Z-Cube Large Cube 3x3x3 (18 cm)

Large 3x3 Cube: Large Cube (18 cm)

This is a regular 3x3 cube in a size that is hard to miss on a shelf. The Large Cube 3x3x3 has an edge length of about 18 cm, which makes it more than three times bigger than a typical speedcube (approx. 56 mm). It weighs 946 g, so when you hold it, you can feel it is a solid piece of plastic rather than a gadget. It comes in a stickerless bright version: the colours are in the plastic, not on stickers, so nothing peels off or wears away.

What solving it is like

Mechanically it is a classic 3x3, so every method you know from a smaller cube works here, from the beginner's layer-by-layer method to CFOP. What is different is the handling. With this size and weight, you turn the layers with your whole hands rather than your fingers, and it is often easier to rest the cube on a table or on your lap. Finger tricks and high TPS are out of the question, so this is not a cube for breaking records. Solving on it is usually calm and steady, and the large faces are easy to see, which helps when you want to show someone an algorithm or explain how the pieces move.

Tension adjustment

The cube has adjustment screws, so you can set the layer tension yourself. On a large, heavy cube this matters: a setting that is too loose makes the layers more likely to misalign, while one that is too tight means turning takes a lot of force.

Who is it for?

For a cuber who wants a fun, tongue-in-cheek cube in their collection, as a gift or as a decoration for a desk or shelf. It also works well for a teacher or instructor demonstrating moves to a group, and for a child who prefers large pieces to a small, fast cube. For timed practice, it is better to choose a standard 3x3, ideally a magnetic one.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3x3 cube, large format
• Manufacturer: Zcube
• Size: approx. 180 mm (18 x 18 x 18 cm)
• Weight: 946 g
• Tension adjustment: adjustment screws
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• Release year: 2018
• In the box: cube