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Best linear switch nowadays (2026)
phinix:
I tried Gateron Smoothies - jeez, what a crap of switch - I dont know what is wrong with it, but somehow it is very sluggish, it says its 40g, but feels heavier and cap doesnt return as quick as it should, like they were over-lubed. Like pressing switch submerged in thick engine oil...
It says it has double stage spring - Idont know how this is different from regular spring - does it feel like there is higher force on top, then easier in the middle and then more force at the bottom out?
Anyone, I personally am very disappointed in those - I was looking for a nice lighter version of Oil Kings and ordered these - shoked how they felt after ount just 5 of them, took off straight away.
Terrible.
I guess I better go back to Oil Kings and if I want lighter, just order some 67g or 70g 22mm long single stage springs, to have it lighter but still responsive in terms of bottom out returns.
TheSoulhunter:
I like the DUROCK Sea Glass as a lighter alternative to the Oil Kings
BossKeebs:
HMX makes some nice switches. Try those.
phinix:
--- Quote from: BossKeebs on Fri, 31 July 2026, 01:42:19 ---HMX makes some nice switches. Try those.
--- End quote ---
I was going to try those HMX Swifts, but was so disappointed in Gateron Smoothies, then decided just to buy different springs and mount them in Oil Kings.
Haven't done it yet, but tired of buying batches of switches to try and end up selling them on ebay losing money...
tp4tissue:
They make springless now.
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