

 

[SH03L4C3]

I really want to try it... Maybe when comps are back. I main a Cyclone boys and never got myself to buy a new one because I hardly practice.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I'm going to get the Dayan v2 megaminx alongside the MGC square-1 (when it comes out)!
squan and mega are very pog events

MGC Sq1 !!??
Waiting for the MGC Clock ( Probably wont happen)

 

[Deleted member 55877]

MGC Sq1 !!??

The MGC square-1 is coming out in February, and people testing the prototype say that it is far better than the volt v2 and the ylm. Square-1 is one of my main events, so I'm definitely going to pick it up

Waiting for the MGC Clock ( Probably wont happen)

The Qiyi clock is already quite good.

 

[DNF_Cuber]

I'm going to get the Dayan v2 megaminx alongside the MGC square-1 (when it comes out)!
squan and mega are very pog events

Also Alex now that I got a volt v2 I risked the corner mod on my YLM and it is better, but not as good as the volt.

 

[SH03L4C3]

The MGC square-1 is coming out in February, and people testing the prototype say that it is far better than the volt v2 and the ylm. Square-1 is one of my main events, so I'm definitely going to pick it up


The Qiyi clock is already quite good.

Ya, But I don't wanna spend $30 on a clock.
How much will MGC SQ1 Be?

 

[ProStar]

Ya, But I don't wanna spend $30 on a clock.

It's definitely worth it. It feels so amazing to turn and solve

 

[Deleted member 55877]

Ya, But I don't wanna spend $30 on a clock.
How much will MGC SQ1 Be?

I'm pretty sure the MGC sq1 will be around $15 to $20