Sanwa JLFD-TP-8YT Detachable Joystick Lever

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1. First time using a detachable joystick

   Since Street Fighter 6 is coming around the corner, I've had the drive to update all my older arcade sticks in preparation for future tournament outings. This was my first time using a detachable lever for my arcade stick and I'll have to admit, I'm very impressed by it. It was very easy to install and the attaching and detaching is very simple to do. I installed it on my old Madcatz TE2 fight stick. I'll definitely be buying another one for my Hori Fighting Stick Alpha. Chris on May 8th 2023

2. Not worth it

   The shaft does not screw all the way down leaving a 1/4 of an inch gap. Under heavy use, the threaded part of the shaft will bend as its not as thick as the rest of the shaft. Replacement shaft that i ordered suffered the same issues. Not ready for primetime. Elpidio A. Simon on Mar 19th 2022

3. Good Product, don't use pliers on shaft (Little Story for my review)

   After buying this product, I was amazed at the design, and the idea of having a "regular jlf stick in my hand again, after using the phreakmod link for quite some time. However, by hand tightening it, the ball would unscrew, or the ball and the shaft would unscrew while playing. Then I would have to go into my stick to tighten it with a screwdriver. While replacing parts in my stick, I unscrewed the stick and the shaft and the ball would not come apart. Maybe I screwed it too tight. I was able to get them apart by using pliers on the shaft, however that was a big mistake. The grooves that the pliers had imprinted on the shaft made pushing the shaft into the sleeve a bit hard, as well as screwing it into the stick. If you're looking at using this, recommend that you tighten the jlf and spin ball to see if it is secure. Then when traveling, unscrewing it. Don't make the same mistakes I did for this good product. Anthony (WhoisAnt) on Oct 15th 2019

4. A good upgrade

   The lever feels nice and sturdy when attached, and the ball joint from my previous joystick fits snug. I needed to buy a 5 pin connector in order to use it but otherwise the joystick has a sturdy play and fits flush with the holes I made for my previous joystick.
   
   It's also easy to pack away the parts after you're done! Unscrewing the shaft from the joystick feels good and the ball doesn't fall loose. The shaft dust cover makes a satisfying pop when pulling it off the joystick and the joystick stays in place with my fightstick. Unknown on Aug 23rd 2019

5. Feels just like a regular Sanwa JLF, but more travel-friendly

   Installing is very similar to a regular Sanwa JLF. It should be noted you must separate the detachable shaft from the base screw hole before attaching your balltop of choice. Then, you have to tighten the balltop onto the separated short shaft (pliers and extreme care required; I suggest using a cloth to prevent damaging the screw mechanism).
   
   Once that's done, the inner dust cover between the JLFD should stay in place, protecting the pivot from dust and dirt. Be careful to misplace the balltop + shaft, shaft cover, and outer dust cover.
   
   Besides the altered shaft cover, it feels just like a regular Sanwa JLF, even with changed springs, actuators and resistance gates. Edward on May 9th 2019

6. Good joystick but has major flaws of in screwing over time

   Update from FA: Please tighten the balltop onto the shaft piece before you attempt to screw the shaft into the JLFD base. This may prevent the unscrewing of the balltop as reported in this review.
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   Do not buy this if you use 2 or 4,lb springs as this thing constantly unscrews either the ball top or the shaft and it can happen mid match. Not sure if its still an issue with the stock 0.9, but would not be surprised.And there is no way to put it tight enough for it not to losses. These should really come with some blue loctite or something Damien on Apr 23rd 2019