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)
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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.
MoYu and MoYu Subbrand Cubes
The Weilong feels similar to the Huanying and is a very fast and smooth cube. It has a design similar to the Fangshi and the Huanying but different in a few ways. The corner stalks are short and rounded and the base is wider to help prevent popping. Also the edge pieces are wider and have higher ridges and grooves. The corner pieces are blocky and smooth much like a Guhong. The edge pieces interlock with the centerpieces and have torpedos to further improve antipopping. The cube is made of a hard and thick matte plastic that glides smoothly on all surfaces. This cube is very fast and effortless but as a consequence has a reputation of being uncontrollable at high speeds and can overshoot or ruin lookahead/recognition. It cuts at 45 degrees and past on even the tightest tensions and reverse corner cuts about 2/3 of a cubie. It is very quiet when turning accurately but corner cuts loudly.
The Aolong improves on many of the Weilong's weak points. It is known for taking the mechanism of the MoYu Aosu, which many consider to be the best 4x4 speedcube. It is much more controllable while maintaining a decent amount of speed from the Weilong, even during first turns. As with all MoYu and YJ cubes, the sticker quality is outstanding, since the stickers are bright and do not chip.
The Aolong V2 was released as an effort to minimize the corner twists that could occur on V1's. However, "bad" Aolongs exist due to the V2 controversy during July 2014. MoYu decided to produce the first batch of Aolong V2s with a different plastic while discontinuing the V1. Once everyone noticed how poor the performance was on the new cubes, MoYu changed the plastic on all new V2s. All new V2s are made with the proper plastic. To conclude, it is a brilliant cube which sets the standard for speed cubes.
YJ Cubes
The YJ Sulong is arguably the best value-for-money cube there is. Some cube outlets have it on sale for less than $4, which is a bargain considering the build quality and performance of the cube. It turns very well, but it's noticeably slower than the likes of MoYu or Dayan cubes. It's a great warmup cube due to this. It only pops on very loose tensions. Since MoYu works alongside YJ, they both share the same amazing sticker quality. In the end, there is no reason not to own this cube, as it fulfills many purposes with a very small price tag.
The ChiLong is very similar to the SuLong, except it has extra grooves on the corners and edges. It is somewhat faster than the SuLong, but not overly so. Since the SuLong is usually cheaper, it makes more sense to go for it instead of the ChiLong. It is still a great cube in its own right, however.
It was the cheapest 3x3 on the market. Totally worth its price.
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"
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