2022's Top 3x3? - 1 Month With the GAN 13

[@sethwynn5673]

I feel like there's not enough people recognizing that Jesse is the most technically proficient video editor in the cubing creator space. This video was an absolute masterclass on how to make compelling, informative content for product reviews. Everything from the videography, the editing, music, script - all of this was absolutely top-tier. It's such a delight to have seen his skillset grow, refine, and evolve over the course of his career - and I know that he's just getting started. Cannot overstate the enormity of his talent and dedication.

[@tyrantishrl]

Agreed

[@CuberBeats]

Jesse used to upload on JRCuber before he joined TheCubicle. He was popular back in 2015-2018, and even before that.

[@jaoquinporter985]

100% agree. He's the Roger Federer of cubing

[@williampetrie4259]

This is definitely the most informative guide to the gan 13 by far. Very well done on this script

[@thecubicleofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottmackenzie1036]

I mained the 11M Pro for ages, till I tried the Tornado V2. That smooth, buttery and effortless feel, and alignment ease… that was my main since. Then, still believing that GAN was “the man”, I did try the 12. Gave it to my son. Unstable, clacky, just could not get good times on it, found it just stopped me from solving the cube - had to stop and reset during Algs. Really annoying. Then, got both Tornado V3 and the GAN 13. As this Video suggests, the 13 was a slight improvement over the 12, but not nearly enough to take the honours from the Tornado V2. Let alone the V3! Now that was an upgrade. I can tell the difference - as my son has had me blindfolded and I have successfully guessed which one is which. And I can’t do that with the GANs. The Tornado V3 is even more effortless, feather-touch turning, but aligns perfectly, and is beautifully smooth. I do try to set them all up the same, depending on how they take the lube, using different combinations of one or more of Gravitas, Dignitas, Cosmic lubes (mostly lunar or Martian), gan lube and DNM-37. After all this, trying all sorts of settings… I think GAN has finally lost it for me.

[@mustafaasif7023]

Bro the tornados is so light quality I bought a v2 and it popped.then I bought the v3 and again had popping issues. But the Gan 12m was just the perfect fit for me.

[@ancubing]

@@mustafaasif7023it depends on the people, most like the tornado v3 more than the gan 13 and I like the v3 but I tried my friends gan 13 and it is really good for me so it is just preference.

[@LKcuber333]

The 12 and 13 have their own feelings and in my opinion gan is really consistent with their prices and the amount it goes up every year

[@technoturnovers7072]

the thing about GAN cubes is that they are the most gucci shit ever- like, the price is /justified/, since they offer features nobody else on the market has, but at the same time, they are SO strongly 'opinionated' mechanically with things like the edge repelling magnets and whatnot that you are going to be fighting your instincts using them if you're used to any other cube

[@LKcuber333]

I agree with you 100% they are very expensive and if you're not used to them then it is not a good cube. For example I got the max Gan 13 and it is much different than all of my cubes

[@Noonehere16]

@@technoturnovers7072poor guy

[@johnpantag472]

​@@Noonehere16you are a nobody stfu

[@TheMessyDeskxyz]

Gan cubes are great for those light turners like myself, I keep under turning with other cubes. Definitely enjoying my 13!

[@OEdmondson]

Hi great release for the cubicle as always!

[@karpatheon]

I really liked your answer at the end as to whether or not the gan 13 is worth the price.

[@Cubing-be2ox]

It’s good to see that people are starting to realize that just because a cube is very expensive, it doesn’t mean it’s the best. Get a Tornado v3 which has a better feel than the 13, and performs almost the exact same. Am I almost forgot to mention the most importantly thing, it’s half the price!

[@thesphyrth]

Not exactly. It's just that Gan is ramping up the price so fast, even the Fanboys are having trouble keeping up. I'm convinced that they're secretly hoping Gan won't release Limited Editions.

[@Cubing-be2ox]

People were expecting them to lower their prices after the negative feedback they had after the gan 12 sadly it’s not the case

[@maximusbjj5298]

@@Cubing-be2ox the feel is different for different people, some people have different turning styles making certain cubes feel better than others

[@seankim2916]

Keep in mind gan cubes are still used by the best cubers in the world

[@thesphyrth]

@@seankim2916 Tornado V3 as well.

[@Nepa_Ojtli]

love your content guys!!

[@ananmayathecuber]

the gan 12 maglev is a good cube, i never had a catching issue. my cube used to pop, but that’s bc of the loose setting

[@Alex.K1]

1:23 that red dot is bothering me

[@DjBogosFl]

I CANT UNSEE IT

[@thesphyrth]

1:32 That thing that looks like earwax is what's bothering me.

[@knyaz3v]

Didn’t watch the video yet but I got my 13 recently and personally it’s not even the best in 2022 but the best of all time. I know everyone has different muscles but for me not having to force initial turn due to edge to core magnets is the real thing. 13 is so easy to initiate the turn it won’t bother me even at late night when I really tired and muscles starting to feel a bit stiff. Well, it’s time to watch the video.

[@nikmrn]

If it's the best of all time, it's also the best of 2022 lol

[@samueljehanno]

@@nikmrn ye

[@RaffiTheGobbler123]

ey loved the vid keep the work up!

[@johnchiluiza2841]

Thank for all the information, you do an awesome job with details explanation.

[@shadythecuber7185]

Great vid! I was choosing between the gan 12 and 13 so this really helped!

[@mouhebmanai]

if you don't want the 13 go for the 11

[@nigleloveclock]

just get a tornado v3

[@shadythecuber7185]

I already have the eleven

[@shadythecuber7185]

And I’m getting the v3 as well

[@serkan5951]

@@shadythecuber7185 Hey ı hope you enjoy both v3 and gan 13. Which one do you like best? I have to choose one.

[@glitchguypr0411]

The crispness is the corner to core magnets. If you remove them them the cube becomes much quieter

[@OlgaFyodorova]

I find the Tornado v3 Pioneer more well rounded than Gan cubes. Haven't tried the 13, but I have the 11 and 12. Gan feels too blocky.

[@sillyslowed]

I don’t have a GAN 13 but I do have the Tornado V3 and tbh it replaced my old main (GAN 356 M) within a couple days, and I got a 20 second solve with it, and I average 35 seconds!

[@EmptyGuiwix]

I have the V2 which is also really amazing

[@68booger]

Same here. I switched from an RS3M 2020 to a flagship tornado v3 and I started getting crazy times

[@troymillerpgh]

I have the RS3M and Gan 11M Duo, but the Tornado V3 immediately became my new main. So smooth, controllable, and quick.

[@mamba1072]

nice, i have a gan 356 xs, do you think it's worth switching to it? i see it has maglev and core magnets and all that new technology, what do you think?

[@sillyslowed]

@@mamba1072 I think it’s an amazing purchase if you do because at first out of the box it’s not the best, but after tensioning it, loosening it/tightening it and lube, it turns extremely smooth and feels very nice.

[@ultimatespeedcubing2623]

I was looking for a new cubicle video and then I found this

[@thesphyrth]

The worn-out sticker of the Tornado V3 tells me that someone DEFINITELY loves solving with it. I only got my Tornado V2 and I got to wear it out in about 6-8 months. Either that or there's a saga that's continuing lololololol

[@shelaghcrone9352]

I’m definitely gonna get it on Christmas

[@micrqlight9713]

me staring at the small piece of Dorito when he zooms in on the edge magnets at the beginning

[@_isititc_]

Wait it's a whole month?!?! Wow man time flies faster than light now

[@SamSpeedCubes]

I wish they would bring back the Gan 11’s screwdriver I still use that tool for any adjustments I need to make to my Gan cubes

[@ClutchCps]

6:58 "I choked that so hard." I felt that pain.

[@adamjonelcastro4908]

Hello, I just want to know how you lube this cube and can you show us what lube you use? Thank you!

[@sledgestudios4897]

One thing that most people get wrong is that the Gan 11 and the Gan 12 edge pieces aren't the same. The Gan 12 edge piece has a larger and wider torpedo compared to the Gan 11, this is the cause of the Gan 12 catching problem, not the core magnets. When I replaced the Gan 12 edge pieces with the Gan 11 edge pieces, it turns really smoothly, I don't recall having any catching issues when I made this mod. And corner cutting was improved. I am curious about the Gan 13's piece design due tho this, I would like to know.

[@bizzlezip]

Gan cubes are simply beautifully crafted objects. Masterpieces. I don't care about prices and 1 second faster times. No cube compares to gan cubes, simple. Gan number 1

[@alexandresoutonogueira7675]

I'm gonna wait for the Gan 15, because I'm still financially recovering from buying the Gan 11 m pro . 😂

[@edvardtorset7017]

Gan is good but for a better price you should buy the Tornado V3, I just got it today and I love it

[@TheOrigamiGenius]

It's been a month already?! Man time flies by

[@SpeedCubeEditzz]

Ik right , tingman's crazy quiz was 11 days ago:o

[@samueljehanno]

@@SpeedCubeEditzz ah

[@bananacuber02]

I got my Gan 13 on sale from DP for 63 bucks! Do you think that was worth it Cubicle?

[@tobiasgruber8899]

I ordered the gan 13 directly from China for under 50$. The 80$ asked from local cube stores is ridiculous.

[@RideRedRacer]

but can you guarantee its authentic?

[@tobiasgruber8899]

@@RideRedRacer Yes it's the same thing you just skip the local resaler. Shipping takes longer with a bit more risk but I had no bad experiences till now.

[@elol9025]

​@@tobiasgruber8899 w h e r e d o y o u b u y i t

[@mih9176]

Im currently using the UV gan 12 maglev and i've never got any catches lol. In my opinion, they both the same. I got a 10.41 on the 12 and a 11.23 on the 13. In short, the 13 just doesnt worth 85$. The 12 is fast, controlable and smooth at the same time. The 11 is smooth, controlable and it gives an unique feel that help you feel the lubricant more specific.

[@victinyyt]

Hey! the video was amazing but I still do have a doubt...WHAT SHOULD I BUY- GAN 11 M PRO or GAN 13? please answer! thankyou

[@Kerem-nh5up]

I think 13 is better

[@RedPillVegan]

i bought your beginner bundle with the lube service. can’t wait to work on some quality puzzles

[@asmallkitten]

Nice. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the products.

[@JazzToTheTwo]

Gan 11 still goated

[@KadenMonsonMTB]

Did you swap to cfop?

[@aneliseanelise3101]

Sheesh that’s cool

[@AndreaUngaro]

Great and informative video. Thank you.

[@thekaeden]

3:33 that zoom in tho

[@justinscheibel5722]

Yeah its awesome but for $40 the Tornado v3 is right up there. Still want one though just cant convince my wife...might try our kids..🤔 Thanks Phil.

[@ehamady6]

I find the center caps on this particular cube more difficult to remove to get to the tensioning. Real fingernail busters. Wish there was a tool to pry them out without damaging any plastic. Do you have any tips for removing the caps easily? Maybe a popsicle stick?

[@tryhardfighter1833]

I am currently planning to get a gan 13, and it's good to know that i can make the cube tight enough to suit my turning style. I kinda picked up a lot of bad cubing habits back when i used the RS3 without lube (and you know how bad that is), and so now my turning is very very aggressive, and not very accurate. Will love to see whether it can compare to the tornado v3

[@ultimatespeedcubing2623]

My friend got the Gan 12 before he had done a month of cubing and me and my friends were like WHAT

[@rahunter9211]

Im Waiting FOR The Cube to come. Takes a lot of tine to get to europe i think

[@hinfeifung3749]

can you do a more detailed comparison between the gan 13, tornado v3 and the rs3m super ballcore?

[@DanNguyen-oc3xr]

Hmm, I wonder if it's possible to remove the edge magnets from the Gan 13 to see if that makes a difference?

[@BiffHorrific]

Maybe swap the pieces with edges from the 12?

[@StrykeYTofficial]

prob will

[@Ameliedunham]

is the gan 13's edge magnet system basically an updated version of the yj mgc repulsion

[@glitchedcubing]

WHAT SETTINGS DOES TYMON USE?!?!? (lol idk why the rage)

[@toxic-mummy]

i think mine will finally arrive tmrw

[@aidn_0828]

Hey phil. Do you think that the matte broken in has a better grip than the uv coated. And how does the UV coated respond to sweaty hands?

[@XxtoxxityxX]

i like the older backround more

[@Z3NTube]

I was not even aware that the metal pin was in the box until I watched this video 😅

[@enderdragondestroyers6187]

I have the gan 13 it’s awesome

[@Feverstockphoto]

I bought all 3 versions of the RS3 M 2022 and the Tornado V3 Pioneer for the price of the Gan 13 UV, well £3.00 more but also, I got 5% off so came in at same price as the Gan. You do the math 🙂 I have a couple of Gan 11 M Pro cubes, RS3 M 2020 & 2021 maglev's, WRM 2021 maglev... The Tornado V3 for me is the best performing and feeling in hand of them all. It's like a mix of all of the above but twice as nice! All the RS3 M cubes are better than my Gan 11 M Pro cubes Imo 👍.

[@iamfromearth8843]

Would you recommend the RS3M 2020 or 2022? Pretty wary about the 2020 because my old one's core broke.

[@rubenverster250]

@@iamfromearth8843 Legit, the V3 is so nice. Got it last week. Pretty dang nice

[@Feverstockphoto]

@@iamfromearth8843 I added magnets to the 2020/2021 versions to help improve them for my turning, but this also makes them heavier. All three (2022 versions) are better than the 2020/2021 versions. The 2022 versions don't need extra magnets so remain lighter and are better overall. I personally would go with the 2022 maglev version, it's well worth the money. Hope this helps.

[@samueljehanno]

@@Feverstockphoto 👍

[@iamfromearth8843]

@@Feverstockphoto thanks, i have a budget, so its rly helpful in making decisions :)

[@escubingchannel]

It's simple: if you have the money go for the 13. If you don't then go for the Tornado V3! No need to fight over 2 cubes! Btw I have the 13

[@CtrlAltDeliciousGaming]

Can someone please explain to me the difference between tension and compression?

[@crismorningstar4160]

Quality in GAN is nice. I have the tornado V3 Pioneer but the finish is far from GAN. The V3 Pioneer though is a fine cube except QIYI should improve on its aesthetics. If u have money then buy the GAN. I just hope Xman/QIYI improves the finish on the V3 Pioneer.

[@jamiebarton4688]

As an 11 M Pro user, I'm looking for a new main. I'm thinking about the gan 12 or the Gan 13, which do you think I should get?

[@thecubicleofficial]

We recommend the GAN 13. Adjusting is easier and the feel is more polished.

[@jamiebarton4688]

Ok, thank you so much for the feedback! :)

[@startending983]

Do these cubes still need to be cleaned and lubed? Pls answer my question

[@psycho3903]

Which is better - matte or UV?

[@Ayaan_Aggarwal]

Where can i get replacement parts from?

[@leopoldoloablejr1505]

What is the feeng of gan 13 fx?

[@only_a_turtle]

How do you guys remove cube logos? For example the logo of the tornado v3 or the gan 13 maglev uv? I wanna use it for blindfolded but I‘m not allowed a Logo

[@kemkem85]

How about Gan 11 m pro this last 2 months before 2023,is it worth it?

[@seplenik]

I have a question. Now I am using Gan 356 M and want to upgrade to Gan 12 or Gan 13. I just don't know which is better for me. Also I'm a bit of a aggresive turner. Is there even that much diffrence. Can anyone help decide?

[@GAMEON805]

I am using a moyu wrm 2021 lite version for 2 years, at first it was amzing now how many times i cleaned and lubed it feels blocky and the turning feel is also not good, so i want to purchase a gan 11 m pro or gan 13 m uv, i like cubes that are efortless to turn and i dont know how gan cubes feel, which one do u prefer? Or tornado v3 pioneer?

[@thenling785]

My gan13 does not float when it rotates. Will your gan13 float when it rotates?

[@tmarie2282]

When will the X-man tornado flagship ship out? I have a package of over $100 worth and i ordered it on Oct 30th.

[@thecubicleofficial]

We are working to get the cubes as quickly as possible. To our disappointment, QiYi has delayed restocking shipments of the Tornado V3 many times already. Good news is, we are getting a batch in the next few days. We should be able to fulfill orders again once we get the new batch on hand.

[@HowToCube99]

I broke my Tornado v3 (randomly popped and the core permanently broke), so I bought the gan 13.

[@connorswartz1862]

Okay but this vs the tornado V3? My last main (last cube I bought) was a GAN 356 XS and I loved it but someone broke it so I’m in the market for a new cube

[@FirstNameLastName-se1bz]

Which did you get?

[@amogusss_]

Thumbnail : 13 Cube Name : GAN 13 Uploaded : 13 Days Ago 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hasantanvirshahriar]

Phil's solves are rotationless, I have rotate more than 6 times and average like 20 seconds.

[@thesphyrth]

He uses ZZ. It's designed to be rotationless. His CFOP has rotations.

[@Anthony_Jiang]

It’s a bit to locky for my taste but very good

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

Ommg ppl still talking about this ?? Which is best cube and fastest I want buy one ????😭😭😫😫

[@TTTheCuber]

"The biggest difference is feeling" I think he forgot about price.

[@ENTheIan]

Is it smooth

[@maarten-noelgohler7641]

Do you Take Euros?

[@mynona2697]

Best lube for the gan 13 if you only can use one?

[@thecubicleofficial]

Probably some sort of silicone like Weight 5.

[@ENTheIan]

Should you get it?

[@mewtu5817]

Fun Fact: the 13 has the exact same adjustment options as the 12

[@umarimran6756]

should I get UV coating or matte?

[@elok1393]

Idk if im late or not but I preffer uv coating so much better

[@chrisstephens3196]

I’m still using Gan air UM because the prices get more and more ridiculous.

[@dexspits7869]

Gan is the best brand for a reason

[@412cuber]

Food in the core 1.36😊

[@nasdfigol]

did he just casually get 2 10.04s?

[@Nothing-ie7rn]

@gadgetIn style nya mirip bang David wkwkwk

[@jacksonthegamer5805]

3:10

[@yasfuzo7091]

difficult to clean

[@luiscastro2037]

Gan was my favourite brand, but in the last years they are super overpricing cubes with no sense at all, moyu and qiyi are much better now, same quality (better feel in my opinion) andhalf the price . Dont get gan cubes anymore honestly

[@Odontomango]

Well, we know for sure that neither the GAN 13 and the Tornado don't have to worry about the Gold Plastic Syndrome magnet core lmao

[@MinorityHunterRoronoaZoro741]

i dont care if the cube is the best cube in existence ain't paying 85 dollars to go from a gan 12 to a gan 13

[@thesphyrth]

One thing not mentioned about "spending $80 on what makes YOU happy". Please make sure it's YOUR lunch money. You can't expect your parents to be happy to spend using THEIR $80. You can only beg and hope.

[@statmango]

Some other considerations on that topic... For us, $80 is about the cost of *one* lunch for the family (two if we do fast food), and a cube will last much longer. If you buy a $30 cube and invest the $50, assuming it doubles every 10 years, it will grow to $3200 in 50 years. What are your other hobbies? $80 is cheap compared to the cost of a piano or trumpet. Or ski equipment. But, yes, you might also have to consider what makes your parents (or your spouse) happy.

[@thesphyrth]

@@statmango For my particular context: $80 is my monthly wage (without taxes yet), whatever leftover feeds me as a single person can last me that long. $80 got me a Chess Set, Scrabble Set, and several card games that lasts to this day without fear of "missing out over a new version of the same game". $30 might be enough for one pen mod (another hobby I'm planning to pick up). Anyway, you have more considerate standards. I'm only considering "you" IF it's "your" money without involving other people in it... unless you're still dependent on your parents for anything financial.

[@statmango]

@@thesphyrth Thanks for the perspective! One of the nice things about social media is that we get to learn from each other. I've been married for decades, so "my" money is always someone else's money. :-) From the competitions I attend, I guess more people are closer to your situation than mine (they are kids or young adults). I started a cubing club at my kids' school, and most of the kids don't have their own cubes, so I just brought a bunch of cubes I had around the house so they can practice. I encourage them to stay in school and work hard, don't be afraid of incremental progress, and with some luck, may you get to the point where "can I afford this" becomes "is this a priority". Good luck!

[@vinzandries5671]

I feel like ill just buy the 12 cause i don't have $80 laying around

[@grzyb11]

My friend somehow got the gan 13 and it’s so amazing holy shit Also our other friend broke the box somehow

[@jaydengd9157]

Next up: Gan 14 pro max maglev

[@stanzeuspm]

Whoa

[@garsockfox8751]

I use the bhox to store my money lol

[@AsgardsGlory]

43$ mat 46$UV at aliexpress....