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LINEAR · 55g
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43 Studio Obsidian Long

43 Studio Obsidian Long review: a JWK-made long-pole linear, 55g actuation / 62g bottom-out, with a snappy P3 stem and clacky pole bottom-out.

55g
Actuation
force

How it feels

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How it sounds

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Frequently asked

How is the Obsidian Long different from the Obsidian Pro V2?

It swaps in a P3 long-pole stem, which shortens the downstroke and produces a firmer, more pronounced pole bottom-out. If you liked the Obsidian Pro V2 but wanted a snappier, more compact travel, this is the tweak.

What does the long pole feel and sound like?

The shortened travel gives a quick, decisive keypress with a solid stop at the bottom, and the pole bottom-out adds a clackier, more present tone than a standard-travel linear.

Do these switches need lubing out of the box?

They ship unlubed and are perfectly usable as-is, but a light hand-lube on the rails and springs smooths the keystroke and tames a little stem rattle for those chasing a refined long-pole sound.

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