Gateron Pom Strawberry Smoothie
Gateron Pom Strawberry Smoothie: a fully-POM, factory-lubed 40g linear with a deep, muted sound and creamy keystroke. Specs, feel and verdict.
How it feels
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How it sounds
Frequently asked
Is the Gateron Pom Strawberry Smoothie a heavy switch?
No. At roughly 40g of actuation force it sits firmly in the light-to-medium range, with a dual-stage spring that keeps the early stroke soft and the bottom-out gently progressive rather than abrupt.
Does it need lubing out of the box?
It ships factory lubed and is genuinely smooth as-is, so most builders can skip a tear-down. A hand lube only sharpens an already-good switch and is best reserved for the most demanding builds.
What does a full-POM switch sound like?
POM housings and stems produce a deeper, more muted, slightly creamy signature than nylon or polycarbonate. Expect a clacky-but-rounded sound that pairs especially well with poured or PE-foam-modded boards.
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