WCA Pyraminx 

WCA Pyraminx: classic pyramid puzzles for speedcubing

This category contains only classic Pyraminx puzzles, the three-layer tetrahedrons used in the official WCA event. The models differ mainly in their mechanism, magnets and adjustment options. Here you will find simple budget Pyraminx puzzles without magnets, magnetic versions and models with a MagLev system. Other variants, such as larger pyramids or the Pyramorphix, are in the parent category Pyraminx.

How to choose a WCA Pyraminx?

A Pyraminx takes far fewer moves to solve than a 3x3 cube, and good times are measured in seconds. That is why every overshoot (turning a layer too far) and every lockup (a layer getting stuck mid-turn) has a big impact on your result. A good Pyraminx should stop each layer exactly in the right place, and its tips, the small corners that turn independently, should move easily without coming loose.

• Budget models without magnets, e.g. MoYu Meilong, YuXin Little Magic, QiYi QiMing and ShengShou Pyraminx puzzles. They are light, easy to handle and work well as a first Pyraminx for learning a method. They have no magnetic stopping point, so when solving fast you need to control your turns more yourself.
• Magnetic Pyraminx puzzles, e.g. QiYi MS, MoYu Meilong M, YuXin Little Magic M, YJ YuLong Magnetic or X-Man Bell. Thanks to the magnets, each layer clearly "clicks" into the correct position, which reduces overshooting. This is the natural choice if you are starting to solve against the clock. Some models, like the Bell V2, let you adjust the magnet strength.
• MagLev and core magnets. The MoYu Weilong Pyraminx Maglev offers 8-level MagLev strength adjustment and 5-level magnet adjustment. It turns very loosely and quickly. However, some cubers find it hard to control, and if you prefer a more solid feel, it may not suit you. The GAN Pyraminx M has positioning magnets between the core and the edges, and the Enhanced version comes with a full set of GES, interchangeable parts for tension adjustment.

Which Pyraminx for beginners and which for training?

For a child or for a first try with the Pyraminx, a cheap model without magnets or a simple magnetic one is more than enough. Magnet strength, tension and turning feel only start to matter once you train regularly for time. A more expensive flagship gives you more adjustment options, but it will not always be better than a good magnetic model. If you prefer stability and control, choose a magnetic Pyraminx with a distinct click. If you want the lightest possible turning and are ready to spend time on setup, consider MagLev versions or GAN models with the full set of adjustments.