Category:3x3x3 cubes
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There are many different makes/brands of 3x3x3. The pages within this category summarize the most common types in use today. This is not an exhaustive list, but contains cubes from some of the most popular brands.
The most commonly recommended 3x3x3's as of May 2017 are:
- Valk 3
- Gans 356 Air
- MoYu WeiLong GTS2 (or with WeiLong GTS springs)
- YanCheng YAN3
- QiYi Thunderclap (V1)
FangShi Cubes
This is an exceptional cube that appears in the collections of many cubers. It has a very unique feeling during first turns, and becomes very smooth and fast after breaking in. It has a practical anti-pop system, and will only pop on very loose tensions. It has its downsides, however. The sticker quality is poor, as the stickers chip very easily. It may be worth buying a brighter set of stickers along with this cube, as the orange and green stickers are quite dull, especially compared to MoYu cubes. The caps on the pieces also fly off if the cube is dropped, meaning the cube is very delicate. The ShuangRen has since been released in new sizes, and some cube retailers offer it in numerous colour combinations.
QiYi/MoFangGe/X-Man Cubes
The QiYi Thunderclap was released in May of 2015. It is fast and clicky. It can corner cut nearly two pieces and reverse corner cut about one piece. It is widely considered one of the best budget cubes, and is known as Christopher Olson's main 3x3.
The QiYi Sail is QiYi's budget cube. At $4.00 USD at most retailers, it is among the cheapest cubes on the market. It can perform well given its low price, with moderate speed and corner cutting comparable to the Thunderclap's; however, it can break and pop more easily than the Thunderclap.
The Thunderclap V2 is not very widely liked, and is generally considered worse than the V1.
The Valk 3 is QiYi's high-end 3x3. It has been endorsed by Mats Valk, and is the main of a large percentage of speedcubers.
GANS Cubes
The Gans 356 Air was released in 2016. It uses an original dual-adjustment system called Gans Elasticity System (GES) that allows users to swap out the springs to adjust the feel of the cube. It is endorsed by Feliks Zemdegs, Sebastien Weyer, Max Park, and other top speedcubers.
See also
- 3x3x3 Cube (puzzle type)
- Category:3x3x3 methods
- Puzzle Manufacturers
- Puzzle Shops
- Category:Twisty puzzles
External links
- Speedsolving.com: Comparison of Chinese DIYs
- Speedsolving.com: Review of Main 3x3x3 Cube Models and Clarification on the Naming System of Type A
- YouTube: DIY Speed Cube Review pt.1 (Review of 10 DIY cubes)
Pages in category "3x3x3 cubes"
The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total.
