Kowal 1mm Oversize Actuator for Sanwa JLF Series Joystick

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1. Kowal for the epic win!

   I just received my 1mm actuator today in the mail. installed it and all I have to say is, WOW!! This actuator is incredible! I also purchased the 2lb spring and I could not be happier with my fightstick pro. As a veteran of mvc2 and cvs2, I look forward to getting back into my fighting games. RepDaHardest on Mar 16th 2018

2. It's amazing

   You can hear how different it is from the stock. It makes the stick feel more secure which is awesome. I'm using a octagonal gate with this I love it ! Unknown on Feb 23rd 2018

3. Wanting to play with Octa Gate?

   Then you've definitely came to the right addition to the new family that is the makings of your stick! This is a definite necessity when using an octa gate. I didn't use it much with a square as I personally had dashing issues with a square gate but this is an absolute dream with octagonal gates. Makes the travel distance more equal and shorter throw distance. Can't complain about that! ^.Faith on Dec 14th 2017

4. Absolute Necessity

   When I get a new lever, the Kowal actuator is the first modification I make. If you demand hair-trigger controls, this should be at the top of your list. Josh on Dec 12th 2017

5. Bigger is Better

   Dont let ppl fool you bigger is better! i have the standard JLF switches and the this actuator makes the quarter to full circle motions easier.
   To be fair i have heard that this actuator is not as effective with other switches but as i myself have not tested it i cannot say for sure. But with the standard switches for both JLF and Hori Hyabusa it works wonderfully. Elvi589 on Nov 1st 2017

6. I love it

   I love this little thing, I like to play a lot of old arcade games and this works very well. Unknown on Oct 24th 2017

7. Damn, I got tighter game!

   With the Hori RAP-N, the Kowal little fatty actuator teamed with the Kowal Hayabusa Octopus restrictor plate are a must buy for a tighter, precise game. The stick was sick before but now it's amazing. The improved handling has made my movements safer with no accidental inputs, more precise and all round on point. Good for when things heat up. Took me an hour to get used to it.
   
   Note: just the octopus and the actuator that comes with the RAP-N, which is thinner, do not work too well together. And vice versa here too. The fatty and the octopus are a combo for a reason, which they really should mention in the official review.
   
   I play GGXrd2 and I highly recommend this RAP-N combo for GG. Supers, dashes (air), DPs, quarter circles and SNK-style inputs are much easier. Much the same on SFV (Nash) too. For classics Samurai Shodown V, Last Blade and KOF it works incredibly well. On platformers Metal Slug and Sonic Mania, the stick works great and is a lot more fun.
   
   Highly recommend this combo. Xoftrot on Sep 17th 2017

8. it IS a little larger

   I'm not going to lie, the difference in activation distance was minimal to me. i feel like the microswitch governs that motion more than anything else, and this actuator didn't reinvent the wheel. I'm sticking with it and maybe some things do turn out to be better that I just haven't found yet. Eric on Aug 28th 2017

9. Works as advertised

   This item works really well allowing for inputs to register quicker. It has made the gameplay for several games more comfortable to me. Tenzo on Jul 29th 2017

10. Love it so much I bought a second!

    This device transformed my JLF. I play Octo gate and the difference was amazing. I also tried a second for my Hori Hayabusa in combination with Kowals Octo gate, and it makes an arguably perfect lever better.
    
    As a side note, I did have to adjust my combo timing slightly to line up with the faster stick inputs.
    
    Highly recommended. Craw on Jun 29th 2017