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LINEAR · 37g
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HMX Caramel Pudding V2

HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is a deep, creamy 37g linear with a waffle stem tip and HMX's precise factory lube. Our full review of sound, feel, and tuning.

37g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.7mm
Travel
total key travel
5.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 10.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 0.0

How it sounds

thocky
Profile thocky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

How heavy is the HMX Caramel Pudding V2?

It's a light-to-medium linear, actuating around 37g and bottoming out near 45g. There's also a heavier variant rated 42g actuation and 53g bottom-out for typists who want more resistance under the finger.

Does it need lube out of the box?

No. It ships with HMX's newer precise factory lube — a thin 205g0 coat on the stem legs and rails, dry film on the spring and leaf, and a deliberately unlubed bottom housing and pole to avoid pooling. Most builders run it stock.

Why does it sound deeper than a typical linear?

The waffle-cut stem tip softens the bottom-out impact, trading some of the sharp top-end clack for a rounder, lower-pitched thock that suits the "pudding" name.

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