YuXin black-kylin Openwork 3x3

YuXin Black Kylin Openwork 3x3

This is the openwork version of YuXin's budget Black Kylin series. The YuXin Black Kylin Openwork 3x3 is also sold as the Hollow or Hollowing Out. Its pieces have lots of holes, so you can see inside the cube and part of the mechanism. Less plastic also means less weight. The cube alone weighs approx. 50 g, noticeably less than a regular 3x3 cube. We stock it in the stickerless bright version, made of coloured plastic with no stickers.

Openwork 3x3 cube: looks and weight

What sets this cube apart is mainly its look and its low weight. The openwork faces make it stand out from a typical 3x3 cube, and many people buy it to see how a cube is built on the inside. It is sometimes described as one of the lightest standard-size 3x3 cubes. If you solve on heavier cubes, you will notice right away how little it weighs. Some see this as an advantage, others as something to get used to.

What to expect

This is a simple, inexpensive design, not a flagship speedcube. People buy the Openwork for its interesting look, for a collection, as a gift or as an extra cube for casual solving. For regular training to improve your times, it is better to choose a cube made with speedcubing in mind. In those models, manufacturers focus on stability, corner cutting and tension adjustment.

Who is it for?

For people who already have a regular 3x3 cube and want something different in their collection. It also makes an affordable gift for a child who enjoys puzzles. You solve it like any other 3x3 cube, so the same beginner's method works with it. If this is going to be your first cube for learning and later solving against the clock, a traditional speedcube is the more sensible choice. The Openwork can then be your second cube.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3 cube, openwork (hollow)
• Manufacturer: YuXin
• Series: Black Kylin
• Manufacturer code: YX1781
• Weight: approx. 50 g (cube only)
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• In the box: cube, instructions, box