r/Cubers • • 15h ago

Daily Discussion Thread - Oct 28, 2026

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r/Cubers • • 4h ago

Discussion Help with 3x3 beginner

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How do i get the last white corner piece to align i cant figure it out


r/Cubers • • 59m ago

Discussion Anyone know how to clean cube mats?

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So I was cleaning my room when I stumbled on my old cube mat, so does anyone know how to clean them? The added picture is the cube mat I am asking on how to clean.


r/Cubers • • 11m left

Discussion Do I put the stickers on my gan 356 minion or no???

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r/Cubers • • 9m ago

Discussion How da hell do u learn G perms

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Literally learned every pll except these four fuckers. Are there perchance any easy ones or am I doomed to learn these?


r/Cubers • • 24m ago

Discussion Hardware improvements over the last six years?

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Getting back into cubing after dipping out in 2020. Averaged around 12s on a Gan 356 XS, which I've cleaned up and used for the past few weeks to derust. It feels great, but I was wondering how much better the cubes feel today compared to the cubes of six-ish years ago (I am a hungry college student and want to know if I should go for the buy).


r/Cubers • • 4h ago

Picture Hi there!

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its my first time! well technically....i used a non magnetic cube for this, and when i last speed cubed it was when flying cars were just imaginations, and now after that i tried it again, so here are the results! and just in case if anyone knows can anyone help me with the lockups?


r/Cubers • • 1h ago

Discussion Rubik’s Connected X dead battery straight out of the box

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My Rubik’s Connected X arrived completely dead. The battery is swollen and warped the plastic door. Since I can't return it internationally without losing money, how can I safely remove it and replace the LR1131/AG10 battery? The "manual" is barely a pamphlet, and I can't figure out how to replace the battery. I would appreciate any advice from those who have the same one.

(Since the cube turns on just by being moved, it’s a terrible logistical design flaw not to include an insulating tab to break the circuit; it kept turning on and searching for a Bluetooth connection every time the box was moved!)


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Picture Superflip

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Andromeda dodecahedron


r/Cubers • • 9h ago

Discussion everything i’ve missed

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i’ve been cubing off and on for about the past 8 years, but after not paying really any attention to the community/technology these past few years i feel kinda lost. when i stopped focusing on cubing, maglev was just becoming a thing, gan was on top of the world, and 3x3 had not yet been taken over by children(pretty sure the last record i paid any attention whatsoever to was max park in 2023). now i look at new cubes with all the ball cores and 136 different magnets and the sudden plummet in wr times by literal children and i’m just wondering what the hell could’ve happened while i was gone

edit: also wondering what top cubes there are now, i remember the gan 12 being the undisputed best cube in the world when i stopped but the few videos i have seen have shown completely different cubes


r/Cubers • • 12h ago

Discussion My rs3 v5 feels dry no matters how i lube it

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Idk what's wrong with it or smth


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Record First sub 20

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It has been 2 months since i've started cubing again after ~3 years of break and i went from 35-45 to 22-28sec avg solves. Now i've got this nice scramble (yellow on top):

D R' L2 D' R2 D2 B2 U R2 B2 D B' U' F' D' F' D R' U2

I am not color neutral so i immediately saw this easy white cross:

D' R' U F L2

Then i dont remember what exactly did i do but i remember that after inserting 1 F2L pair, second one was already solved and after the insertion, third one was also solved, then the forth one too!

F2L was solved in ~11 secs, while i average 15-17

I use 2LookOLL and the case i got was pretty bad, first a knee and then a Pi, fortunately no lockups (which i usually have on pi oll), just wasted ~1-2 spare seconds on recognition.

Then i got a T perm which i can execute lightning fast, but i saw 17 on timer and got nervous so i had a few lockups but in the end i still got my new PB and also the first sub20 solve!


r/Cubers • • 11h ago

Discussion What were the first factory magnetic puzzles for each WCA event?

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I've been cubing since the early 2010s, and saw hardware develop over time. But my interest rose and fell throughout the years. My engagement with cubing decreased significantly during 2017-2019, which is when magnets in cubes started to become commonplace. That's why I'm asking this question.

Edit:

3x3 = Gan 356 Air UM. 4x4 = MoYu AoSu GTSM. Skewb = Moyu Skewb M. Pyraminx = Moyu Magnetic Pyraminx.


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Picture GOT DAYAN GUHONG PRO+ MAGLEV , 55mm

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Dayan Guhong Pro+ Maglev 55mm - Quick Review

First impressions are super premium! Feels very lubey out of the box (got the Premium Setup from Cubeology).

Initially it was controllable, after 20-30 solves it broke in and now it's in that perfect spot - still super fast but way more comfortable and stable.

Feels ultra fast, super smooth, very stable and CRAZY light - only ∼62-65g!

Best part is the dual adjustment system with tons of options + 20-magnet ball core (94 magnets total).

My Ratings:
Smoothness: 9/10
Speed: 9.5/10
Stability: 8.5/10
Magnetic Strength: 9/10
Dual Adjustment: 8/10
Premium Feel: 8/10
Box/Packaging: 7/10

My average improved with it. For me, best cube under $18-19. The ball core makes it so smooth. Highly recommended if you want a fast, light, premium flagship on budget.

#SpeedCube #DayanGuhongPro #Cubing #CubeReview


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Discussion FTO qualification for 2027 World Championships

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Simply the statement above. What do you think the qualifying average will be for top 400 at the upcoming Moyu Wca World Championships in 2027. I’d like to hear a few estimates to gauge where we will need to be.

My guess, if anyone is wondering, is 28


r/Cubers • • 2d ago

Meme Fun fact: my friend uses a dog snack bag to carry his cube

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I don't why did i post it, i found it kinda funny...


r/Cubers • • 23h ago

Record Hello to community and baseline for posterity

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Not really sure of the point of this post, just been enjoying twisting a cube for the last few weeks and wanted to engage.

Just discovered that speedcubing exists and wanted to set a baseline before I gave it a go. Made a 2:02.11 - avg of 5 with the beginner solving. I guess the upside is there's room for improvement.

So yeah, hi. Any particularly good resources/things to practice, please let me know about them.

P.S. I ordered a megaminx, because it looks fun and I lack moderation.


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Discussion Random Rubiks question you might not expect

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How do you rank the colors of a rubiks cube based on how much you like it. And if you're color neutral you can also rank them based on how you enjoy making a cross in that color

Mine goes:

  1. White

  2. Red

  3. Blue

  4. Yellow

  5. Green

  6. Orange


r/Cubers • • 2d ago

Collection 7x7 design through the ages. 2008-2026

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r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Resource QWERTYcube - An open source web based twisty cube

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I know you all have been waiting patiently, like 10 years, for a new version of QWERTYcube. It's finally here! Two exciting new features are:

  • Built in CFOP solver that can be used for OLL and PLL training.
  • Trainer cubes - stickers unrelated to the current goal are optionally grayed out.

And a bunch of little things.

I made a YouTube video for it, and it has a GitHub page. Last but not least, a live version of it is here.

I hope that's not too self-promoting or advertising as per the rules. There's no advertising, and my YouTube channel is not monetized.


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Discussion Any tips for D2 flicks?

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I've mastered my finger tricks even in awkward positions, and even the arguably second hardest fingertrick M2' I've recently integrated well in solves. However I just can't find a way to consistently do D2 and D2' flicks, it's uncomfortable, slow, and I don't know if ring or pinky should flick first. Can you please share your tips?


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Daily Discussion Thread - Oct 27, 2026

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Hello, and welcome to the discussion thread! This thread is for accomplishments, simple questions, and informal discussion about cubing!

Not sure if you should comment here or make your own post? We have a full list of what does and doesn't belong in this thread on our wiki.

No question is stupid here. If you have a question, ask it!

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r/Cubers • • 2d ago

Discussion 10 year old reddit post helped me for finally getting sub 60

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Back to cubing a month ago, transitioning from beginner to CFOP almost finished intuitive F2L but after improving everyday, suddenly stopped at F2L finding pairs 3 day random timings some under 50 some over 70. Watched diffrent videos(nothing much for how to find pair in any video) nothing helped but suddenly a 10 year old post came in search and then within first 10 solves i get my CFOP PB


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Discussion GAN 251 Pro piece design change

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So recently I've been researching which 2x2 to get and it seems to be the common consensus that the gan 251 pro is the best 2x2 on the market, however I saw from this post that gan changed the piece design and it was much worse, do y'all know where to buy one to avoid the new piece design and if I do get unlucky, how bad is it really? but then again im coming from a Rubik's brand 2x2 so its probably still going to be an upgrade


r/Cubers • • 1d ago

Discussion How do exactly Method of Loci work for memorizing the corners for blindfold cubing (3x3)

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I don't get method of loci for corners, I hope someone could explain :))