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The 2×2 cubes are the smallest there are when it comes to layers count but they range in their dimensions and the typical sizes are 55mm, 50mm and 46mm sizes. (3×3 Speedcubes range from 57mm to 42mm). The YJ released their Elite line of cubes recently and the 2×2 format did really well (well, all of them did). The corner twists are a problem again. They happen and especially if you are speed solving without paying much attention. Sure you can tension the cube but you will need to apply a lot of tensioning and then you will reduce the corner cutting ability which is very good but without tensioning. So yeah it takes a bit of work to get it right with this one but for the money, it can’t be beaten. However, it is on very rare occasions that it will throw you off balance and break your algorithm execution. 7. The DaYan 2×2 Don’t get it confused with the elite version. They are not the same. This 2×2 cube was released in 2018 as the first 2×2 from YJ while the Elite 2×2 is a part of the Elite series by YJ that was released in 2020.

The first ever 2x2 world record single was set by Gunnar Krig in November 2004, with a time of 10.87. Since then, with the developments in solving methods, to a point where people were solving the entire cube with one algorithm almost every time, the current world record single is now a mind-blowing 0.49 seconds! It was achieved by Maciej Czapiewski from Poland in 2016. Best 2x2 CubesIn the end, you have to decide what kind of 2×2 cube you will like. The one with more speed or the one with a more smooth and controlled experience. When it comes to performance it is very similar to the DaYan if not even better but this is rather a subjective thing. The DaYan is widely appreciated in the speedcubing community and for a good reason. This speedcube offers blazing fast speeds, followed by proper control and amazing corner and reverse corner cutting. Your speedcubes stability will dictate how flexible is it, does it deform and most importantly its pop up resistance. Not without its faults but I think that you wont’t find a better price to quality ratio 2×2 cube out there. This is a fairly new 2×2 speedcube from YJ and it is the best budget 2×2 cube I have ever used.

Moyu WeiPo is going to give you great speeds with a smooth touch providing you with enough control. But the thing that other cubers and I love the most is its unparalleled corner cutting. The WeiPo will easily corner cut even when going above 45 degrees with the top layer. These characteristics will have the largest impact on your cubing experience with 2×2 cubes. If you are an experienced cuber, then you probably know these as they are similar to those on 3×3 speed cubes. These characteristics will influence your cubing experience but on a smaller scale when compared to the ones above. However, you should still read about them and understand them. Size In most cases, you will look for a good ratio of speed and smoothness. In the 2×2 case, it is usually better to go with more speed because they are harder to mess up and more fun to speed solve.The 2x2 cube is a twisty puzzle with a cube shape that has 3 axes. Each axis has only 1 cut along it, giving rise to just two layers, and making the 2x2 a very simple puzzle to look at. It has just 8 corner pieces, with no centre pieces and no edge pieces. History Corner cutting is the cubes ability to make a turn even if the vertical face is not completely aligned and it is going to make or break your experience with 2×2 speedcubes.