Maru

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Maru
Maru.png
Company
Founded: unknown
Location: Taiwan
Years Active: unknown
Areas served: Worldwide
Website: [1]
Production
Products: 2x2x2, 3x3x3, Mini 3x3x3


Taiwanese puzzle manufacturer.

Products

2x2x2 Cube

Contain a screw-spring structure (which is uncommon in 2x2's), so they can actually cut corners really well. However, they are said not to turn as well as a well broken in Eastsheen 2x2x2.

Maru 2x2x2
     

Where to buy:

  • Lightake.com Black: [2]
  • Lightake.com White: [3]

3x3x3 Cube

Also called the 'Maru DIY'. Comes in a range of colours, and is reported to have smooth turning. Out of the box, this cube seems to be nothing special, but once lubed with the special Maru lubricant, it will quickly become an amazing speedcube.

Maru 3x3x3

 

           

Score:
Resistance to pops: 10
Resistance to lock ups: 9
Ability to cut corners: 9.5
Speed: 8
Average score: 8
Overall score: A
Weight: 3 ounces Average weight.
Need to break in: No
Feel: Crispy, Quiet
Best Tension: Tight
Lube: The Maru lube.

Where to Buy

Lightake.com Black: [4]

Lightake.com White [5]

4x4x4 Cube

Known for its amasing corner cutting this Maru 4x4 is rarely found in common online stores. It has a screw/spring structure like all maru cubes and it is superior at corner cutting. It outperformes most 4x4 today such as the rubiks brand, eastsheen and possibly the merfferts brand from people's opinion. It has minimal pops and lockups but disassembly is not recommended because the assembly of this item can be very tedious.

Maru 4x4x4 with Lubricant and Stand

Where to buy:

Maru 4x4x4 Lightake Black: [6]

Maru 4x4x4 Lightake Transparent [7]


Includes:

Maru 4x4x4 Box and Cube

4x4 stand

A Vial of maru lubricant


Mini 3x3x3

A very small cube measuring 30mm each side. It is reported by many to be too small for speedcubing, but may suit cubers with very small hands. Small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket, making it ideal as a travel cube. The cube its self is fairly good quality considering its size, with smooth turning and good resistance to pops.

Maru Mini Cube

Where to Buy:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maru-mini-3x3x3-brain-teaser-magic-iq-cube-20017

Lightake is out of stock

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