based on: HMX · switch
For you, the HMX Cheese.
sentiment
spec
sound · marblyswitch_type · linear
switch specs
typeLinear
actuationLight
bottom-outLight
travelShort
lubedYes
silencedNo
good for
marbly-sound chaserspoppy linear fansOil-King alternative hunters
A defensible modern linear pick — especially worth a look for hobbyists outgrowing Oil Kings.
HMX Cheese
HMX · switch
Most people who try Cheese alongside Oil Kings come away preferring the Cheese — a more marbly, deep tone that lands cleanly without heavy modding. Consensus is it sits comfortably in the modern poppy-chase lineup with Xinhai as a similar sibling pick.
- +Marbly, deep sound that outperforms Oil Kings for some hobbyists
- +Go-to pick in the modern poppy linear chase
- +Sounds great in PP-plate, no-foam builds
- +Smooth out of the box like other HMX switches