Kowal 1mm Oversize Actuator for Sanwa JLF Series Joystick

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1. No More Loose Sticks

   I've bought two of these and as far as I'm concerned, they are a must. They make sticks feel so much more responsive which helps most notably with movement (dashing, backdashing) but also with the speed at which you can pull of circular motions like QCF.
   
   I have one on a Sanwa lever and the other on a Hori Hayabusa, with octagonal gates. They are essential in my opinion. D. on Jun 29th 2019

2. Play Tekken? You need this!

   So for me Japanese sticks always felt weird getting into the neutral position and then snapping to forward. You do this a lot for wave dashing, electrics, and while running moves. This gets rid of all that dead zone and makes these things feel so much more natural. Definitely recommend. Unknown on Jun 17th 2019

3. More responsive stick

   I'm using this actuator with both a Sanwa JLF and Hori Hayabusa joystick paired this with an an octogonal gate and it feels a lot better imo, specially in the Hori since it was a little more loose than the Sanwa and now it feels great. I recommed this product 100%. Alexis on Apr 17th 2019

4. Smooth Moves! My Stick Has Shifted up a Gear!

   For such a simple and cheap component, it makes such a difference! Installed in my Hori Rap 4 Kai along with the Kowal Hayabusa Octagonal Gate from 2016, a 2lb spring, a smoke coloured bat-top, and I get what feels like a brand-new and better stick and playing experience.
   
   Tried it against the original actuator along with the other new parts I installed and there is no question that this 1 mm actuator makes a massive difference. Now I feel a lot more in control, have noticed far fewer input mistakes, and some techniques requiring high execution feel far easier to achieve.
   
   Can't recommend it enough.
   
   
   Steve Warner on Feb 20th 2019

5. Just works

   I should note first that the factory square gate on my HRAP 5 is not compatible with this actuator. The fat part of the actuator rides rubs against the gate and while it might be fixable with some washers, I don't use that gate normally and can't be bothered.
   
   OTOH, the KOWAL octo gate I bought here works fine with the actuator and just as advertised. My default JLF took just a little too much movement to activate and this solves that problem, allowing for quick and precise inputs instead of always feeling like I need to ride the gate.
   
   Thanks, FA. Anon on Sep 27th 2018

6. 4 way games ?

   From FA: Kowal Oversized actuator was not designed for 4-way control. Slight movements by the user towards diagonal directions will be emphasized because the actuator will hit those switches sooner than a normal-sized actuator.
   
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   I don't think this works well with 4-way setups...
   
   I was seeing diagonal movement when I shouldn't have... maybe it was me but I pulled it out to be safe... John Hillestad on Aug 20th 2018

7. Made my JLF feel more like an LS-40

   I love the Seimitsu LS-40, but it doesn't have an easy octagonal gate option. The stock JLF is too loose and unresponsive for me. Adding the Kowal 1mm actuator and a 2lb spring to a JLF has given me the best of both worlds. Instant activate, quick return, and sweet diagonals. Very happy. Frank P. on Jul 7th 2018

8. Helped a lot with Octagonal Gate

   Helped with the Hori RAP 4 Octagonal Gate. Didn't have to shove the stick to the edge of gate with this. Unknown on Jun 29th 2018

9. Great value for the price

   Easy install and fantastic feel compared to the stock square gate I had. Unknown on Jun 15th 2018

10. Best $$$ spent ever!

    Seriously just what my headline says best investment. Made inputs so much easier. Highly recommend it. It’s just a couple bucks, I say why not and give it a try! Danny on May 28th 2018