GAN V100 Leap (Year of Horse Edition)

GAN V100 Leap 3x3 (Year of Horse Edition)

GAN released this limited edition for the Chinese Year of the Horse 2026. Inside is the GAN V100 Leap 3x3, the V100 version that uses classic springs instead of MagLev. What sets it apart is the look and the bundle contents: an orange interior, an orange center cap with the GAN logo and packaging featuring Horsie, GAN's Year of the Horse mascot. The cube is stickerless in bright colors and has a matte (frosted) surface.

How it turns

The V100 Leap is compact (55 mm) and light (approx. 64 g). The GES spring system gives a more "grounded", predictable turning feel than MagLev, which is faster and more "floaty". Cubers describe the Leap as fast but controllable, with good corner cutting. According to them, it is also quieter than the MagLev version. The magnets in the pieces give a clear click on every move. Core magnets, i.e. magnets between the corners and the core (this is not Ball-Core), pull the layers into place and forgive less precise turns at higher TPS.

Some people find the cube a bit too loose straight out of the box. Usually a different lube or adjusted settings is all it takes. The 55 mm size is a matter of taste. If you normally solve on a 56-57 mm cube, you will feel the difference in your hands at first.

Adjustment

• 72 settings: 12 spring tension levels and 6 center travel levels. The settings are numbered, so it's easy to go back to a setup you know works.
• When changing compression, don't press the center down, as this may also shift the center travel.

Leap or MagLev?

The V100 MagLev uses repelling magnets instead of springs and is geared towards speed. The Leap uses springs, gives you more control and is also lighter. The Year of the Horse edition is mechanically the Leap version. Here you mainly pay extra for the collectible look and the extras in the set.

Who is it for?

This version suits a speedcuber who wants a light 55 mm spring cube with a wide adjustment range rather than the fastest possible feel. With its orange interior and limited-edition packaging, it also makes a great gift for someone who already solves, or a piece for a GAN cube collection.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 3x3 cube, stickerless bright
• Manufacturer: GAN
• Version: V100 Leap, Year of the Horse 2026 edition
• Size: 55 mm
• Weight: approx. 64 g
• Magnets: 64, including core magnets (no Ball-Core)
• Turning system: GES springs (no MagLev)
• Adjustment: 72 settings (12 tension levels × 6 center travel levels)
• Finish: matte (frosted), orange interior
• In the box: cube, adjustment tool, manual, extra center cap, New Year themed stickers, Year of the Horse pouch, special edition packaging