Query regarding mechanical key springs

sauravghosh

Adept
So my Logi G15s W key has finally given up, staying stuck after prolonged use. The KB is 12 y.o, so I dont care. Took my Corsair K70 (with cherry reds) out of storage which I self retired last year. Straightaway I hate it, again. Main problem is the shocking springs. I mean every key literally fights back (read strong debounce, if thats the correct word). The spring tension is way too high, as I type relaxed/lightly, without any efforts at all. Other than that the noise, which I cannot stand anyway. My speed reduced from ~85 to ~70, from membrane to mech. And the experience is gasping.

I have only one question to those who use mechs, and those who are light-fingered typists as well, are all mech keys like this, having a typically heavy spring tension/weight? Any keys at all with light springs? Pls let me know. I must buy a new kb at the earliest.
 

calvin1719

Mostly harmless.
Adept
I'm sure the mech heads here will chime in with much more info, but just as a possible recommendation if you're looking for low-force reds, I use Cosmic Byte CB-GK-18 with Outemu reds and the keys are very light.