At any speedcuber competition, one of the first questions asked of each competitor is what cube they use. Cube hardware has come a long way over time - particularly with magnetic cubes now becoming widely available.
Magnets offer stability and improved control, enabling faster algorithms with reduced overshoots - one reason GAN is such a popular brand among top speedcubers.
1. Stability
Magnetizing your cube can help speedcubers enhance their control. Magnets make turning easier, reduce slipperiness and provide stability during algorithms.
Top speedcubers frequently utilize magnetic cubes, and they have become an indispensable element of speedcubing culture. While more expensive than their non-magnetic counterparts, magnetic ones offer greater stability and speedier turning speeds than their non-magnetic counterparts.
GAN magnetic cubes feature an exclusive core-to-corner piece magnet system designed to avoid corner twists and lock-ups, providing greater control with light yet premium cubes that feel good to hold in one's hand. These cubes make an excellent addition to anyone looking to improve their cube play!
GAN cubes feature not only standard magnetic systems but also various options to allow for adjustable magnet strength - for instance the GAN 12 3x3 Pro allows up to 72 different magnetic configurations while Leap and MagLev versions boast unique dual adjustment systems for stability and tension control.
GAN Pyraminx Magnetic is an exciting new addition to their magnetic cube lineup. Boasting an innovative design - such as Core Positioning Magnetic System and GES nuts that allow more adjustable stability and tension settings - the GAN Pyraminx Magnetic is ideal for fast, stable playing experience with great corner cutting abilities and Honeycomb contact surface that extends lube life span.
2. Speed
GAN magnetic cubes are some of the fastest on the market due to their high-performance design. Their low friction between layers means that turning them quickly requires minimal effort; their magnetic technology also helps minimize unwanted morphing that could otherwise lead to lockups in your solve.
GAN Pyraminx is one of the most favored models, featuring 48 visible magnets and a screw/spring tension system that provides maximum customization. Furthermore, this lightweight model boasts excellent corner cutting performance as well as being comfortable to hold and use.
GAN 356 XS is another reliable option, famed for its quick performance and diverse adjustment options. Featuring a Numerical IPG core with alternate GES spring options to easily adjust each face's spring compression elasticity; this saves hours spent manually trying to achieve this result!
While it's true that magnetic cubes can help increase your speed, it is also important to remember that it is you - not the cube - who will make the greatest impactful difference to your times. Therefore, beginners may benefit from starting off with non-magnetic models first before progressing to magnetic versions.
3. Customizability
GAN cubes are known for their smooth rotating feel and are often compared to those used by many of the world's top speedcubers. Their magnetic construction provides additional stability, precise layer turns, reduced catch rates, and easier solving capabilities compared to standard cubes. While some beginners may prefer non-magnet cubes initially, most experienced cubers find magnetic cubes more comfortable and easier to solve than their non-magnetic counterparts.
Some of GAN's most beloved magnetic cubes include the GAN Pyraminx Magnetic, GAN 356 M and the GAN 13 M; each offering distinct features. For instance, the GAN Pyraminx Magnetic was the first cube with an innovative core positioning system and GES nuts, enabling users to customize tightness of corners and center pieces - making it the most customizable speedcube available today.
GAN 356 M is an elegant magnetic cube from GAN that allows users to adjust magnet strength and tensions via a dual compression/tension adjustment system as well as individual magnet adjustments - giving it up to 72 possible configurations! Furthermore, its new flagship cube, GAN 13 M combines their advanced design innovations into one of the strongest speedcubes currently on the market today.
4. Ease of assembly
GAN is one of the premier 3x3 brands and their cubes are used by top speedcubers. Renowned for their meticulous, innovative designs and world and continental records with their puzzles, GAN also sponsors professional speedcubers such as Feliks Zemdegs and Max Park as professional speedcubers.
GAN cubes offer numerous customization features that can enhance the experience of puzzlers, such as their GES nut system, interchangeable magnet rods, and spring tensions that can be set consistently by hand - all features that can make their cubes more enjoyable to use and help achieve faster times.
GAN cubes offer another advantage over traditional cubes: minimal resistance between layers makes them very fast and allows for ultrafast algorithm execution. Unfortunately, their fast speeds may make the cubes feel uncontrollable at first, leading to frustration from beginner users.
The Gan Elasticity System, or GES for short, has revolutionized GAN cube customization. GES nuts come in different colours that represent their spring elasticity levels - purple ones being weakest while yellow ones offer maximum support.
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