D
LINEAR · 67g
linear thocky Durock

Durock Black 78g

The Durock Black 78g is a heavy, factory-lubed linear with a POM stem and smokey polycarbonate housing — smooth, deep, and cheap. Our full review.

67g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 2.0

How it sounds

thocky
Profile thocky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Is the Durock Black 78g really a 78g switch?

The 78g figure refers to the bottom-out weight set by the gold-plated spring. Actuation lands closer to 67g, so it reads as a firm, deliberate linear rather than a true ultra-heavy switch.

Does the Durock Black 78g need lube?

It ships factory lubed and feels good out of the box. A light hand lube on the rails and springs tightens up smoothness and quiets the spring, but it's optional rather than essential.

What sound does the Durock Black 78g make?

The polycarbonate top and nylon bottom housing give it a deeper, fuller linear thock with a slightly muted high end — heavier and rounder than a typical all-nylon budget linear.

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