DaYan Megaminx Pro+ Maglev

DaYan Megaminx Pro+ MagLev

This is DaYan's flagship megaminx in a MagLev and Ball-Core version. The DaYan Megaminx Pro+ MagLev is the successor to the Megaminx Pro. It keeps its predecessor's magnetic core and adds full numbered adjustment, which many users missed on the Pro. Instead of springs, it uses repelling magnets (MagLev), and the whole puzzle has 220 magnets. The version we offer is stickerless bright with a matte surface.

How it turns

Ball-Core means magnets between the corners and the core. They help the layers snap into place and keep the puzzle stable during fast turning, so lockups happen less often. MagLev gives a lighter, smoother turn than classic springs. The Pro+ series has generous corner cutting, so the puzzle forgives moves that aren't perfectly aligned. Users mainly praise its control and corner cutting. A few point out that the mechanism isn't at its best straight out of the box and only becomes noticeably smoother once you adjust the tension. The feel is fairly tactile, which won't suit everyone.

Adjustment

• 8 tension levels on a numbered scale, so you can easily return to a setting you know works.
• 6 center travel settings, i.e. how far the centers move (the equivalent of compression).
• 5 corner-core magnet strength levels, from MIN to MAX. They let you set how firmly the core holds the layers.

Tension and center travel alone give you 48 combinations. The core magnet strength is adjusted independently of them. You need a screwdriver to make adjustments.

MagLev or Magnetic?

The Pro+ also comes in a Magnetic version: it has 160 magnets, classic springs, the same Ball-Core and the same adjustment range. The MagLev version is slightly heavier and turns lighter and smoother. The Magnetic version has a more classic, spring-based feel. There is also an enlarged Pro+ MagLev L variant for those who prefer a bigger megaminx in their hands.

Who is it for?

For anyone who solves the megaminx against the clock and wants to tune the puzzle to their style. The wide adjustment range is useful both for someone just switching to megaminx and for a WCA competitor. As a first puzzle for a child, a simpler 3x3 cube is a better choice.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic megaminx, stickerless
• Manufacturer: DaYan
• Edge length: 30.38 mm
• Magnets: 220, including Ball-Core (corner-core magnets)
• Turning system: MagLev (no springs)
• Adjustment: 8 tension levels, 6 center travel settings, 5 core magnet strength levels
• Finish: matte (frosted), slightly grooved pieces
• Color: stickerless bright