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{{Manufacturer
 
{{Manufacturer
 
|NAME=DaYan
 
|NAME=DaYan
|LOGO=Dayan.png
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|LOGO=[[File:Dayan.jpeg|100px]]
 
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
 
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
 
|LOCATION=China
 
|LOCATION=China
 
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
 
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
 
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
 
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|PRODUCTS=Dayan II, GuHong, LingYun, LunHui, ZhanChi, Panshi
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|WEBSITE=dayancube.com
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|PRODUCTS=TaiYan, GuHong, LingYun, LunHui, ZhanChi, PanShi, XiangYun, TengYun
 
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Also known as, 大雁, DY, Big Goose, DaiYan and TaiYan. Manufacturer of the '''DaYan''' DIY and GuHong cubes.
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'''DaYan''' (also known as 大雁, DY, Big Goose, DaiYan, and TaiYan) is a cubing manufacturer of many well-known, but outdated, speedcubes such as the GuHong and the ZhanChi. It is making a comeback in the speedcubing world with the TengYun 3x3 and 2x2 cubes, as well as with the GuHong V3 M.
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==Name==
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DaYan is a Chinese brand designed by Daqing Bao (包大庆). His username on [[MF8]] is "大烟头" (Da Yan Tou). The logo on Dayan cubes uses the last charactor "头" (Tou) and means head or first. The brand name is DaYan 大雁 (note the different "yan" character 雁), and it refers to a wild goose (specifically the Swan goose, ''Anser cygnoides'').
  
 
== Products ==
 
== Products ==
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===Dayan 1: TaiYan===
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The Dayan Taiyan was the first cube made by Dayan. It was originally just called "Dayan 3x3", however it was mistranslated as "Taiyan". In 2011 "Taiyan" (which means "Enormous Blaze") was adopted as the official model name. [https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/the-dayan-i-is-now-officially-called-taiyan.28692/] They are now quite rare to find and can be discerned from other Dayan cubes by their lack of Florain holes.
  
 
=== Dayan 2: GuHong ===
 
=== Dayan 2: GuHong ===
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[[Image:Guhong3.jpg|thumb|White DaYan GuHong]]
 
[[Image:Guhong3.jpg|thumb|White DaYan GuHong]]
  
The GuHong Cube is a Chinese cube designed by [[Daqing Bao]] (包大庆), who is also the designer of Crazy 4x4x4 series.The name DaYan is the ''pinyin'' of his username 大烟头(Da Yan Tou) on MF8 and the logo is a Chinese character "头"(Tou).
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Released June 2010. It was a very popular cube used by many cubers, being the first speedcube capable of noticeable reverse corner cutting. The cube was fast, smooth, and quiet. Many people said that the cube was uncontrollable and a bit prone to popping. The Guhong was famous for being the first cube which could perform reverse corner-cutting.  
  
The edges have an unusual shape and split apart in two pieces, similar to one of the V-Cube 6 internal pieces. The corners have stalks and split into thirds and have two little Y-shaped parts that go into holes that are in the corners to attach the thirds. The centers are bigger and different from a normal DIY. It is noted that one of the sides of the core are smaller than the rest, so it is recommended that you either use a different core or force the screw into the hole. When you take off a layer of the cube, you will see that the inner circumference of empty space is smaller than usual.  
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The GuHong Cube has edges which have an unusual shape and split apart in two pieces, similar to one of the V-Cube 6 internal pieces. The corners have stalks and split into thirds and have two little Y-shaped parts that go into holes that are in the corners to attach the thirds. The centers are bigger and different from a normal DIY. Internally the inner circumference of empty space is smaller than usual. It is recommended to set the tensions to tight, as it may pop.
  
The cube is extremely fast and smooth. It is also quiet as well. Many people have said that the cube is uncontrollable and a bit prone to popping. Like the Dayan II, it can cut corners at 45 degrees. The GuHong can also reverse corner cut, which is useful if you overshoot a bit. It is recommended to set the tensions to tight, as it may pop.
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The older versions were considered to be better than their newer counterparts however. The plastic was strictly ABS which gave them a much faster and smoother feel, while the newer GuHongs were made with a mix of ABS and PC plastic, which has a harder feel, making the cubes seem to have a laggy, sticky feel. The characteristics of the older GuHongs were: black screws, clearish opaque core, softer plastic with a slightly muted black color rather than shiny (the white ones are shiny but a brighter white), the cylinder inside the center piece (which holds the screw) is slightly shorter and does not come up to the top of the center piece (while the newer ones do), and the center caps had much longer tabs on them. The old ones are quite rare to find.  
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
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* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?22473-Guhong-Unboxing-amp-Review-HD Guhong Unboxing & Review HD]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?22473-Guhong-Unboxing-amp-Review-HD Guhong Unboxing & Review HD]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24894-Lubix-GuHong Lubix GuHong]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24894-Lubix-GuHong Lubix GuHong]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?22448-my-guhong-review. my guhong review.]
 
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24098-My-Review-of-Guhong My Review of Guhong]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24098-My-Review-of-Guhong My Review of Guhong]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?27531-Unboxing-Review-Video-Lanlan-Lone-Goose-and-Dayan-Mf8 Unboxing/Review Video Lanlan, Lone Goose, and Dayan + Mf8]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?27531-Unboxing-Review-Video-Lanlan-Lone-Goose-and-Dayan-Mf8 Unboxing/Review Video Lanlan, Lone Goose, and Dayan + Mf8]
 
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
 
* [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.31025 Black Assembled]
 
* [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.31026 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.30597 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.30363 White DIY]
 
  
 
==== GuHong Version 2 ====
 
==== GuHong Version 2 ====
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[[File:DY_GH_2.JPG|GuHong Version 2|thumb]]
 
[[File:DY_GH_2.JPG|GuHong Version 2|thumb]]
  
This is the second version of the Dayan GuHong.
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Released April 2012. This is the second version of the Dayan GuHong. It was pretty much a GuHong with anchor pieces. It had a different feel to the original GuHong. The plastic is different and seems to give the cube a "cheaper", thinner feel. Corner cutting is excellent and layers seem to pop into place, due to the torpedoes.
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==== GuHong Version 3 M ====
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Released to some cube stores December 2019. This is a much more modernized version of the revolutionary GuHong, featuring ,magnets like the TengYun, wavy lube tracks on the pieces, rounded corners, and larger Florain holes. It can corner cut past 45 degrees and reverse corner cut nearly one piece if at the right tensions. It also is much less prone to popping, due to modernized torpedos.
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<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35035-DaYan-GuHong-3x3x3-Version-2-Review DaYan GuHong 3x3x3 Version 2 [Review]]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35035-DaYan-GuHong-3x3x3-Version-2-Review DaYan GuHong 3x3x3 Version 2 [Review]]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35632-Gu-Hong-Version-2-Review-(lubix-GH2) Gu Hong Version 2 Review (lubix GH2)]
 
 
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.51177 Black Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.51176 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.51178 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.51179 White DIY]
 
  
 
=== Dayan 3: LingYun ===
 
=== Dayan 3: LingYun ===
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==== LingYun Version 1 ====
 
==== LingYun Version 1 ====
  
This is the first version of the Dayan LingYun. This cube is one the fastest cubes but prone to popping.
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Released 2010. This is the first version of the Dayan LingYun. This cube was a fast cube but prone to popping. It was slightly smaller, yet heavier than the GuHong, with similar pieces, but with bigger "dips" for better corner cutting. The "stalk" areas of the edges are slightly longer, which was supposed to (but failed to) reduce popping.
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?23774-DaYan-III-LingYun-review DaYan III: LingYun review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?23774-DaYan-III-LingYun-review DaYan III: LingYun review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24772-3x3x3-DaYan-LingYun-Review 3x3x3 DaYan LingYun Review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24772-3x3x3-DaYan-LingYun-Review 3x3x3 DaYan LingYun Review]
 
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
 
* [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.32764 Black Assembled]
 
* [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.32765 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.32762 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.32763 White DIY]
 
  
 
==== LingYun Version 2 ====
 
==== LingYun Version 2 ====
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[[File:DY LY 2.jpg|thumb|LingYun Version 2]]
 
[[File:DY LY 2.jpg|thumb|LingYun Version 2]]
  
This is the second version of the Dayan LingYun. The main difference between this cube and the first version is that this cube includes torpedo pieces, preventing (most) pops.
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Released September 2011. This is the second version of the Dayan LingYun. The main difference between this cube and the first version is that this cube included torpedo pieces, preventing (most) pops. Like the GuHong v2, this cube also has a different feel than the original LingYun. This is mainly due to the torpedoes, but the plastic seems different again. The original Ling Yun plastic feels closer to the original ZhanChi, while the LingYun v2's plastic, feels like that of the newer ZhanChis.  
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35730 DaYan LingYun 3x3x3 Version 2 [Review]]
 
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?32419 Dayan Lingyun Version 2 Review --Tall5001]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?32419 Dayan Lingyun Version 2 Review --Tall5001]
 
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.45301 Black Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.45302 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.45299 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.45300 White DIY]
 
  
 
=== Dayan 4: LunHui ===
 
=== Dayan 4: LunHui ===
 
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==== Dayan LunHui ====
 
[[File:DY LH 1.jpg|thumb|Dayan LunHui]]
 
[[File:DY LH 1.jpg|thumb|Dayan LunHui]]
  
This is the fourth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. This is the first Dayan cube to include torpedo pieces.
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Released April 2011. This is the fourth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. This was the first Dayan cube to include torpedo pieces. It was heavier than most cubes, and a bit sluggish, but what made it special was the anchor ("torpedo") pieces attached to the edges which reduced popping. If the tensions are too loose, however, it would pop, but it could still be tensioned very loose and not pop. This cube becomes reasonably nice after a good breaking in period and proper lubing. The corner cutting was considered superb, with a unique feel.
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
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* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?28796 Dayan 4 Lunhai text based review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?28796 Dayan 4 Lunhai text based review]
  
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
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==== Dayan LunHui 2017====
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.40972 Black Assembled]
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Released August 2017.[https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/are-dayan-back-new-zhanchi-for-2017.65946/]
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.40973 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.40926 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.40927 White DIY]
 
  
 
=== Dayan 5: ZhanChi ===
 
=== Dayan 5: ZhanChi ===
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==== Dayan ZhanChi ====
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[[File:DY ZC 57 2.jpg|thumb|120px|57mm ZhanChi DIY Kit]] [[File:DY ZC 55.jpg|thumb|120px|55mm ZhanChi Box]] [[File:DY ZC 50.jpg|thumb|120px|50mm ZhanChi Box]] [[File:DY ZC 42.jpg|thumb|120px|42mm ZhanChi Box]]
  
[[File:DY ZC 57 2.jpg|thumb|120px|57mm ZhanChi DIY Kit]] [[File:DY ZC 55.jpg|thumb|120px|55mm ZhanChi Box]] [[File:DY ZC 50.jpg|thumb|120px|50mm ZhanChi Box]] [[File:DY ZC 42.jpg|thumb|120px|42mm ZhanChi Box]]
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Released July 2011. This is the fifth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. It became one of the most popular speedcubes (and the one used by [[Feliks Zemdegs]] to obtain multiple former world records). Like all other Dayan cubes, it comes in stickered and stickerless versions.
  
This is the fifth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. This is one of the top speedcubes (and the one used by [[Feliks Zemdegs]] to obtain the current World Record. Like all other Day an cubes it comes with stickers or sticker less. It's said that sticker less has better plastic less PC more abs.
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It was similar to the GuHong, but with "anchors" to prevent popping and ridges on the edges to reduce popping even more. Unlike the GuHong, which is a bit clicky, this cube is very smooth. The anchor pieces are removable and the ridges on the edge pieces are often enough to prevent most popping. Corner cutting is excellent, but popping will occur if tensioned too loose. The cube, if not tensioned properly, will have a serious problem with the center caps staying in place. Like the GuHong, the original batch of this cube was different and much better. It had much softer plastic which gave it a much smoother feel, while the newer ones had harder plastic, which give it a scratchy, smacky feel. It is very difficult to know which one you have, unless you know the feel of both. The ZhanChi was also, by far, the most modded cube, ever. There are several different "versions" of this cube sold in different stores throughout the world. The Cubicle used to sell a one handed version, as well as a version called the ZhanChi Silk, however these are both out of production. Puzzle Addictions sold a ZhanChi with a modded center piece (CPM). Lubix had the ultimate ZhanChi, with the 48 point edge mod, etc. This cube was also available in numerous shapes and sizes.
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30744 Dayan ZhanChi Review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30744 Dayan ZhanChi Review]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?35033 Dayan Zhanchi 3x3x3 [Review]]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30431 Review 1 - DaYan ZhanChi or DaYan 5, with anchors]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38249 Dayan Zhanchi 55mm Review [video]]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30459 Dayan 5 Zhanchi Review ---Tall5001---]
 
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38299 CUBE REVIEW: DaYan ZhanChi Mini (50mm and 55mm) --FirefoxFreeze--]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38299 CUBE REVIEW: DaYan ZhanChi Mini (50mm and 55mm) --FirefoxFreeze--]
  
==== ZhanChi 57mm (Standard Size) ====
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The smaller 55 & 50 mm Zhanchis were better suited for [[one-handed solving]], because the smaller size made it easier to handle, it is also available in 42mm but the cubing classroom mini cubes are generally considered to be better.
  
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
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==== Dayan ZhanChi 2017====
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.42769 Black Assembled]
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Released August 2017.[https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/are-dayan-back-new-zhanchi-for-2017.65946/] Dayan's first new release in six years. Considered a disappointment - the cube was rough, uncontrollable, and very locky.  
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.43912 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.43885 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.43911 White DIY]
 
  
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==== Dayan ZhanChi 2018====
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Released November 2018. A substantial improvement on the ZhanChi 2017, but still an underwhelming cube.
  
==== ZhanChi 55mm ====
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=== ZhanChi 42mm  ===
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Released 2012. This is a smaller version of the Zhanchi, suited towards younger cubers and people with small hands. Used as the core for the DaYan Zhanchi 2x2, which was widely considered the best 2x2 on the market, but has since been outcompeted.
  
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
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=== Dayan 6: PanShi ===
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56083 Black Assembled]
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Released February 2013. Considered a disappointment, this cube saw the end of Dayan's dominance in 3x3 market. Out of the box it was clicky, slow, and rough, although if set up properly it could be worked with to become an okay cube for the time. It is currently quite hard to find.
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56080 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56086 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56081 White DIY]
 
  
==== ZhanChi 50mm ====
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<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
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*[https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/dayan-panshi-3x3x3.40409/ (Review) DaYan PanShi 3x3x3]
 
 
 
 
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56085 Black Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56082 White Assembled]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56079 Black DIY]
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.56084 White DIY]
 
 
 
55 & 50 mm Zhanchis are mostly suitable for [[one-handed solving]], because the smaller size makes it easier to handle.
 
 
 
==== ZhanChi 42mm ====
 
 
 
''No Info''
 
 
 
=== Dayan 6: PanShi ===
 
  
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=== Dayan 7: XiangYun ===
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Released March 2018. An improvement upon the ZhanChi 2017 design. It had a new capped design, rounded internal corners and a brighter color scheme. But still considered an unstable cube, with noticeable corner catching.
  
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=== Dayan 8: TengYun M ===
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Released January 2019. Considered a comeback for Dayan and their first competitively viable 3x3 in about 6-7 years. The public opinion on this cube is mixed. It is a huge step up from the XiangYun, however it isn't quite caught up to modern day speedcubes. This is the first mass-produced Dayan 3x3 with magnets. It has become known for being a quiet cube.
  
 
=== Dayan + MF8 4x4 ===
 
=== Dayan + MF8 4x4 ===
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[[File:DY MF8 1.jpg|thumb|120px|Dayan+MF8 4x4 Box]]
 
[[File:DY MF8 1.jpg|thumb|120px|Dayan+MF8 4x4 Box]]
  
Dayan collaborated with [[MF8]], another Chinese company, to produce a 4x4x4 Cube. It is considered one of the best 4x4's, and [[Feliks Zemdegs]] used it to break the average world record at [[WC 2011]]. However, without modding, the edges can often pop out if you try to corner cut too much.
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Dayan collaborated with [[MF8]], another Chinese company, to produce a 4x4x4 Cube. It was considered one of the best 4x4's, and [[Feliks Zemdegs]] used it to break the average world record at [[WC 2011]]. However, without modding, the edges often popped if you tried to corner cut too much and most people switched over to the moyu aosu and later the yuxin blue and qiyi wuque when they were released.
  
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
 
<u>Reviews on Speedsolving.com</u>
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* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24362 Dayan 4x4 review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24362 Dayan 4x4 review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25571 Dayan/MF8 4x4x4 video review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25571 Dayan/MF8 4x4x4 video review]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?36123 Dayan+MF8 4x4x4 (mini) [Review]]
 
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33970 Mini Dayan+Mf8 4x4 Review]
 
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33970 Mini Dayan+Mf8 4x4 Review]
  
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
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===Dayan Megaminx ===
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.32680 Assembled Black] (6.6mm, Regular Size)
 
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.47676 Assembled White] (6.0mm, Mini)
 
 
 
=== Megaminx ===
 
  
[[DaYan Megaminx]] is a [[Megaminx]] based on the GuHong v1. It's avaible in black, white and stickerless with, or without corner ridges.
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Released October 2012. [[DaYan Megaminx]] is a [[Megaminx]] based on the GuHong v1. It's available in black, white and stickerless with, or without corner ridges.
  
[[File:DY MM 1.JPG|thumb|120px|Dayan Megaminx]]
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*[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38675-Dayan-Megaminx-I Main Speedsolving Thread]
  
[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38675-Dayan-Megaminx-I Main Speedsolving Thread]
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===Other products===
 
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*DaYan 2x2
<u>LighTake Product Pages</u>
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*DaYan Pyraminx
* [http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.59298 Assembled Black]
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*DaYan Crazy 3x3x2 Cube
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*DaYan Gem Cube
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*DaYan Bermuda Cube
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*DaYan Octahedron
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*Dayan Skewb
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*Dayan F-Skewb
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*Dayan Tanagram
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*Dayan Tanagram Extreme
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*Dayan Wheel of Wisdom
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*Dayan Bagua Cube
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[3x3x3 cubes]]
 
* [[3x3x3 cubes]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
 
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
 
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Revision as of 05:13, 7 January 2020

DaYan
Dayan.jpeg
Company
Founded: 2004
Location: China
Years Active: 2004-present
Areas served: Worldwide
Website: [dayancube.com]
Production
Products: TaiYan, GuHong, LingYun, LunHui, ZhanChi, PanShi, XiangYun, TengYun


DaYan (also known as 大雁, DY, Big Goose, DaiYan, and TaiYan) is a cubing manufacturer of many well-known, but outdated, speedcubes such as the GuHong and the ZhanChi. It is making a comeback in the speedcubing world with the TengYun 3x3 and 2x2 cubes, as well as with the GuHong V3 M.

Name

DaYan is a Chinese brand designed by Daqing Bao (包大庆). His username on MF8 is "大烟头" (Da Yan Tou). The logo on Dayan cubes uses the last charactor "头" (Tou) and means head or first. The brand name is DaYan 大雁 (note the different "yan" character 雁), and it refers to a wild goose (specifically the Swan goose, Anser cygnoides).

Products

Dayan 1: TaiYan

The Dayan Taiyan was the first cube made by Dayan. It was originally just called "Dayan 3x3", however it was mistranslated as "Taiyan". In 2011 "Taiyan" (which means "Enormous Blaze") was adopted as the official model name. [1] They are now quite rare to find and can be discerned from other Dayan cubes by their lack of Florain holes.

Dayan 2: GuHong

GuHong Version 1

Black DaYan GuHong
White DaYan GuHong

Released June 2010. It was a very popular cube used by many cubers, being the first speedcube capable of noticeable reverse corner cutting. The cube was fast, smooth, and quiet. Many people said that the cube was uncontrollable and a bit prone to popping. The Guhong was famous for being the first cube which could perform reverse corner-cutting.

The GuHong Cube has edges which have an unusual shape and split apart in two pieces, similar to one of the V-Cube 6 internal pieces. The corners have stalks and split into thirds and have two little Y-shaped parts that go into holes that are in the corners to attach the thirds. The centers are bigger and different from a normal DIY. Internally the inner circumference of empty space is smaller than usual. It is recommended to set the tensions to tight, as it may pop.

The older versions were considered to be better than their newer counterparts however. The plastic was strictly ABS which gave them a much faster and smoother feel, while the newer GuHongs were made with a mix of ABS and PC plastic, which has a harder feel, making the cubes seem to have a laggy, sticky feel. The characteristics of the older GuHongs were: black screws, clearish opaque core, softer plastic with a slightly muted black color rather than shiny (the white ones are shiny but a brighter white), the cylinder inside the center piece (which holds the screw) is slightly shorter and does not come up to the top of the center piece (while the newer ones do), and the center caps had much longer tabs on them. The old ones are quite rare to find.

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GuHong Version 2

GuHong Version 2

Released April 2012. This is the second version of the Dayan GuHong. It was pretty much a GuHong with anchor pieces. It had a different feel to the original GuHong. The plastic is different and seems to give the cube a "cheaper", thinner feel. Corner cutting is excellent and layers seem to pop into place, due to the torpedoes.

GuHong Version 3 M

Released to some cube stores December 2019. This is a much more modernized version of the revolutionary GuHong, featuring ,magnets like the TengYun, wavy lube tracks on the pieces, rounded corners, and larger Florain holes. It can corner cut past 45 degrees and reverse corner cut nearly one piece if at the right tensions. It also is much less prone to popping, due to modernized torpedos.


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Dayan 3: LingYun

LingYun Version 1

Released 2010. This is the first version of the Dayan LingYun. This cube was a fast cube but prone to popping. It was slightly smaller, yet heavier than the GuHong, with similar pieces, but with bigger "dips" for better corner cutting. The "stalk" areas of the edges are slightly longer, which was supposed to (but failed to) reduce popping.

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LingYun Version 2

LingYun Version 2

Released September 2011. This is the second version of the Dayan LingYun. The main difference between this cube and the first version is that this cube included torpedo pieces, preventing (most) pops. Like the GuHong v2, this cube also has a different feel than the original LingYun. This is mainly due to the torpedoes, but the plastic seems different again. The original Ling Yun plastic feels closer to the original ZhanChi, while the LingYun v2's plastic, feels like that of the newer ZhanChis.

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Dayan 4: LunHui

Dayan LunHui

Dayan LunHui

Released April 2011. This is the fourth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. This was the first Dayan cube to include torpedo pieces. It was heavier than most cubes, and a bit sluggish, but what made it special was the anchor ("torpedo") pieces attached to the edges which reduced popping. If the tensions are too loose, however, it would pop, but it could still be tensioned very loose and not pop. This cube becomes reasonably nice after a good breaking in period and proper lubing. The corner cutting was considered superb, with a unique feel.

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Dayan LunHui 2017

Released August 2017.[2]

Dayan 5: ZhanChi

Dayan ZhanChi

57mm ZhanChi DIY Kit
55mm ZhanChi Box
50mm ZhanChi Box
42mm ZhanChi Box

Released July 2011. This is the fifth 3x3 cube in the Dayan series. It became one of the most popular speedcubes (and the one used by Feliks Zemdegs to obtain multiple former world records). Like all other Dayan cubes, it comes in stickered and stickerless versions.

It was similar to the GuHong, but with "anchors" to prevent popping and ridges on the edges to reduce popping even more. Unlike the GuHong, which is a bit clicky, this cube is very smooth. The anchor pieces are removable and the ridges on the edge pieces are often enough to prevent most popping. Corner cutting is excellent, but popping will occur if tensioned too loose. The cube, if not tensioned properly, will have a serious problem with the center caps staying in place. Like the GuHong, the original batch of this cube was different and much better. It had much softer plastic which gave it a much smoother feel, while the newer ones had harder plastic, which give it a scratchy, smacky feel. It is very difficult to know which one you have, unless you know the feel of both. The ZhanChi was also, by far, the most modded cube, ever. There are several different "versions" of this cube sold in different stores throughout the world. The Cubicle used to sell a one handed version, as well as a version called the ZhanChi Silk, however these are both out of production. Puzzle Addictions sold a ZhanChi with a modded center piece (CPM). Lubix had the ultimate ZhanChi, with the 48 point edge mod, etc. This cube was also available in numerous shapes and sizes.

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The smaller 55 & 50 mm Zhanchis were better suited for one-handed solving, because the smaller size made it easier to handle, it is also available in 42mm but the cubing classroom mini cubes are generally considered to be better.

Dayan ZhanChi 2017

Released August 2017.[3] Dayan's first new release in six years. Considered a disappointment - the cube was rough, uncontrollable, and very locky.

Dayan ZhanChi 2018

Released November 2018. A substantial improvement on the ZhanChi 2017, but still an underwhelming cube.

ZhanChi 42mm

Released 2012. This is a smaller version of the Zhanchi, suited towards younger cubers and people with small hands. Used as the core for the DaYan Zhanchi 2x2, which was widely considered the best 2x2 on the market, but has since been outcompeted.

Dayan 6: PanShi

Released February 2013. Considered a disappointment, this cube saw the end of Dayan's dominance in 3x3 market. Out of the box it was clicky, slow, and rough, although if set up properly it could be worked with to become an okay cube for the time. It is currently quite hard to find.

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Dayan 7: XiangYun

Released March 2018. An improvement upon the ZhanChi 2017 design. It had a new capped design, rounded internal corners and a brighter color scheme. But still considered an unstable cube, with noticeable corner catching.

Dayan 8: TengYun M

Released January 2019. Considered a comeback for Dayan and their first competitively viable 3x3 in about 6-7 years. The public opinion on this cube is mixed. It is a huge step up from the XiangYun, however it isn't quite caught up to modern day speedcubes. This is the first mass-produced Dayan 3x3 with magnets. It has become known for being a quiet cube.

Dayan + MF8 4x4

Dayan+MF8 4x4 Box

Dayan collaborated with MF8, another Chinese company, to produce a 4x4x4 Cube. It was considered one of the best 4x4's, and Feliks Zemdegs used it to break the average world record at WC 2011. However, without modding, the edges often popped if you tried to corner cut too much and most people switched over to the moyu aosu and later the yuxin blue and qiyi wuque when they were released.

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Dayan Megaminx

Released October 2012. DaYan Megaminx is a Megaminx based on the GuHong v1. It's available in black, white and stickerless with, or without corner ridges.

Other products

  • DaYan 2x2
  • DaYan Pyraminx
  • DaYan Crazy 3x3x2 Cube
  • DaYan Gem Cube
  • DaYan Bermuda Cube
  • DaYan Octahedron
  • Dayan Skewb
  • Dayan F-Skewb
  • Dayan Tanagram
  • Dayan Tanagram Extreme
  • Dayan Wheel of Wisdom
  • Dayan Bagua Cube

See also