{"product_id":"gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-frosted","title":"GAN 562 5x5 Magnetic Ball-Core (Frosted)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGAN 562 5x5 Magnetic Ball-Core – Frosted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 5x5\u003c\/strong\u003e is GAN's flagship magnetic 5x5 and one of the fastest high-end 5x5 speedcubes available. Featuring an advanced \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic ball-core system, 112 magnets and a lightweight 127g design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the GAN 562 combines the fast, smooth feel GAN is known for with the additional stability needed for high-level big-cube solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts performance has been proven at the very highest level: the \u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 was used by Tymon Kolasiński to set the 5x5 world record average at the 2025 World Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFrosted version costs £47.95\u003c\/strong\u003e and has exactly the same internal performance features as the more expensive UV-coated version. If you don't particularly prefer a glossy UV finish, this is the better-value way to get the full performance of the GAN 562.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic ball core\u003c\/strong\u003e – core-to-corner magnetic attraction improves stability and layer alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e112 magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e – an extensive magnetic system provides strong, controlled positioning throughout the cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 127g\u003c\/strong\u003e – remarkably lightweight for a high-performance 5x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e62mm size\u003c\/strong\u003e – slightly larger than some modern 5x5s, providing a substantial and stable feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced internal structure\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed to reduce misalignment and popping during fast solves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast outer layers\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed to give the 3x3 stage the responsive feel expected from a flagship GAN cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e – smooth matte-style finish without the additional cost of UV coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorld-record performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – used by Tymon Kolasiński for a 5x5 world record average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWCA legal\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for official speedcubing competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGAN 562 Frosted vs UV – Which Should You Buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBall Core\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMagnets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 Frosted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£47.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrosted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-uv-coated\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e£53.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUV coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtra grip and premium finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the GAN 562 UV Worth the Extra £6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno internal performance upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e when moving from this Frosted version to the £53.95 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-uv-coated\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Both versions use the same 112-magnet ball-core system and the same underlying GAN 562 mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is the exterior. The Frosted version has GAN's smoother matte-style surface, while the UV version has a hard, glossy coating that provides \u003cstrong\u003eadditional grip and greater resistance to surface scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Frosted version\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the complete performance of the GAN 562 for the lowest price, or if you prefer the feel of frosted plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the UV version\u003c\/strong\u003e if you prefer a glossy, grippier surface and are happy to spend an additional £6 for the premium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competitive 5x5 solvers looking for flagship GAN performance without paying extra for UV coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"speedcubing.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54923623137504,"sku":"6-C-2","price":61.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/2358\/1408\/files\/gan562.png?v=1789549151","url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-frosted","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}