Durock Sunflower POM T1

Quick Summary

The Durock Sunflower POM T1 is a 67g tactile switch built entirely from POM (top housing, bottom housing and stem), which gives it a deeper, more rounded character than most tactiles in its class. The T1 stem delivers a clean, medium-strength bump without the harsh snap some tactiles chase, and the all-POM construction keeps travel notably smooth out of the box. For the price, it is one of the easiest tactiles to recommend to someone building their first board or anyone who prefers a softer, more muted tactile event.

Specs and Feel

This is a tactile switch with a 67g actuation force, a 2.0mm pre-travel and a full 4.0mm of total travel, riding on a gold-plated spring. The defining trait is the POM-on-POM-on-POM housing and stem, which lends a self-lubricating slickness that makes the downstroke feel smooth and consistent even before any modding. The T1 bump is rounded and well-defined rather than sharp. You feel a clear tactile event near the top of the stroke, then a clean slide to a firm bottom-out. Stem wobble is low and well-controlled, and scratch is minimal thanks to the POM contact surfaces. The acoustics lean deep and muted, with a softer, lower-pitched bottom-out than nylon or polycarbonate housings would give.

Tuning

These are good to go stock, but they respond well to a light spring lube to kill any faint ping and a thin pass on the rails to firm up the bump’s leading edge. Films are largely unnecessary given how tight the POM housings already sit.

Verdict

If you want a smooth, deep-sounding medium tactile that punches well above its price, the Sunflower POM T1 is an easy pick. It is ideal for first builds and for typists who prefer a rounded, refined bump over a punchy one. Buy it. The only people who should skip are those chasing a sharp, snappy tactile event or a brighter, clackier sound. This switch is deliberately the opposite.