{"product_id":"gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-uv-coated","title":"GAN 562 5x5 Magnetic Ball-Core (UV coated)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGAN 562 5x5 Magnetic Ball-Core – UV Coated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 5x5 UV\u003c\/strong\u003e combines GAN's flagship 5x5 mechanism with a premium \u003cstrong\u003eglossy UV-coated exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e. With an advanced \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic ball core, 112 magnets and a lightweight 127g design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the GAN 562 is designed for fast, stable and precise competitive 5x5 solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GAN 562 has proven itself at the very highest level of speedcubing, having been used by \u003cstrong\u003eTymon Kolasiński to set the 5x5 world record average at the 2025 World Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis £53.95 version adds GAN's \u003cstrong\u003eUV-coated exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a glossy and grippy surface that is particularly useful on a larger puzzle such as a 5x5. If you prefer the feel of UV-coated GAN cubes and want the premium version of the 562, this is the one to choose.\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 – extensive magnetic positioning throughout the cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 127g\u003c\/strong\u003e – lightweight construction helps reduce fatigue during repeated 5x5 solves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e62mm size\u003c\/strong\u003e – provides a stable and substantial feel while remaining comfortable for speedsolving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced internal structure\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed to reduce pops and misalignment during aggressive turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast outer layers\u003c\/strong\u003e – provides a responsive feel during the 3x3 stage of the solve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-coated exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e – glossy surface provides additional grip and improved resistance to scratches\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 competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGAN 562 UV vs Frosted – What's the Difference?\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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-frosted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 Frosted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e£47.95\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;\"\u003eFrosted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£53.95\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV coated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra grip and premium finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the UV Coating Worth It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the GAN 562 UV and £47.95 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gan-562-5x5-magnetic-ball-core-frosted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAN 562 Frosted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are the same cube. Both have the same magnetic ball-core system, 112 magnets and high-performance 562 mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional £6 pays for the \u003cstrong\u003eUV-coated exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hard glossy coating gives the cube a more premium feel, improves grip and helps protect the surface against scratches and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrip can be especially useful on a 5x5 because the cube is larger than a standard 3x3 and requires more hand movement during solves. 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