JesseCubezThe Best Speed Cube for Beginners
Still using a store cube? Here is the one speed cube I tell every beginner to buy, and the 3 things to look for.
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Still using a cube from the toy store? A real speed cube is the biggest upgrade you will ever make. It turns faster, it gets stuck less, and it makes learning way more fun.
Here is the one I tell every beginner to get.
My pick
MoYu RS3M V5
about $9It feels steady and it is easy to control. It is magnetic, and it costs less than a pizza. The two RS3M cubes also got the most votes when I asked my Academy for the best budget cube.
See it at SpeedCubeShopHow to pick a cube
- Get a magnetic cube. This one is a must. Magnets help each turn click into place, so the cube is way easier to control.
- You don't need to spend a lot. A good $9 cube can take you really far. A pricey cube feels nicer, but it won't make you fast. Practice does that.
- Pick a size that fits your hand. Most speed cubes are about 55 or 56 mm. If you have small hands, try a smaller one.
Two more great cheap cubes
All three of these cost about $9. Pick any one. Then spend your time practicing, not shopping.
MoYu RS3M 2020
about $9A classic. It got the most votes in our budget cube poll.
YuXin Little Magic (magnetic)
about $9Another cheap cube that people love. Make sure you get the magnetic version.
Words you will see
- Magnetic
- Magnets inside help the layers line up.
- MagLev
- Magnets push the pieces apart instead of springs. It feels smooth and light.
- Core magnets or ball core
- Extra magnets in the middle. They make the cube feel steady.
- UV coated
- A shiny coat on the outside. Some people love it. Some don't.
- Smart cube
- A cube that connects to an app on your phone.