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What Cube should I get?

3/23/2015

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There are a ton of different speedcubes out there and knowing which one to get can be a daunting task.  If you put 5 different speed cubers in a room and asked what is the best cube is you will probably get 6 different answers.

If you are looking for a very durable cube  that is not meant specifically for speed cubing you would want one that is controllable and does not have stickers that could fall off and deteriorate.  The new Rubik’s brand cube fits this description.  It has embedded tiles and is next to impossible to take apart.  It is a bit better than the older stickered version by allowing more movement and less catching between the pieces..  If you wanted a cube that you could speed solve with, most speedcubes on the market have a stickerless version.  The pieces themselves are made with colored plastic.  These are often going to be much faster and smoother, and might be a better choice in the long run if the goal is to learn to solve the cube fast.  The one thing I should note is that currently it is not legal to use a stickerless cube at competitions.

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Lets say you are looking for a fun looking cube that is a little bit different.  more of a show piece as well as a puzzle.  You could get a Fangshi mini Shuangren with different colored caps over the pieces.  It gives it a cool look as well as being a fantastic speed cube.  Another option would be getting a V-cube brand cube.  They come in cubic versions as well as pillowed.  The pillowed ones look really nice and V-Cubes have a nice solid feel to them.  They might be a bit harder to speed cube fast because of the pillowed feel and also pillowed 3x3 cubes are not allowed at competitions either.
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Another option for cubes would be one for when you are on the go.  My recommendation would be the 42mm mini DaYan Zhanchi.  It is the perfect size between being too small to use and too large to easily put in your pocket.  The Zhanchi is known as one of the best speedcubes out there and the mini makes it easily portable and surprisingly quiet.
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If you can already solve a cube and want something a bit different you can always get what are called shape mods.  Some popular ones are the Shengshou mirror blocks and the MoYu crazy fisher cube.  It adds a little bit of difficulty to the mix and looks really cool when mixed up.
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If you are looking into speed cubing almost any cube will do.  If you get one that is extremely fast like puzzles by Fangshi or Gans it may be hard to control the cube at first, but it will become easier with time.  Most speed cubers like a specific cube because they prefer the shape, and feel of the puzzle.  They found what works best for them by testing different ones out themselves.  Feel free to head over to the review section  to help you get an idea of what you might like.  I have switched between the Fangshi Shuangren, Gans 357, MoYu Aolong, and DaYan Zhanchi and get very similar times on all four.  I do not think any of them are immensely better than any other.

No matter what cube you get just remember to have fun.
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12 Comments
samuel h link
10/8/2015 02:31:18 pm

I am a 30 second solver now i could be faster a lot faster my my cube is holding me back it locks up and catches a lot and i dont know what kind of cube to get and I like sturdy not super fast but pretty fast controllable cubes i will buy any cube i just dont know which one i should get

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Shawn (SpeedCubeReview)
10/8/2015 07:10:12 pm

Hey Samuel,
Unless you have something that is not a "speed cube" a cube most likely isn't holding back too much. Also any would be a good choice, but my new favorite is the QiYi Thunderclap. It is a bit light/cheap and often tensioned too loose when unboxed but it is cheap and is a great cube. A good one to branch from if you want a slightly different feel.

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David Kang
2/18/2016 05:02:31 pm

I think you should get the Gans 356s V2 because you have the same problem. I have a Moyu Aolong v2, and it locks up quite a bit. But the Gans, NONE. NO LOCK UPS OR CATCHES. legendary corner cutting

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Carl F link
3/27/2016 11:15:45 pm

i'm a 45 seconds solver which cube should i get?

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Shawn (SpeedCubeReview)
3/28/2016 04:33:07 am

Your solve time makes no difference. Check out my 2016 comparison. The link is at the top right of the blog page.

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Samuel h
7/9/2016 09:42:41 pm

I guess I did not ask right need a good cube that is controllable and not to fast what cube these days is good and has no catching

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Shawn (SpeedCubeReview)
7/9/2016 10:28:03 pm

Catching has to do with inaccurate turning and not the cube itself. Something that is controllable out of the box would be the tanglong. You can also be quite fast With it for example Keaton Ellis' sort of record-breaking 5.09 solve

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Samuel h
7/10/2016 07:45:23 am

Thanks for your help you made some good points👍 What camer do you use to record with

Shawn (SpeedCubeReview)
7/10/2016 08:15:21 am

This old video I just used my iPhone, but have a Canon Vixia G20 now.

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Shubham
11/9/2016 06:26:19 am

What about Shengshou 4×4 is it good for me.I can solve it in 45sec.Which cube should I buy I want 4×4.

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Shawn (SpeedCubeReview)
11/11/2016 11:48:53 am

Any of the newer 4x4s are good. I have a 4x4 comparison video you should check out.

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Sully
11/15/2018 01:23:41 pm

In need a smooth and quiet cube thats not cheap but not expensive please reply on what to get my family don't like me playing with noisy cubes

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