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KTT Pine Linear Switches

Pine

BrandKTT
CategoryLinear

Meet the translucent, forest green KTT Pine Linear Switches: medium-heavy, buttery smooth, and built for an effortless typing experience. Thanks to a polished, factory-lubed finish, these switches minimize friction for smooth key travel.

$4.60

$4.15

10 switches/order

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Orders ship from California and arrive within 2-5 days.

Weight

The Pine's bottom-out of 58g is heavier than 2 out of 5 switches

Light

Heavy

Depth

The Pine's total travel distance is 4mm (standard travel is 4mm)

Shallow

Regular

Technical data

Switch typeLinear
Switch brandKTT
ManufacturerKTT
Top housing materialPolycarbonate
Bottom housing materialPolycarbonate
Mount typePCB (5-pin)
Stem constructionStandard
Stem materialPOM
Spring15.5mm gold-plated spring
Actuation weight45g
Bottom-out weight58g
Factory lube statusYes, factory lubed
Pre-travel distance1.90 mm
Total travel distance4.00 mm

The technical data of a switch can be hard to understand. Our goal here is to demystify how these specs affect feel and sound. We hope this helps you discover whether or not a switch might be a good fit.

Actuation: 45g

A switch's actuation force, or force required to trigger a keystroke, on the KTT Pine requires 45g of force. This is lighter than 75% of other switches' actuation force in our selection.

A switch's actuation force is based on the entire switch design.

Bottom-out: 58g

Bottoming out, or pressing all the way down, on this KTT Pine switch requires 58g of force. With a lighter bottom-out than 58% of switches in our selection, the KTT Pine is considered mediumweight.

A switch's bottom-out force is dependent solely on its spring weight.

What matters more: Actuation or Bottom-out Force?

If you prefer to bottom-out when you type, bottom-out force is the more relevant measurement. If you do not, then actuation force is more relevant.

Factory Lubed

The KTT Pine is factory lubed. This is done to reduce friction and improve the feel of the switch. Other effects include reduced noise and if a tactile switch, slightly decreased tactility. Choosing a factory lubed switch saves you time and energy from having to lube the switch yourself. Factories have drastically improved the lubing process over the years, meaning more and more factory-lubed switches are great to use out-of-the-box.

Top and Bottom Housing: Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is the KTT Pine's top and bottom housing material. The use of polycarbonate in housings creates a sharper, higher-pitched, and crisper sound profile. In part, this is because polycarbonate is a relatively stiffer plastic, which leads to a more clear and resonant sound profile. Aesthetically speaking, if a switch features a clear housing, it is more likely than not to be polycarbonate. Therefore, due to its translucency, polycarbonate is especially useful to have in the top housing of a switch if you plan to use RGB lighting.

Mount type: PCB (5-pin)

The KTT Pine is a PCB (5-pin) mount switch. PCB-mount, or 5-pin, switches feature 2 extra alignment pins when compared to their 3-pin counterparts. This ensures alignment (i.e. switch won't rotate and will stay in place) if your keyboard does not feature a plate or if you choose not to use one. If your keyboard's PCB does not have holes for these alignment pins, you will need to trim them off before installing them.

Stem construction: Standard

The cross-shaped stem construction is the most standard as well as the most classic, as it is derived from the original Cherry switches.

Descriptors

#buttery

When referring to the sound, a buttery switch implies a smooth and fluid keystroke experience. These switches provide a seamless, effortless, and uniform typing sensation.

#bassy

Bassy switches offer a deeper and richer sound profile during key presses. The sound can be characterized by a lower frequency range, resembling the depth and richness associated with bass tones.

#low-pitched

Low-pitched switches typically feature a more bass-heavy and mellow tone compared to higher-pitched switches.

#creamy

Creamy keyboard switches offer a smooth and buttery typing experience. Frequently, this is due to having lubricant applied in the switch at the factory, but this could also be because of specific materials. When typing on a creamy switch, you can expect a silky sensation. It's like gliding your fingers across the keys with ease, as they effortlessly melt into each keystroke.

No sound test available for this switch yet!

Try KTT Pine switches before buying them

Pick 10 switches and we'll send them your way to try at home for 5 days.

How it works

First, pick 10 switches you want to try. Then, we'll send you those 10 switches to try at home for 5 days. You'll get to experience the switches and see how they feel. We'll also include a guide to help you pick your favorite switch and a preprinted return shipping label.

What comes in my try at-home box?

The 10 switches you choose will be installed on switch tester bases so you can type on them as you would on a normal keyboard. Your try at-home kit comes with a preprinted return shipping label.

How much does this try-before-you-buy program cost?

At just $10—shipping included—the try at-home program is the most cost-effective way to try switches before buying them. At less than half the cost of switch testers and with more than triple the variety to choose from, you can try before you buy without breaking the bank so you can be sure you're getting the right switch for your needs.

How do I buy the switches I want?

Send back the switches in your box using your prepaid label and purchase your favorite (or favorites)!

Everything that's included

First, try switches at home with shipping included both ways. After purchasing the switches you love most, know your switches come with a 30-day, hassle-free return or exchange policy. If you don't love your switches, we'll take them back—no questions asked.