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LINEAR · 52g
Durock Ice King 52g
Durock Ice King 52g review: a factory-lubed long-pole linear with 52g actuation, nylon housing, and a clacky, low-travel bottom-out.
52g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.5mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
clacky Profile clacky
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Durock Ice King 52g good for RGB builds?
Yes. The honeycomb-textured light column and translucent housing are built to pass per-key LED light through cleanly, so it shines in boards where you want the underglow and per-key RGB to read brightly.
Does the Ice King need lubing out of the box?
No. It ships factory lubed and is smooth enough for most builds as-is. A hand re-lube can deepen the sound and shave any residual stem rattle, but it is strictly optional rather than required.
Why does the Ice King bottom out so quickly?
It uses a long-pole modified nylon stem, which shortens total travel to around 3.5mm and produces a sharp, clacky bottom-out instead of a soft, cushioned landing.
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