QY Sail W 3x3 Speed Cube, Stickered Black (QiYi)

The QY Sail W is a 3x3 speed cube from QiYi, made for beginners who want a magic cube that turns smoothly and holds together. It’s the classic 3x3 puzzle many people call a Rubik’s cube, in the standard 56 mm size, with a black body and bright stickers.

Sail W is QiYi’s updated version of its budget Sail cube, released in 2019; the box reads QY SpeedCube with the model’s Chinese name, Qihang W. The pieces are reinforced so they pop out less when a turn is forced, and the centre caps are rounded so the layers catch less as they turn. It weighs about 80 g, light enough for long practice sessions.

Why you’ll like it

• Smooth out of the boxIt turns freely from the first day.
• Pops lessReinforced pieces hold together better when young hands twist too hard.
• Easy-to-read coloursQiYi’s half-bright stickers make the six colours easy to tell apart while you learn.
• Adjustable feelLift a centre cap and turn the screw: tighter for control, looser for speed.

Getting started

1. 1Learn the beginner’s method one layer at a time: the white cross, the white corners, then the middle layer.
2. 2Finish the last layer with a few short algorithms; free video tutorials show every step.
3. 3Time your solves and practise a little every day to see your times fall.

Who it’s for

School-age children, teens and adults who want to learn to solve a cube or get faster. This magic cube is small and sturdy enough to live in a school bag, ready for break time, and it makes a screen-free challenge for load-shedding evenings or a birthday gift.

Tip: if the cube starts to feel scratchy or loud, a drop of silicone cube lube brings back the smooth feel.