Gateron PRO Switches are finally here! Introducing Gateron’s new mold that features a smoother keypress, reduced stem wobble, and a more vibrant stem color. All for an unbelievably low price! This is the 5-Pin variant which comes in a milky housing.
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We are extremely impressed with Gateron's new housing molds. The stem wobble has been significantly decreased, and the sound profile is noticeably deeper and thockier.
These Gateron PRO Switches comes pre-lubed from the factory, which we normally don't care for - however, we found their lubing decently consistent for a factory job.
Yellow switches come with a slightly heavier spring than red switches. Aesthetically, the stem color is also different.
Yellow bottoms out at ~60g.
Red bottoms out at ~55g.
In our opinion, the 3-Pin variant looks worse, sounds and feels the same (if not worse), and costs the same, so we don't carry them. You can simply snip off the extra 2 pins if your PCB is not 5-pin compatible.
If we receive requests to carry the 3-Pin variant, we will certainly consider doing so!
We always recommend lubing on your own, since lubing preferences vary per person. However, Gateron has done a good enough job here, to where the less-picky folks can get away without lubing.
These housings are tight enough to not require filming. However, adding films will alter the sound profile of your switches (again, preference).
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Switch Films
Linear Switches
Linear Switches
Linear Switches
Linear Switches
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