Durock POM Linear (Piano)

Linear Durock, made by JWK

Durock POM Linear (Piano) switch
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The Durock POM Linear, nicknamed the Piano, is a full-POM 63.5g linear that ships unlubed and rewards hand-lubing with a deep, poppy sound.

Durock POM Linear (Piano) specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 48g
Bottom-out force 63.5g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM blend
Top housing POM blend
Bottom housing POM blend
Spring n/a
Factory lube none
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.60 / switch
Sound profile poppy, resonant
Released 2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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NovelKeys Cream Linear The NovelKeys Cream is the iconic all-POM Kailh linear that popularized POM housings; scratchy stock, but famous for its deep clack once broken in or lubed. Compare: Durock POM Linear (Piano) vs NovelKeys Cream
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Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Durock POM Linear (Piano) (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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