The YuXin Gigaminx is actually really good

The YuXin Gigaminx is actually really good

Jeremy Sheng Jeremy Sheng
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The YuXin Gigaminx is an exciting release, bringing unprecedented performance and quality to gigaminx hardware.

Specifications

The YuXin Gigaminx, a 5x5 version of the megaminx, is a 285 gram puzzle and comes in stickerless plastic only. It's non-magnetic and features a glossy, vibrant finish. It also has a sculpted piece design, meaning every corner and edge has a small indent in it. This gives the cube much better grip, which is important especially because of its dodecahedral shape and many layers.

Performance

The YuXin Gigaminx has extremely smooth turning right out of the box, even without lubricant. In addition, the factory screw tensions are even, meaning that the gigaminx doesn't need to be set up at all to turn well. Both the inner and outer layers are fast so the cube turns fairly effortlessly.

With regards to corner cutting, the cube has very good forward cutting, especially on its outer layers. However, its reverse corner cutting is far less forgiving and the cube locks up when attempting to cut through minor misalignments.

On cubes with many layers, one common problem is the inner layers sticking to the outer layers when attempting to only turn the outers. This is especially apparent when the cube doesn't have magnets. Surprisingly, the YuXin Gigaminx doesn't have this problem and the outers turn without carrying the inners with them.

The cube is also very stable, having a solid feel that doesn't feel prone to pops. It can be turned confidently without having to constantly worry about the cube exploding.

Overall, the cube has exceptional performance for its size and complexity.

The YuXin Gigaminx is actually so good that it makes me want to pursue professional gigaminxing.

-Cameron Brown

Conclusion

Currently, the YuXin Gigaminx is by far the best gigaminx on the market. Its smooth turning, solid performance, and great value make it easy to recommend to any higher order minx enthusiast or puzzle collector.

YuXin Gigaminx

YuXin Gigaminx

$ 35.95

YuXin Gigaminx offers major improvements over other models! Key features Sculpted piece design for better grip Overview Smooth, quick turning Durable, stable mechanism … >> SHOP PRODUCT <<

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