The Dayan Zanchi, one of the most
famous cubes ever to surface as part of the speedcubing world, no matter where
you go, every cuber has heard of this cube. It’s a given. But why is this cube
so popular? I want to explain why, along with my feelings on this puzzle.
First, let’s start with the negatives
about this puzzle. I hate it. I frankly despise this puzzle. Its turning is
very clicky, and kind of weird in general. The corner utting is alright, but my
major gripe with this puzzle is the lock ups, and the fact that fluent solves
are very hard to come by. No matter how I have tensioned and lubed it, I just
can’t find myself being able to keep consistent and fast.
However, there is more to a cube than
its turning and lock ups. The legacy of this puzzle is astounding, and for this
reason, I can’t help but give this puzzle the grace it deserves. This puzzle made
speedcubing. Let me explain. Dayan was one of the first major cube companies,
and came out with their various cubes. And I have to say, the Guhong was a good
puzzle. But when the Zanchi came out, it opened the door to the modern line of
speedcubes, with things like the torpedo, which it almost perfected right at
the started. It created the idea that we could be that fast, because finally
there was a cube that could perform like we needed. Also the design of the
puzzle was the basic lay out (with modification) for a host of future
speedcubes and many knock offs as well. Being the basis of the newest
speedcubes made it popular and a commonly heard name. Also, the Zanchi was my
first speedcube, because there was so much hype about it when I started. So
even though I personally don’t enjoy it, I have to give the Zanchi credit for
how much it has done in our little community in growing and expanding our art.
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