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Offline Larken

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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #50 on: Thu, 30 May 2013, 22:23:25 »
I doubt we're ever going to get one variation of the switch that everyone agrees is the best combination. Just take your current ones with the cherry springs as a benchmark - if you prefer something similar, 55g. If you want something heavier, 62g. No comments about 65g springs as I'm not a fan of heavy switches.

I'd say lubed always feel better, provided its done properly.
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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #51 on: Fri, 31 May 2013, 02:48:17 »
I think I'm the only one that likes light springs. I like typing on air.

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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #52 on: Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:44:28 »
So I know this thread it pretty old, but I have been wondering about this myself as I am going to mod my mx red poker board with an alum plate and ergo clears.

I have been talking with GON about his clear and spring mods that he has available, and I asked him how his 62g compares to gold 62g. He told me that gold 62g were actuall 67g. Is this accurate? I really want a spring that feels a little lighter than black springs on a clear, but still heavier than mx brown/red springs.
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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #53 on: Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:45:23 »
Gold 62g is more like 63.5g, as I always say. It's lighter than 65g.

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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #54 on: Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:48:07 »
Gold 62g is more like 63.5g, as I always say. It's lighter than 65g.

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Re: What is the general consensus on the best spring for ergo clear mod?
« Reply #55 on: Tue, 16 July 2013, 17:52:31 »
Well, I thought I wanted gold "63"g springs, but after I soldered all of my 62g Clears in, fully lubricated, these already feel much tougher than my favorite Browns.  So now I realize I definitely couldn't go with heavier gold springs.  Even trying a few switches with keycaps on an empty plate did not give a full impression until I had a complete assembled board.  From my experience of playing with single and small batches of switches, they feel significantly lighter individually, but gain toughness when mounted and placed at normal typing angle.

If anything I wonder if I should try stock Blue springs when I take my Blue switches apart for modding.  I mean I really like 62g Clears, but I kind of like the softness of Browns, so these feel much tougher in comparison.

One thing to add though is that I definitely type with greater accuracy on these tougher Clears vs. Browns, as Browns are just so easy to actuate :)
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