List of products by manufacturer DaYan

DaYan – maker of the GuHong, ZhanChi and TengYun cubes

DaYan has been around since 2004 and is one of the Chinese brands that modern speedcubing started with. The cubes are designed by Daqing Bao, and the brand name (大雁) means "wild goose" in Chinese. In our shop you will find DaYan cubes in many categories: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, Megaminx, Pyraminx, Skewb and FTO, plus the brand's own lube.

GuHong and ZhanChi: where modern speed cubes began

The GuHong, released in 2010, was the first cube with reverse corner cutting, which means it kept turning even when the layers were misaligned in the opposite direction. Its successor, the ZhanChi, was the main cube of many top competitors for several years. Feliks Zemdegs set a 5.66 s world record on it in 2011, and Mats Valk set a 5.55 s record in 2013. For a long time, DaYan dominated the classic 3x3 category. Later, the brand disappeared from the 3x3 market for a few years and returned in 2019 with the GuHong V3 M and TengYun M.

Key DaYan series in our range

• GuHong Pro / Pro+ – modern 3x3 cubes in M versions (classic springs) and Maglev versions (springs replaced by repelling magnets), available in 54, 55 and 56 mm sizes. The GuHong Pro has five tension settings that you can change without taking the cube apart. You can choose the size to fit your hand.


• TengYun – 3x3 and 2x2. The TengYun V2 is quiet and smooth, and it also lets you adjust the magnet strength and spring compression. With this much adjustability, you need to spend some time on the setup. The series also has a good reputation among one-handed (OH) solvers.


• Megaminx V2 M and Megaminx Pro (M, ML, Pro+ Maglev) – smaller and lighter than many competing megaminxes. They are a popular choice for anyone who wants a fast megaminx at a reasonable price.


• WCA puzzles beyond 3x3 – Pyraminx V3 (MagLev + UV), Skewb V2 Maglev UV, FTO Magnetic with Ball-Core (a magnetic ball inside that stabilizes the layers), GuHong 4M and NeZha 5M 5x5.

Who are DaYan cubes for?

The GuHong and ZhanChi names will mean the most to people who know the history of speedcubing. However, DaYan's current range suits a much wider audience. The magnetic GuHong Pro M works well as a first proper 3x3 cube or as a gift for a child. The Maglev versions and the TengYun V2, with their extensive adjustment options, are a better fit for speedcubers who like to set up a cube to their own taste. DaYan megaminxes, FTO, Pyraminx and Skewb are models for people training WCA events other than 3x3.